TURNIP 
The Turnip is a cool weather crop and should be sown 
very early in the spring for early use, generally in rows 
15 inches apart. For fall use sow broadcast in late July, 
being careful to sow the seed evenly and not too thick. 
Summer Varieties 
EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN 
smooth; white with purple top. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
EARLY WHITE MILAN Pure white and extra early. The 
early varieties are not good keepers and are generally 
sold in bunches. 
Extra early, flat and 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
EARLY SNOWBALL Desirable for table use and early 
market. Medium size, round, white. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Y% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
Winter Varieties 
LARGE YELLOW GLOBE Popular variety for table use 
and feeding stock. Grows to a large size and is a reliable 
winter keeper. Light yellow with green top; good quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.40; 5 Ibs. $6.25 
PURPLE OR RED TOP WHITE GLOBE Large, round, 
white root with clearly defined purple top; a fine mild 
flavored Turnip for market and home use. Grows quickly 
and is a good keeper. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.40; 5 Ibs. $6.25 
PURPLE OR RED TOP WHITE GLOBE, SPECIAL STRAIN 
Specially selected strain grown on our own farm. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1% Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.30; 5 Ibs. $10.75 
WHITE EGG A beautiful egg-shaped root of quick 
growth. Flesh firm, pure white and sweet. 
Pkt.10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.40 
Purple Top White Globe 
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RUTA BAGA 
The Swedish Turnip, also is known as Stone or Rock 
Turnip. A very large late type with bluish leaves requiring 
a longer season and more space to develop than other 
Turnips. Sow in June in rows 18 to 24 inches apart and 
thin to 6 inches in the row. May be transplanted. 
IMPROVED PURPLE TOP YELLOW FFine short-necked 
strain, smooth and not too large. Flesh rich yellow, solid 
and sweeter than ordinary Turnips. Fine keeper when 
full grown. 
2 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.25 
IMPROVED GOLDEN (Purple Top) Handsome oval 
rooted strain with very fine grained sweet flesh. The 
quality Ruta Baga for home and market. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 70c; Ib. $2.00 
MACOMBER (Improved White Rock) Short-necked white 
variety much smoother than other white strains. Pure 
white with slight green top. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 70c; Ib. $2.00 
Improved Purple Top Yellow 
TOBACCO 
Sow seed broadcast in frames as early as danger of frost 
will permit. Keep warm and well moistened. Transplant 
into rows 3 to 4 feet apart and cultivate thoroughly. Our 
seed is from Connecticut Valley strains famous for quality 
and yield. 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF A fine broadleaved type 
grown extensively for cigar wrappers. 
Pkt. 15c; V2 oz. 60c; oz. $1.00; 1% Ib. $3.00 
HAVANA Open field type. Smaller leaved than Conn. 
Seed Leaf and more delicate. 
Pkt. 15¢; V2 oz. 60c; oz. $1.00; 1% Ib. $3.00 
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