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



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TURNIP 





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Early White Milan 



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. 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 broad- 

 cast, though in most cases better results are ob- 

 tained 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 cul- 

 tivated, turnips are sometimes affected by the 

 root maggot and the flea beetle. Among the rem- 

 edies employed for the maggot are the application 

 of a carbolic acid emulsion, or of sand and kero- 

 sene, or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil about 

 the roots when small. A preventive that is con- 

 sidered 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. 



17 * 17 1 "IX/U** ivyf *1 This variety is remarkably early. The tops are very 



HXtra Harly W tllte IVlllan 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 



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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 30c; 



2_Oz. 55c; V* Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



f7- C 1 D IT* 11/1*1 Similar to Extra Early White Milan, except 



JCXtra 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; % Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 



\7l7l»** 17 An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of 



W Illte MLgg medium size which grow half out of the ground. The top sare 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. (See colored plate" page 7.) Pkt. 8c, 



2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



p I un. # i CI i IS i L Oi I l A very early, white turnip, ex- 



Larly White Mat Dutch, btrap Leaved tensiveiy used for the table, es 



pecially 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. (See 

 colored plate, page 7.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 r> ™ rv it* Ci f J-A- very early strap leaved variety, very 



Larly Purple lop, btrap 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. 

 (See colored plate, page 7. ) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 D IT \X7l_*i. r*1 1_ This excellent table variety is globular in 



r Urple 1 Op W illte IjlObe shape, of good size and very attractive appear- 

 ance. 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 use. It is also known as Red Top White Globe. (See colored plate, 



page 7.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 

 fy, it f wj-t •. This variety is clear white, except a little 



COW rlorn Or Long W hlte shade of green at the top of the root, which 



is long and carrot-like in form, cylindrical but usually ending in a point, and slight- 

 ly 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; 



Cow Horn or Long White 



Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Extra Early Purple Top Milan 



