D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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BEET 



The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted very 

 early, aow such sorts as Crosby's Egyptian and Itetroit Dark Red in hotbeds and 

 transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow in freshly prepared 

 soil as soon as the ground will permit, in rows nighteen inches apart, covering 

 about an inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the plants 

 are well establishecl thin iiour to six inches apart in the row. 



For winter iise the turnip varieties may be sown in June or July so as to 

 mature late in the season. The roots are stored in a cellar and covered with sand 

 to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for 

 apples and potatoes. 



c-r-ii-* .• oi i-T • This is the best variety for 



bxtrab.arlyE.gyptianDlOOd lurnip forcing, it is also excellent 

 for first early crop outiloors, being very early, with small tops. The leaves are 

 dark green, shaded and veined with dark red. Tlie roots are very dark red, 

 moderately thick, a little roimded on top, distinctly flat on the bottom, and 

 about two inches in diameter when mature. The flesli is dark purplish red, zoned 

 lighter shade: firm, crisp and tender. A popular market garden sort, but not 

 as desirable for the home garden as some of the later maturing varieties. Pkt. 

 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vn Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



f~> l_ > C" t.' This very desirable table beet does not closely resem- 



l-rOSDy S Ejgyptian ble the original Egyptian except in its extreme 

 earliness. The tops are small. The roots are flattened globe shaped and very 

 smooth. The exterior color of the root is bright red. The tlesh of our strain is 

 bright vermilion-red. zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of 

 excellent quality. This is one of the best for early planting outdoors and is 

 much used for bunching. It becomes fit for use earlier than any other variety 

 but it is not S" well suited as Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip for forcing in 

 hot beds or for transplanting. Our stock is exceptionally uniform in shape 

 and color, and is earlier than the older strains which are similar in shape but 

 show tlie purplish red color. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 



T\ . 'l Y\ 1 D J ^® believe this is the best beet for the market and 

 L/etrOlt L/arK Ked home garden, and on account of its uniformly deep 

 rich color the most desirable for canning. The tops are small and upright in 

 growth. The leaves ;ire dark green, shaded with red. The roots are medium 

 sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood red color. The 

 flesh is deep vermilion red. zoned with a lighter shade of the same color. The 

 variety is very desirable for bvmching. (See further description, page 6) Pkt. 

 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



•-■ I C" I" An early beet especially desirable for the home garden and 



Hai'ly HiClipse used for bunching. The tops are small. The roots are 

 bright deep red, smooth, round or slightly top shaped with a small tap and 

 small collar. The flesh is bright red, zoned with pinkish white, very sweet, crisp 

 and tender, especially when young. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



r7j J> 17 1 01 J T" • Adesirable second early market beet, 



Il.amana S E-arly ISlOOa 1 Urnip suitable also for the home garden. 

 Tops short, rather spreading; ribs and leaf stalks dark red; blade of leaf bright 

 green, often with wavy edge. Roots nearly round or slightly Hattened; exterior 

 color dark red, interior color piu-plish red with little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet 

 and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



C 1 Dl J T ■ (Improved) An extra selected stock of Blood Turnip, 



tarly tSlOOd 1 Urnip having larger, coarser tops and root than Detroit 

 Dark Red and requiring a longer time to mature. The roots are dark red and 

 nearly round or slightly flattened. The flesh is deep red, zoned with lighter 

 shade, sweet, crisp and tender. This is an excellent market and home garden 

 sort for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



1? ' U I£ I Dl J ^ 1^^'^ long, deep red beet by far the best 



r erry S rlalr LiOng DlOOd variety for winter and spring use. It is 



excellent to slice for pickles. The tops are very upright with exceptionally 



smooth leaves. The roots are deep red, half long, smooth and uniform in shape. 



The flesh is very deep, rich red, sweet and tender, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



r* I Rl A ^ standard long late variety of very good quality 

 _ L»arK ulOOd which keeps well through the winter. The roots are 

 smooth, rather slender.growing largely underground, with few or no side roots 

 and when mature about eight or ten inches in length, sometimes longer, when 

 grown in deep, well-dvig and well-manured soil. The exterior color of the roots is 

 very dark purple, almost black. Flesh is dark red, tender and sweet. It is an 

 excellent sort for pickles. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



C\x/IQC CVi A Drk (Sea Kale Beet) This kind of beet is grown exclusively 



OWliSd V.^ri/\l\.l./ for use as greens. It produces numerous fleshy, tender 



leaves and leaf stems which are superior to those of other beets. If only the 



outer leaves are picked, leaving the center of plant untouched, a short row in the 



garden will furnish an abundance of greens for the average family throughout 



the season. The leaf stems may be served separately like asparagus. Swiss Chard 



is well worthy of a place in the home garden as well as for market use. It is 



sometimes called Leaf Beet, Spinach Beet and Silver Beet. 



C«| I e Has large, broad, undulated leaves of attractive yellowish green 



dUVeiT Liear color and very large, broad white stalks and midribs. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



I ii«>iill '^'^® leaves of this variety are crumpled and savoyed, and not quite 



t^UCUllUS as rounding as Silver Leaf. The color is a deeper green or more 



nearly the color of spinach. The plant is a little more erect in habit and the leaf 



stems are thicker though not as broad as Silver Leaf. Favored by many on account 



of its darker green color. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Long 



Detroit Dark Red 



