VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES ¢ KEYSTONE SEEDS 
TURNIPS—Continued 
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AMBER GLOBE, GREEN TOP TEXTS 
Principally grown for stock feed, but also suitable for table use. It is hardy, very 
productive, and an excellent keeper. Has close resemblance to rutabaga. 
TOPS —Large, medium light green in color, and cut leaved. 
ROOT—5 to 6 inches in diameter, round in shape, smooth skin; yellow in color except 
for top portion, which is shaded with green; flesh, light yellow, sweet, and of 
good quality. 
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN TENTH 
One of the earliest turnips in cultivation. A most valuable sort for the home and market 
garden. Well adapted for forcing and used extensively for this purpose. 
TOPS —Small, upright, strap leaved. 
ROOT—3 to 3!/, inches in diameter, flat shaped, smooth, small tap root; upper portion 
purplish-red, lower, white; flesh, white, fine grained, tender, and sweet 
flavored. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN TAUPE 
Another of the Milan group, which is noted for its earliness. An excellent variety for 
the home and market garden, and forcing. 
TOPS —Small, erect, and strap leaved. 
ROOT—3 to 31/5 inches in diameter, flat shaped, smooth, slender tap root, entirely 
white; flesh, fine textured, tender, mild, and sweet. 
GOLDEN BALL or Orange Ball TAEOP 
For the home garden and local market. Of fine quality and good quality, making a 
very attractive appearance when prepared for market. Tops are small and cut leaved. 
ROOT—About 3!/5 inches in diameter, globular, smooth, orange yellow with yellow, 
firm, fine grained flesh. 
JAPANESE SHOGOIN (FOLIAGE TURNIP) TEPID 
A variety that has splendid merits for a dual purpose sort. It is excellent for greens 
and produces fine quality roots. Tops are ready for greens quite early. Resistant to 
aphids. 
TOPS —Many bright green, upright, rapid growing, large, tender, fine-flavored leaves. - 
ROOT—Large, short oval, entirely snowy white; flesh, white, mild, tender, and sweet. 
LARGE WHITE GLOBE or Pomeranean or Norfolk TERRA 
A wonderful variety to grow for stock feed but also good for table use in the young 
stage. Produces a tremendous tonnage. 
TOPS —Large, broad, coarse cut leaves, upright, and medium green in color. 
ROOT—4 to 6 inches in diameter, globular in shape, large tap root, entirely white; 
flesh, clear white, coarse textured, of fair quality. 
LONG WHITE COW HORN : TETRA 
A fine sort for stock feed, but also good for table use in the immature stage of about 
60 days. 
TOPS —Medium to large, upright, oblong, and coarse; medium green, and cut leaved. 
ROOT—12 inches long, 2!/5 to 3 inches in diameter at the shoulder, tapered, somewhat 
crooked, greenish tinge at shoulder and rest white, of sweet flavor. 
PURPLE TOP, STRAP LEAVED TEXAS 
One of the best and most widely used home and market garden varieties for spring 
and fall planting. It is valuable for its earliness and fine edible qualities. 
TOPS —Medium small, erect, compact, and slender strap leaved. 
ROOT—3 inches or more in diameter, uniform, deep flat, purplish red above ground 
and white below, smooth, small tap root; flesh, white, fine textured, tender, 
and sweet flavored. 
PURPLE TOP, WHITE GLOBE THANE 
The leading turnip. It is one of the best and the most popular. It serves for every 
use, whether in the home and market garden or for shipping or storing. 
TOPS —Medium large, dark green, erect, compact, and cut-leaved. 
ROOT—4 to 5 inches in diameter, globe shaped, upper portion bright purple and pure 
white below; clean and smooth, with small tap root; flesh, white, tender, fine 
textured, and delicate sweet flavor. 
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Season. 
Days 
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Harvest 
Fite: 
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40 
60 
42 
75 
80 
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55 
