32 THE FRANK 8S. PLATT COMPANY 
Turnip 
Rube—Nabo—Navone 
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. 
Pkts. any variety Turnip 
5c. each 
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., 
ZIG 44 -Wiy WIC. 31D, 1150. 
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 
OZ 20: 124-10... 2OCs Dab Loos 
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., 
25c.; %4-lb., 55c.; lb., $1.35. 
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 
075 25C2524-lbeoce Ib. 51.35. 
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 
variety. Per oz., 25c.; 1%4-lb., 55c.; Ib., $1.35. 
Golden Ball. (Orange Jelly). (60 days). Rapid grower, globe 
shaped, 4 inch diameter and of a deep yellow color, finest 
quality./Per’07,°25ce:5 124 =lb;, (55e. 3'1b., $1435. 
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-Ib., 55c.; Ib., $1.35. 
Yellow Aberdeen. (Purple Top). (75 days). This is globe 
shaped, 5 inches diameter, anda good keeper. Flesh pale yellow, 
firm, sweet and tender. Per oz., 25c.; %4-lb., 55c.; lb., $1.35. 
Seven Top. Cultivated for its abundance of tops, which are 
used for greens when young. Per oz., 25c.; %4-Ib., 55c.; Ib., $1.35. 
Shogoin. (40 days). Used principally for its tender large 
tops, also produces an early white turnip of good quality. Per 
OZ, DC lbee ew oo, 
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. 
75525671 24-1be65c," 1b. $165) 
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. Oz., 25c.; 
%-lb., 55c.; lb., $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-Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.00. Platt’s Golden Ruta Baga 
