Archive image from page 19 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 18 DELANO BROS., LEE PARK. NEBR. TURNIP. The Rata Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip is extensively grown for a farm crop; the roots are close grained, very hard, and will endure a considerable degree of cold without injury. They are best preserved in a pit or cellar during the winter, and are excellent for the table early in spring. Sow from the 20th of June to the middle of July, in drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight inches in th
Archive image from page 19 of Delano Bros catalogue of choice. Delano Bros. catalogue of choice field and garden seeds delanobroscatalo1890dela Year: 1890 18 DELANO BROS., LEE PARK. NEBR. TURNIP. The Rata Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip is extensively grown for a farm crop; the roots are close grained, very hard, and will endure a considerable degree of cold without injury. They are best preserved in a pit or cellar during the winter, and are excellent for the table early in spring. Sow from the 20th of June to the middle of July, in drills two feet apart, and thin out to eight inches in the rows. Extra Early Purple Top 3Iunicli—This turnip occupies the same place among the turnips that the Egyptian variety does among beets, being the earliest of all. Is flat shaped, grows quite large, having small tops and a mild flavor. 5c pkt, 20c ] tt), 60c ft. Improved American Purple Top Ruta Baga—The leading variety. Flesh yeilow, solid, sweet and fine flavored. The principal variety used by market srardeners. 5c pkt. 15c 1 lb, 50c ft. Yellow French—Superior for table use, or for stock, large size, flesh yellow, rich and sweet. 5c pkt., 15c J ft, 50c ft. Purple Top White Globe Turnip — An early variety, globe shaped, very mild flavor. Is fast taking the lead of all other early EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MUNICH tumips for table use and market gardening TURNIP. purposes. 5c pkt., 10c oz., 2()c ] ft, 60c ft.
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