D. M. FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH 



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TURNIP 



The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas tor 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 earnestly recommend that farmers 

 increase their sowings largely, for we are sure the crop will prove remunerative. 



Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their 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. 



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 overcrowding will result in 

 rough and poorly flavored roots. It is important to get the spring and sum- 

 mer crop started very early so that the turnips may have time to grow to suf- 

 ficient 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 mid- 

 dle of June to the first 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; good results from broadcast sowing are 

 often obtained on new or burned over land where the weeds are not likely to 

 be troublesome. 



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. Thus protected, tur- 

 nips will keep well till spring. 



E* m. Cl urL'i. Tk.M*i Variety remarkably early. Tops very 



HXtra Eiarly White Milan small, upright and compact, so that 



rows can be planted close together. Roots clear white, very smooth, flat 



and are of best quality when only about two inches in diameter. Flesh clear 



white, sweet and tender. Very desirable for early use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. iOc; 



2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 



E. c* l n l Similar to 



xtra barly Purple Extra Early 



TV»« Milan White Milan, except that 

 i up iviiidn the roots are a little flat . 



ter and an attractive purple-red on the 



upper portion. All in all, the Milan tur- 

 nips leave nothing more to be desired in 



the way of an extra early garden turnip. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; 



Lb. 80c. 

 \171_ •• c An early, oval or egg- 



Wnite iLgg shaped variety with 



smooth, clear white roots of medium 



size which grow half out of the ground. 



The tops are small with leaves distinctly 



cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine 



grained and sweet. The roots when in 



best condition for use are usually about 



two inches in diameter and about three 



and one-half inches long. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved txtensivefy^used^or'Tfe 



table, especially in the southern states. The leaves are entire and 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. Pkt. 5c; 

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



Extra Early White Milan 



Early Purple Top, 



early, 



Strap Leaved s ^ ap leaved vari - 



^ I *-«*«■ »^** e ty, very exten- 

 sively 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. The roots when 

 in best condition for table use are 

 about two and one-half inches in di- 

 ameter, but can be grown much larger 

 White Egg for stock feeding. Also known as Ear- 



ly Red Top, Strap Leaved. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Purple Top White Globe ularhfshapS/bf good SI mldvery 



attractive appearance. 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. 

 Sometimes known as Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c- 

 V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Cm*t l-f s>«.» «.» I «.»««. WkU~ Tnis variety is clear white, except a 

 ^OW riOrn, Or Long White little shade of green at the top of 

 the root, which is long and carrot-like in form, slightly crooked and grows 

 nearly half 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c- 

 Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Early White 

 Flat Dutch, 

 Strap Leaved 



