Burpee’s TURNIPS 
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 Q—wiaeiy grown 
55 days. Roots are nearly round, smooth, bright purplish red on 
the upper part which extends above the surface: the lower portion is 
creamy white. Flesh is white, firm, crisp, and of mild-sweet flavor, 
raw or cooked. Will grow to large size, 4 to 5 in. across but are of 
best quality if used when 2 to 3 in. in diameter. Very popular for 
home garden, market, shipping, freezing and winter storing. The 
leading white fleshed turnip for table use. Heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
1157 Early Red or Purple-Top Strap Leaf 
48 days. Large, flat roots, 4 to 5 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, coloring 
and shape. Larger than the Milans. Suitable for freezing. Medium small tops. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 4 Ib. 60¢; 1% lb. $1.00; lb. $1.70 
1161 Extra Early Purple-Top Milan 1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe UC 
45 days. Flattened roots, 3 to 4 in. across with smooth white skin roots, almost round. The skin is pale amber and the flesh is creamy 
tinted purple on top. White flesh, tender and delicate. Adapted to yellow. Chiefly grown for stock feeding, but young roots are good 

Purple-Top 
White Globe 
Turnip 
spring and fall planting outdoors as well as forcing under glass. for table use, being particularly palatable, mild and appetizing. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 4 lb. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
1159 Extra Early White Milan 1162 Foliage or Shogoin © 30 days to use foliage, 
45 days. Identical with above except the skin and flesh are pure tops are large, 18 to 20 in. tall, plentiful, tender, and of a mild, 
white. Old favorite for home, market gardens and especially desir- delicate flavor; they are ready for use as “greens” in about 30 days 
able for forcing. Flesh is of fine flavor, mild and tender. and may be used at any time during the growing season. Also 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 1% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 produces a white turnip, 3 to 4 in. thick, flattened globe-shaped, 
fe neta Seen white oe and flesh. Tops and tl may be cooked together. 
ays. erfectly globe-shaped, t. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
1183 Golden Ball oO bright creamy yellow turnips with A 
appetizing, pale amber-colored flesh. The best yellow-fleshed vari- (Foliage Turnip) 50 days. Much grown 
ety for table use, spring or fall. Also known as Orange Jelly. 1177 Seven Top for “greens” in the South. Roots inedible. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 1 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% lb. 50¢; 1% Ib. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
1169 White Egg 55 days. Oval or egg-shaped turnips, 
2's in. across, 3 in. deep, with white skin 
and flesh. Grown extensively in the South for home and market. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 4 1b. 75¢; 4 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $2.15 How to Grow Turnips 
Sow the Milan and Foliage varieties in the spring as soon 
as the soil can be worked; space rows 12 to 15 in. apart. 






Thin seedlings to stand 2 to 4in. apart in the row. For suc- 
Plant plenty of cession, make 2 or 3 sowings at two-week intervals. For fall 
Burpee Seeds Grow , : 
and winter crop, sow in late summer in rows or broadcast 

and are Turnips and about 3 months before your first expected hard frost. A pkt. 
The Best Seeds Rutabagas for fall will plant about 50 ft. of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
That Grow use and winter 
storage 

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. Sometimes called ‘‘yellow turnips.” 
1191 Burpee’s Purple-Top Yellow© 
90 days. Large, smooth, globe-shaped roots with deep purplish red 
coloring in the upper portion above ground, light yellow below. 
Sweet, fine-grained, yellow flesh cooking to bright orange. Produc- 
tive and will keep in fine condition until quite late in the spring. 
The leading rutabaga for table use during fall and winter; also used 
for stock feeding. Necks are relatively short; tops medium to large. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; %4|b.55¢; 14 lb. 95¢; Ib. $1.65 
oe kl 85 days. Attractive, large yel 
Avs. 2 3 = 
Purple-Top 1194 Golden Nec ess low roots of globular form, with 
Yellow purple top; flesh is of good texture, tender, sweet, golden yellow 
Rutabaga cooking to bright orange. Favorite for fall use and winter storage. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 60¢; 1% lb. $1.00; lb. $1.70 
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