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WwW. Wood &®& 8sONS - 
SEEDSMEW SINCE 
1879 - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 

TURNIP AND RUTABAGA 
CULTURE.—Spring plantings should be made as early as possible, so that the turnips may make their size be- 
fore hot weather, otherwise they will become tough and bitter. For spring there is nothing better than Milan, 
Wood’s Improved Purple Top White Globe, Purple Top Strapleaved and White Flat Dutch. 
For the regular crop, 
plant in July and August, the salad varieties in August or September. Plant either broadcast or in drills 2 feet apart, 
cover 144 inch deep, and thin out. 
acre broadcast; salad varieties 3 lbs. to the acre. 
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All varieties, unless otherwise quoted. 
PRIC » Oz. 10c; % 1b. 20c lb. 60c; 2-lb. lots 55c per I1hb.; 
" 5-lb. lots 50c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 45c per lb., post- 
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445. EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN—Pure white. Pkt. 5c; 
0z. 10c; 1%4 1b. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 65c per 
lb.; 10-lb. lots 60c per lb., postpaid. 
446. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN— White with purple 
top. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 70c per Ihb.; 
5-lb. lots 65c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 60c per lb., postpaid. 
450. Wood's Improved Purple Top: White Globe 
Handsome appearance and extra 
fine quality easily account for the 
universal popularity of our splen- 
didly bred strain. Globe-shaped, 
of good size; the upper part purple, 
the lower part pure white, with 
fine-grained, tender, pure white 
flesh. For table use, it is at its 
best when about three inches 
across; but for stock feeding it 
should be grown to full size. For 
the private garden and for market 
it has no superior. Oz. 10c; % Ih. 
25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 
5-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 60c¢ 
per lb., postpaid. 
449. MAMMOTH PURPLE TOP 
WHITE GLOBE — Makes large, 
globe-shaped roots, white with 
purple top; a big yielder; fine for 
the table, market and stock feed- 
ing. 
Wood's Improved 
Purple Top White Globe 

One ounce plants 100 feet of drill; 144 lbs. plants one acre in drills; 2 lbs. one 
447. EARLY RED OR PURPLE TOP—A fine-grained, sweet, tender 
white turnip with purple top; a quick grower, 
452. WHITE EGG—Quick growing; pure white; sweet flesh. 
453. LARGE WHITE NORFOLK GLOBE — Large, round, 
roots; for table and stock. 
454. POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE — Extra large round, pure 
white; fine stock turnip. 
461. MIXED TURNIP SEEDS—A fine home garden mixture of ali 
varieties, 
448. EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH—Like No. 447 except that it is 
pure white. 
457. LARGE AMBER or YELLOW GLOBE—Fine grained, solid, 
sweet and tender. 
456. PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN—Hardy; a good yielder, 
a splendid keeper. 
458. GOLDEN BALL—One of the best and sweetest yellow turnips, 
451. LONG WHITE COWHORN— Often grows 12 to 15 inches long; 
fine for stock. 
SALAD TURNIPS 
462. SHOGOIN (Japanese Salad)—Insect resistant; can be grown 
in hot weather. 
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PRICE—The following 2 varieties: Oz. 10c; 1%4 1b. 20c; 1b. 50c; 
2-lb. lots 45c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 40c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 35¢ per 1b., 
postpaid. 
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459. SOUTHERN PRIZE — The most popular turnip grown for 
greens; hardy. 
460. SEVEN TOP—The standard salad turnip of the South; cold 
resistant, 
RUTABAGA or SWEDE 
4#5. WOOD’S IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW—Long Island 
strain; uniformly large and of the best quality. Oz. 10c; % Ih. 25c; 
1b. 75¢c; 2-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 65c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 60c 
per lb., postpaid. 
466. PURPLE TOP YELLOW—tThe standard strain; good keeper 
and large yielder. 
white 
GARDEN HERBS 
CULTURE.—Soil for herbs should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the plants are, for the most part, delicate and easily 
choked out by weeds. Plant in drills 16 to 18 inches apart and thin out as soon as the plants are large enough. 
TO PRESERVE HERBS, the plants should be cut when in 
bloom and wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade, 
and then kept in jars or bottles. 
