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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
D. M. FERRY & GO’S fy {MPROVED [LONG 
HALF LONG DARK BLOOD BEET 
B i, O O DD) D is ee - Tops large; necks small; leaf stems 
ena 9 5 and vines red; leaf green, roots large 
This is an entirely distinct variety and by far the best for tapering, growing even with the sur: 
winter use. The roots are about one-half as long as the Long face, dark red; flesh dark red, zoned 
Dark Blood, but on account of their thickness weigh quite as 
2 with lighter shade, very tender and 
much. They are always smooth and handsome, and the rich, sweet a remaining on kept till 
dark red flesh is very sweet, peep ate Sieg Sue ee 
crisp and tender, never becom- ~ - wi+#,7 7357 ee scts.; Oz. 10c.: 
ing woody, even in portions rat 2 Oz. 10cts.: 
above the ground. We consider & 4 Lb. 15ets.: 
this the most valuable sort of . Pets 
recent introduction. ) 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.3; < ri A\ 
2 Oz. liets.; 14 Lb. ~~ aly 
25cts.; Lb. 75cts. pe Bey i} ae) 
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{-BASTIANS EARLY:-BLOOD-‘TURNIP: +-EARLY: BLOOD: TURNIP: 
2:-EARLY: EGYPTIAN: BLOOD-TURNIP: S:-EARLY- ECLIPSE: | 
3‘LONG : DARK: BLOOD: 6 ‘D.MF & C2: HALF: LONG: BLOOD: 
SWIss CHARD, OR SEA KALE BEET aistncivegetatte, inten is superior to the com. 
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mon beet for greens; if sown at the same time it 
or bruise the roots, as it hastens their decay. 
Vitmorin’s IMPROVED 
IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET. 
sugar beet, which by the most careful selection has been brought to the highest 
perfection, both in the constancy of shape, size and color of the roots and their 
high sugar content. Greatly esteemed by sugar manufacturers. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 15cts.; 14 Lb. 20cts.; Lb. 50cts. 
FRENCH WHITE SUGAR RED TOP.—tThis variety is the result of careful 
selection and culture by one of the most extensive and scientific cultivators in 
Europe. It unites capacity for a large yield, with an exceedingly rich flesh, and 
many prefer it to the larger, coarser Mangel Wurzel for feeding cattle. We urge 
our customers to try it, believing they will find it superior to any other field beet. 
Tops medium size; roots medium size, long, top-shaped, growing slightly above 
the surface; white, washed with red at top; flesh fine grained and very sweet. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.; 14 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 40cts. 
LANE’S IMPROVED IMPERIAL SUGAR.—This variety is one of the best for 
the uses which such beets are put toin thiscountry. Itisnotso sweet asthe French 
Sugar beets grown especially for sugar-making, but the roots are larger and more 
symmetrical, of fine grain and very sweet, making it good for table use or for 
cattle feeding. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.; 14 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 40cts. 
FRENCH YELLOW SUGAR.—Grows to a large size, roots half long, yellow 
and very sweet. 
Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.; 144 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 45cts. , 
VILMORIN’S IMPROVED IMPERIAL SUGAR.—A medium sized white © 
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This sort is an excellent one for stock feeding. Pkt. 5cts.; FRENCH WHITE SuGAR 
Rep Top BEET. 
