Ws 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 @—widely 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 
be leading white fleshed turnip for table use. Heavy cropper. 
2 Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 1 lb. $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, deliciously 
flavored white flesh. Very quick grower; uniform in size, coloring and 
shape. Larger than the Milans. Suitable for freezing. Medium small tops. 
ea Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 1 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
Purple-Top 
White Globe 
Turnip 
1169 White Egg 55 days. Oval or egg-shaped tur- 
nips, 2% in. across, 3 in. deep, with white skin and firm, 
fine-grained, crisp flesh. Grown extensively in the South. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 75¢; 1 lb. $1.35; Ib. $2.15 
1161 Extra Early Purple-Top Milan 
45 days. Flattened roots, 3 to 4 in. across with smooth 
white skin tinted purple on top. White flesh, tender and 
delicate. Adapted to spring and fall planting outdoors as 
well as forcing under glass. Small, upright, strap leaf tops. 1162 Foliage or Shogoin © 30 days to use foli- 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
1159 Extra Early White Milan 
45 days. Identical with above except the skin and flesh are 
pure white. Old favorite for home, market gardens and 
age, 70 days for roots. Tops are large, 18 to 20 in. tall, 
plentiful, tender, and of a mild, delicate flavor; they are 
ready for use as ‘‘greens’’ in about 30 days and may be 
used at any time during the growing season. Also produces 
a white turnip, 3 to 4 in. thick, flattened globe-shaped, 
white skin and flesh. Topsand roots may be cooked together. 
especially desirable for forcing. Flesh is of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 60¢; 1 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; Ib. 60¢; 1 Ib. $1.00; lb. $1.70 
1177 Seven Top (Foliage Turnip) 50 days. Much 
grown for ‘‘greens’’ in the South. Roots are inedible. 
Pkt. 10¢; 
1183 Golden Baill © 60 days. Perfectly globe-shaped, 
bright creamy yellow turnips with appetizing, pale amber- 
colored flesh. The best yellow-fleshed variety for table use, 
spring or fall. Also known as Orange Jelly. Good quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
oz. 20¢; 1% Ib. 50¢; 1% lb. 90¢; Ib. $1.50 
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- 
1179 Large Yellow or Amber Globe 70 days. 
Large roots, almost round. The skin is pale amber and the 
flesh is creamy yellow. Chiefly grown for stock feeding, but 
young roots are good for table use being sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1 lb. 60¢; 
cession, make 2 or 3 sowings at two-week intervals. For fall 
and winter crop, sow in late summer in rows or broadcast 
about 3 months before your first expected hard frost. A pkt. 
will plant about 50 ft. of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
1% Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
_ 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. 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 pur- 
plish red coloring in the upper portion above ground, light 
yellow below. Sweet, fine-grained, yellow flesh cooking to 
bright orange. 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. Good keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 55¢; 1% Ib. 95¢; lb. $1.65 
1194 Golden Neckless 85 days. Large yellow roots 
of globular form, with purple top; flesh is tender, sweet, 
Burpee’s golden yellow cooking to bright orange, Excellent for fall 
Purple-To use, shipping and recommended for winter storage. 
ERE SP Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
_ Yellow 
_Rutabaga 
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