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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



TURNIP 



Extra Early White 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 ■(vill be disagreeably affected. We- earnestly 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 com- 

 paratively small. 



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

 The Turnip plant is distinguished from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier 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 tbe size of the variety and cover one-half inch 

 deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich aii'l 

 freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will 

 not be checked in groAvth. Any overcrowding wiU 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. 



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 so\vn broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained liy 

 drill culrure: good i-esults from broadcast sowing are often obtained on new and 

 burned over land where the weeds a;re not likely to be troublesome. 



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. . ^Iien they are thus protected, turnips will 

 keep well till spring. 



jr . 17 1 lirr*i. n/fl This variety is remarkably early. The top ^ 



ll.Xtra tarly Wnite IVlllan are very small, strap leaved, upright ami 

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

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

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

 especially for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 ¥-• . T-" 1 r> IT K/l'l Similar to Extra Early White Milan. 



Lxtra Larly rurpie lop Milan except that the roots are a little 

 flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper portion, '^^'ell, adapted fi^r 

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

 of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 \A^U** F -^^ early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots 



Wnite C'i^S of medium size which grow half out of the ground. The tops art- 

 small with leaves distiuctl.y cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine grained ami 

 sweet. The roots of this quick growing garden sort when in best condition for use 

 are usuallv about two inches in diameter and about three and one-half inches 

 long. Pkt."5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vt Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 17 1 ^I71-*j. 171 i r» 1. 1- Cj. I J A very early, whiteturnip, extensive!}' used for the table, especially 



tarly Wnite rlat L»UtCn, strap Leaved 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. Tliis variety is also grown as a field crop. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 T-<ir> IT" o. f lA very early strap leaved 



Larly rurple lop, btrap Leaved variety, very extensively 

 used for the table. The leaves are few. entire, upright in gi-owth. 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 



variety 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 aliout three inches in diameter, but can 

 be growm much larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well for so early 

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

 Top White Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



/-■ »j f \i^i_*i This varietv is clear white, except a 



l^OW riorn or Long W nite llttle 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 the ground. The flesh is fine grained and 

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

 about two inches in diameter. Desirable for stock feeding and has ob- 

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

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

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



