. Philips' buyers guide for 1897 : garden, farm and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Mercersburg Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Pomeraiiean White Globe. This is one of the most productive kind; in good rich soil, the roots will frequently grow to weigh twelve pounds; it is of the most perfect globe shape; skin, white and smooth; leaves, dark-green and of a strong growth. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c Large Yellow . •rr°be- , lhis variety grows to a large size, handsome, globularshaped color pale yel- low with green- ish top, leaves rather s m all
. Philips' buyers guide for 1897 : garden, farm and flower seeds. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Mercersburg Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. Pomeraiiean White Globe. This is one of the most productive kind; in good rich soil, the roots will frequently grow to weigh twelve pounds; it is of the most perfect globe shape; skin, white and smooth; leaves, dark-green and of a strong growth. Pkt. 5c oz. 10c Large Yellow . •rr°be- , lhis variety grows to a large size, handsome, globularshaped color pale yel- low with green- ish top, leaves rather s m all and spreading. ( E One of the best W for a general ^f§| crop, either for table use or stock; keeps hard and brit- tle until late in the spring. Pkt. 5c. ft). 55c. White Flat Butch. A very popular market variety. Grows quickly, comes early, clear white skin and flesh Purrle Top Strap Leaved. mild flavor and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lit). 20c, It). 50c. Purple Top White Globe. Large size globular shape, very handsome and of superior quality; flesh pure white, with red or purple top; grows rapidly. This has become one of the most popular sorts in cultivation, its reliable charac- ter making it highly desirable to those who grow turnips in large quantities. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %lb. 20c, lb. 50c Yellow Seotcl^or Aberdeen. Round form, very nutritious and a good^keep- er. Popular for cattle feeding, and also adopted for table use late in the winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ft). 55c. Purple Top Uuta Bega. The leading market variety, and principally grown for stock as well as for family use. Hardy, productive llesh yellow, solid, sweet, fine-grained and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, It). 50c. Sweet German Ruta Bega. J>uli> l or 5inches in diameter and 6 or 7 inch- es in depth; neck two or three inches long; skin greenish-brown above ground, white beneath: very sweet, mild, well-flavored; retains its solidity and freshness until spring. Pkt. 5c, oz. K)c. It*
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