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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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

 cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. A\ e recommend that farmers increase their sowings largely, fm- 

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



Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor 

 by soil, climate, and mode of culture. The Tiu-nip plant is distinguished from the Ruta 

 Baga by its rougher leaves: the root usually matures earher 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 tlie ground rich and freshly 

 stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will not be 

 checked in gro^^th. Any overcrowding will result in i-ough and poorly flavored roots. 

 It is important to get the spring and summer crop started very early so 'that the ttirnips 

 may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become 

 tough and bitter. 



In the middle and Avestern 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 soA^-n broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained by driU ctihin-e: 

 good results from 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, tiu-nips are sometimes affected 

 by the root maggot and the flea beetle. Among 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 smaU. A preventive that is considered mtich 

 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 laud 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 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. 



Extra Early White Milan 



This variety is remarkably early. 

 The tops are very small, strap 

 leaved, upright and compact, so 

 that rows can be planted close to- 

 gether. The roots are clear white, 

 very smooth, flat and are of best 

 quality when only abotit two inches 

 in diameter. The flesh is clear 

 white, mild, sweet and tender. Tery 

 desirable for early use, especially 

 for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Extra Early Purple Top ^ 



IV^iIqii Similar to Fxtra Earlv ,, n,v_ -^^^ 



iVilldn ^viiite 3Iilan, except that 

 the roots 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 roore to be desii-ed in the way of an extra earlv garden turnip. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c;' Lb. $1.25 



\X7"L*A 17 An earlv. oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear 



Wnite tLg§ white 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, flne grained and sweet. The routs of this quick growing 

 garden sort when in best condition for use are tistially about two inches 

 in diameter and abotit three and one-half inches long.' Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

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



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved white^ttii nip. ex- 

 tensively used for the table, especially in the southern states. The leaves 

 are entire, toothed on 

 the margin but not di- 

 vided or lobed, and are 

 upright in growth. 

 The roots are of me- 

 dium size, flat, very 

 white fleshed, fine 

 . _ , ^- - _ . _ grained and sweet. 



L.,,.,^, , ^.., ^c ; ^, . c r ^^,..^^ The roots when in best 



condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diameter. 



This varietv is also grown as afield crop. 

 V4 Lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 



r' ^ r% IT- o. f lA verv earlv strap leaved 



t,arly rurple lop, Otrap Leaved variety, vely extensively 

 used for the table. The leaves are few. entire, upright in growth. The 

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

 below. The flpsh is white, fine grained and tender. Roots when in best 

 condition for table use are abottt two and one-half inches in diameter, but 

 can be grovra much lareer for stock feeding. This sort is also knoA^-n as 

 Earlv Red Top. Strap Leaved. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 

 r> IT* liri-*!. /^l 1_ This excellent table varietv is globu- 



rurple lop Wnite Lilobe lar in shape, of good size and very 

 attractive appearance. The roots are large, pui'ple 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 diam- 

 eter, but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well 

 for so earlv a varietv and is ove of the best for market use. It is also known 

 as Red Top ^^Tiite Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early White Flat Dutch. Strap Leaved 



