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Golden 

 Queen. 



jVI r) <^ m I €« -^ variety of recent introduction, pro- 

 1 ■ «^ ^ ■ ■ «^ «7 ducing purple fruit of the largest size; 

 much smoother than most of the large fruited sorts and ma- 

 tures earlier. Pkt.Sc; Oz.25c; 2 0z.40c; %Lb.75c;Ll).$2.50 

 PEAGH. This is a distinct and very attractive appearing 

 tomato, highly desirable for preserving, eating from the 

 hand or table decoration. Fruit resembles a peach in shape, 

 size and color and is covered with a delicate bloom, which 

 makes the resemblance more striking; flesh tender and of 

 good flavor. Should find a place in every garden. Pkt. 6c: 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.60 



GOLDEN QQJEBN ^^?^Z^%Z 



varieties is bringing them into favor as table fruit, and 

 those who think of a yellow tomato as the rough fruit of 

 the old yellow sorts will be surprised at this smooth, beau- 

 tiful fruit which, though large, is as smooth and well 

 shaped as the best of the red varieties, and of a fine and dis- 

 tinct flavor. Pkt.6c; Oz.26c; 2 Oz.40c; H Lb. 75c; Lb.$2.60 



D. M„ FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



TOMATO— Continued 



WH ITB APPLE. This old sort is often presented as a novelty 

 under a new name. While no one should plant largely of it 

 for market or home use, it is a good variety for eating from 

 the hand. The fruit is about one and one-half inches in diame- 

 ter, round, perfectly smooth and of a yellowish-white color. 

 Flesh very mild flavored and delicate and is valued by some 

 for making preserves. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 3^ Lb. 75c; 

 Lb. $2.50 



RED PEAR SHAPED. Used for preserves and to make 

 "tomato figs." Fruit bright red, distinctly pear shaped and 

 with a peculiar flavor. Our stock is the true pear shaped and 

 not the larger red plum tomato which is often sold under this 

 name. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ig. Lb. 76c; Lb. $2.50 



YELLOW PEAR SHAPED. Similar to the Red Pear 

 Shaped but rich, clear yellow color and on this account 

 sometimes considered preferable; quite distinct from the 

 variety which is sometimes sold under this name. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 3^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2,60 



YELLOW PLUM. Fruit plum shaped, of clear, deep yellow 

 color; flesh yellow and fine flavored. Much esteemed for 

 preserves. Pkt.6c; Oz.25c; 2 Oz.40c; %Lb„76c; Lb.$2.50 



RED CHERRY. Fruit small, about five-eighths of an 

 Tomato, inch in diameter; perfectly round and smooth. Fine for 



pickles and preserves. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; 

 Lb. $2.50 

 YELLOW CHERRY. 

 Differs from the "pre- 

 ceding in color only. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 0z.40c;:^%Lb.75c; 

 Lb. $2.50 

 HUSK TOMATO, OR 

 GROUND CHERRY. 

 This is liked by many 

 for preserves and eat- 

 ing from the hand. The 

 seed we offer is that of 

 the true Yellow Ground 

 Cherry, not the purple 

 fruited sort which is 

 scarcely edible. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 ?^Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



White Apple Tomato. 



TURMIP 



For feeding stock in fall and winter there is nothing superior to Turnips and 

 Ruta Bagas, as they are much liked by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them 

 in good condition. We cannot too earnestly recommend farmers to increase their 

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

 This wholesome and agreeable vegetable is most easily affected in its form and flavor by soil, climate and mode of cul- 

 ture. There are a great many varieties, but our list comprises the best for the garden or 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. Be careful to weed and thin out, so the young plants will not be checked and injured. Any over- 

 crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. It is important to get the spring and summer crops 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. 



In Middle and Westei'n States sow for fall and main crop from middle of July to last 

 of August, and in the manner given for spring sowing. In the fleld, turnips are often 

 sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained by drill culture. 



To preserve turnips in good order for winter, store in a cool cellar and cover with 

 sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method is to put them in a pit dug in dry 

 soil where there will be no danger of water stand- 

 ing, and to cover with straw overlaid with earth 

 sufficiently deep to keep out frost. Thus pro- 

 tected, turnips will keep well till spring. 



ExtraJady Whit^MUan lMi:rf^j 



early. The top is very small, upright and com- 

 pact, so that the rows can be planted close 

 together. The clear white roots are very smooth, 

 symmetrical and beautiful. The flesh is white, 

 tender and sweet. Seepages. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz.lOc; 2 0z. 20c; ^Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Extra Early Purple Top Milan 



Similar to the White !Pffiian^ except that 



the roots are a little flatter and a beauti- 

 ful purple-red on the upper portion. All 



in all, these Milan turnips leave nothing 



more to be desired in the way of an extra 



early garden turnip. Seepages. Pkt.Sc; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; i^ Lb. 26c; Lb. 76c. 

 SCARLET KASHMYR. The outer 



skin of this variety is such a bright and 



beautiful red that the roots might easily 



be mistaken for radishes. They are flat, 



perfectly smooth and have only a very 



small tap root. The flesh is white, ten- 

 der and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c ; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 16c; H Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 WHITE EGG. A quick growing, egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure 

 white variety with small top and rough leaves. It grows half out of 

 the ground. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never having the 

 rank, strong taste of some of the early varieties. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 16c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c, 



LY White 

 Flat Dutch 



Strap Leaved 

 Turnip. 



Seepage 59. 



