
1163 PURPLE-TOP 
WHITE GLOBE TURNIP © y 


55 days. The roots will grow to large size, 5 to 6 in. across. They are nearly snplerae 
round and show a bright purplish red color on the upper part of the root, which me Clare 
extends above the surface. The lower portion is creamy white. The white flesh Ont 
is firm, crisp, and of mild flavor, raw or cooked. Best used when the roots are 
2 to 3 in. in diameter. Very popular for home garden, market shipping 
and winter storing. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢;.14 lb. 45¢; 14 Ib. 75¢. 
1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 
48 days. Large, flat roots, 4 to 6in. across. Deep purplish red on top, milky white 
in lower portion. Fine-grained, sweet, tender, white flesh, deliciously flavored 
and of splendid quality for the table. Very quick grower; uniform in size, shape 
and coloring. Medium small tops. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 4 lb. 50¢. 14 Ib. 85¢. 
1161 Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan 
45 days. Flattened medium-sized roots, with smooth 
white skin tinted purple on top. White flesh, tender 
and delicate. Adapted to spring and fall planting out- 
doors as well as forcing under glass because of its small 
tops. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 1 Ib. 85¢. 
1159 Extra-Early White Milan 
48 days. Identical with above except the skin and flesh 
are pure white. Old favorite for home, market gardens 
and for early forcing. Flesh is of fine flavor, mild and 
tender. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 12 Ib. $1.35. 
57 days. Also known as 
1183 Golden Ball 1) Orange Jelly. Perfectly 
globe-shaped, bright creamy yellow turnips with ap- 
petizing, pale amber-colored flesh. The best of the yel- 
low-fleshed varieties. Adapted for either spring or fall 
planting. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 12 Ib. $1.00. 

1169 White Egg 55 days. Oval or egg-shaped 
to Gres 
: ; : roots, 24 in. across, 3 in. deep, ow Wriad 
with white skin and flesh. Grown extensively in the 
South. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢. 
Sow the Milan varieties in early spring in 
rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Thin seedlings to 

1162 Foliage or Shogoin © — 
70 days. Foliage may be eaten like spinach; also pro- 
duces a white turnip, 3 to 4 in. thick, flattened globe 
shaped, white skin and flesh. A double-purpose turnip. 
The tops may be used as ‘‘greens’’ in about 25 days. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.10. 
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1177 Seven Top (Foliage Turnip) 
50 days. Much grown for greens 
in the South. Roots are not edible. 
May be sown broadcast. Pkt. 10¢3 
oz. 15¢; 4 lb. 45¢; 1% lb. 75¢. 
stand 3 to 6in. apart in the row. For suc- 
cession, make 2 or 3 sowings at two-week 
intervals. For fall and winter crop, sow 
any variety in late summer in rows or 
broadcast. A pkt. will plant about 50 ft. 
Shogoin Turnip of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe 
57 days. Large roots, almost round. The skin is pale 
amber and the flesh is creamy yellow. Chiefly grown for 
stock feeding, but young roots are good for table use. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. 
RUTABAGAS 
OR SWEDE TURNIPS 
Rutabagas require a longer season to mature than turnips and are 
best grown as a fall crop. Sow seed from early to late midsummer, 
in rows 15 to 24 in. apart. Cover with 1% in. of fine soil and thin 
the seedlings to stand 6 to 8 in. apart in the row. May be stored 
in a cool cellar or pit and used throughout the winter. The flavor 
of rutabagas is preferred by many to that of turnips. A pkt. will 
sow about 50 ft. of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
1191 Burpee’s Purple-Top Yellow © 
90 days. Large, smooth, globe-shaped roots with rich pur- 
plish coloring in the upper portion and deep yellow below 
/ the soil. Sweet, fine-grained, yellow flesh cooking to bright 
orange. Productive, and will keep in fine condition until quite 
late in the spring. The leading rutabaga for table use during the 
fall and winter; also used for stock feeding. The necks are small, the 
tops medium to large and the tap roots rather refined. Largely planted 
Bevcees for home and market. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 1/2 Ib. 85¢. 
Purple-Top 85 d A favorite variety for fall use and winter 
Yellow 1194 Golden Neckless rtgers Aecractive large yellow roots of globular form, 
Rutabaga with purple coloring at the shoulder. The flesh is fine grained, very tender, sweet, yellow 

cooking to bright orange. Early and productive. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢3 Vy Ib. 60¢; 1/2 Ib. $1.10. 
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