D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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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 four 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 out- 

 doors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes. One or two ounces, or single pack- 

 ets of two or three sorts, will give a good supply for a large family. 



Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip ?„'i\?rea;???rV°ou/T&r1,e!nT"l?^ 



early, with small top. Leaf stem and veins dark red, leaf dark green, dotted with red, root very dark 

 •' red. rounded on top but flat beneath, with very small tap root; flesh dark red, zoned with lighter 



shade; hard, crisp and tender when young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 66c. 



f^vrkcKir'c Fo-vrifian "^^^^ name of this variety is misleading, as it resembles the Egyptian only 

 V--* 05Dy b IligypLlcill in its extreme earliness. The stock we offer is of a distinct vermilion 

 color which is very attractive not onlj^ in the beets as pulled, but after they have been cooked. They 

 are also more spherical than the Extra Early Egyptian and we think of better quality. One of the 

 best for early planting out of doors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other variety but it is not 

 as well suited as the Egyptian for forcing in hotbeds or for transplanting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 

 3 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 70c. 



T\ |.„ "i r\a*.lr 1?A«4 TiivriiT* Long experience has shown this variety of our introduction to be 

 L/eirOlL L^arK IVCU l urnip the best deep red turnip beet, not only for market gardeners, but 

 for home use. It is also by far the best for canning, making a strikingly handsome product, much superior to 

 that obtained from any other variety. Its small top, early maturing and the splendid shape and color of the 

 root make it popular with every one who plants it. Top 'small, upright growing, so that the rows may be 

 close together; leaf stem and veins dark red, blade green; root globular or ovoid and very smooth; color of 

 skin dark blood red: flesh deep vermilion red. zoned with a darker shade, very crisp, tender and sweet and 

 remaining so for a long time. We believe that the stock of this variety which we offer w'ill produce a crop 

 more imiform in shape, color and quality than any other beet seed obtainable. {See colored plate, page 5), 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



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Faf 1 v F/»lir»c^ -^ ^^^J' ^^^'^^ maturing beet especial- 

 J-idliy l^«.^iipdc ly desirable for the home garden. 

 Top of medium size. Root nearly globular, with a small 

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

 very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 65c. 



Frlmanrl'c Fa»«lv '^*^P small, spreading; ribs and 

 ll.ailiana 5 IL.ariy leaf stalks dark red; blade of leaf 

 Rlonrl Tlirnir* ,^i'i&ht green, with wavy edge; root 

 DlUUa 1 urnipdark red, interior color purplish red, 

 with little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet and an excellent 

 keeper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 65c. 



Farlv Rlnnfl Tiirnin ^Improved). An extra sel 

 ILariy OlOOa l Urnip ected stock of Blood Tur- 

 nip, having larger, -coarser top and root than the Detroit 

 Dark Red and requiring a considerably longer time to 

 mature. Excellent for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip Se^Tu" 



plish pink: leaf bright green; root with medium sized 

 tap, turnip shaped, bright red. Flesh light purplish red, 

 zoned with white: crisp, tender, very sweet and of good 

 quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 3 Oz. 15c: % Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



Dewing's Blood Turnip S SSS'lnc teln'l 



dark red; leaf green; root dark red, turnip shaped with 

 large tap; flesh carmine-red, zoned with lighter shade; 

 tender, sweet and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



Early Turnip Bassano S& '?«§?• letfifgTf 



green; root large, round, turnip shaped; flesh pink, zoned 

 with white; very sweet and tender when young. An ex- 

 cellent sort to plant for use as greens. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



DM F#*rfV Rr Cn>\ "^^"^ ^^ ^^ entirely distinct 

 • iTis X CI 1 y %x. v^w a variety and we consider it 

 LJ_1£ f -.--_. Rlrx^xJ by far the best for winter and 

 Hair LiOng DiOOCl g^Hng use. The root is deep 

 red, very si'mmetrical, two or three times as long as thick 

 and always smooth and handsome The flesh is rich, dark 

 red, very sweet, crisp and tender, never becoming woody 

 even in portions above the ground; it retains its good 

 quality longer than other sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 'I5c;% Lb. 35c; Lb- 75c. 



1 f\n<r narL- Rlortrl A standard late variety keep- 

 LtOng l^arK DIOOa ing well through the winter, 

 It is of good size, long, smooth, growing half out of the 

 ground, with few or no side roots. Skin dark purple, 

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

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



Swiss Chard, or Sea Kale Beet V^^l^il 



although little known in America, is worthy of a place in 

 every garden. The leaf and the leaf stems are the parts 

 used and they are much superior to those of other beets 

 to use as greens. Later in the season the broad, flat, 

 beautiful, wax-like leaf stems are cooked as a salad or 

 pickled Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 3 Oz. 15c. % Lb: 30c; Lb.60c. 



