. Snowball. A fine-looking, pure white variety which matures in from six to seven weeks. The bulbs have a smooth white skin and are nearly round. This Turnip does not grow large but is one of the best to sow very early in the spring. It can be used before fully grown, in which case it is very tender and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Early White Egg. Matures very quickly and is adapted for either spring or fall sowing. Egg-shaped and very smooth with thin skin. The tops are small and roots which grow partly above the ground are of medium size, pure white flesh
. Snowball. A fine-looking, pure white variety which matures in from six to seven weeks. The bulbs have a smooth white skin and are nearly round. This Turnip does not grow large but is one of the best to sow very early in the spring. It can be used before fully grown, in which case it is very tender and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Early White Egg. Matures very quickly and is adapted for either spring or fall sowing. Egg-shaped and very smooth with thin skin. The tops are small and roots which grow partly above the ground are of medium size, pure white flesh and skin, fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb. 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, partly above ground; very productive; flesh white, fine-grained and sweet; of excellent quality for family use and for stock feeding. The roots are very large, sometimes fifteen inches long and two inches in diameter. This Turnip is also largely used for turning under as a green manure in conjunction with Crimson Clover, and is very valuable for that purpose. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., 80cts. Yellow Globe (Amber Globe.) One of the best for a general crop. It produces a globe-shape root, with smooth skin and light-yellow flesh, which is firm and sweet. It grows to a large size, excellent for table use or feeding stock, and keeps well until late in the spring. Pkt., 5 cts., oz., 10cts.; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Golden Ball. A rapid grower, of excellent flavor, globe- shaped, bright yellow color, good keeper and a superior table variety or for stock. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Yellow Aberdeen, Purple-Top. Very hardy and produc- tive, good keeper, globe-shaped and fine quality. The Tur- nips grow to a large size, and are valuable for feeding stock. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts.
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