D. M. FERRY & GO'S 



TUHNIP-Eed Top Flat Norfolk. 



The best variety of Swedish Turnip 

 in cultivation ; hardy and productive ; 

 flesh, yellow, of solid texture, sweet 

 and well flavored; shape, slightly ob- 

 long, terminating abruptly with no side 

 or bottom roots ; color, deep purple 

 above, and bright yellow under the 

 ground ; leaves, small, light green ; 

 with little or no neck ; the most perfect 

 in form, the richest in flavor, and the 

 best in every respect. 



Sweet Russian, or White Ruta 

 Ba^a. — This variety is a 

 most excellent kind, either 

 for the table or stock. It 

 grows to a very large size ; 

 flesh, white, solid, firm 

 texture, sweet and rich ; 

 keeps better than any of 

 the preceding, and is be- 

 coming very popular where 

 known. 



CULTU R E. — All the 

 sorts are propagated by 

 seeds, which should be 

 sown where the plants are 

 to remain, as they do not 

 succeed well when trans- 

 planted. Sow in drills 

 fourteen inches apart, and 

 half an inch deep, or 

 broadcast, and be sure to 

 have the ground freshly 

 dug before sowing. Keep 

 them perfectly free from 

 weeds, and when the bot- 



TURNIP— Orange Jelly, or 

 Robertson's Golden Ball. 



TURNIP— Yellow Swede, or Ruta Baga. 



