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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



TURNIP 



1 



Extra Early Purple Top Milan 



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. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities to milch 

 cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We recommend that farmers increase their sowings largely, for 

 we are sure the crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small. 

 Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor bv soil, climate, and mode of culture. 

 The Turnip plant is distinguished from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves: the root usually matures earUer and is smoother 

 and more symmetrical. 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 earlj^ and keep free from weeds so that the j'oung plants will not be checked in growth. Any overcrowd- 

 ing will result in rough antl 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 the middle and western states sow for fall and main crop from the middle 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 fi'om broadcast sowing are often obtained on new and burned over land where the weeds are not likely to 

 be troublesome. 



Especially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are sometimes af- 

 fected by the root maggot and the flea beetle. Among the remedies employed for 

 the maggot are the application of a carbonic acid emulsion, or of sand and kerosene, 

 or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil about the roots when smaU. A preventive that 

 is considered much better is a rotation of crops. The flea beetle may be checked 

 by spraying the plants with Bordeaux mixture, or a nicotine preparation such as 

 black leaf 40, or by sprinkling with Paris green diluted with land plaster in the 

 ratio by bulk of one to fifty. 



For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool cellar and cover with sand or 

 turf to keep them fresh. Another method is to pvit 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. 



EL CI liri_*j. T^/fl This variety is remarkably earlv. The tops 



Xtra tlarly Wnite Milan are very small, strap leaVed, uprlglit and 



compact, so that rows can be planted close together. The roots are clear white, 



very smooth, flat and are of best quality when only about two inches in diameter. 



Tlie flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and tender. Very desirable for early use, 



especially for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 •c , cin IT" l^yi'l Similar to Extra Early "White Milan, 



Lxtra harly rurple i op Milan except that the ro6ts are a little 



flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper portion. Well adapted for 



forcing. All in all, the Milan turnips leave nothing more to be desired in the way 



of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 AX/'L,** 17 ^'^ early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white 



W nite Hig'g' 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 of this quick grow- 

 ing garden sort 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; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



17»»Kt \A7"k4*-^ Cl^* n^il-^U Qf«.air^ \ Aoxr^J A very early, white turnip, extensively used for the table, especially 



tarly Wnite riat UUtCn, Otrap l-eavea in the southern states. The leaves are entire, toothed on the margin 



but not divided or lobed. and are 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; ViLb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 171D IT Oi f J A very early strap leaved 



Larly rurple 1 op, btrap Leaved varietV, very extensively 

 used for the table. The leaves are few. entire, upright in gro-^^-th. The 

 roots are flat, of medium size, purple or dark red above ground, white 

 below. The flesh is 

 white, fine grained 

 and tender. Roots 

 when in best condi- 

 tion for table use are 

 about two and one- 

 half inches in diam- 

 eter, but can be 

 grown much larger 

 for stock feeding. 

 This sort is also 

 known as Early Red 

 Top. Strap Leaved. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



Purple Top 

 White Globe 



This excellent table 



variet.yis globular in 



shaped of good size 



and very attractive 

 appearance. The roots are large, purple or dark red above ground, white 

 below^ The flesh is white, flne grained and tender. The roots when in 

 best condition for the table are about three inches in diameter, but can 

 be gro^vn much larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well for so early 

 a variety and is one of the best for market use. It is also known as Red 

 Top ^Miite Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



C^,., IJ^„_ 1 TirL "j. This variety is clear white, except a 



OW norn or Long W nite little shade of green at the top of 

 the root, w^hich is long and carrot-like in form, cylindrical but usually 

 ending in a point, and slightly crooked. The roots are often twelve to 

 flfteen inches long by about"'two and one-half inches in diameter and 

 grow about three inches out of the ground. The flesh is fine grained and 

 well flavored, and for table iise is in best condition when the roots are 

 about two inches in diameter. DesiraV)le for stock feeding and has ob- 

 tained considerable favor as a market sort. The variety is of very rapid 

 growth and well adapted for fall and early winter use. 'Pkt. 5c; C5z. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 





Early White Fu\t Dutch, Strap Leaved 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



