Only the Best Varieties of Turnips Are Listed Below 2d 
TUR hi : PS One ounce will sow about 
150 feet of drill 
Turnip seed resembles very much that of cabbage. For an early crop 
of Turnips, sow as soon as the ground is warm in the spring. Sow Ruta- 
bagas from July to August 1. For winter use, sow from the middle of July 
to end of August. Both Turnips and Rutabagas are usually sown broad- 
cast, but larger crops will result if cultivated in drills 18 inches apart, 
thinning to 6 inches apart in the drill. 
White Varieties 
COWHORN (Long White). Mainly used as a stock food, but of excel- 
lent quality for table use. It is a rapid grower, and is fine for turning under 
with crimson clover as a green manure crop. The roots are large, long, 
of carrot shape, and grow partly above ground. 
PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAF. A standard early variety. The roots 
are white, with the upper portion deep purplish red. They are quite flat, 
4 to 6 inches in diameter, and have fine-grained, sweet, tender flesh. 
PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE. An excellent keeper and fine to 
grow for stock feeding as well as for table use. The Turnips measure 
6 inches and more in diameter, and are of perfect globe form. They are ners ;: “ ine 
clear, creamy white below and rich purplish red above. The white flesh Purple-Top White Globe Turnip 
is firm, crisp, and of mild flavor. 
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WHITE EGG. An egg-shaped variety that grows to good size and Rutabaga or 
matures very quickly. The skin is thin and white, and the flesh solid and a - 
fine grained. Fine for either spring or fall planting and a very good keeper. Swede Tu rnips 
WHITE FLAT DUTCH STRAP-LEAF. Good for spring planting. AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP. 
The skin is creamy white and the flesh mild, sweet flavored, and of su- | Has the good quality of grow- 
perior quality, being firm and crisp. ing to a very large size and yet 
remaining solid and _ fine 
Yellow Varieties grained. The yellow roots are 
ABERDEEN YELLOW. Large, smooth roots of perfect globe shape Hee pea eae: eRe 
with rich yellow skin and flesh of excellent quality. the flesh is deep yellow, mild, 
ROBERTSON’S GOLDEN BALL. The round, deep yellow roots are | and sweet. Keeps well until 
medium in size, very fine, and of excellent flavor. A good keeper and | spring. Seed resembles that of 
fine for the table or for stock feeding. turnips. 
CANADIAN GEM. A quick- 
TOBACCO growing, medium-sized, yellow- 
fleshed, purple-top variety, 
Tobacco seed is very fine, and brown in color. For early crop, sow in | with small tap-root and top. 
hotbed or broadcast in rich, dry soil as soon as weather is warm, pressing | Fme grammed and of splendid 
it down firmly and covering lightly. Water frequently. Set plants out | flavor; resists mildew well. 
about June 1, 3 feet apart each way. Grown extensively in northern 
CONNECTICUT SEED-LEAF. An old, well-known variety that is | Michigan and Canada. A 
largely planted and used for cigar wrappers. 
Sweet and Medicinal Herbs 
Sow during May or June, in drills 1 foot apart, covering very lightly, 
and when well up thin out or transplant to 6 inches apart in the row. Cut 
these plants before in full bloom, tie in bunches, and hang in the shade to 
dry, after which place in boxes or bottles for winter use. 
heavy cropper and an excellent 
keeping sort. 
All Herb Seeds, 5c per pkt. 
Caraway. For flavoring liquors or bread. 
Chervil. Used in soups and salads. 
Chives. Used in seasoning. 
Dill. Used in flavoring vinegar. 
Lavender. For oil and distilled water and making sachets. 
Marjoram. Used in seasoning. 
Rosemary. Used in seasoning. 
Savory. Used in seasoning. ae 
Sage. Used in seasoning and as a medicine. 
Sorrel. Can be used like spinach. 
Sweet Basil. Used in seasoning. 
Sweet Fennel. Used in flavoring. 
Thyme. Used in seasoning. American Purple-Top Rutabaga 
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