WETHERSFIELD 9, CONNECTICUT 
Turnip, Red Top Globe 
TURNIP 
1 pkt. of seed will sow 50 feet of row, an ounce 300 feet. 11 
1b. of seed per acre in drills, 214 lb. broadcast 
Culture—Turnips develop best during cool weather and an 
early crop may be harvested from seed sown early in the Spring. 
Best results are from seed sown from the middle of July to the 
middle of August. Drill out in rows 18 inches apart or sow 
broadcast. 
Purple Top Milan. An extremely highclass extra 
early purple top flat Turnip. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 
Y Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.60. 
Purple Top Strap Leaf. A large, flat, white with a 
purple top. Quick growing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 
V4 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.20. 
Red Top Globe (Reselected). Our special stock of this 
favorite turnip continues in popularity due to its 
uniform, smooth, handsome roots with their bright 
purplish tops extending well down on the roots. 
Naturally they sell more readily on the market and 
always command better prices than ordinary Turnips. 
Pkt 0cozaloc. 4 Ibro0c) 1b. 1.50: 
White Egg. A pure white globe shape, early and fine 
grained. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.50. 
Yellow Globe. Round, smooth, yellow fine grained 
Turnip. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib. $1.35. 
HERBS 
Every garden should have a few Herbs, which are 
used for flavoring and sauces, medicinal purposes or for 
their scent. Sow early in Spring in carefully prepared 
soil. 
Pkt. Fennel (Sweet Pkt. 
Arigelicay. cn. 4.06: $0.25 Florence)........$0.15 
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Balm.............. .20 Marjoram, Sweet. .15 
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Catnip............ .25 Summer Savory... .15 
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Coriander......... .15 Wormwood........  .30 
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RUTA BAGA 
Rutabagas have firmer flesh and will keep longer 
but require more time to develop and should be sown 
earlier. 
Long Island Improved Neckless (Improved Purple 
Top Yellow). The large handsome roots are entirely 
free from neck and have a fine round shape with a 
tich yellow color and a sweet mild flavor. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. l5c., 14 Ib. 45c., Ib: $1.20. 
Macomber. White flesh and sweetest of all. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 4% lb. 75c., Ib. $2.00. 
Victory or Laurentian (Neckless). A new and excep- 
tionally fine all yellow Rutabaga without the pro- 
nounced neck of the old type. It isa splendid Winter 
keeper and has firm solid flesh of fine flavor. De- 
cidedly the best of the “Canadian” types. Pkt. 10c.. 
oz. 20c., 14 lb. 50c., Ib. $1.20. 
SWISS CHARD or SPINACH 
BEET 
1 oz. will sow about 50 feet of row 
Culture—Swiss Chard is really a beet grown for greens. The 
leaves and midrib may be cooked separately or together. Both 
delicious. When cut it will grow again and produce continued 
crops. With a little protection in Winter Swiss Chard will be 
available the next Spring. 
Large White Ribbed. Dark green, well blistered 
leaves with broad, white midribs. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 
Vy Ib. 50c., Ib. $1.30. 
Lucullus. 
leaves. 
Large midribs and light yellowish green 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 55c., Ib. $1.45. 
Rhubarb Chard. Dark green leaves with bright 
crimson stalks, the color of Rhubarb. Delightful 
flavor. Can well be ornamental as well as edible. 
Try this Chard. You'll like it. Pkt. 15c., oz. 30c., 
YY lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
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