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RELIABLE SEEDS 
LORNIP 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; two pounds will sow 
one acre 
For early use sow in hotbed during March, selecting either of the 
Milan varieties. Sowings may be made outdoors in drills 12 inches 
apart as soon as the ground can be worked in spring, and later 
thin out to 5 inches in the row. For succession sow at intervals 
of a fortnight until the last week of July, from which time until 
the end of August, sowings should be made for the late crops. 
Early Snowball. A first-class table variety with small, round, 
ball-shaped roots of the purest white; very tender. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 20 cts., 4l1b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Extra-Early White Milan. Exceptionally fine for early 
: sowing, both in frames and 
outdoors. The bulb is smooth, flat and of medium size. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Y4{1b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Purple-Top White Milan. Almost identical in size and shape 
with the preceding but with purple crown. The flesh is white, 
sweet and fine flavored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 141b. 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 
Purple-Top Strap-leaf. A flat, quick-growing variety, popular 
a ee spring or fall. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 14lb. 50 cts., 
. $1.50. 
Purple-Top White Globe. One of the best and most pro- 
ductive of the winter Turnips. 
The roots are globe-shaped, extra large, and very solid; flesh 
fine grained and purest white. For winter use sowings should 
Re made about August 20. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 1441b. 50 cts., 
. $1.50. 
Seven Top. The roots are of no particular use although the leaves, 
for which it is chiefly grown, furnish greens throughout the winter 
in southern states. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4]b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Golden Ball. Excellent for table use. Color of skin and flesh is 
bright yellow, the latter being firm, sweet, and tender. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 41b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
RUTABAGA (Russian or Swede Turnip) 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; two pounds for one 
acre 
Turnip, Extra-Early White Milan Turnip, Purple-Top White Milan Sow seed from middle of June to July 15, in drills 13 to 2 feet 
apart, later thinning the plants to 8 inches in the row. They 
should be pulled before severe weather and, after removing the tops, stored in the 
cellar or pit outdoors. 
Long Island Improved. We offer an exceptionally fine strain of this popular winter 
Turnip. Large, well-shaped roots, short neck, and of a bright yellow color with 
purple top. The finest of all for table use; flesh sweet, tender, and solid. A good 
seeper and largely grown for stock-feeding. Pkt 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4lb. 50 cts., 
bot .o0: 
Herbs, Sweet, Pot and 
Medicinal 
Do not fail to devote a small space in your garden to the cultivation of herbs. Sow 
during May or June in drills 1 foot apart, covering the seed very lightly and later 
thin out or transplant to 6 inches in the row. Before in full blossom the plants should 
be cut, tied in small bunches and hung up in the shade to dry, after which they are 








placed in boxes or bottles for winter use Pkt. Orn 
Anise (Pimpinella Anisum). Biennial..............e.eeeeeee++++--80 10 $0 60 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum Basilicum). Annual..............0000eeeeee 10 60 
Caraway (Carum Carvi). Perennial. ............. ait 6 Oe CRORE 10 DS 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Annual......... Asi eer sen ross —_ — 
Catnip (Nepeta Cataria). Perennial................... Nooo ode anne ; _— — 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Perennial................0.+000- _ — 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Perénnial..................+.2-0008 — —_— 
Lavender (Lavandula spica). Perennial...............0.000 eee eee Ae LOR 00 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). Annual................- 10 60 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Perennial...............+.+5-- TOW eaO0 
ERULGM (her LOMO C@UCOLEIS) maCreMMIGley se co ciaeise oe esse de oe ees ale ‘ — —_ 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Annual.............-.02eseseeeees _ —_ 
SALEM OU CMONICIIIULIS e PANNUGls 2 sete 6 ese ce se es eee ee 10 60 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Annual............+++++++:: 10 60 
Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus vulgaris). Perennial.............-- LOR 00 
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). Perennial............-.+.+++- 10 60 


SEEDS BY PARCEL POST.—Orders for packets, ounces, and quarter-pounds | AHIASE G 
will be sent by parcel post, postage free, at prices given. For larger quantities, 
add postage at zone rates. See inside of front cover page before making out Turnip, Purple-Top White Globe 
your order. 
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