 MANGELS 
Mangels will save one-half the grain and feed without re- 
ducing the milk yield. One ounce of seed will sow 75 
to 100 feet of drill; six pounds an acre. 
CULTURE: Mangels for winter storage should he 
planted about corn planting time. Make the rows about 
20 inches apart for hand cultivation or three to four 
feet apart for horse cultivation, Thin to about four to 
six inches apart in the row. For larger amounts than 
quoted see our Market Gardeners’ Wholesale Price List 
opposite page 1, 
i 55. MAMMOTH LONG RED. (110 days.) The most 
widely grown mangel, Yields up to 40 tons per acre, the 
large roots often weighing 15 pounds each, They fre- 
; quently grow two feet or more long, with one-half to two- 
thirds of their length above ground. Skin rose red on 
pee bee CO ee eee white with rings 
of pink. Oz. Cy i ce Ib., 45c; Ib. ; 5 
$3.00, postpaid, He : pls Duneaaew one we 
56. GOLDEN TANKARD, (100 days.) Medium large, 
dark orange roots, nearly cylindrical in shape, narrowing 
abruptly at both ends, Flesh zoned yellow and white, very 
productive. Contains a larger percentage of sugar than the 
red mangels. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; Y% Ib., 50c; Ib., 90c; 
5 Ibs., $3.80, postpaid. 
638. GIANT HALF SUGAR ROSE. (¢90 days.) Com- 
bines the large size of a mangel with the greater feeding 
Roots are oval shaped, skin rose 
value of a sugar beet. 
colored, flesh white, 
59. (110 days.) This 
mangel has attained the highest honor in agricultural circles 
in Denmark where mangels are as important as corn is here. 
Sludstrup has a long deep yellow root, growing more than 
half above ground; is easily harvested. It excels any other 
variety in weight, feeding value, and yield. Oz., 10c; %4 
Ib., 25¢; Ye Ib., 45c; 1b., 80c; 5 Ibs., $3.20, postpaid, 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. 
Sugar Beet 
61. KLEIN WANZLEBEN 
SUGAR BEET. Largely grown 
for sugar. The roots are straight 
and even. A heavy yielder and very 
rich in sugar. The young beets are 
fine cooked with red table beets. 
Cooked this way they turn red and 
are much sweeter than the garden 
beet.: Pkt, 5c; 02.,410c;, 2 olb:, 
25ce; % Ib., 45c; Ib., 80c; 5 lbs., 
$3.00, postpaid, 
stock. Oz., 10c; %4 
$3.00, postpaid. 
Purple Top White Globe Turnip. 
One of the most valuable for feeding 
Ib., 25c; 1% Ib., 45c; Ib., 80c; 5 lbs., 
Olds’ Turnips 
466. SNOWBALL. (43 days.) Very early, of medium 
size, about 3 inches in diameter, round as a ball. Skin and 
flesh pure white; flesh crisp, tender and very sweet—very de- 
sirable for sowing early. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 4 1b., 25c; lb., 75c; 
5 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf Turnip. 
460. PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. (46 days.) 
A very early, productive sort. Largely grown for stock 
and also a great favorite for table use. Flat in shape, 
of medium size, about 4 to 5 inches in diameter, purple 
above ground, and white below. Flesh white, tender and 
fine grained, Many farmers sow this variety of turnip 
broadcast with their grain, one pound of seed per acre. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 25c; Ib., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00, 
postpaid. 
467. COW HORN. (70 days.) Pure white, ex- 
cept a little shade of green at the top, Oarrot shaped, 
growing nearly half out of the ground, making it easy 
to harvest. Roots often 10 to 12 inches long, Oz., 10c; 
Y, lb., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.50, postpaid. 
465. PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. (55 
days.) The 4 to 5 inch roots are very attractive in 
appearance, almost a perfect globe; a rapid grower, 
with pure white flesh and a great yielder. Much like 
Purple Top Strap Leaf except round instead of flat. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¥% Ib., 30c; Ib., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50, 
postpaid, 
= 28— 
Olds’ Rutabagas 
TURNIP and RUTABAGA CULTURE: For 
early turnips sow as soon as the ground can be 
worked in drills 14 inches apart, rutabagas 30 
inches apart. Thin the early varieties of turnips 
to 6 or 9 inches in the row and rutabagas to 
about 12 inches. For a fall crop of turnips sow 
in July or August and for the main crop of ruta- 
bagas sow about June 15, The roots should be 
harvested in the fall and stored in a cool cellar 
covered with dry soil. A packet will sow 50 
feet, two pounds an acre in drills and 3 to 5 
pounds an acre broadcast. 
477. LONG ISLAND NECKLESS. (83 
days.) A Canadian introduction from MacDonald 
College. The roots grow to a large uniform size 
and are almost globular in form, but growing 
a trifle longer. The flesh is fine grained, of a 
yellow color, mild and sweet. Top of bulb is 
bright purple. Has very few feeding roots to 
trim. Best variety for market purposes. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; 1% Ib., 30c; 1b., 85c; 5 Ibs., $4.00, 
postpaid, 
475. AMERICAN PURPLE TOP. (85 
days.) This is an improved strain of the well 
known standard variety. 
It is very hardy, a fine keeper, and very satis- 
factory for both table use and stock feeding. 
Roots are large, 5 to 6 inches in diameter, globe 
shaped, with very small tap roots; color bright 
yellow with a purple top; tender and sweet. Flesh 
creamy yellow, firm, and good flavor. Pkt., 10c; 
ae Pate VY, lb., 30c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $4.00, post- 
paid. 
American 
\ 
Purple Top Rutabaga. 