No. 475. ANISE—An annual, cultivated principally for its seeds, 
which have a pleasant aromatic flavor, The leaves are used for 
seasoning and garnishing. Does not transplant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
No. 476. BALM—A perennial easily propagated by division of 
the roots or from seed. The leaf has a fragrant odor and is used 
for making balm tea for use in fevers, and a pleasant beverage 
called “balm wine.” Pkt. 25c. 
No. 477. SWEET BASIL—The stems have a flavor somewhat 
similar to that of cloves. Used for flavoring soups, stews, sauces 
and dressings. Hardy annual, Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c. 
No. 479. BORAGE—A hardy annual. The leaves are used in salads, 
the flowers for bee pasturage, The bruised leaves immersed in 
water give an agreeable flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
No. 480. CARAWAY—Cultivated for its seeds, which are used in 
confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are ‘sometimes used in 
soups. Plant either in the spring or fall. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
No. 481. CATNIP—A hardy perennial, well known as a valuable 
mild nervine for infants and for seasoning. Can be planted either 
in fall or spring. Pkt. 25c. 
No. 482. CORIANDER—A hardy annual, cultivated for its seed, 
which is used in confectionery. Gather on a dry day, bruising 
the stems and leaves as little as possible. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
No. 483. MAMMOTH DILL—An annual, cultivated for its seeds. 
Used for flavoring soups, stews and pickles. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
% lb. 40c. 
No. 484. SWEET PENNEL—A hardy perennial. 
in soups, fish sauces, garnishes and salads. 
% lb. 70c. 
No. 485. HOREHOUND—A perennial herb used in making cough 
Leaves are used 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
syrups and lozenges and for flavoring candy. Pkt. 25c. 
No. 486. LAVENDER—A hardy perennial, used to make lavender 
water or dried and used as a perfume for linen, ete. Should 
be picked before it becomes dry, and dried quickly; germinates 
slowly. Pkt. 25c. 
No. 487. SWEET MARJORAM—A perennial; the tender tone and 
leaves are used green for flavoring, but they may be cut and 
dried for winter use. Pkt. 25c; 4% oz. 75c. 
No. 488. ROSEMARY—A hardy perennial for flavoring meats and 
soups and for medical purposes. Pkt. 25c; 4% oz. 75c. a 
No. 489. RUE—A hardy perennial, thriving on poor soil. Used 
medicinally and for roup in fowls. Pkt. 25c; 4% oz. 75c. 
No. 490. SAGE—Perennial herb, used principally for flavoring and 
seasoning. Cut the leaves and tender shoots just before the 
plant is coming into flower, and dry quickly in the shade. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 75c; % lb. $2.50. 
No. 91. SUMMER SAVORY—A hardy annual. The dried stems, 
leaves and flowers are fine for flavoring dressings, stews and 
soups. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c. 
No. 493. THYME —A perennial, used both medicinally and for sea- 
soning. The young leaves and tips are used for soups, stuffing 
and sauce, and a tea for nervous headache is made from the 
leaves. The leaves should be dried for winter use, Plant early 
in the spring. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 75c. 
No. 494. WORMW0OOD—Tops and leaves, dried when the plant is 
in flower, are used for aromatic and tonic purposes, and as a 
worm medicine; a fine poultry tonic. None available. 
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MIXED BIRD SEEDS—By mail postpaid, lb. 35c; 
Bird Seed Ns $1, 35; 10 lbs. $2.35. Not postpaid, Ib. 25c; 
5 lbs. $1.10; 10 lbs. $2. 00. 
CANARY SEED—By mail postpaid, 1b. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.35; 10 lbs. $2.35. 
Not postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.10; 10 lbs. $2.00. 
LOVE BIRD AND PAROKEET SEED. By mail postpaid, lb. 35c; 
5 lbs. $1.35; 10 lbs. $2.35. Not postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.10; 
10 lbs. $2.00. 
BIRD MILLET—By mail postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs. $1.40. 
Not postpaid, lb. 15c; 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. $1.00. 
BIRD RAPE—By mail postpaid, lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.35; 10 lbs. $2.35. 
Not postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.10; 10 lbs. $2.00. 
HEMP SEED—By mail postpaid, lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.60; 10 lbs. $2.85. 
Not postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
