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



little earlier than table sorts. It is allowed to stand out during 

 the winter in the South and Southwest, whei-e the tops are 

 used for greens. 



LARGE RED TOP NORFOLK.-A handsome, spherical 

 or slightly flattened root, reddish-purple above ground, with 

 small top. An excellent variety, grown both for table use 

 and stock. 



POMERANEAN WHITE GLOBE.-Is one of the most pro- 

 ductive kinds; in good, ricli soil, roots will frequently grow to 

 twelve pounds in weight. It is of perfect globe shape; skin 

 white and smooth; leaves dax'k green and of strong growth. 



SWEET GERMAN. 



SWEET QERriAN.— This variety is very popular in many 

 sections, notably so in the New England States. It partakes 

 largely of the nature of the Ruta Baga, and 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. 

 Highly recommended for winter and spring use. 



SEVEN TOP.— Cultivated extensively in the 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. 



YELLOW FLESHED SORTS. 



LARGE AflBER GLOBE.— One of the best varieties either 

 for table use or for a field crop for stock. Flesh yellow, fine 

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

 Hardy, keeps well, a good cropper, and grows to a very large 

 size. Very popular in the South. 



ORANGE JELLY. 



ORANGE JELLY, OR ROBERTSON'S GOLDEN BALL. 



—Undoubtedly among the most delicate and sweetest yellow 

 fleshed turnips yet introduced. Not of large size, but firm, 

 hard and of most excellent flavor. Keeps well, and is 

 superior as a table variety. It is well thought of in the South. 



PURPLE TOP YELLOW ABERDEEN.-Roots medium 

 size, round; flesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; hardy and 

 productive, and keeps well. It is an old esteemed variety, 

 considered as approaching very nearly to the Ruta Baga in 

 hardiness and firmness of texture. 



SWEDES, OR RUTA BAGAS. 



Culture.— Sow the seed about a month earlier than the pre- 

 ceding varieties of turnips. They should be sown on ground 

 enriched with well rotted manure in drills two and one-half 

 feet apart, and thinned to six to eight inches apart in the row. 

 Keep the weeds thoroughly in check with the hoe or cultiva 

 tor, and when the roots have grown full size, and before hard 

 freezing weather, pull, cut off the tops and store in a root 

 cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are sometimes sown broadcast and 

 let take their chances with the weeds and bugs, but this 

 method is only successful on new clearing in which there is no 

 weed seed. 



MONARCH, OR TANKARD. 



MONARCH, OR TANKARD RUTA BAGA. -This is a 

 yellow fleshed sort, having very large tankard shaped 

 roots, with relatively small necks and tops. Color purplish- 

 crimson above ground, yellow below; flesh very solid, fine 

 grained and of the best flavor; This very popular variety is 

 sold also as Hurst's Mornarch, and Carter's Elephant. 



YELLOW SWEDE, OR RUTA BAGA.-Shape oblong; 

 dull reddish color above ground, but yellow underneath; is 

 hardier than the common turnip, and will keep solid till 

 spring. 



CARTER'S inPtSRIAL PURPLE TOP RUTA BAGA.- 



A most excellent sort either for table use or feeding stock. 

 Flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet and rich. It is a hardy sort, 

 yields heavily, with no tendency to long necks. 



LAING'S PURPLE TOP RUTA BAGA.— A large early 

 sort of fine quality. Roots globe shape; skin purplish-red 

 above ground and yellow below; flesh yellow, necks small; 

 tops peculiar in that they are strap or entire leaved. An 

 excellent variety in every way. 



