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TURNIP 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; two pounds will sow 
one acre 
For early use sow in hotbed during March, selecting either of the 
Milan varieties. Sowings may be made outdoors in drills 12 inches 
apart as soon as the ground can be worked in spring, and later 
thin out to 5 inches in the row. For succession sow at intervals 
of a fortnight until the last week of July, from which time until 
the end of August, sowings should be made for the late crops. 
Early Snowball. A first-class table variety with small, round, 
ball-shaped roots of the purest white; very tender. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 141b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Extra-Early White Milan. Exceptionally fine for early 
sowing, both in frames and 
outdoors. The bulb is smooth, flat and of medium size. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 41b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Purple-Top White Milan. Almost identical in size and shape 
with the preceding but with purple crown. The flesh is white, 
sweet and fine flavored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 141b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Purple-Top Strap-leaf. A flat, quick-growing variety, popular 
eo ot spring or fall. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4lb. 50 cts., 
. $1.50. 
Purple-Top White Globe. One of the best and most pro- 
pee oe Bets nape h Eee nl ed Apne SECUCTLV GOL Lhe wil tere LUnnIDss 
The roots are globe-shaped, extra large, and very solid; flesh 
fine grained and purest white. For winter use sowings should 
ie made about August 20. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 ets., 41b. 50 ets., 
. $1.50. 
Seven Top. The roots are of no particular use although the leaves, 
for which it is chiefly grown, furnish greens throughout the winter 
in southern states. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4]b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Golden Ball. Excellent for table use. Color of skin and flesh is 
bright yellow, the latter being firm, sweet, and tender. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 41b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
RUTABAGA (Russian or Swede Turnip) 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; two pounds for one 
acre 
Turnip, Extra-Early White Milan Turnip, Purple-Top White Milan Sow seed from middle of June to July 15, in drills 14 to 2 feet 
apart, later thinning the plants to 8 inches in the row. They 
should be pulled before severe weather and, after removing the tops, stored in the 
cellar or pit outdoors. ‘ 
Long Island Improved. We offer an exceptionally fine strain of this popular winter 
Turnip. Large, well-shaped roots, short neck, and of a bright yellow color with 
purple top. The finest of all for table use; flesh sweet, tender, and solid. A good 
mor and largely grown for stock-feeding. Pkt 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4lb. 50 cts., 
. $1.50. 
Herbs, Sweet, Pot and 
Medicinal 
Do not fail to devote a small space in your garden to the cultivation of herbs. Sow 
during May or June in drills 1 foot apart, covering the seed very lightly and later 
thin out or transplant to 6 inches in the row. Before in full blossom the plants should 
be cut, tied in small bunches and hung up in the shade to dry, after which they are 



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placed in boxes or bottles for winter use Pkt. Oz. 
Anise (Pimpinella Anisum). Biennial...... ete te ect oEID eke ceeeeeee 80 — $O — 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum Basilicum). Annual.............200ceeeeeee 10 60 
Caraway (Carum Carui). Perennial. ............ te ee Bicverascata sees — — 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Annual................00000008: — — 
Gartninr Gy) Cpe CaLarig  Perenmaly: 4.2 Sa Lie false ome ahets: dalsiead Se — — 
Horehound (Marubium vulgare). Perennial...................+-++ a a 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Perennial................200000005- — = 
Lavender (Lavandula spica). Perennial.............0.05 cece eee eees — — 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). Annual................. — —_ 
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Perennial..................-. -- —- 
PUILG Nec UIBOTEUCOLENS). 4 CFeNMial case felon nt aust tyels Sas gous Sie Ame Moulagors — — 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Annual.............:2.0e cece eens — -— 
Save (Salsa picinales)s AMmMUBL cy. gecesi oie motte ay sean isons Bales eye sone ale — _ 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Annual..............0.0000. 10 60 
Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus vulgaris). Perennial............... — oo 
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). Perennial...... eh ht Boom PE — — 

SEEDS BY PARCEL POST.—Orders for packets, ounces, and quarter-pounds SHMER 
will be sent by parcel post, postage free, at prices given. For larger quantities, bat Zé 
add postage at zone rates. See inside of front cover page before making out : ; 
your order. Turnip, Purple-Top White Globe 
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