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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 63 
RUTA BAGAS or SWEDES—Continued. 
(Nhonarcn, or ST TANKARD 
This is a yellow fleshed sort, having very 
large, tankard shaped roots, with relatively 
smallnecksand tops. Color purplish-crimson 
above ground, yellow below; fiesh very solid, 
fine grained and of the best flavor. This very 
popular variety is also sold as Hurst’s Mon- 
arch, and Carter’s Elephant. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15¢; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c 
A very superior variety, both in 
Bangholm form and quality, and held in 
UDLONG’S------~-- 
Se WHITE ROCK... 
Though sometimes called a turnip this is 
more like a ruta baga. The root is large, 
both skin and flesh very white and it is one 
of the best varieties we have for table use. 
An excellent keeper and a desirable sort for 
market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4 Lh. 20c; Lh. 50¢ 
Laing’s Purple Cop oe ee 
Roots globe shaped, skin purplish-red above 
high estimation in many partsof England. Of 
large size, small neck, few or no side 
roots, and yields well. Flesh yellow, 
sweet and solid; skin yellow with purple 
top. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; ae 
% Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c 
ground and yellow below; flesh yellow, necks 
small; tops peculiar in that they are strap 
or entire leaved. An excellent variety in 
j every way. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
H % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c 
A most excellent 
ZF Carter’s Tmperial sort either for 
j Purple Cop se .& table use or feed- 
L ing stock. Flesh 
: yellow, solid, firm,sweet andrich. Itisa 
hardy sort, yields heavily, with no ten- 
dency to long necks. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 10c; 4% Lb. 15c: Lh. 45¢ 
Shape oblong; color 
West Norfolk reddish-purple above 
ground, but yellow underneath. Hardier 
than the common turnip and will keep solid until 
spring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10; 4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 45¢ 
= This variety is an excellent 
White Swede, Or »% ae keeper and very desirable 
Sweet Russian Curmip coc Te grows to a very 
large size; flesh white, solid, of firm texture, sweet 
and rich. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; 4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 45¢ 
MEDICAN EURFEE TOP, or... 208 6 2 spin of Purple Top xeon 
@ IMPROVED LONG ISLAND {7282 oe ete ae 
grow to a large size and are of the finest quality. We consider this one of the most desirable 
MONARCH, OR 
TANKARD 
RUTA BAGA. 
AMERICAN kinds on our list. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 1ldcs; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c 
PurRPLE Top 
RuTA BAGA. Shape oblong; dull reddish color above ground, but yellow “underneath; is 
Yellow Swede hardier than the common turnip, and will keep solid till spring. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; 4 Lb. 15c3 Lb. 45¢ 
romatic, Medicinal and Pot Herbs® 
eng GENERAL CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Nees of the varieties thrive best on rich, sandy soil, which 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 June. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the 
sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. 
ANISE (Pimpinella anisum). A well known annual herb whose seeds, 
which have an agreeable aromatic odor and taste, are used for dyspepsia and 
colic, and asa corrective of griping and unpleasant medicines. Sow early and 
thin to three inches apart in the row. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
BALM (Melissa officinalis). A perennial herb, easily propagated by 
division of the root or from seed. The leaves have a fragrant odor, 
similar to lemons, and are used for making balm tea for use in fevers, 
and a pleasant beverage called balm wine. Plant early and thin to 
ten inches apart. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75e; Lb. $2.50 
BASIL, SWEET (Ocimum basilicum). A hardy annual from 
the East Indies. The seed and stems have the flavor of cloves and 
are used for flavoring soups and sauces. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %¢ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
BORAGE (Borago officinalis). A hardy annual used as a pot 
herb and for bee pasturage. The leaves immersed in water give it 
an agreeable taste and flavor. Sow in April and thin to eight inches 
apart. In some places this sows itself and becomes a weed. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;3 %& Lb. 40c; Lh. $1.25 
: CARAWAY (Carum carui). Cultivated for its seed, which is used 
in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in soups. 
If sown early in August the plants will give a fair crop of seed the 
next season, but when sown in the spring will not seed until the next 
- year. Plant in drills two or three feet apart, and thin to six inches 
apart inthe row. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. lic; % Lb. 25e; Lb. 75¢ 
ANISE. CARAWAY FOR FLAVORING, 0z. 10c; 2 Oz. 15¢: % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50¢ 
