D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 57 



TURNIP 



The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fullj'^ appreciated, as they are 

 much liked by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. We earnestly recommend that farmers 

 increase their sowings largely, for we are sure the crop will prove remunerative. 



This wholesome vegetable is very easily affected in its form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. There 

 are a great many varieties, but our list comprises the best for the garden and farm. 



Sow in drills about two feet apart and half an inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have 

 the ground rich and freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will not be checked 

 in growth. Any overcrowdiug will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. It is important to get the spring and 

 summer crop started very early so that the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes 

 them to become tough and bitter. 



Extra Early White Milan ve^-^smai^Sprfght Sd ^com- 

 pact, so that rows can be planted close together. Roots clear white, 

 very smooth, Hat and symmetrical; tlesh white, sweet and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



W7 , I? 1 D IT" ivyi'l Similar to White Milan, 



hxtra Early Purple 1 op Milan except roots are a nttie 



flatter and purple-red on upper portion. All in all, the Milan turnips 



leave nothing more to be desired in the way of an extra early garden 



turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: i Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 *jtri .. p A quick growing, egg shaped, smooth, pure white 



Willte mLQQ variety with small top and rough leaves. The root 



grows half out of the ground. Flesh very sweet, firm and mild, 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved garden^aS 



ety and largely used in the southern states Root medium sized, 

 from foiu' to five inches in diameter and about two inches thick: 

 color white, very early, sweet and tender Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 

 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

 rrin IT" Om. f J An early variety and a 



Early Purple i op, btrap Leaved a great favorite for 



table tise Leaves few. entire, tipright in gro\rth. Root of medium 

 size. Color purple or dark red alDOve ground, white below; flesh 

 white, fine grained and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; 

 ^Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Purple Top White Globe ^ven i??shape"and SfTaSdsoml 

 appearance. The flesh is white, of excellent quality and desirable 

 for table or stock. The variety is a good keeper and a fine market 

 sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz.' 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



r^ u T \T7L*j. Clear white, except a little 



I^OW rlorn, or L.Ong White shade of green at the top: long, 

 slightly crooked and growing nearly half out of the ground. Delicate 

 and well flavored, of very rapid growth and has obtained consider- 

 able favor as a market sort for fall and early winter use. Pkt. oc; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



O . r^ Grows to a large size and 



OWeet Lierman one of the best for table 



f \xri_*j. TVT -^ 11 Usually grown for feeding stock, but 



L.arge Wnite INorrOlK although a nttle coarse in texture it is 

 of very good quality for the table. Roots large, spherical or slightly 

 flattened and very white. It is allowed to stand out during the 

 winter in the south where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; h Lb. 15c; Lb. 4:5c. 

 n ii7T_»j. oi 1_ One of the most productive 



romeranean Wnite dlobe kinds and in good, rich son 



roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is globe 

 shaped, skin white and smooth. Used for stock feeding: also ex- 

 cellent for table use. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c;*4Lb. 15c: Lb. 45c. 



Southern Prize 



Purple Top 



White Qlobe 



use or for feeding stock. It should be sown a 

 month earlier than the flat turnips. The flesh 

 is white, hard, firm and sweet, keeps nearly as 

 well as the Ruta Baga Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

 Q i-p Cultivated extensively in the 



oeven 1 op south for the tops which are 

 used for greens. It is very hardy and will grow 

 all winter, but does not "produce a good root 

 and is only recommended for the tops . Pkt. 5c ; 

 Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 Similar to Seven Top. but the tops are more 

 abundant while the roots are of considerable 

 size, more symmetrical in shape and better in quality; also used for 

 feeding. A' favorite forage plant in the Virginias and Carolinas 

 where it grows during winter without protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c: Jil^b. 20c: Lb. 50c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



* 4 1 i^ 1 1 One of the best yellow fleshed varieties 



Large Amber LxlObe grown as field crop for stock. Flesh 



yellow, fine grained and sweet: color of skin yellow, top green. Grows 



to a large size, is hardy, keeps well and a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; >i"Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

 ■^ II Q. Roots of medium size, uniformly globular and 



lellOWOtOne perfect in shape: skin smooth and of beautiful 



pale yellow color. Flesh crisp, tender and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 "V 11 i^l l^ *^ round, smooth, medium sized, light yellow 



Yellow LilObe turnip. Avith crisp, firm flesh of fine quality: a 



very attractive and beautiful sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 



^ Lb. 20c: Lb. 60c. 

 g^ V II One of the most delicate and sweet, yellow 



Lfrange Jelly, or fleshed turnips yet introduced. Not of large 

 Rr^VkAi*ferkn'e n^klrlAn Rail size but firm, hard and of most 

 KObertSOn S UOiaen tSall excellent flavor. Keeps well and 



is a fine table variety. Skin deeper yellow than most of this class. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 26c; Lb. 50c. 

 f-» irri i.T'ii A1 1 Roots medium sized, 



Purple lop Yellow Aberdeen round: flesh paleyellovr, 



tender and sugary; the variety is hardy and productive and the roots 



keep well. Approaches the Ruta Baga in hardiness and firmness of 



texture; of special value for feeding cattle. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



