

part of the root which extends above the surface. The lower portion 
1s 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. 
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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 
winter storing. The leading white fleshed turnip. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 1b..50¢; 14 lb. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
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¢; oz. 20¢; 14 1b. 50¢; 1% lb. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
1161 Extra Early Purple-Top Milan 
45 days. Flattened roots, 3 to 4 in. 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¢; % lb. 90¢; 
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. 
%G Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; %% lb. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.65 
Ib. $1.50 

Purple-Top 
White Globe Turnip 
1 55 days. Oval or egg-shaped turnips, 
1169 White Egg 2% in. across, 3 in. deep, with white skin 
and flesh. Grown extensively in the South for home and market. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 141b.50¢; 14 1b. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
H i 70 days. Foliage may be 
1162 Foliage or Shogoin © (O53 erage ay ee 
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 
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¢; % Ib. 50¢; 1% Ib. 90¢;- Ib. $1.50 
57 days. Perfectly globe-shaped, : i 
1183 Golden Ball © bright creamy yellow turnips with 1177 Seven Top (Foliage Turnip) 50 days. Much grown 
- appetizing, pale amber-colored flesh. The best yellow-fleshed vari- , for Berens i fe South. Roots are not 
ety for spring or fall. Also known as Orange Jelly. tt edible.. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; Lf lb. 45¢; iy Ib. 85¢; lb. $1.40 
: Pkt. 10¢; -20¢; % Ib. 50¢; 1% Ib. 90¢; - $1.50 4 . 
z 5 ‘ he g “As % 2 f . 154 Broccoli Rapa piso. known as porennin ua 
. 57 days. roduces many small green heads 
1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe Large which are cut while green with about 6 in. of stalk. One of the first 
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. 
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 ‘‘greens.”’ 
Pkt. 10¢;. oz. 20¢;. 14 Ib. 50¢; 14 1b. 90¢;_ Ib. $1.50 Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; %4 Ib. 75¢; 1% Ib. $1.25 
How to Grow TURNIPS | 
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and are Sow the Milan and Foliage varieties in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked; 
~The Best Seeds space rows 12 to 15 in. apart. Thin seedlings to stand 3 to 6 in. apart in the row. For 
é succession, make 2 or 3 sowings at two-week intervals. For fall and winter crop, sow in 
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 in a 
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¢; 14 lb. 85¢; Ib. $1.50 
1192 Laurentian 100 days. Smooth, purple-top, thick 
skinned, narrow necked roots with fine- . 
a grained, light yellow to cream flesh of excellent quality. Good keeper. 
r e B eee a Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 14 lb. 95¢; Ib. $1.75 
_ burpees - 85 days. Favorite variety for fall use and winter 
as Purple-Top 1194 Golden Neckless storage. Attractive large yellow roots of globular form, 
Yellow. with purple coloring at the shoulder. The flesh is fine-grained, very tender, sweet, golden 
Rutabaga yellow cooking to bright orange. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; %4 Ib. 60¢; 1 Ib. $1.10; Ib. $1.90 © 
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