25 



M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



BEET 



Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip 



The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted very 

 early, sow such sorts as Crosby's Egyptian and Detroit Dark Red in hotbeds and 

 transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow in freshly prepared 

 soil as soon as the ground will permit, in rows eighteen inches apart, covering 

 about an inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the plants 

 are well established thin four to six inches apart in the row. 



For winter use the turnip varieties may be sown in June or July so as to 

 mature late in the season. The roots are stored in a cellar and covered with sand 

 to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for 

 apples and potatoes. 

 r ■ fir *• DIJT* This is the best variety for 



hxtra harly Egyptian Blood lurnip forcing, it is also excellent 



for first early crop outdoors, being very early, with small tops. The leaves are 

 dark green, shaded and veined with dark red. The roots are very dark red, 

 moderately thick, a little rounded on top, distinctly flat on the bottom, and 

 about two inches in diameter when mature. The flesh is dark purplish red, 

 zoned lighter shade; firm, crisp and tender. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c- 

 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



C U * 17 *-* This very desirable table beet does not closely re- 



v^rOSDy S Egyptian semblethe original Egyptian except in its extreme 



earliness. The tops are small. The roots are flattened globe shaped and very 



smooth. The exterior color of the root is bright red. The flesh of our strain 



is bright vermilion-red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of 



excellent quality. This is one of the best for early planting outdoors and is 



much used for bunching. It becomes fit for use earlier than any other variety 



but it is not so Avell suited as Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip for forcing in 



hotbeds or for transplanting. Our stock is exceptionally uniform in shape and 



color, and is earlier than the older strains which are similar in shape but 



show the purplish red color. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; 



Lb. $2.00 



n i-*.^* n.**.L- P^<4 We Deneve this is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its uniformly 



1/eUrOII LfarK Ixeu deep rich color the most desirable for canning. The tops are small and upright in growth. The 



leaves are dark green, shaded with red. The roots are medium sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood 



red color. The flesh is deep vermilion red, zoned with a lighter shade of the same color. The variety is very desirable for 



bunching. Careful comparisons with all prominent va- 

 rieties on the market prove that Detroit Dark Red is 

 the most uniform in shape and size and the most at- 

 tractive in color. It is unsurpassed in quality. Pkt. 8c, 

 2 for 15c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; y 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



J? » r> i« An early beet especially desirable 



Harly HCUpse for the home garden and used for 

 bunching. The tops are small. The roots are bright 

 deep red, smooth, round or slightly top shaped, with 

 a small tap and small collar. The flesh is bright red, 

 zoned with pinkish white, very sweet, crisp and tender, 

 especially when young. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



f l 19 y* l r»i l t* • A desirable 



Ldmand s Larly Blood 1 urnip second early 



market beet, suitable also for the home garden. Tops 

 short, rather spreading; ribs and leaf stalks dark red; 

 blade of leaf bright green, often with wavy edge. Roots 

 nearly round or slightly flattened: exterior color dark 

 red, interior color purplish red with little zoning; crisp, 

 tender, sweet and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 8c, 

 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



T" l r»i IT 1 • (Improved) An extra se- 



ilarly DlOOd 1 Urnip lected stock of Blood Tur- 

 nip, having larger, coarser tops and root than Detroit 

 Dark Red and requiring a longer time to mature. The 

 roots are dark red and nearly round or slightly flat- 

 tened. The flesh is deep red, zoned with lighter shade, 

 sweet, crisp and tender. This is an excellent market 

 and home garden sort for summer and autumn use. 

 Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; l A Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 

 O j.' > XT 1 ni j A medium early, bright 

 oastiail S Harly tSlOOd red, turnip shaped beet 

 Turnir) of very good quality for market and home 

 i uiiiip garden use. The tops are medium sized, with 

 bright green leaves. The roots are thick and slightly 

 top shaped with a medium sized tap. The flesh is light 

 purplish red, zoned almost white; crisp and tender. 

 Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 

 p. . % r»i i i-p . This medium early 



Dewing S BlOOd 1 Urnip table sort is tender, 

 sweet and a good keeper. Tops medium sized; leaf 

 stems and veins dark red; leaves green. Roots dark 

 purplish-red, turnip shaped with medium sized tap. 

 Flesh carmine with purplish tinge, zoned with lighter 

 shade. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 

 « | rp • o This second early va- 



liarly lurnip oaSSanO riety when young is very 

 sweet and tender. It is excellent for the table, being 

 especially adapted for use as greens. The tops are 

 large. The roots attain a large size, are light red in 

 ci 'lor and flattened turnip-shaped with rather heavy 

 tap. The flesh is pink, zoned with creamy white. Pkt. 8c, 

 Detroit Dark Red 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



