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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



T U R N I P— Continued 



I wtx^'m. m t 11 This sort is usually grown for 



Large White iNorrolk feeding stock, and although a 

 little coarse in texture it is of good quality for the table, but 

 for the latter purpose is in best condition when the roots are 

 about four inches in diameter. The roots are white and smooth, 

 grow to the largest size, and are globe-shaped or slightly flattened. 

 The variety is allowed to stand out during the winter in 

 the south where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



r» \in-*A /^l l_ One of the most produc- 



romeranean White ulobe tive kinds and in good, 



rich soil the roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in 

 weight. The roots are globe-shaped or slightly flattened; skin 

 very white and smooth. This sort is used for stock feeding and 

 is also good for table use if pulled when the roots are not more 

 than four to five inches in diameter. Where the winters are 

 mild the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Q np This sort is cultivated extensively in the south for 



Deven l op the tops which are used for greens. In many 

 sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use like 

 Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. This sort 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.50 



Q 1 p . Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and 



•jOUtnem r nze extensively grown in the south where the 

 tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are valued highly 

 for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable 

 as well as the tops, being remarkably large, symmetrica] and 

 excellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage in the Virginias 

 and Carolinas where it usually thrives throughout the winter with- 

 out protection. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V^ Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



f A U /^l 1_ One of the best yellow fleshed vari- 



L.arge AmDer ^lObe eties. grown usually for stock feed- 

 in? Thp roots are of large size and of globular shape. The skin 



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Orange Jelly or Golden Ball 



POMERANEAN WhITE GlOBE 



is clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. 

 The flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. The 

 variety keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c: V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



Y" 11 Q*. '^^^ roots are of medium size. 



I eilOW Intone uniformly globular and perfect in 



shape. The skin is smooth and of attractive pale 

 yellow color. The flesh is pale yellow, crisp, very tender 

 and of exceptionally good quality. The roots are 

 suitable for table use when three to four inches in 

 diameter, but are more generally used for stock feeding. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



V 11 /^l U A round, smooth, light yellow turnip 



I enow OlODe of medium size. The flesh 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



Orange Jelly or Golden Ball i^et^f^^oai of 



the most delicately flavored of the yellow fleshed tur 

 nips. The tops are small. The roots are medium sized, 

 round, very smooth and with deeper yellow skin than 

 most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of most 

 excellent quality. The roots are in best condition for 

 table use when about three inches in diameter. This 

 variety is of quick gro\\-th, adapted to spring as well 

 as fall planting, and keeps exceptionally well. Known 

 also as Robertson's Golden Ball. Pkt. 10c; Oz. ISc 

 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen sized. round, 



late maturing, long keeping, yellow fleshed turnip. 

 Roots yellow with purple top. Flesh pale yellow and 

 of very firm texture, approaching the Ruta Baga in 

 this regard, but tender and sweet. Since it requires 

 a longer time to mature, the seed should be sown 

 about two weeks earlier than most sorts. It is hardy, 

 productive and valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. iSc; 2 Oz. 20e; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



