Turnip

Navet. Rube.

No. 1616. - The Turnip is a hardy biennial plant, and has been cultivated from time immemorial. The roots of all the varieties attain their full size during the first year. It is most easily affected in its form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. There are a great many varieties. It is a wholesome and agreeable vegetable.

Culture

No. 1617. - Sow in drills fourteen inches apart, and half an inch deep. Keep them perfectly free from weeds and, when the bottoms begin to enlarge brush away the earth from about the roots to the depth of half an inch or more, and give them a light dressing of wood ashes. It is the surest mode of obtaining fair and smooth turnips in old gardens, where they are almost certain to grow wormy if the earth is allowed to remain in contact with the roots. For the spring and summer crops it is important to get them started very early, so that they may have time to grow to a sufficient size before hot weather, when they will soon become tough and strong.

For the fall crop sow in the Middle and Western States in the latter part of July and August, as directed for the spring sowing.

White Flesh Varieties

Early Purple Top Munich

No. 1618. - A very early handsome Turnip of a white color, with a bright purplish-red top. It is of good quality when young, but bitter when old. It is one of the best for first crop.

White Egg

No. 1619. - A quick growing egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety, growing half out of the ground, with a small top and rough leaves. The flesh is very sweet and mild, never having the rank strong taste of some varieties.

Early White Stone

No. 1620. - This is round, of firm texture and quick growth: medium size, and much cultivated.

Jersey Turnip

No. 1621. - An exceedingly delicate, sweet, white Turnip for table use. It is very popular, and is esteemed as one of the best. It grows long, and is somewhat like a parsnip in form.

Early White Dutch

No. 1622. - A medium sized, white flat Turnip, of quick growth, juicy and of excellent quality when young. Sow it in the spring or fall.

Early White Flat Dutch Strap-Leaved

No. 1623. - A most excellent garden variety, that is much used in the Southern States. It is very early, erect and tender, and one of the best for table use.

Early Purple Top Strap-Leaved

No. 1624. - Similar to the preceding variety, except in color, being purple or dark red on the top. It is of good quality.

Cow Horn, Or Long White

No. 1625. - Carrot-like in form, growing nearly half out of the ground, and is generally slightly crooked. It is pure white, except a little shade of green near the top. It is delicate and well flavored, of very rapid growth, and is a favorite for fall and winter use.

Purple Top Mammoth

No. 1626. - Globe-shaped and large, firm in texture, juicy, of exceedingly quick growth, and very hardy.