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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 



The uses and value of the Riita Baga are much the same as those of the Turnip. The Ruta Bagas as a class have firmer 

 flesh than Turnips but require a longer season for maturing and. usually are more esteemed for winter use, while Turnips are 

 better adapted for the early market. Under most conditions of gro^^-th Ruta Baga roots are not so smooth on the surface nor as 

 symmetrical In shape as Turnips but yield heavily, are superior keepers and are the more prized for stock feeding. 



yow the seed from the middle of Juue to the middle of July, in ground previously enriched with w-ell-rotted manure, in 

 drills about two and one-half feet apart, covering about one-half inch deep. Thin the young plants eight to twelve inches apart 

 in the row. When the roots are full grown and before hard freezing weather, pull them, cut off the tops and store in a 

 root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are sometimes sown broadcast and left to take chances with the weeds but the crop is seldom 

 a success, though occasionally on new clearings fi'ee 

 from weed seed, fair results are obtained. 



American Purple Top or purpie Top 

 Improved Long Island Jf^^^^ 



gin, selected to a smaller top and much shorter 



neck than is usually found, whil^ the roots are a 



little more globular, grow to a large size and are 



of the finest quality. Excellent for table use and 



stock feeding. We consider this one of the most 



desirable sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c| 2 Oz. 55c; 



V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 yj ■[ I This purple top sort is excellent 



OangnOlm both in shape and quality. The 



roots are of large size, slightly tankard shaped, 



with small neck and few or no side roots. The va- 

 riety yields well. The skin is yellow with purple 



top.' The flesh is yellow, sweet and solid. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



^ . > f . I Excellent for table use 



L^arter S imperial or feeding stock. Roots 

 Piiwr^lia X^n nearly round: skin yellow^ with 

 JTurpiC lOp purple top; flesh yellow, solid 



and sweet. Hardy and yields heavily. (Crop 



failed) 



D. M. Ferry & Co*s Improved and pro- 



Purnle Ton Yellow ductive variety having 



roots are large, slightly oblong or nearly globe 

 shaped, fairly smooth, with comparatively small 

 tap root. Color purplish-red above ground and 

 bright yellow beneath. Flesh yellow, of solid tex- 

 ture, crisp and of very good quality. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



ivIOKAhCH OR TANKA^D 



Perfection White 



j-v J J An improved strain of Purple Top Sw-ede. excellent 



L/rummonCl S in uniformity of shape, color and quality. This 

 vellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table sort. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 j^jf 1 T" 1 J ^ yellow fleshed sort, having very 



iVlOnarcn or l anKara large, tankard shaped roots with rela- 

 tively small neck and tops. The color is purplish-red above ground, 

 yellow beneath. The flesh is very solid, fine grained and sweet. Some- 

 times sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 

 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 rj r .• ■iS7i_«i Absolutely neckless. Tops small, strap 



rerrection W nite leaved; flesh white and unusually fine grain- 

 ed. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better than the yellow 

 fleshed sorts. While valuable for stock feeding, the white flesh is so ex- 

 cellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for table use. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 C M.1. > /^1_ * Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 



OUttOn S CnampiOn yellow. tender and sweet. An excellent 

 keeper and yields heavily . Pkt. 5c; Oz.30c; 20z.55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb.$3.00 



T T • 1 r^ T r^ Roots nearly round, purple 



Universal or Canadian Gem above ground, yellow be- 

 neath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent 

 quality. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as 

 Century. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 WTJ •. a . T% • An excellent keeper and very de- 



Whlte or OWeet KuSSian slrable either for the table or for 

 stock. The tops are small, with leaves cut at the edges. The roots are 

 very large, nearly globe shaped or somewhat top shaped with small 

 neck: color white wdth a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 

 is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; 

 Lb. $3.00 

 ■i^ II « J Roots oblong, dull red (iish color above ground but 



1 ellOW OWede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 

 common turnip and will keep sohd until spring PI:t. 5c; Oz. 30c; 

 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



