FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH 



65 



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 £hem 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 recommend that farmers increase their sowings largely, for 

 we are sure the crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small. 

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

 The Turnip plant is distinguished from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is 

 smoother. 



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 one-half inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to 

 have the ground rich and freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from 

 weeds so that the young plants will not be checked in growth. Any over- 

 crowding 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 of 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 by drill culture; good results from broad- 

 cast sowing are often obtained on new and burned over land where the 

 weeds are not likely to be troublesome. 



Especially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are some- 

 times affected by the root maggot and the flea beetle. Among the rem- 

 edies employed for the maggot are the application of a carbolic acid emul- 

 sion, or of sand and kerosene, or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil 

 about the roots when small. A preventive that is considered much better 

 is a rotation of crops. The flea beetle may be checked by spraying the 

 plants with Bordeaux mixture, or a nicotine preparation such as black 

 leaf 40, or by sprinkling with Paris green diluted with land plaster in the 



ratio by bulk of one to fifty. 

 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. 



Extra Early White 



fufi This variety is remark- 



IVlllan ably early. The tops are 



very small, strap leaved, upright 



and compact, so that rows can 



be planted close together. The 



roots are clear white, very 



smooth, flat and are of best 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



Qow Horn or Long White. 



quality when only about two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and 

 tender. Very desirable for early use, especially for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 17 . -c l o IT n/I'l Similar to Extra Early White Milan except 



£,Xtra Harly r Urple 1 Op Milan that the roots are a little flatter and an 

 attractive purple-red on the upper portion. Well adapted for forcing. All in all, the 

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

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1. 25 



\X7U*i- 17 An earlv ' oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of 



W nit© Lgg medium size which grow half out of the ground. The tops are small 

 with leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine grained and sweet. The 

 roots of this quick growing garden sort when in best condition for use are usually about 

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

 2 Oz. 20c; y 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved extlnlfve^yulecrfo^the^tab 1 !?; 



especially in the southern states. The leaves are entire, toothed on the margin but not 



divided or lobed, and are upright in growth. The roots are of medium size, flat, very 



white fleshed, fine grained and sweet. The roots when in best condition for table use 



are about two and one-half inches in diameter. This variety is also grown as a field crop. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; J / 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



r- i r» it" Oi t J A very early strap leaved variety, very 



L,arly r Urple lop, Strap Leaved 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, fine grained and tender. Roots 



when in best condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diameter but 



can be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort is also known as Early Red Top, 



Strap Leaved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



O IT" 1X71- •*. r*l U This excellent table variety is globular in shape, of 



"urple lop White valO be good size and very attractive appearance. The roots 



are large, purple 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 vise. It is also known as Red Top White 



Globe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



^-, ¥ ¥ f «ri •. This variety is clear white, except a little shade of 



COW Horn Or Long White 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. Desirable for stock feeding and has obtained considerable favor as a 



market sort. The variety is of very rapid growth and well adapted for fall and early 



winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz.l5c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 



