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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities to milch 

 cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We earnestly recommend that farmers increase their sowings 

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



Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. 

 There are a great mauy varieties, but our list comprises the best for the garden and farm. 



For summer use sow early in spring in light, rich or new soil, in drills one and one-half to two feet apart according to the 

 size of the variety and cover oue-half inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich ami 

 freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will 

 not be checked in gro^\'th. Any overcrowding will result in rough and poorly flavored 

 roots. It is important to get the spring and summer crop 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 the middle and western states sow for fall and main crop from the middle f'f 

 June to the first 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 b> 

 driO culture: good results from broadcast sowing are often obtained on new ami 

 burned over land where the weeds are not likely to be troublesome. 



For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool cellar and cover with sand or tui I' 

 to keep them fresh. Another method is to put them in a pit dug in dry soil when> 

 there will be no danger of water standing and to cover with straw overlaid with 

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

 spring. 



17 . 17 1 MT'U'i. 14/fl Variety remarkably early. Tops very small, 



HXtra ILarly Wnite IVlIlan strap leaved, upright and compact, so tlia I 



rows can be planted close together. Roots clear white, very smooth, flat and ai'- 



of best quality uhen only about two inches in diameter. Flesh clear white, mild. 



sweet and ten ler. Very desirable for early use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



>/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



r- . !-■ 1 r> IT **•! Similar to Extra Early White Milan, 



Lxtra ilarly rurple lop Milan except that the roots are a little 



flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper portion. All in all, the 3Iilan 



turnips leave nothing more to be desired in the way of an extra early garden 



turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 'A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



■wjjri ., r< An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white root^ 



Wnite C^Sg of medium size which grow half out of the ground. The tops rm' 



small with leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine grained ami 



sweet. The roots when in best condition for use are usually about two inches in 



diameter and about three and one-half inches long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 



1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved e:riensive''i/''Jsed'^fo7The 



table, especially in the .'southern states. The leaves are entire and upright in 

 growth. The roots are of medium size, flat, very white fleshed, fine grained and sweet 



Extra Earlv White Milan 



Top 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved 



White irt 



rf^l I- globular in 

 LxlObe shape, of 

 good size and very 

 attractive^ appear- 

 ance. The roots are 

 large, ptu-ple or dark 

 red above ground, white below. The flesh is white, fine grained and 

 tender. The roots when in best condition for the table are about three 

 inches in diameter, but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. 

 This sort keeps well for so early a variety and is one of the best for 

 market use Sometimes known as Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 gr> T¥ ¥ \Tin -i This variety is clear white, except a 



^OW Horn, or Long W hlte llttle shade of green at the top of 

 the root, which is long and carrot-like in form, cylindrical but usually 

 ending in a point, and slightly crooked. The roots are often twelve to 

 fifteen inches long by about two and one-half inches in diameter and 

 grow about three inches out of the ground. The flesh is fine grained and 

 well flavored, and for table use is in best condition when the roots are 

 abotittv.o inches in diameter. Desirable for stock feeding and has ob- 

 tained considerable favor as a market sort. The variety is of very rapid 

 growth and well adapted for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



The roots when in best condilion for 

 table use are about two and one-half inches in diameter. This variety is 

 also grown as a field crop. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



j-ii> IT Oi « jA very early strap leaved 



Larly rurple 1 op, btrap Leaved variety, very extensively 

 used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright in growth. The 

 roots are flat, of medium size, purple or dark red above ground, white 

 below. The flesh is 

 white, flne grained 

 and tender. Roots 

 when in best condi- 

 tion for table tise are 

 about two and one- 

 half inches in diam- 

 eter, but can be 

 grown much larger 

 for stock feeding. 

 Also known as Early 

 Red Top, Strap Leav- 

 ed Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



»-» 1 This excel- 



rurple lent table 



