36 THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 
Turnip Pkts. any variety Turnip 
Rube—Nabo—Navone 10c. each 
For early use, sow as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, in 
drills 14 inches apart, covering but slightly, except in dry weather. The soil 
should be light, and, if possible, new. Manure with plaster, ashes or phosphate. 
Thin the early varieties to 6 inches apart, and the Ruta Bagas from 8 to 10 
inches. For fall and winter use, the early kinds should be sown in July and 
August (they require 45 to 75 days) and the Ruta Bagas from middle June to 
middle July. Hoe them a month after sowing. 
Platt’s White Egg. (55 days). An early, very smooth, fine grained, white 
oval turnip, as its name indicates, and is unsurpassed for table use. Originated 
in a field of Cow Horn turnips growing in the vicinity of New Haven in 1870. 
It was introduced into commerce by Mr. Platt in 1877, and now offered in 
nearly every seed catalogue of importance in America and Europe. Per oz., 
BAYS, 2 ello). Qaxe), 2 ili, SULA, 
Early White Flat Dutch. (45 days). A garden variety, differing from White 
Strap Leaf only in the shape of its leaf, which is broader and rough edged. Per 
(2, FHO8 VA, SXC59 illo, G2. 
Early Red-Top Strap Leaf. (45 days). A good flat turnip for early or late 
culture, and grows to large size. The top of the turnip is red or purple. Per oz., 
2ocra=lbe, oo6%, lb Sie 25: 
Long White or Cow Horn. (70 days). A long, quick-growing turnip, fine 
grained, tender and sweet. Chiefly grown for stock feed or soil improvement. Per 
GA, Aree Woy He9 lin, S25. 
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Red Top White Globe. (55 days). Pure white with a purplish-red top, glob- 
White Egg Turnip ular, 5-6 inches diameter, fine grained, tender when young; excellent table 
VanletyambeiO7Z 6 CoC. 4 Deo Caml inet zor 
Golden Ball. (Orange Jelly). (60 days). Rapid grower, globe 
shaped, 4 inch diameter and of a deep yellow color, finest 
Girenbing, Ie CH, Za%55 BAD, Soe.2 ily, SiS: 
Amber Globe. (75 days). Grows to a large size, 5-6 inches 
diameter, nearly round, light yellow with green top; grown 
chiefly for stock feed. Per oz., 25c.; %4-lb., 55c.; Ib., $1.25. 
Yellow Aberdeen. (Purple Top). (75 days). This is globe 
shaped, 5 inches diameter, and a good keeper. Flesh pale yellow, 
firm, sweet and tender. Per oz., 25c.; %-lb., 55c.; lb., $1.25. 
Seven Top. Cultivated for its abundance of tops, which are 
used for greens when young. Per oz., 25c.; %4-lb., 55c.; lb., $1.25. 
Shogoin. (40 days). Used principally for its tender large 
tops, also produces an early white turnip of good quality. Per 
Oe, 2x68 alos Sae.> Ip. Sil25. 
Swedish or Ruta Baga 
Varieties 
Platt’s Golden Winter Ruta 
Baga. (90 days). This is the 
finest grained, hard, solid and 
sweet; it is very productive and 
a good keeper; more wedge or 
spike shaped than other sorts. 
Pee sie, Wee era, Bixee YAS, 
SEXO? Minn, SHlleaKd) 
American Purple Top Ruta 
Baga. (90 days). A very hardy 
strain, selected for small tops 
and neck, deep globe-shaped, 
flesh bright yellow, hard and 
sweet, excellent for table or 
stock feeding; very popular 
with market gardeners. Per 
PEt, 0c Oz. 25¢.2 9/7 -Ib., soe. 
Ib., $1.50. 
White French. (90 days). 
Red Top White Globe Also called Macomber or White 
Rock, on account of its firmness 
_ and solidity; flesh pure white, 
mild, very sweet. Sow seed in this locality from middle June to 
middle July. Per pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c.; %4-lb., 65c.; Ib., $2.00. 
Platt’s Golden Ruta Baga 
