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 Turnips but yield heavily, are superior keepers and are the 

 more prized for stock feeding. 



Sow the seed f rom 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. 



\ • D 1 T A strain of Purple Top Yellow 



American r Urple 1 Op Or ruta baga of American origin, 

 ImnrnvpH I nncr Klnnrl selected to a smaller top and much 



improvea Long isiana shorter neck than is usua ii y found. 



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

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

 We consider this one of the most desirable sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



p l. I This purple top sort is excellent both in shape and 



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



shaped, with small neck 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



r* .. > i • 1 Excellent for table use or feeding stock. 



Carter S imperial Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 



P llr r»l<=k Tnn purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardv 

 i ui pic I up and yieldg heavily . Pkt 10c . Qz 15c . 2 Oz. 20c; 



Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



DH*I7 r* 9 i jA hardy and productive 



. M. r erry & Co s Improved variety having but little 



Purnle Tnn Yellnw neek - Tne roots are lai 'g e - slightly- ob- 

 rurpie 1 Op I eilOW long or 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 quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 pv i> An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel- 



UrummonQ S lent in uniformity of shape, color and quality. 

 This yellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table 

 sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



U 11* \\7 j.1_ -A- l ai 'g e i I'ound purple top variety, a good 



rlall S WeStDUry endure dry weather better than most sorts, 

 good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



Bangholm 



keeper and very heavy yielder. which it is claimed will 

 Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of 



Hart-lev'* Rrnn7f» Ton A very large, oval swede with very short neck. The color of the root is yellow, with bronze 

 1 ^ ° *^*v/*i*.<= *«p green top. This is a favorite sort in Canada and can be depended upon to give good satis- 



Sweet Perfection White 



dept 

 faction. Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 

 r/j ■» t m j A yellow fleshed sort, having very 



Monarch Or 1 ankard 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



r?i • » \r* e o i Though this purple top. round 



bkirving S King Ot bwedes or slightly ovalsort reaches a 



large size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



o .. ? ^i . Roots large, spherical, purple on top: flesh 



Olltton S LnampiOn yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent 



keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; 



Lb. 65c. 



o L r» c . • \iti »m Absolutely neckless. Tops small, 



OWeet rertectlOn 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



T T . ' i y-, i. f>, Roots nearly round, purple 



Universal Or Canadian bem above ground, yellow be- 

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

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

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



wt\ •. o . r» • An excellent keeper and very de- 



Whlte 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 Va Lb. 25c; 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



