. Sieckritbe^ Ger. Navei, Fr. A'abo Comun, Sp. For early use, sow as soon as the ground opens in spring, in drills from 12 to 15inches apart; thin out to 6 or 9 inches rows. For a succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June; for a fall and winter crop, sow in July and August. Ruta Bagas are grown for feeding stock, and are also excellent for the table. Take up the roots in November, or before frosts ; cut off the tops within an inch of the crown, store in a cool cellar or pit, or pile up in a conical form, out of doors, in dry ground ; cover care- fully with long straw, and finish b
. Sieckritbe^ Ger. Navei, Fr. A'abo Comun, Sp. For early use, sow as soon as the ground opens in spring, in drills from 12 to 15inches apart; thin out to 6 or 9 inches rows. For a succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June; for a fall and winter crop, sow in July and August. Ruta Bagas are grown for feeding stock, and are also excellent for the table. Take up the roots in November, or before frosts ; cut off the tops within an inch of the crown, store in a cool cellar or pit, or pile up in a conical form, out of doors, in dry ground ; cover care- fully with long straw, and finish by earthing up covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth, leav- ing a trench around the heap to carry off the water. Put away in this manner they will be found in good condition in the spring. *Varieties well suited for stock feeding also. Ked or Purple Top {Strap Leaf). This strap-leaf variety is the principal sort for early spring and fall use; top is red or purple above ground, flesh fine-grained, of mild flavor, and a good keeper. Pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.: lb., 50 cts. Early White Flat Dutch {Stvap Leaf). An early white-fleshed variety, of quick growth, mild flavor, and ex- cellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. Extra Early Purple Top Milan. This variety is at least two weeks earlier than any other. It is of a handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with purple top, flesh snow-white, fine-grained and delicate flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 Cts. Early White Milan. Similar to above, but pure white. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 80 cts. Early Munich. A very early variety, purple top, white flesh, of fine grain and good flavor. Should be grown quickly. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Scarlet Kashniyr. This is a new and distinct variety, the outside skin is of a beautiful deep scarlet color; flesh white, very early, and of the finest table qu
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