. Dreer's garden book : 1906. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 46 TfUlNRrADRKR-PttlLADELPtllMA-^RKIABl.^ VEGETABLE SEEDS Steckrube, Ger. TURNIP. A'avet, Fk. A'abo Contiin, Sp. CULTURE.—For early use, sow as soon as ground opens in spring, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart ; thin out to 6 or 9 inclies in the rows. For succession, continue to so- • every two weeks until June; for fall and winter crop, sow in July and August. The Ruta Bagas are grown for feeding stock, anc
. Dreer's garden book : 1906. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 46 TfUlNRrADRKR-PttlLADELPtllMA-^RKIABl.^ VEGETABLE SEEDS Steckrube, Ger. TURNIP. A'avet, Fk. A'abo Contiin, Sp. CULTURE.—For early use, sow as soon as ground opens in spring, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart ; thin out to 6 or 9 inclies in the rows. For succession, continue to so- • every two weeks until June; for fall and winter crop, sow in July and August. The Ruta Bagas are grown for feeding stock, anc are also excellent for the table. Take up the roots in November, or before severe frosts ; cut off tops within an inch of the crown, store in cool cellar or pit, or pile up in a conical form, out of doors, in dry ground ; cover carefully with long straw, and finish by earthing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth, leaving a trench around the heap to carry off the water. Put away in this manner they will be found in good condition in spring. Snowball. (See cut.) Tliis is a fine-looking, pure white variety of turnip which matures in from six to'seven weeks. It grows nearly round in shape, and the skin and fle'h are pure while. It makes a solid turnip, cri>p, tender and very sweet. It is very desirable for early table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 CIS.; \ 11)., 20 ct?.; lb., 60 cts. Scarlet Kashmyr. This is a distinct variety; skin is of beautiful deep scarlet color; flesh white; very early and finest quality. Pkt., 5 els.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 CIS *Yellow Aberdeen, Purple-Top. Good keeper; globe- shaped, Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 10 cts.; i ilO cts.; lb., 60 Cts. Golden Call. Rapid grower; globe-shaped; bright yellow. Pkt., 5 CIS.; oz., 10 cts ; \ lb., 20 cts ; lb., 60 cts. RUTA BAGA. ^Dreer's Improved Purple=Top. (.See cut.) This special strain of Ruta Baga is remarkable for uniform shape and fine quality, and is also a splendid keeper. They g
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