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Early White Milan Turnip 

VEGETABLE 
MARROW 
Occupies an important place in European gar- 
dens, and is considered superior by some to squash. 
Cultivation is stmilar to that of squash, although it 
is often grown in a few inches of soil placed on a 
manure-pile. The Marrows are gathered before 
they ripen. They are peeled, divided, and the seeds 
are removed; then cut into squares, boiled until 
tender, and served with cream sauce. 
One ounce plants 50 “‘thills,’’ and each “‘hill’’ should 
produce 4 to 6 Marrows. Ready in 8 weeks. Good 
source of vitamin A. 
Long Green Trailing. Fruits about 20 inches 
long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter, with 
dark green skin, with lighter markings. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 65 cts., Yb. $1.50. 
Long White Trailing. The white skin Is 
smooth and the flesh is remarkably tender. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 65 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Italian Vegetable Marrow (Cocozelle 
Squash). A non-trailing type producing 
oblong fruits a foot in Iength and about 5 
inches in diameter, handsomely mottled 
dark and light green. A great favorite. 
Usually gathered when small. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., lb. 95 cts. 
SORREL 
Sow in spring in drills 
6 to 8 inches apart. 
One ounce will sow 
about 100 feet of drill. 
Garden. Used for 
salads, on account 
of its pleasant acid 
flavor; also as a 
boiled vegetable 
Iikespinach. Yields 
for several years; 
hardy.) eektat> 
cts., oz. 40 cts., 
OZ / Dcts sa alpe 
$2.25, Ib. $6. 




TURNIP 
For early Turnips, sow as soon as the ground 
opens in spring in rows 15 inches apart and 14 inch 
deep. Thin 3 inches from plant to plant. Sow again. 
for winter use from the middle of July to the end 
of August. . ? 
Turnips are an outstanding source of vitamins 

_ Biand C. But serve turnip-tops (leaves) as spinach, 
boiled lightly, and you have a food of See ate 
value: outstanding in vitamins A, C and G, also 
calcium; a good source of Bi, phosphorus and iron. 
One ounce will plant about 150 feet of drill from 
which 150 pounds or more of Turnips will be dug. 
Fine White-fleshed Types 
Ready in from 7 to 9 weeks 
Early White Milan. Quick to mature, the 
entire “‘bulb,”’ inside and out, is clear white; 
the outer surface is perfectly smooth. Its 
table qualities are unequaled, being tender 
and of the most delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
Purple-Top White Globe. Spherical, skin 
white with upper one-third purple. Supe- 
rior flavor. Will store over winter. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 55 cts., Ib. $1.45. 
Snowball. Early, globe-shaped root; smooth, 
clean, and free from coarseness. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., 14Ib. 55 cts., Ib. $1.45. 
Purple-Top Milan. A flat Turnip with the 
upper portion tinted purple. Flesh is pure 
white, delicate, and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
25 cts., 4Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Long White or Cow-Horn. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 4Ib. 55 cts., Ib. $1.45. 
Yellow-fleshed Turnips 
Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. A medium- 
sized Turnip with golden yellow flesh of 
fine texture. One of the best table varieties. 
Small tap-root and matures early. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4b. 55 cts., Ib. $1.45, 
Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy variety of fine 
form and excellent quality. It has a purple 
top, keeps well, and is excellent both for 
the table and for stock. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
25 cts., 4b. 55 cts., Ib. $1.45. 
Yellow Stone. In shape a perfect globe, 
uniform, and of medium size; the color is 
pale yellow, and the quality is of the best, 
being very melting and buttery. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., 4Ib. 55 cts., Ib. $1.45, 
An All-Leaf Turnip 
Seven Top. In this variety there is little 
root-development. The leaves, however, 
are numerous and large, and are recom- 
mended to those who esteem flavorful, 
vitamin-packed ‘“Turnip-tops.”’ Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 20 cts., Ib. 50 cts., Ib. $1.25. 


Long White Trailing Marrow 
with removable sides, is substantial but light, and is made 
specially for the job. See Implement Section. The price is 


$11.50 

RUTABAGA 
Russian Turnip or Swede 

These keep exceptionally well through winter 
when stored in a cool frost-free cellar or in a pit in 
the garden. 
Sow in late spring in rows 18 inches apart, }¢ inch 
deep. Thin to 6 inches between plants. ° 
Long Island Improved. Uniform in shape, 
fine quality and a splendid keeper. Large, 
skin smooth, and flesh is yellow and fine- 
grained. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4lb. 75 
cts., Ib. $1.75. 

Cole’s Early Watermelon 
WATERMELONS 
These are as easily grown as pumpkins or squash, 
and are recommended for the home-garden if you 
have the room. After mid-May sow about 8 seeds 
toa “hill” or group, and have the “‘hills’’ 8 feet apart. 
Thin to 3 plants to a “‘hill.”’ 


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One ounce will plant about 35 “hills,” and each 
“hill” should yield 3 to 5 Watermelons. Ready in 
from 12 to 13 weeks after sowing. 
S. & W. Midget. A new quick variety that 
is good for the northern U. S. Sown around 
June 1, Melons should be ready by mid- 
August. Striped green fruits are 7 ins. long 
by 6 ins. through; flesh is salmon-red and 
very sweet. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2.25. 
Cole’s Early. A very early home-garden 
variety succeeding in northern states. 
Flesh bright red, crisp, and delicate in 
texture, of sweet, refreshing flavor. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 14Ib. 60 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Dixie Queen. High-quality, bright red: 
flesh of fine texture. Oval fruits, striped 
dark green on light green; thin but 
tough skin. Small white seeds. Ships 
well; good both north and south. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., YU1b. 75 ects.) (beep leoe 
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Kleckley Sweets. The sweetest of all the 
Watermelons. Long melons with very 
brittle, unusually thin, glossy dark green 
rind and firm, tender, fine-flavored, scar- 
Iet flesh. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 1gIb. 60c., 
Ib. $1.50. 
Tom Watson. A long melon with a tough 
rind. Flesh red, sweet, and tender. Pro- 
lific. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4b. 60 cts., 
Ib. $1.50. 
Citron. Used for preserves. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 25 cts., 4b. 60 cts., Ib. $1.50. 

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