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



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RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 



The uses and value of the Kuta Baga are much the same as those of the Turnip. Tlie 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 growth 

 Kuta Baga roots are not so smooth on the surface nor as symmetrical 

 in shape as 'I'urnips 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 enriclied with well-rotted manure, in drills about 

 two and one-lialf feet apart, covering about one-half inch deep. Tliin 

 the young plants eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the 

 roots are full grown ami 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, thoutjh occasionally on new clearings 

 free from weed seed, fair results are obtained. 



. . f, 1 •T' A strain of Purple Top Yellow 



American rurple 1 op or ruta baga of American origin, 

 Imr«rf»v*»rl I nntr I«l»nr1 selected to a smaller top and nmch 

 improvea Long ISiana si,„i.ter neck than is usually found, 



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



are of the finest quality. Excellent for t;ible \ise and stock feeding. 



We consiiler this one of the most desirable sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15cj 



2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 25c: Lb. 75c. 



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



l5a.ngnolin 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. lOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



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



Carter S Imperial Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 

 p,,__l_ T^»^ purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. ITardy 

 rurpie l op ^^^d yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 



V* Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



A hardy and productive 



Bangholm 



Flesh fine grained and of 

 ISc; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c: 



Hartley's Bronze Top 



—...r-i o<->»f JA naray ana proauciive 



D. M. r erry & Co S Improved variety having but little 



Piim1» Tnn Y*»llr»w "'^"^'^- '^^^ ^°°^^ ^'""^ '^■'S'^' slightly ob- 

 rurpie lOp leilOW j^^g ^^ 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. ISc; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



ririirnmrknrl'c ^° improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel- 



L/ruuinionu b Ig^^ in uniformity of shape, color and quality. 

 This yellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table 

 sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



(^ rAAon N«»»>H*»Qe ^^ *" ysllow variety with globular roots of large size and very small neck 

 VJiOluen l^eCKiebs excellent quality. A heavy yielder and a good keeper. Pkt. 10c; Oz 



Lb. 80c. 

 U 11' \\r iU ^ large, round purple top variety, a good keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is claimed will 



rlail S Westbury endure dry weather better than most sorts. Skm yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of 



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



A very large, oval swede with very 

 short neck. The color of the rout is 

 yellow, with bronze green top. 'Ihis 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; 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 n/I 1 T 1 J A yellow fleshed sort, having very 



IVlOnarCn or l ankard 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. 

 S<.metimes sold as iLlephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 ci • • » V £ O J Though this purple top, round 



C.kirving S IVing or OWedeS or slightly oval sort reaches a 

 laite size it is of mo.'^t excellent (luality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 a .. > /•>■! • Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 



OUttOn S Cnampion yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent- 

 keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 65c. 

 ri .^ n c M.' xi/L'i Absolutely neckless. Tops small, 



OWeet t^errectlOn White 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 

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

 table use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 , T • I /-I !• /-< Roots nearly round, purple 



Universal or Canadian iaem 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. 20c; ^4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 ■H7i». c m. Tt • ^^ excellent keeper and very de- 



W hlte or sweet KuSSian slrable either for the table or for 

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

 \ery 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. 20c; 

 JA Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 

 .^» II Q J Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 



Y ellOW Swede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 

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

 Sweet Perfection White 2 Oz. 20c; 'A Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



