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



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TOMATOES-CoNT/NUED 



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Red Pear Shaped, used for preserves and tx) make '• tomato figs/' Fruit bright red, distinctly pear shaped, and 



■with a peculiar flavor. Our stock is the true pear shaped, and not the larger red plum tomato which is often sold under this 



name. Fkt. 5c: Oz. -Joe; 2 Oz. 40c: ^ Lb. 7oc; Lb. $2.25 



Yellow Plum. Fruit plum-shaped, clear, deep yellow color; flesh yellow and fine flavored. Much esteemed for pre- 

 serves. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c: H Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Red Cherry. Fruit small, about five-eighths of an inch in diameter; perfectly round and smooth. Fine for pickles 



and preserves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c: 2 Oz. 40c: ^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Yellow Cherry. Differs from the preceding in color only. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 

 Husk Tomato, or Ground Cherry. This is liked by many for preserves and for eating from the hand. The seed 



we offer is that of the true Yellow Ground Cherry, and not the purple fruited sort which is scarcely edible. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 25c: 2 Oz. 40c; H Lb. 75c: Lb. $2 50 



TURNIP... 



For feeding stock in fall and winter, there is nothiug superior to 

 Turnips and Ruta Bagas. as they will yield a larger amount of food 

 than almost anything else on the same spiace of ground. We cannot 

 too earnestly recommend farmers to increase their sowings largely, 

 for we are sure no crop will prove more remunerative. 



Tills wholesome and agreeable vegetable is most 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 or farm. 

 _ Sow in drills about sixteen inches apart, and half an inch deep or 

 j:. sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich and 

 freshly dug. Be careful to weed and thin out. so the young plants 

 will not be checked and injured. Any overcrowding will result in 

 rough and poorly flavored fruit. It is important to get the spring and 

 summer crops started very early so that the turnips may have time 

 to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become 

 tough and strong. 



In the Middle and Western States sow for fall and main crop from 

 the middle of July to the last of August, as directed for the spring 

 sowing. In the field, turnips are generallj- sown broadcast, though 

 much larger crops are obtained bj- drill culture. 



To preserve turnips in good order for -n inter, store 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 suffi- 

 ciently deep 10 keep out frost. Thus protected turnips wiU keep well 

 till spring. 



Extra Early White Milan.. 



This variety is remarkahily early. The top is very small, upright 

 and compact, so that the rows can* be planted close together. The 

 clear white roots are very smooth, symmetrical and beautiful. The 

 flesh is white, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 % Lb. 2.5c; Lb. 75c. 



Extra Early Purple Top Milan 



Similar to the AVhite Milan, except that the roots are a little flat- 

 ter and a beautiful purple-red on the upper poi tion. 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; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



WHITF Ffifi -^ quick growing, egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, 

 TT 111 1 Ur iwvavj pure white variety with small top and rough 

 leaves. It grows half out of the ground. The flesh is very .sweet, 



firm and mild, never having the rank, strong taste of some white varieties. 'Pkt. oc; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb, 50c. 



Scarlet Kashmyr 

 Turnip. 



Scarlet Kashmyr 



The outer skin of this novelty is such a 



bright and beautiful red that they 



might be mistaken for radishes. The 



oots are handsome, flat, perfectly smooth, and have onlv a very small tap root. The 



flesh is white, tender and of ^ood flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c: h Lb. 30c; Lb.$1.00 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH ^^^^\JJ^^^rS^^ 



used in the Southern States. Root medium size, flat: color white: very early, 

 sweet and tender. It is desirable for table u.se. but is spongy and inferior when 

 overgrown. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: h Lb, 20c: Lb. 50i". 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



Thijs is an early va- 

 riety and a great fa- 

 vorite for table use; 

 form flat, lilce a broad di.sc. and of mediimi size: color jnirple or dark re<l above 

 ground, white below; flesh white, fine grained and tender: leaves few. entire, upright 

 in growth Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: h Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



DIIDDI F TOP WHITF HI ORF ^ variety that originated from the purple top 

 r UKr LC I \Jr VV ill I C ULUUL t,;,t turnip, it is ^.-lobular and nearly as large 

 as the Pomeranean White Globe, of beautiful appearance, of most excellent quality, and 

 equally desirable for taVile or stock. It keeps well and is a fine nuirket sort. Pkt.oc: Oz.lOc; 

 2 Oz. i5c: h Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



COW HORN, or LONG WHITE. This variety is pure white, except a little shade 

 of green at the top. and is carrot-like in form, gi-owiug nearly half out of the ground, and slightly 

 ^' crooked. It is delicate and well flavored, of very rapid growth, and has obtained considerable favor 

 Early Purple Top, as a market sort for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. loc; hi Lb. 20<': Lb. 60<*. 



Strap Leaved Turnip. 



