D. M. FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICh 



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RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 



The uses and value of the Ruta Baga are much the same as those of the Turnip. The Ruta Bagas as a class have firmer 

 flesh than Turnips but require a longer season for maturing and usually are more esteemed for winter use, while Turnips are 

 better adapted for the early market. Under most conditions of growth 

 Ruta Baga roots are not so smooth on the surface nor as symmetrical 

 in shape as Tiu-nips but yield heavily, are superior keepers and are the 

 more prized for stock feeding. 



Sow the seed from the middle of June to the middle of July, in 

 ground previously enriched with well-rotted manure, in drills about 

 two and one-half feet apart, covering about one-half inch deep. Thin 

 the young plants eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the 

 roots are full grown and before hard freezing weather, pull them, cut 

 off the tops and store in a root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are some- 

 times sown broadcast and left to take chances with the weeds but 

 the crop is seldom a success, though occasionally on new clearings 

 free from weed seed, fair results are obtained. 



. . n I rp A strain of Purple Top Yellow 



American r Urple 1 op or ruta baga of American origin, 

 Imnvrkv^rl ! r»ncr Tclanri selected to a smaller top and much 

 imprOVea l^Ong ISiana shorter neck than is usually found, 



while the roots are a little more globular, grow to a large size and 



are of the finest quality. Excellent for table use and stock feeding. 



We consider this one of the most desirable sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 1^ L 1 This purple top sort is excellent both in shape and 



DangnOlm quality. The roots are of large size, slightly tankard 



shaped, with small heck and few or no side roots. The variety 



yields well. The skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh is yellow, 



sweet and solid. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



/■^ , f 1 • 1 Excellent for table use or feeding stock. 



Carter S Imperial Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 

 p,_„_|_ Trki-k purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardy 

 rurpie lop and yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 Tv»i»T-« o r^ 9 1 jA hardy and productive 



D. M. Ferry & Co s Improved variety having but little 



Put* rkl^ Tr»n Y*»lloiAr ^^^^- ^he roots are large, slightly ob- 



rurpie lOp leilOW ^^^^ ^^ nearly globe-shaped, fairly 

 smooth, with comparatively small tap root. Color purplish-red 

 above ground and bright yellow beneath. Flesh yellow, of solid tex- 

 ture, crisp and of very good quaUty. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



-^ J, An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel- 



L/rummOnCl S lent in uniformity of shape, color and quality. 

 This yellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table 

 sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Bangholm 



u ii> \\T il_ A large, round purple top variety, a good keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is claimed will 



rlall S WestbUry endure dry weather better than most sorts. Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of 



good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 - . I , n T* -A very large, oval swede with very short neck. The color of the root is yellow, with bronze 



riartley S Kronze 1 op green top. This is a favorite sort in Canada and can be depended upon to give good satis- 

 faction. Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^A Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



Lf n IT Large, early and of excellent quality. 



aing S rurpie lop Roots globe shaped; skin purplish red 

 above ground, yellow beneath; flesh yellow; neck small; tops distinctly 

 strap leaved or entire. (Crop failed) 

 «« 1 T 1 J -A yellow fleshed sort, having very 



JVlOnarcn or l anKara large, tankard shaped roots with rela- 

 tively small neck and tops. The color is purplish-red above ground, 

 yellow beneath. The flesh is very solid, fine grained and sweet. 

 Sometimes sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 <ci»» y V £0 J Though this purple top, round 



Skirvmg S Ring or OWedeS or sllghtly oval sort reaches a 

 large size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb, 75c. 

 £, .. f /-"ii • Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 



button S CnampiOn yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent 

 keeper and yields heavily, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 

 _ , r» r .• \l7l.'i Absolutely neckless. Tops small. 



Sweet rerrectlOn White strap leaved; flesh white and un- 

 usually fine grained. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better 

 than the yellow fleshed sorts. While valuable for stock feeding, the 

 white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for 

 table use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 .T. 1 g^ !• /^ Roots nearly round, purple 



Universal or Canadian laem above ground, yellow be- 

 neath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent quali- 

 ty. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as Century. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 ■«iri •«. o M. n • ^^ excellent keeper and very de- 



Wnite or OWeet KuSSian sirable either for. the table or for 

 stock. The tops are small, with leaves cut at the edges. The roots are 

 very large, nearly globe shaped or somewhat top shaped with small 

 neck; color white with a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 

 is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 ■V" 11 O J Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 



I ellOW OWede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 

 common turnip and will keep solid until spring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 Sweet Perfection White 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



