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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
TURNIP
One ounce will sow 150 ft of drill.
Two pounds will sow an acre.
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EARLY MILAN, EARLY SNOWBALL and GOLDEN BALL
WHITE EGG.
PURPLE TOP GLOBE
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF.
For early, sow in April in drills half an inch deep and twelve inches apart; thin to six inches apart in the drill. For main crop sow broadcast in July and August, and before a shower if possible.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN. - One of the earliest sorts in cultivation. Bulb very flat, medium size, quite smooth, with a bright purple top; leaves few, short and light color; grows compact and makes exceedlingly small strap-leaved top. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
EARLY WHITE MILAN. - Much like the above, but is pure white all over, instead of having purple top. Quite popular with gardeners. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c.
EARLY SNOWBALL. - A globe-shaped, white-skinned turnip, very fine grained, firm and delicate of flavor. One of best keeping of white fleshed sorts, very early and particularly adapted for family or market use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
WHITE EGG. - A quick-growing egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety with small top and rough leaves. Flesh very sweet, firm and mild, never having any rank, strong taste. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
GOLDEN BALL, or Orange Jelly. - A beautiful bright yellow turnip of medium size and universally sweet and delicious flavor. Is hardy and one of the best keepers. Flesh extremely firm and solid. Brings good price on the market. If you have never tried yellow turnips we advise you to plant some of the Golden Ball in your home garden this year. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 70c.
PURPLE TOP GLOBE. - Similar to Purple Top Strap Leaved except shape. The largest yielder of any turnip on the list and always brings top market price. Desirable for table use or for stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c, 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, 45c per lb.
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAVED. - The standard for this part of the country for late planting, and we sell immense quantities of it every year. One of the best table and stock sorts on the market; fine grained and of mild flavor. Of good size, flat shape, pure white below with purplish red top. Good cropper and excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 55c; 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, at 40c.
COW HORN. - This variety pure white; in shape like a carrot, growing nearly half out of the ground, and slightly crooked. It is delicate and well flavored. Used also as a green manuring crop. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4lb. 25c, lb. 70c.
SCARLET KASHMYR. - This new extra early, bright scarlet turnip has a striking resemblance to a large radish. The flesh is white and crisp. Matures almost as quickly as the earliest radish, and when cooked is of unsurpassed quality. Good keeper and entitled to a place among garden favorites. Pkt 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
SEVEN TOP. - Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops, which are used for greens. It is very hardy and will grow all winter, but does not produce a good root, and is recommended only for tops. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c.
MIXED TURNIPS. - All the table varieties mixed in equal proportions. For family use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
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RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE
AMERICAN IMPROVED RUTA BAGA
MONARCH SWEDE
TOBACCO
RUTA BAGA
Largely grown in the north for stock feeding, and for this are superior to turnips. Sow not later than June in drills 2 feet apart and thin out to 8 inches in the row.
IMPROVED AMERICAN. - Very solid, fine quality, good shape, smooth skin, small neck, keeps well. A choice strain of the very best quality for table use or stock feeding. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 55c, 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, at 40c.
MONARCH. - This grand new and distinct form of ruta baga is, we believe, by far the most productive of all. Of tankard shape, with very small neck, skin dark red above the ground and yellow below, flesh rich yellow, fine grained, good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4lb. 20c, lb. 60c, 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, at 45c per lb.
WHITE SWEET GERMAN. - Large size, oval and very solid; flesh pure white, sweet. Best keeping sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4lb. 20c, lb. 60c, 5lbs. or more, not prepaid, at 45c per lb.
TOBACCO
BIG ORONOCO. - A favorite Virginia variety. Grows very large, broad leaves. A fine variety for dark plug wrappers and brings a good price in the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. - This is a staple variety in all sections of the country and will grow successfully over a wide range of territory. Used for cigar fillers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4lb. 75c.
HAVANA. - The best known variety, as it is used very largely for cigar wrappers. Commands the highest market price when well grown and cured. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, 1/4lb. $1.25.
WHITE BURLEY. - A mild and sweet tobacco. It is the standard main crop variety in the tobacco sections as it is extra fine for manufacturing in nearly every manner that tobacco is used. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, 1/4 lb. $1.25.
GET THE SMALL GRAIN OFF EARLY AND SOW TURNIPS ON THE STUBBLE. TWO CROPS THIS WAY
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