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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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TURNIP 



The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fully 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 tiavor 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 overcrowding will result in rough and poorly tlavored 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. 



T- . r" 1 \iri.*i 1V>I*1 Variety remarkably early; top 



iLXtra JLarly White Milan very small, upright and com- 

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

 very smooth, flat and symmetrical; flesh white, sweet and tender. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 



ET<i 1 rk IT* ii>i«i Similar to White Milan, 



Xtra barly rurple lop Milan except roots are a llttle 

 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; 2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 ,j;-i . W-. A quick growing, &^^ shaped, smooth, pure white 



Wnite Higg^ 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; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved gard?n%aH 



ety and largely used in the southern states. Root medium sized; 

 from four to five inches in diameter and about two inches thick; 

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

 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 T-ir* IT- o. ¥• J An early variety and 



barly rurple 1 op, btrap Leaved a great favorite for 



table use. Leaves few, entire, upright in growth. Root of medium 



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



white, fine grained and tender. Also called Early Red Top, Strap 



Leaved. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 r» IT" \¥ri '.^ /^i 1 A large globular variety, very 



Jrurple lop White L»l0be even in shape and of handsome 



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. Also called Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 



% Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 r^ tt f WT\- *L Clear white, except a little 



UOW Morn, or Long 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. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



w iiri*. TVT r 11 Usually grown for feeding stock, and 



Large White INorrOlk although a llttle 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. 15c. % Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 r» tiri •• rf^l l_ One of the most productive 



Pomeranean White ulobe kinds and in good, rich soii 



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

 shaped, skin Avhite and smooth. Used for stock feeding; also ex- 

 cellent for table use Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Southern Prize 



Purple Top 



White Globe 



C , r> Grows to a large size and 



OWeet Ijerman one of the best for table 

 use or for feeding stock. It should be sown a 

 month earlier than the flat turnips. Roots 

 somewhat globe shaped; flesh white, hard, firm 

 and sweet, keeping nearly as well as the Ruta 

 Baga. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 70c. 

 C -T" Cultivated extensively in the 



Oeven lop 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; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 

 Similar to Seven Top, but the tops are more 

 abundant while the toots 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; *iLb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



* A 1 r>\ \ One of the best yellow fleshed varieties 



Large Amber Cilobe grown as field crop for stock. Flesh 



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



to a large size. Is hardv, keeps well and a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; 



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

 ■\T 11 Qi Roots of medium size, uniformly globular and 



I ellOW otOne perfect in shape: skin smooth and of beautiful 



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



Oz. iOc; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 V 11 t^\ \^ A round, smooth, medium sized, light yellow 



I eiiOW ^lObe turnip, with crisp, firm flesh of fine quality; a 



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



% Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 f\ w II One of the most delicate and sweet, yellow 



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

 Rr»l-»<:»i'tcrkn*c C\rAAc^r\ Rail size but firm, hard and of most 

 KODertSOn S UOlden Kail excellent flaVor. Keeps well and 



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



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

 r» inn "VT"!! ai i Roots medium sized, 



Purple lop Yellow Aberdeen round; flesh paleyellow, 



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; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



