. Steckri'ibe, GeR. TURNIP. Navet, Fr. Nabo, Sp. CULTURE.—For early use, sow as soon as ground open^ in siirinp;, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart; thin out to 6 or S> inches in the rows. For succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June; for fall and winter crop, sow in July and Au- gust. The Ruta Bas;as are grown for feeding stock, and 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 (lit, or pile up in a conical form, out of doors, in dry ground; cover carefully with lo
. Steckri'ibe, GeR. TURNIP. Navet, Fr. Nabo, Sp. CULTURE.—For early use, sow as soon as ground open^ in siirinp;, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart; thin out to 6 or S> inches in the rows. For succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June; for fall and winter crop, sow in July and Au- gust. The Ruta Bas;as are grown for feeding stock, and 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 (lit, 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. Red or Purple-Top {Strap Lex/). This strap-leaf variety is good fir early spring and fall use; top red or purple above ground, flesh line-grained, mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 10 CIS.; i lb , 20 cts.; lb., .50 cts. Purple-Top White Globe. (See cut.) Globular shape, handsome, and of superior quality, either for the table or stock. Is a heavy producer, early, of rapid growth, and good keeper. We consider this the best of turnip for all purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ II)., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. Early Munich. .V very early variety, jiurple top, white flesh. rkt., 5 cts; oz., 15 cts; J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Early White Flat Dutch {Simp-Leaf). This is an early white-fleshed variety,'of quick grovvlh, mild flavor. Pkt., 5 CIS.; oz , 10 cts.; \ lb.,' 20 cts.; lb., 50 CIS. Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. Handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with purple top, flesh snow-white. I'kt,, 5 cts.; o^., 15 cts.; |- lb., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts. Ea/iy White Milan. Like above, but pure white. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , 15 ct^.; ]- lb., 35 cts.; lb., $ Early White Egg. Matures very quickly and is adapted lor either spring or fall sowing. Egg-shaped and ver
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