D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 61 
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 maturing and usually are more esteemed for winter 
use, while Turnipsare better adapted for the early market, 
Under most conditions of growth 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. 
Sow the seed from the middle of June to the middle 
of July, in ground previously enriched with well-rotted 
manure, in drills about twoand one-half feet apart, cover- 
ing 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 free from weed seed, fair 
results are obtained. 
° A strain of Purple 
American Purple Top or ‘op Yellow ruta 
baga of American origin, 
Improved Long Island selected to asmaller top 
and much shorter neck than is usually found, while 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
F 9 I d A hardy and productive variety 
erry &§ improved having but eee neck, The 
roots are large, slightly ob- 
P urple Top Yellow long or nearly globe-shaped, 
fairly smooth, with comparatively small tap root. Color 
purplish-red above ground and bright yellow beneath. 
Flesh yellow, of solid texture, crisp and of very good 
quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c;2 Qz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
An all yellow variety with glob- 
Golden Neckless ular roots of large size and yee 
small neck, Flesh fine grained and of excellent quality. 
A heavy yielder and a good keeper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. : ; 
’ A very large, ovalswede 
Hartley s Bronze Top with Lara short neck. 
The color of the root is yellow, with bronze green top. 
This is a favorite sort in Canada and can be depended 
upon to give good satisfaction. Similar to Kangaroo. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
A yellow fleshed sort. 
Monarch or Tankard having very large, tank. 
ard shaped roots with relatively small neck and tops. 
The color is purplish-red above ground, yellow beneath. 
the pestis VELY, solidi anes Bane’ and sweet. Sometimes - 
sold as Elephant or Jumbo. t. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 
20c; 14 Lb. 25¢; Lb. 75c. Improvep AMERICAN PurpLe Top 
e W e Absolutely neckless. Tops small, strap leaved; flesh white and unusually fine grained. 
Sweet P erfection / hite 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; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS 
2 Most of the varieties of herbs thrive best on sandy soil and some are stronger and better flavored when grown on that which 
is rather poor. In all cases the soil should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the most part 
delicate and easily choked out by weeds. : 
Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soil is fine and 
pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop—the seeds sown in beds in April and the plants set out in 
une. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. 
A © (Pimpinella anisum) An annual herb cultivated principally for its seeds which have a fragrant, agreeable smell and a 
SE. ea taste ; Renan aeen ee aromatic Coralals) colic and nausea. The leaves are sometimes used for garnishing 
é ring. wth with dee cut foliage; flowers ll. yellowish white, b in 1 
umbels. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00. i 2 Pee me ee 
B lm (Melissa officinalis) A perennial herb, easily propagated by division of the roots or from seed. The leaves have a fra- 
a grant odor similar to lemons and are used for making balm tea for use in fevers and a pleasant beverage called 
balm wine. Plant one to two feet high, hairy, loosely branched with ovate leaves; flowers white or pale yellow in loose axillary 
clusters. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
B i] S t (Ocimum basilicum) A hardy, aromatic annual. The seeds and stems have a strong flavor and are used in 
asil, DWEeT soups and sauces. Plant about eighteen inches high, branching, with ovate toothed leaves; flowers white 
or bluish white in leafy terminal racemes or spikes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 14 Lb. 75c. 
B (Borago officinalis) A hardy annual used as a pot herb and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in water 
orage give it an agreeable flavor and are sometimes used in salads to give a cucumber-like taste. Plant of coarse growth, 
hairy, with large oval leaves; flowers blue or purplish in racemes. Pkt.10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Cc (Carum carut) A well known herb, cultivated for its seeds, which are used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves 
araway are sometimes used in soups, for flavoring liquors and for colic in children. Plant one and one-half to two feet 
high, with finely cut foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. Plants never seed till the second year. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Cc ° dc (Coriandrum sativum) A hardy annual cultivated for itsseed which has an agreeable taste and is used in confec- 
orian €F tionery and to disguise the taste of medicine. Gather on a dry day, bruising the stems and leaves as little as pos- 
sible, for when injured they have a disagreeable odor which they impart to the seed. Plant slender, two to two and one-half feet 
high, strong smelling, with smooth, finely cut foliage and small white flowers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
