-Burpee’s TURNIPS — 
At their best when growth is made during cool weather. Plant the Extra Early 
Milan varieties in the spring for their roots and the foliage types for their tops 
which are much used for ‘“‘greens.’’ Sow any variety in late summer for fall use or 
storing of the roots for use during the winter, —Purple-Top White Globe being 
the most popular variety. Frost improves the flavor of foliage turnips. 
1163 Purple-Top White Globe© 
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. The leading white fleshed turnip. 
Pkt. 10¢; 0z.15¢; 14 1b. 45¢3 12 lb. 85¢; Ib. $1.40 


1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap Leaf 
48 days. Large, flat roots, 4 to 6 in. across. Deep purplish red on top, milky white 
in lower portion. Fine-grained, sweet, tender, white flesh, deliciously flavored and 
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¢; 0z.20¢; 14 1b. 50¢; 14 lb. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
1169 White Egg 55 days. Oval or egg-shaped roots, 234 
in. across, 3 in. deep, with white skin and 
flesh. Grown extensively in the South for home and market. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; %41b.50¢; 12 lb. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
70 days. Foliage may be 
1162 Foliage or Shogoin © 270255. Scenes also 
produces 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 flavor; they are ready for use in 

Purple-Top 
White Globe Turnip 
1161 Extra Early Purple-Top Milan 
45 days. Flattened roots, 3 to 4in. 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. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; %41b.50¢; 1% Ib. 90¢; lb. $1.50 
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 desir- 
able for forcing. Flesh is of fine flavor, mild and tender. 
: Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; %4 1b. 60¢; 1 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.65 
57 days. Also known as Orange © 
1183 Golden Ball 1) Jelly. Perfectly globe - shaped, 
bright creamy yellow turnips with appetizing, pale amber-colored 
flesh. The best yellow-fleshed variety for spring or fall. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 1b.50¢; 14 Ib. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe }’ “9s: 
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. 
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¢; %4 lb. 50¢; 1b. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
(Foliage Turnip) 50 days. Much grown 
1177 Seven Top for ‘“‘greens’’ in the South. Roots are not 
edible. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢3;. 14 1b. 40¢; 2 lb. 70¢;: Ib. $1.20 
~iG 1 Also known as Perennial Turnip. 
154 Broccoli Rapa Produces many small green heads 
which are cut while green with about 6 in. of stalk. One of the first 
vegetables to mature in the spring if seed is sown in late summer or 
early fall of the previous year. Tops and flower shoots are con- 
sidered by some as superior in flavor to other turnip ‘‘sreens.”” 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% lb. 50¢; 1 1b. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢;- %4 lb. 75¢3; | 1 Ib. $1.25 
How to Grow TURNIPS 
Burpee Seeds Grow 



Sow the Milan and Foliage varieties in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked; and are 
space rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Thin seedlings to stand 3 to 6 in. apart in the row. For The Best Seeds 
succession, make 2 or 3 sowings at two-week intervals. For fall and winter crop, sow in t That Grow 
late summer in rows or broadcast about 3 months before your first expected hard frost. 
A pkt. will plant about 50 ft. of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
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 midsummer, 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 ina 
cool cellar or pit and used throughout the winter. The flavor of 
rutabagas is preferred by many to that of turnips. A packet 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 purplish color- 
ing 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 relatively small; the tops medium to large. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 1b. 50¢; 4 Ib. 85¢; Ib. $1.50 
1192 Laurentian 100 days. Smooth, purple-top, thick 
skinned, narrow necked roots with fine 
grained, light yellow tocream flesh of excellent quality. Good keeper. ; 
1) |b. $1.20; Ib. $2.10 ; 

Burpee’s 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 70¢; 
85 days. ‘Favorite variety for fall use and winter Purple-To 
1194 Golden Neckless storage. Attractive large yellow roots of globular form, Velloo Pp 
with purple coloring at the shoulder. The flesh is fine grained, very tender, sweet, golden R b 
yellow cooking to bright orange. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; % lb. 60¢; 2 Ib. $1.10; lb. $1.90 utabaga . 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
and Clinton, 
122 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers 
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