D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 57 



TOMATO-Continued 



P'nlrl^n Oii«»^n Fruit large, smooth and symmetrical; 

 ^J^**^*^** V^UCCll color a beautiful golden yellow, some- 

 times with a slight blush of red, as smooth and well shaped as 

 the best of the red varieties and of superior flavor. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 



P*»a nVn Desirable for preserving, eating from the hand 

 1 CdCIi or for table decoration. Fruit resembles a 

 peach in shape and size and the color a light terra cotta 

 red with a delicate bloom; flesh tender and of good 

 flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 

 WHITE APPLE. This is a good variety for eating from 

 the hand, about one and one half inches in diameter, 

 round, perfectly smooth and of a yellowish white color. 

 Flesh very mild flavored, delicate and is valued by some 

 for making preserves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; 

 ^Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 



RED PEAR. Used for preserves and to make " tomato 

 figs." Fruit bright red, distinctly pear shaped and of 

 excellent flavor. Our stock is the true pear shaped and not 

 the larger red plum tomato which is often sold under this 

 name. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 

 YELLOW PEAR. Similar to the Red Pear tomato, but of 

 rich, clear yellow color and quite distinct from the var- 

 iety which is sometimes sold under this name. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; H Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 

 YELLOW PLUM. Fruit plum shaped, of clear, deep yellow color; 

 flesh yellow and flne flavored. Much esteemed for preserves. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 30z. 40c; ^Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 

 RED CHERRY. Fruit small, about five-eighths of an inch in di- 

 ameter, perfectly round and smooth. Fine for pickles and pre- 

 serves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 

 YELLOW CHERRY. Dififers from Red Cherry in color only. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; ^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 

 YELLOW HUSK, OR GROUND CHERRY. Liked by many for preserves and eating from the 

 hand. The seed we offer is that of the true Yellow Ground Cherry, not the purple fruited sort 

 which is scarcely edible. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 



Yellow Pear 



TURNIP 



The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for 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. We earnestly recommend that farmers 

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



This wholesome vegetable is very easily affected in its 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. 



Sow in drills about two feet apart and half an 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 

 summer crop started very early so that the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes 

 them to become tough and bitter. 



In middle and western states sow for fall and 

 main crop from middle of July to last 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. 



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, turnips will 

 keep well till spring. 



Extra Early White Milan ™f. 



ety is remarkably early. The top is very 

 small, upright and compact, so that the 

 rows can be planted close together. The 

 roots are clear white, very smooth, flat and 

 symmetrical. The flesh is white, sweet 

 and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; 

 h Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



Extra Early Purple |JSrJ?nfn! 



T^** 1Vyii1<sM except that the roots are 



i op iVilian a little flatter and a beauti- 

 ful purple-red on the upper portion. All in 

 all, these Milan turnips leave nothing more 

 to be desired in the way of an extra early 

 garden turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; 

 H Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



WViif ** Faa^ ^^^^^ growing egg shaped, 

 VV lllLC '-'55 perfectly smooth, pure white 



variety with small top and rough leaves. The 



root grows half out of the ground. The flesh 



is very sweet, firm and mild, never having 



the rank, strong taste of some varieties. 



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



Lb. 60c. 



Extra Early 

 White Milan 



