D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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TOM AT O Continued 



Golden Queen Tomato. 



PEACH. This is a distinct and very attractive appearing 

 tomato, liighly desirable for preserving, eating from- 

 the hand or table decoration. Fruit resembles a peach' 

 in shape and size, and the color, a light purplish pink^ 

 with a delicate bloom, makes the resemblance still; 

 more striking; flesh tender and of good flavor. Should' 

 find a place in every garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



GOLDEN QUEEN. The superior flavor of the yellow varieties 

 is bringing them into favor as table fruit, and those who think 

 of a yellow tomato as the rough fruit of the old yellow sorts 

 will be surprised at this smooth, beautiful fruit which, though 

 large, is as smooth and well shaped as the best of the led vari- 

 eties, and of a fine and distinct flavor, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c* 

 2 0z. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 , ^it., 



WHITE APPLE. This old sort is often presented as a novelty 

 under a new name. While no one should plant largely of it for 

 market or home use, it is a good variety for eating from the 

 hand. The fruit is about one and one-half inches in diameter 

 round, perfectly smooth and of a yellowish-white color. Flesh 

 very mild flavored, delicate and is valued by some for making 

 preserves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 0z.40c; % Lb. 7.5c; Lb.$2..50 



RED PEAR SHAPED. Used for preserves and to make •tomato 

 figs." Fruit bright red, distinctly pear sliaped and with a 

 peculiar flavor. Our stock is the true pear shaped and not the 

 larger red plum tomato which is often sold under this name. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2..50 



YELLOW PEAR SHAPED. Similar to the Red Pear Shaped 

 but rich, clear yellow color and on this account sometimes con- 

 sidered preferable; quite distinct from the variety which is 

 sometimes sold under this name. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 H Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



YELLOW PLUM. Fniit plum shaped, of clear, deep yellow 



/ color; flesh yellow and fine flavored. Much esteemed for pre- 

 ,/ serves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 V RED CHERRY. Fruit small, about five-eighths of an inch in di- 



ameter; perfectly round and smooth. Fine for pickles and pre- 

 serves. Pktc 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



YELLOW CHERRY. Differs from the preceding in color only. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



HUSK TOMATO, OR GROUND CHERRY. This is liked by many 

 for preserves and eating from the hand. The seed we offer is 

 that of the true Yellow Gi'ound Cherry, not the purple fruited 

 sort which is scarcely edible. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 H Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



turnip 



The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not 



fully appreciated as they are much liked by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them 



in good condition. We earnestly recommend that farmers increase their sowings 



largely, for we are sure the crop will prove remunerative. 



^^_^^___^^^^__^_^^______^^ This wholesome and agreeable vegetable is most easily afifected in its form and 



- flavor by soil, climate and mode of culture. There are a great many varieties, but 

 our list comprises the best for the garden or farm. 

 Sow in drills about two feet apart and half an inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground 

 rich and freshly stirred. Be careful to weed and thin out, so the young plants will not be checked and injured. Any over- 

 crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. It is important to get the spring and summei crops started very 

 early so that the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become tough and bitter. 

 In Middle and Western States sow for fall and main crop from middle of July to last of August, and in the manner given for 

 spring sowing. In the field, turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained by drill culture. 

 For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool cellar and cover with sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method 

 is to put them in a pit dug in dry soil where there will be no danger of water standing, and to cover with straw overlaid with 

 earth sufficiently deep to keep out frost. Thus protected, turnips will keep well till spring. 



This variety is remarkably 



early. The top is very small, 



upright and compact, so that the rows can be planted close together. The clear white 



roots are very smooth, flat, symmetrical and beautiful. The flesh is white, tender and 



sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



k^^Ejctra EcLrtjrWhite Milan 



» iinrio-hh ar\r\ onm-nact sn that tViA rnws nnn bft nlnntpfl p.ln 



that 

 roots 



IT 'iT-fr'n IT >-T*^/T.r Similar to the White 

 MLfJCTrCl MLiCiny ^Mllan, exce ' 



Turpi e Top Milan 



are a little flatter and a beautiful purple-red on 

 the upper portion. All in all, uiese Milan tur- 

 nips leave nothing more to be desired in the way 

 of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



White Egg eUSpiriS?: 



fectly smooth, pure white variety with 

 small top and rough leaves. It grows 

 half out of the ground. The flesh is very 

 sweet, firm and mild, never having the 

 rank, strong taste of some of the early 

 varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



/Scarlet Kjashmjrr 



The outer skin of this variety is such a 

 bright and beautiful red that the roots 

 might easily be mistaken for radishes. 

 They are flat, perfectly smooth and have 

 ^ a very small tap i-oot. The flesh is white, 

 tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



(/Early White Flat 



White Egq Turnip. 



Dtitch Strap Lea-Ved JTv'ieiv 



used in the southern states. Root medium sized, flat; color 

 white; very early, sweet and tender It is desirable for table 

 use, but like other early sorts, is spongy and inferior when 

 overgrown. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.l5c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



A most excellent 

 early, garden 



Early White 

 Flat Dutch 



Strap Leaved 



TURMP. 



