D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 59 
TURNIP 
! The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fully appreciated, as they are much liked 
0 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 
af Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. 
h The Barnip plant is distinguished from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is 
smoother. = 5 
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 
t stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will not be checked in growth. Any over-crowding 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. 
n 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 from broadcast sowing are often obtained on new and burned over land where the weeds are not likely 
i to be troublesome. 
Especially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are sometimes affected by the root maggot and the flea beetle. 
i enone the remedies employed for the maggot are the application of a carbolic acid emulsion, or of sand and kerosene, or of 
§ bisulphide of carbon to the soil about the roots when small. A preventive that is considered much better is a rotation of crops. 
The fiea 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 put them ina 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. 
| e ° This variety is remarkably early. The tops are very small, strap leaved, upright and 
Extra Early White Milan 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. The flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and tender. 
Very desirable for early use, especially for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
° Similar to Extra Early White Milan except that the roots are a little flatter and an 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan attractive purple-red on the upper portion. Well adapted for forcing. Allin all, 
the Milan turnips leave nothing more to be desired in the way of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Y% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
° An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of medium size which grow half out of 
White Egg 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 growing garden sort 
when in best condition for use are usually about two 
inches in diameter and about three and one- half inches 
long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
e A very early, white 
Early White Flat Dutch, turnip, extensively 
used for the table, especially in the 
Strap Leaved 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Y% Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 
A very early strap leaved 
Early P urple Top, F uarchy, Beye er ccusively 
used for the table. e leaves are 
Strap Leaved 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. Roots when in best condition for table use 
are about two and one-half inches in diameter but can 
be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort is 
also known as Early Red Top, Strap Leaved. Pkt. 10c; 
Qz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 
° This excellent table 
Purple Top White Globe ariety is globular 
in shape, of good size and very 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. It is also 
| known as Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
| 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c 
e, This variety is clear 
Cow Horn or Long White white. except a 
little shade of green at the top of the root. which is long 
and carrot-like in form, cylindrical but usually ending in 
a point, and slightly crooked. The roots are often 
twelve to fifteen inches long by about two and one-half 
: inches in diameter and grow about three inches out of 
2 the ground. The flesh is fine grained and well flavored, 
and for table use is in best condition when the roots are 
x about two inches in diameter. lesirable for stock 
____ feeding and has obtained considerable favor as a market 
sort. The variety is of very rapid growth and well nee 
adapted for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; : 
2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75¢ Puree Tor Wuitr GLose 
