Early White Milan Turnip 

VEGETABLE 
MARROW 
Occupies an important place in European gar- 
dens, and is considered superior by some to squash, 
Cultivation is similar to that of squash, although it 
is often grown in a few inches of soil placed on a 
manure-pile. The Marrows are gathered before 
they ripen. They are peeled, divided, and the seeds 
are removed; then cut into squares, boiled until 
tender, and served with cream sauce. 
One ounce plants 50 “hills,” and each “hill” should 
produce 4 to 6 Marrows. Ready in 8 weeks. Good 
source of vitamin A. 
2A 922 Long Green Trailing. Fruits about 
20 inches long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter, 
with dark green skin, with lighter markings. 
Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 65 cts., 4b. $1.50. 
2A 923 Long White Trailing. The white 
skin is smooth and the flesh is remarkably 
tender. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 65 cts., 4b. $1.50. 
2A 920 Italian Vegetable Marrow (Co- 
cozelle Squash). A _ non-trailing type 
producing oblong fruits a foot m length 
and about 5 inches in diameter, hand- 
somely mottled dark and light green. A 
great favorite. Usually gathered when 
small. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts., W4Ib. $1.25. 
2A 926 Caserta. All-America Gold Medal 
1949. An improved bush Squash of the 
Cocozelle type and color, but 10 to 14 days 
earlier. At prime market stage fruits are 
around 7 inches long and 1}4 ins. through. 
Yields heavily, and is more pleasing in 
appearance. Pkt. 25 cts. 
SORREL 
Sow in spring in drills 
6 to 8 inches apart. 
One ounce will sow 
about 100 feet of drill. 
2A 779 Garden 
(Sourgrass). 
Pleasant acid 
flavor. For salads; 
served boiled 
like spinach, or m 
soups. Yields for 
several years; 
hardy; Pkt. 15 
cts., Moz. 45 cts., 
oz. 85 cts., 4b. 
$2.75, Ib. $7.50. 
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TURNIP 
For early Turnips, sow as soon as the ground 
opens in spring in rows 15 inches apart and 1% inch 
deep. Thin 3 inches from plant to plant. Sow again 
for winter use from June 15 to the middle of July. 
Turnips are an outstanding source of vitamins 
B; and C. But serve turnip-tops (leaves) as spinach, 
boiled lightly, and you have a food of exceptional 
value: outstanding in vitamins A, C and G, also 
calcium; a good source of By, phosphorus and iron. 
One ounce will plant about 150 feet of drill from 
which 150 pounds or more of Turnips will be dug. 
Fine White-fleshed Types 
Ready in from 7 to 9 weeks 
2A 900 Early White Milan. Quick to ma- 
ture, the entire ‘“‘bulb,’’ inside and out, 
is clear white; the outer surface is perfectly 
smooth. Its table qualities are unequaled, 
being tender and of the most delicate 
flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Y4lb. 65 cts., 
Ib. $1.75. 
2A 903 Purple-Top White Globe. Spheri- 
cal, skin white with upper third purple. 
Superior flavor. Stores over winter. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Yb. 75 cts., Ib. $1.85. 
2A 904 Snowball. Early, globe-shaped root; 
smooth, clean, free from coarseness. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
2A 902 Purple-Top Milan. A flat Turnip 
with the upper portion tinted purple. 
Flesh is pure white, delicate, and sweet. 
ria cts, oz» 35\cts., I4lb. 75 ctsy, Ib: 
2A 901 Long White or Cow-Horn. Pkt. 
15 cts., oz. 35 cts., 41b.-85 cts., Ib. $2. 
Yellow-fleshed Turnips 
2A 910 Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. A 
medium-sized Turnip with golden yellow 
flesh of fine texture. One of the best table 
varieties. Small tap-root and matures 
early. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4b. 65 cts., 
Ib. $1.75. 
2A 911 Yellow Aberdeen. A hardy variety 
of fine form and excellent quality. It has a 
purple top, keeps well, and is excellent 
both for the table and for stock. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 4Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
2A 912 Yellow Stone. In shape a perfect 
globe, uniform, and of medium size; the 
color is pale yellow, and the quality is of 
the best, being very melting and buttery. 
ere cts, Oz, 30°cts., -24lb.-65. cts, ib. 
An All-Leaf Turnip 
2A 915 Seven Top. In this variety there is 
little root-development. The leaves, how- 
ever, are numerous and large, and are 
recommended to those who esteem flavor- 
ful, vitamin-packed Turnip-tops. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 25 cts., W%4Ib. 55 cts., Ib. $1.25. 

Long White Trailing Marrow 
Weighs only 14 Ibs. Gaily painted, yet a highly 
practical tool. See Implement Section. The price is 


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sufficient vegetables to maintain the highest possible standards of nutrition. 
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RUTABAGA (Swede) © 
These keep well through winter when stored in a 
cool frost-free cellar or in a pit in the garden, 
Sow early in rows 18 mches apart. Thin to 6 
inches between plants. Sow again from June 15 to 
July 15 for larger roots and for winter keeping. 
2A777 Long Island Improved. Fine 
quality and a splendid keeper. Large; skin 
smooth, flesh yellow and fine-grained. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Y4lb. 75 cts., Ib. $1.85. 
2A 775 American Purple-Top. Reddish 
purple top; nutritious yellow flesh; spheri- 
cal shape. Oz. 30 cts., 14Ib. 65 cts., Ib. $1.75 
Rutabagas are valuable foods for human con- 
sumption. American Purple-Top is also grown 
largely by the farmer for wimter feeding of animals, 
He sows 4 pounds per acre in June in drills 30 inches 
apart. 




Cole’s Early Watermelon 

WATERMELONS 
These are as easily grown as pumpkins or squash, _ 
and are reodaivendal for the home-garden if you 
have the room, After mid-May sow about 8 seeds 
toa “hill” or group, and have the “hills” 8 feet apart. 
Thin to 3 plants to a “hill.” 
One ounce will plant about 35 “‘hills,’? and each 
“hill” should yield 3 to 5 Watermelons. Ready in 
from 12 to 13 weeks after sowing. 
2A 933 Honey Cream. Flesh creamy vellow, 
sweet and good. It is quick (maturing in 
about 12 weeks) and therefore recom- 
mended for northern gardens. Fruits are 
large, nearly round and green, striped 
darker. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. 65 cts., 4b. $1.75. 
2A 931 Cole’s Early. A very early home- 
garden variety for northern states. Flesh 
bright red, crisp, and delicate in texture, 
of sweet, refreshing flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts., Y%Ib. 75 cts., Ib. $1.75. 
2A 932 Dixie Queen. High-quality, bright 
red flesh of fine texture. Oval fruits, 
striped dark green on light green; thin but 
tough skin. Small white seeds. Ships well; 
good north and south. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 
45 cts., Ib. $1, Ib. $3. 
2A 934 Kleckley Sweets. The sweetest of 
all the Watermelons. Long melons with 
very brittle, unusually thm, glossy dark 
green rind and firm, tender, fine-flavored, 
scarlet flesh. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., Y4Ib. 
85 cts., Ib. $2.25. 
2A 935 Tom Watson. A Jong melon with a 
tough rind. Flesh red, sweet, and tender. 
Prolific. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Y4lb. 85 
cts., Ib. $2. 
2A 930 Citron. Used for preserves. Pkt. 
10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 4b. 85 cts., Ib. $2. 
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