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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



TURNIP -Continued 



Orange Jelly or Golden Ball 



^ *« . wn <. This variety is clear xvhite, 



Cow Horn or Long White except a Uttle 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 about two inches in diameter. iJesirable for stock feeding 

 and has obtained considerable favor as a market sort. The va- 

 riety is of very rapid growth and well adapted for fall and early 

 winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



1 \iri_»j. IVT -i? 11 This sort is usually grown for 



Large White Norfolk feeding stock, and although a 

 little coarse in texture it is of good quality for the table, but 

 for the latter purpose is in best condition when the roots are 

 about four inches in diameter. The roots are white and 

 smooth, grow to the largest size, and are globe-shaped or 

 slightly flattened. The variety is allowed to stand out during 

 the winter in the south where the tops are used for greens. 

 Fkt. 5c; Oz. ICc; 2 Oz. 15c; V^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 r> \xri_»i i^l 1^ Oiie of the most produc- 



i^omeranean White Olobe tive kinds and in good, 



rich soil the roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in 

 weight. The roots are globe-shaped or slightly flattened; skin 

 very white and smooth. This sort is used for stock feeding and 

 is also good for table use if pulled when the roots are not more 

 than four to five inches in diameter. "Where the winters are 

 mild the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz, 15c; 

 Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Srp This sort is cultivated extensively in the south 



even l op for the tops which are used for greens. In many 

 sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use like 

 Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. This sort is very 

 hardy and the growth usually continues throughout the winter. 

 The variety is not generally depended on for the root since the 

 tops are produced so abundantly, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 y^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 Q . 1 p • Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and 



OOUthern i rize extensively grown in the south where tho 

 tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are valued lilghlj^ 

 for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable 

 as well as the tops, being remarkably large, symmetrical and ex- 

 cellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage in the Virginias 

 and Carolinas where it usually thrives throughout the winter with- 

 out protection, pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



I A U /^l U - One of the best yellow fleshed varieties, grown usually for stock feeding. The roots are of 



l-iarge ^Amber ialObe lajge size and of globular shape. The skin is clear yellow except the top which is tinged with 



green. The tlesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. 

 The variety keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz, 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



■y II Q, The roots are of medium size, uni- 



I ellOW Intone formly globular and perfect in 

 shape. The skin is smooth and of attractive pale yellow 

 color. The flesh is pale yellow, crisp, very tender and of 

 exceptionally good quality. The roots are suitable for 

 table use when three to four inches in diameter, but are 

 more generally used for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz, 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb, $1.00 



V 11 rf^l 1_ A round, smooth, light yellow turnip 



I ellOW lalObe of medium size. The flesh is crisp, 

 firm and of very good quality for the table or for stock 

 feeding. The roots are in best condition for table use 

 when three to four inches in diameter. This sort keeps 

 well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Orange Jelly or Golden Ball i letyfou^^of the 



most delicately flavored of the yellow fleshed turnips. 

 The tops are small. The roots are medium sized, round, 

 very smooth and with deeper yellow skin than most of 

 this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of most excellent 

 quality. The roots are in best condition for table use 

 when about three inches in diameter. This variety is of 

 quick gro^vth, adapted to spring as well as fall planting. 

 Known also as Robertson's 



and keeps exceptionally well. 

 Golden Ball. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



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



Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen sized, round, 



late maturing, long keeping, yellow fleshed turnip. Roots 

 yellow with purple top. Flesh pale yellow and of very 

 firm texture, approaching the Ruta Baga in this regard, 

 but tender and sweet. Since it requires a longer time 

 to mature, the seed should be so^vti about two weeks 

 earlier than most sorts. It is hardy, productive and 

 valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

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



Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 



