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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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Large White Norfolk ally 



grown for feeding stock, and al- 

 though a little coarse in texture it 

 is of good quality for the table, but 

 for the latter purpose is in best 

 condition when about four inches 

 in diameter. Roots of largest size, 

 smooth, globe-shaped or slightly 

 flattened and very white. It is allow- 

 ed to stand out during the winter in 

 the south where the tops are used 

 for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

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



Pomeranean White 



Globe One of the most prod uc- 

 tive kinds and in good, 

 rich soil roots will frequently grow 

 to twelve pounds in weight. It is 

 globe shaped or slightly flattened; 

 skin very white and smooth. Used 

 for stock feeding; also good for 

 table use if pulled when the roots 

 are not more than four to five inch- 

 es in diameter. Where the winters 

 are mild the tops are used for 

 greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 o . r* A medium 



bweet German large white 



turnip somewhat globular in shape, 

 remarkably solid in texture, sweet 

 and of very good quality. The roots 

 are in best condition for table use 

 when four to Ave inches in diameter, but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. 

 It requires a long season for maturing and should be sown a month earlier than the 

 flat turnips, but can be kept in good condition well into the winter, in this resoect resem- 

 bling a Ruta Baga. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 q i-p Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops which are used for 



i5even 1 Op greens. In many sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use 

 like Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. It 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 70c. 



Early Purple Top 

 Strap Leaved 



Cow Horn, or Long White 



Purple Top 

 White Qlobe 



q .1 n • Superior to Seven Top as usually 



•30UtHern rrlZe sold and extensively grown in the 

 south where the tops furnish an abundance of cut- 

 tings. These are valued highly for salad or greens. 

 The roots of Southern Prize are valuable as well as 



the tops, being remarkably large, symmetrical and excellent for feeding stock. A 

 favorite for forage in the Virginias and Carolinas where it usually thrives throughout 

 the winter without protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



» A l_ Oll_ One of the best yellow fleshed varieties, grown usually 



Large Amber L»!Obe for stock feeding. Roots of large size and globulai 

 shape. Skin clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. Flesh light yellow, 

 fine grained and sweet. The variety keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

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

 ■y it q. Roots of medium size, uniformly globular and perfect in shape; 



I ellOW dtone skin smooth and of attractive pale yellow color. Flesh pale yellow, 

 crisp, tender and of very good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 1 5c; l A Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 V 11 Ol L A round, smooth, light yellow turnip of medium size. The flesh 



I ellOW lalOfoe 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

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

 ^ f in r ii n ii One of the most delicately flavored 



Urange Jelly, Or laOlden Kali of the yellow fleshed turnips. Tops 

 small. Roots medium sized, round, very smooth and with deeper yellow 

 skin than most of this class. Flesh firm, crisp and of most excellent qual- 

 ity for table use. In best condition for table use when about three inches 

 in diameter. Of quick growth, 

 adapted to spring as well as 

 fall planting. Known also as 

 Robertson's Golden Ball. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Purple Top Yellow 



Al\Pi-flA»n A medium sized, 



/\oeraeen roundi late ma- 

 turing, yellow fleshed 

 turnip. The roots are 

 yellow with purple top. The flesh 

 is pale yellow in color, of very 

 firm texture, approaching the 

 Ruta Baga in this regard, but ten- 

 der and sweet. The variety is har- 

 dy, productive and especially val- 

 uable for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; 

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

 Lb. 65c. Orange Jelly, or Golden Ball 



