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PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE TURNIP 
White Egg 
An early oval or egg shaped variety with smooth clear white roots of medium 
size which grow half out of the ground. Tops small with leaves distinctly cut. 
Flesh clear white, firm, fine grained, sweet and tender. The roots when in 
best condition for use are about 2 inches in diameter and 31% inches long. 
55 days. 
RUTABAGA OR SWEDE 
A packet will sow 25 feet of row, an ounce 150 feet, 
11% pounds per acre. 
Although closely related to the turnip, Ruta- 
bagas are different in many respects. They 
grow to a much larger size, the flesh is firmer, 
milder in flavor and better adapted for winter 
storage. They require a longer growing season 
and more moisture. 
CULTURE. Seed may be sownfrom mid-June 
‘to mid-July in rows 214 to 3 feet apart. The 
culture is the same as for turnips except that the 
plants should be thinned to 8 or 10 inches apart 
in the rows. When the roots are full grown, they 
should be pulled, topped and stored in a cool 
cellar or pit for winter use. If kept cool and 
sufficiently moist to prevent withering they will 
remain in prime condition all winter. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP or 
IMPROVED LONG ISLAND 
We consider this one of the best 
varieties both for table use and 
stock feeding. Roots grow to a 
large size, spherical, deep purplish- 
red above ground, light yellow 
below; small tap root, short neck. 
Flesh: yellow, crisp, fine-grained, 
mild and sweet. 

AMERICAN 
PURPLE TOP 
White Swede or Sweet Russian 
This variety is an excellent keeper and very desirable both for the table and 
for stock. It grows to a very large size; flesh white, solid, of firm texture, 
sweet and rich. : 
