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TURNIP 
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., 4lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 
Extra-Early White Milan. Exceptionally fine for early 
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outdoors. The bulb is smooth, flat and of medium size. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 1b. 50 cts., lb. $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., 41b. 50 cts., lb. $1.50: 
Purple-Top Strap-leaf. A flat, quick-growing variety, popular 
we either spring or fall. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4lb. 50 cts., 
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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., 41b. 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., 4Ib. 50 ects., 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., 4b. 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 
eras and largely grown for stock-feeding. Pkt 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 14lb. 50 cts., 
. $1.50. 
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. On 
Anise (Pimpinella Anisuwm). Biennial....... oS hetileaahe Give POTLO 280560 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum Basilicum). Annual.............0ececeeeeee 10 60 
Caraway (Carum Carvi). Perennial................ Foie Dicey SIGNS 10 25 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Annual......... eee Me ete ee — — 
Catnip) (Veneta Caiaria) Perennials mwas ick ae nie sh ome eds Ss — —_ 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Perennial...................+05- — —_ 
Hyssop (Hiyssopus officinalis) ) Perennials. oa. e-hend ats ota ne: aye. _— 
Lavender (Lavandula spica). Perennial.................0..00+se00- LO mee OO) 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). Annual................. 10 60 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Perennial........... A Sectgl sete s Ape LOget= 00) 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). Perennial.................... Fas ete PG — 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Annual............... ics ee — 
Sage (Salvia officunalis). Annual................ a ieshauaah vat ens a veh aoee te 10 60 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Annual...............00000- 10 60 
Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus vulgaris). Perennial............... LO sets 00 
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). Perennial..............0.000- 10 60 
TOMATO DUST 
Very effective in the control of Tomato fruit worm, early blight and late blight. 
Lb. 50 cts., postpaid 60 cts. 

Turnip, Purple-Top White Globe 
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