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55 days. The roots will grow to large size, 5 to 6 in. across. They are nearly 
round and show a bright purplish red color on the upper part of the root” 
which extends above the surface. The lower portion is creamy white. 
The white flesh 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, freezing and winter storing. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 45¢; 14 lb. 75¢. 
1161 Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan 
45 days. Flattened roots, 3;to4 in. across with smooth white skin tinted purple 
on top. White flesh, tender and delicate. Adapted to spring and fall planting 
outdoors 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 especially desirable for forcing, being more © 
popular on some markets because of the color of the roots. Flesh is of fine flavor, 
mild and tender. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.10. — 
1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap-Leaf 
48 days. Large, flat roots, 4 to 6in. across. Deep purplish red on top, milky white 
Purple-Top 
White Globe Turnip of splendid quality for the table. Very quick grower; uniform in size, shape and 
coloring. Larger than the Milans. Suitable for freezing. Medium small tops. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 4 lb. 50¢; 1% Ib. 85¢. 
57 days. Also known as 
1183 Golden Ball oO Orange Jelly. Perfectly 
globe-shaped, bright creamy yellow turnips with ap- 
1162 Foliage or Shogoin © 
70 days. Foliage may be cooked as ‘‘ greens’’; also pro- 
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in lower portion. Fine-grained, sweet, tender, white flesh, deliciously flavored and 
duces a white turnip, 3 to 4 in. thick, flattened globe 
shaped, white skin and flesh. The tops are large, 18 to 
20 in. tall, plentiful, tender, and of a mild, delicate 
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 lb. 50¢; 1% Ib. 90¢. 
flavor; they are ready for use in about 25 days and 
may be used at any time during the growing season. 
Tops and roots may be cooked together if desired. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 1% Ib. 90¢. 
1177 Seven Top (Foliage Turnip) 
50 days. Much grown for ‘‘greens’’ in the South. 
Roots are not edible. May be sown broadcast or in 
F ae as 
sails Pkt. 10%; oz. 15¢3 14 Ib. 40%; 42 Ib. 70¢. Sow the Milan varieties in early spring in 
rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Thin seedlings to 
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. 
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 being particularly palatable, mild and appetizing. 
Many persons prefer the flavor of yellow-fleshed 
turnips. Pkt. 10¢; oz: 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 1% Ib. 90¢. 
= 55 days. Oval or egg-shaped 
1169 White Egg roots, 2% in. across, 3 in. 
deep, with white skin and flesh. Grown extensively in 
the South. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢. 
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 midsum- 
mer, in rows 15 to 24 in. apart. Cover with % 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 for 
home use and market sales. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 50¢; 14 Ib. 85¢. 












Shogoin Turnip 
1194 Golden Neckless 85 days. A favorite variety for fall use and winter rh sters or 
ith ; storage. Attractive large yellow roots of globular form, urple- 1 op 
bide purple coloring at the shoulder. The flesh is fine grained, very tender, sweet, golden Yellow 
yellow cooking to bright orange. Early. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.10. Rutabaga 
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