_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 O—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 
leading white fleshed turnip for table use. Heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 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, deliciously 
flavored white flesh. Very quick grower; uniform in size, coloring and 
shape. Larger than the Milans. Suitable for freezing. Medium small tops. 
: Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
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. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 14 lb. $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 
especially desirable for forcing. Flesh is of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
1162 Foliage or Shogoin © 
A double purpose turnip. 30 days to use foliage; 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. Tops 
and roots may be cooked together if you so desire. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
Purple-Top 
White Globe 
Turnip 
1183 Golden Bali © 
60 days. Perfectly globe-shaped, 
bright creamy yellow turnips with 
appetizing, pale amber-colored 
flesh. The best yellow-fleshed vari- 
ety for table use, spring or fall. 
Also known as Orange Jelly. Good 
quality, fine grained turnipfor home 
and market. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 
4, lb. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
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 4 in. 
apart in the row. For succes- 
sion, 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 ex- 
pected hard frost. A pkt. will 
plant about 50 ft. of row; an oz. 
250 ft. 
Foliage or Shogoin 
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. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.00; Ib. $1.75 
1194 Golden Neckless s5 days. Large yellow roots 
of globular form, with purple top; flesh is tender,. sweet, 
golden yellow cooking to bright orange. Excellent for fall 
By Burpee’s use, shipping and recommended for winter storage. 
_ Purple-Top Introduced by Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 1b. 60¢; 1% 1b. $1.00; Ib. $1.70 
- Yellow Burpee in 1883 
_ Rutabaga See pages 59 to 63 for Insecticides, Fertilizers, etc. . . 117 
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