FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH 



67 



RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 



The uses and value of the Ruta 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 matiu-ing and usually are more esteemed for winter use, while Turnips are 

 better adapted for the early market. Under most conditions of growth 

 Ruta Baga r< )Ots 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. 



Sow the seed from the middle of June to the middle of July, in 

 ground previously enriched with well-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 -some- 

 times sown broadcast and left to take chances with the weeds but 

 the crop is seldom a success, though occasionally on new clearings 

 free from weed seed, fair results are obtained. 



X • n 1 •T A strain of Purple Top Yellow 



American r Urple 1 op or ruta baga of American origin, 

 Tinr»rnv«afl I nno- l«1»nr] selected to a smaller top and much 

 imprOVea JUOng ISiana shorter neck than is usually found, 

 while the roots are a little more globular, grow to a large size and 

 of the finest quality. Excellent for table use and stock feeding. 



We consider this one of the most desirable sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



15c; 



U 1 I This purple top sort is excellent both in shape and 



tSangnOlm quality. The roots are of large size, slightly tankard 



shaped, with small neck and few or no side roots. The variety 



yields well. The skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh is yellow, 



sweet and solid. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



/^ . f 1 • 1 Excellent for table use or feeding stock. 



L^arter S imperial Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 

 Piii>v^1a "yrkf* purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardy 

 irurpie lOp and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



DA/ic r^ * 1 jA hardy and productive 



. M. r erry & Co s improved variety having but little 



Piirnl** Tnr» Yf*llr»w ^^®^^- '^^® ^'^^^^ ^^'® large, slightly ob- 

 l^urpie lop leuww i^^g q^. 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



1^ i> An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel- 



Urummond S lent in vmlformity of shape, color and quality. 



This yellow fleshed variety is considei'ed by many an excellent table 



sort. ■ Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



U 11> \\r J.1- ^ large, round purple top variety,^^- good 



rlall S W eStbUry endure dry weather better than most sorts, 

 good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



u .1 » o nr ^ '^eiT large, oval swede with very short neck 



Hartley s Bronze lop green top tw 



Bangholm 



keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is claimed will 

 Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of 



The color of the root is yellow, with bronze 

 is a favorite sort in Canada and can be depended upon to give good satis- 

 faction. Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 



a/l i T" 1 J A yellow fleshed sort, having very 



iVlOnarcn or 1 ankarct 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. 

 Sometimes sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb, 20c; Lb. 60c. 



oi»« >i/-* fo J Though this purple top, round 



bkirVing S IVing or bwedeS or shghtly oval sort reaches 



large size it is of most excellent quality. 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



ilightly .. 



The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 10c; 



Sweet Perfection White 



C M.M. f i^l. ' Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 



OUttOn S l».nampiOn yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent 

 keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 50c. 

 r, . r> r . • \S71_*i Absolutely neckless. Tops small, 



OWeet rerreCtlOn Wnite strap leaved; flesh white and un- 

 usually fine grained. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better 

 than the yellow fleshed sorts. While valuable for stock feeding, the 

 white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for 

 table use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



, T . I ^r, J. ^ Roots nearly round, purple 



Universal or Canadian Vaem above ground, yellow be- 

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

 ty. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as Century. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



■«iri •. o . T% • An excellent keeper and very de- 



W hlte or bweet KuSSian sirable 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 ^\•hite with a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 

 is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



-^11 « 1 Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground bvxt 



Yellow DWede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 



common turnip and will keep sohd until spring. "Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



