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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



T U R N I P-Continued 



P \ T XAfU'i- (T"! U This excellent table variety is globular in shape, of good size and very attractive appear- 



A Urpie 1 op W nite ViiODe ance. The roots are large, purple or dark red above ground, vi^hite below. The flesh is 



white, fine grained and tender. The roots when in best condition for the table are about tliree 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. It 



is also known as Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c: 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



/-I u f \ifi •. This variety is clear white, except a 



^^OW rlorn or Long White httle shade' of green at the top of the 



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

 antl 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. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 I \in_*i M £ 11 This sort is usually grown for feeding stock, 



Large Wnite iNOrrOlk and although a little coarse in texture it 

 is of good quality for the table, but for the latter purpose is in best con- 

 dition 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. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

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

 f-j \Tl7"l_»i. 01 l_ Oiis of the most productive kinds 



Jromeranean Wnite lalobe and in good, rich son the roots win 



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 Ave inches in diameter. Where the winters are mild 

 the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 0z. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 65c. 

 Q ip This sort is cultivated extensively in the south for the tops 



oeven l op 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 through- 

 out the winter. The variety is not generally depended on for the root 

 since the tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. lOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

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



t^OUtlieril 1 rize grown in the south where the tops furnish an abun- 

 dance of cuttings. These are valued highly for salad or greens. The roots 

 of Southern Prize are valuable as well as the tops, being remarkably large, 

 symmetrical and excellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage in the 

 Virginias and Carolinas wliere it usually thrives throughout the winter with- 

 out protection. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz.lSc; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Purple Top White Globe 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



I f^i^rfo. A*v«Ua«. r^l^k.a ^"^ ^^ ^^^® b®^^ yellow fleshed 

 JLiarge iAinDer V^lOOe varieties, grown usually for stock 

 feeding. The roots are of large size and of globular shape. The 

 skin is clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. The 

 flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. The variety keeps 

 well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

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



Vzilly^t*r Ql-y^Mi^ ^^^ roots are of medium size, uniformly 



I eilOW OlOne 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. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



V^U^^^. CJ^U^ A round, smooth, light yellow turnip of medi- 

 I eilOW ValGOe um size. The flesh is crisp, firm and of very 

 good quality foi- the table or for stock feeding. The roots are In 

 best condition for table use when three to four inches in diam- 

 eter. This sort keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Orange Jelly or Golden Ball o^, tS'^^l!^"^ 



flavored of the yellow fleshed turnips. The tops are small. The 

 roots are medium sized, round, very smooth and with deepei- 

 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 groAHh, adapted to spring as well as fall planting, and 

 keeps exceptionally well. Known also as Robertson's Golden Ball. 

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



Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen ^^ounTiitrmali^f^: 



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 sown 

 about two weeks earlier than most sorts. It is hardy, produc- 

 tive and valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c: 2 Oz. 15e: 

 V4 Lb. 20c: Lb. 65c. 





Orange Jelly or Golden Ball 



