. Currie's farm and garden annual : spring 1914. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1914. 41. Light, well-manured soil is best suited for turnips. Sow the earliest varieties in April in drills about 16 inches apart, and thin out to 6 to 9 nches in the rows. For a succession sow at intervals until the middle of August. Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about 1 inch from the bulb and s
. Currie's farm and garden annual : spring 1914. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. LIST OF TESTED GARDEN SEEDS FOR 1914. 41. Light, well-manured soil is best suited for turnips. Sow the earliest varieties in April in drills about 16 inches apart, and thin out to 6 to 9 nches in the rows. For a succession sow at intervals until the middle of August. Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about 1 inch from the bulb and storing in a cool dry shed or cellar, and covering with dry sand. 1 ox. to 150 feet of drill; 2 lbs. to the acre In drills. Extra Early White Milan—The earliest White Turnip, flat in shape and clear white throughout. Very tender. It is fit for use at least a week earlier than other Turnips. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c;-1 lb.$ Extra Early Milan Purple Top—The earliest of all the Turnips. Pur- ple topped above ground, white underneath, flesh clear white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb $ Red Top Strap Leaf—A popular variety; color above ground a deep red. below white; flesh clear white throughout and fine grained. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y± lb. 15c; 1 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. by express, not prepaid. $ Early Snowball—White, rapid grower; sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y4 lb. 20c; 1 lb 60 P. T. WHITE GLOBE. AMBER GLOBE. E. T. STRAP LEAF. Purple Top White Globe—A handsome bulb, is rapidly taking the lead of other varieties of early Turnips for market use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb 60 Yellow Globe—One of the best for general crop; keeps well and grows to a large size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; 1 lb Golden Ball (Robertson's)—Globe-shaped, of a beautiful bright yellow color, and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; 1 Long White or Cow Horn—The roots are shaped like a Carrot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 1 lb White Egg—Nearly oval; flesh f
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