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Extra Early White Milan, 



D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT. MICH. 



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 them in 

 good condition. We earnestly recommend 

 that farmers increase their sowings largely, 

 for we are sui'ethe crop will pi-ove remuner- 

 ative. 



This wholesome vegetable is very easily 

 affected in its form and flavor by soil, climate 

 and mode of culture. There are a great 

 many varieties, but our list comprises the 

 best for the garden and farm. 



Sow in drills about two feet apart and half 

 an 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 be- 

 come tough and bitter. 



In middle and western states sow for fall 

 and main crop from middle of July to last 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. 



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 suffici- 

 ently deep to keep out frosi#f*T:hus protect- 

 ed, turnips will keep weJJ^ll spring. 



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ably early. The top is very small, upright and compact, 

 so that the rows can be planted close together. The roots 

 are clear white, very smooth, flat and symmetrical. The 

 lesh is white, sweet and tender. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Extra Early Purple |,Cex'o%'!'«™^ 



Ton ]Vl ilan ^'°°^^ ^^^ ^ little flatter and a beauti- 

 M. Kfy iJXiliXii ful purple-red on the upper portion. 

 All in all, these Milan turnips leave nothing more to be 

 desired in the way of an extra early garden turnip. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 



Tb ite Fffff '"^ quick growing, egg-shaped, perfectly 

 *■'**' *-*»» smooth, pure white variety with small 

 top and rough leaves. The root grows half out of the 

 ground. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never 

 having the rank, strong taste of some varieties. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. lQtv2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



arly Purple Top 



An early variety and a 



great favorite for table 



Q-tf-f-ar^ I P^li\/(^fi ^^®- Leaves few, entire, upright 



OLlcip l^CClV^M ingrowth. Root of medium 



size. Color purple or dark red above ground, white 



below, flesh white, fine grained and tender. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Early White 

 Flat Dutch 

 Strap Leaved 



A most excellent 

 early garden variety 

 and largely used in 

 the southern states. 

 Root medium sized, 

 from four to five in- 

 ches in diameter and 

 about two inches 

 thick; color white; 

 very early, sweet and 

 tender. It is desirable 

 for table use but like 

 other early sorts is 

 spongy and inferior 

 when overgrown. In 

 common with other 

 flat turnips on this 

 page the roots grow 

 well on the surface of 

 the ground and are 

 thus very easily pull- 

 ed. Pkt. 6c ; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 50c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



