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

 CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN 



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?^S^~*-- Jfi *^=£^:- EGYPTIANS 



BEET 



The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted very early, sow such sorts as Crosby's Egyptian 

 or 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 out to six inches apart in the row. For winter use the 

 turnip varieties may be sown in June so as to mature late in the season. The roots are stored in a cellar and covered with 

 sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes. One 

 or two ounces, or single packets of two or three sorts, will give a good supply for a large family. 



w-i c 1 1? *• Dl J T" * The bes t variety for forcing and excellent for first early crop out 



EiXtra Harly Hgyptian OfiOOd 1 Umip of doors, being very early, with small tops. Leaves dark green, 

 shaded and veined with dark red. Root very dark red, moderately thick, a little rounded on top, distinctly flat on 

 the bottom, and about two inches in diameter when mature. Flesh dark red, zoned lighter shade; firm, crisp and ten- 

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

 f* i > c *.• Tne name of th is variety is misleading, as it resembles the Egyptian only in its extreme 



^.rOSDyS Hgyptiail earliness. Tops small. The roots are nearly round or slightly flattened and very smooth. 

 Exterior color of root bright red. Flesh bright vermilion-red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of 

 excellent quality. One of the best for early planting out of doors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other va- 

 riety but it is not as well suited as the Egyptian for forcing in hotbeds or for transplanting. Our stock is exception- 

 ally uniform in shape and color. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 

 -^ •* r\ 1 X> A Lon S experience has shown this variety of our introduction to be the best deep red turnip 



UetrOlt LlarR Ked beet, not only for market gardeners, but for home use. It is also by far the best for can- 

 ning, making a strikingly handsome product, much superior to that obtained from any other variety. Its small tops, 

 early maturing and the splendid shape and color of the root make it popular with every one who plants it. Tops small, 

 upright growing, so that the rows may be close together. Leaves dark green, shaded with red. Root medium sized, 

 globular, or nearly round, very smooth and of a dark blood red color. Flesh deep vermilion-red, zoned with a darker 

 shade, very crisp, tender and sweet. We believe that the stock we offer will produce a crop more uniform in shape, 

 color and quality than any other beet seed obtainable. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c 



FIT* • o This is an early, quick 



Larly I Urnip BaSSailO growing variety, excel- 

 lent for the table, and especially adapted for use as 



!-• * n i. A very early beet especially desirable 



tarly HClipse for the home garden. Tops small. 

 Root smooth, round or slightly top shaped, with a small 

 tap and small collar. Flesh bright red, zoned with pinkish 

 white, very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when 

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



T7i j» 17 1 Tops small, spreading; ribs and 



Ldmand S Harly leaf stalks dark red; blade of leaf 

 Rlrtnrl Tiivnin bright green, with wavy edge. Root 

 OlOOU 1 urnip nea rly round or slightly flattened; ex- 

 terior color dark red, interior color purplish red with 

 little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet and an excellent keeper. 

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



Early Blood Turnip iected°Itock of n Biood ra Tu?" 



nip, having larger, coarser tops and root than Detroit 

 Dark Red and requiring a consideraoly longer time to ma- 

 ture. Root nearly round or slightly flattened. Flesh deep 

 red, sometimes zoned with lighter shade, sweet, crisp and 

 tender. -Excellent for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 5c; 

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



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip reK r" g i p 



shaped beet of very good quality. Tops small, leaves 

 bright green. Root thick, slightly top shaped, medium 

 sized tap. Flesh light purplish red, zoned with white; crisp 

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

 T\ • > Ol J T • Tops medium sized; leaf 



LJeWHlg S DlOOd turnip stem and veins dark red; 

 leaf green. Root dark reel, turnip shaped with a moder- 

 ately large tap. Flesh carmine with purple tinge, zoned 

 with lighter shade. A medium early sort, tender, sweet 

 and a good keeper. (Very short crop ; sold out) 



greens. Tops large. Root large, light red, flattened turnip 

 shaped with rather heavy tap. Flesh pink, zoned with 

 white; very sweet and tender when young. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



D» m r? o r* f A- nalf l° n Si deep red beet, 



. M. r erry OC CO S by far the best variety for 

 Half I onv Rlnnd winter and spring use. Tops 

 ndl1 *-ong DlOOU very upright with exceptionally 

 smooth leaves. The root is deep red, half long, very 

 smooth and uniform in shape. The flesh is a very deep, 

 rich red, sweet and tender. Excellent to slice for pickles. 

 It retains its good quality longer than other sorts. Our 

 stock is distinct and very uniform. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 I r^ 1 Ol J A standard late variety of very 



L.Ong Llark iSlOOd good quality which keeps well 

 through the winter. Root smooth, slender, growing half 

 out of the ground, with few or no side roots and when ma- 

 ture about ten inches long. Exterior color very dark 

 purple, almost black; flesh dark red, tender and sweet. 

 An excellent sort for pickles. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb, 70c. 

 Q CU. A A variety of beet grown exclusively 



DW1SS ^narCt, for its large, juicy, tender, light col- 



or Sea Kale Beet 



ored leaves and leaf stalks, which 

 are much superior to those of 

 other beets for use as greens. Later in the season the 

 broad, flat, wax-like leaf stems are cooked or pickled. 

 This variety is worthy of a place in every garden. Known 

 also as Silver or Spinach Beet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15cj 

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



