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FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



T U R N I P— Continued 



for 



POMERANEAN WHITE GLOBE 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



w A 1_ /"M 1_ One of the best yellow- 



Large Amber HjlObe fleshed 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 -*r || o. The roots are of medium size, uni- 



iellOW OtOne formly 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. (See colored plate, 

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

 Lb. $1.50 

 "V 11 4~*\ 1_ A round, smooth, light yellow turnip 



iellOW VilObe of medium size. The flesh is crisp, 

 firm and of very good quality for the table or for stock 

 feeding. The roots are in best condition for table use 

 when three to four inches in diameter. This sort keeps 

 well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 

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



I \i7 , i_«. ivy r n This sort is usually grown fc 



Large White INorrolk feeding stock, and although 

 little coarse in texture it is of good quality for the table, but 

 for the latter purpose is in best condition 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



t> \»7i_*i r*i i_ One of themostprodvic- 



Jromeranean White lalObe five kinds and in good, 

 rich soil the roots will 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 five inches in diameter. Where the winters are 

 mild the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; y 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 q it. This sort is cultivated extensively in the south 



•Seven 1 Op for the tops 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 genei'al. This sort is very 

 hardy and the growth usually continues throughout the 

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

 since the tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 q .1 p • Superior to Seven Top as usually sold 



oOUtnern r nze and extensively grown in the south where 

 the tops furnish an abundance 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, symmetri- 

 cal and excellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage in 

 the Virginias and Carolinas where it usually thrives through- 

 out the winter without protection. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 

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



Large Amber Globe 



Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 

 g^. T1 i r< \ i o ll A distinct variety, one 



Urange Jelly or Laoiden iSaii of the most delicately 



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

 roots are medium sized, round, very smooth and with deeper 

 yellow skin than most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and 

 of most excellent quality. The roots are in best condition ren- 

 table use when about three inches in diameter. This variety is 

 of quick growth, adapted to spring as well as fall planting, and 

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

 Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 r» it- v n ai i A medium sized, round, 



rur pie lop Yellow Aberdeen late maturing, 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, productive and valuable for 

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

 Lb. $1.25 



