. Catalog Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Root Crop TURNIPS Green Crop CULTURE—For summer use. sow in early sprier in light, rich or new soil in rows 1 to 2 feet apart and cover one-half inch deep. May also be sown broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the gTound rich and freshly stirred. It is important to get spring and summer crops started early so that turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become tough and bitter. For the fall or main crop, sow them
. Catalog Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Root Crop TURNIPS Green Crop CULTURE—For summer use. sow in early sprier in light, rich or new soil in rows 1 to 2 feet apart and cover one-half inch deep. May also be sown broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the gTound rich and freshly stirred. It is important to get spring and summer crops started early so that turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become tough and bitter. For the fall or main crop, sow them from the middle of July to the middle of November, same as for spring- sowing. An ounce sows 100 feet: 2 to 4 pound's per acre in rows, or 6 to S pounds broadcast. PEST CONTROL Against Aphids. Cut Worms, and Cabbage Worms use XNOR Garden Spray, Acme Vege- table and Flower Garden Dust, or Acme Ro- tenone Garden Guard. White Flesh Varieties Purple Top White Globe — Table size 55 days. The most popular variety with market gardeners and for the home gar- den. Very attractive globular shaped root, smooth ; purplish red top and flesh white, fine grained, tender and excellent flavor. Roots grow to 5 or 6 inches di- ameter. Tops medium large. Our strain of this variety produces very uniform roots—ideal for marketing.—Pkt. 5C— Oz. 15c—!4 Lb. 35c—Postpaid. Early Purple Top Strap Leaved — Table size in 45 days. A very early variety. Roots flat, about 5 inches in diameter: purplish red at top and clear white flesh below. Fine grained and mild.—Pkt. 5c —0z. 15c—Lb. 35c—Postpaid. Sow Turnips from February to May- and from July to November. Shogoin or Japanese—Also known as "Louse ;' Well liked for its smooth, globular roots. Especially valu- able for turnip greens, which may be cut in from 25 to 30 days. Growth upright about 2 feet high when fully developed. Due to rapid growth, it is practically free from insect attacks. Roots pure white, and f
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