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D. M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT, MICH. 



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. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities to milch 

 cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We earnestly recommend that farmers increase their sowings 

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



Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. 

 There are a great many varieties, but our list comprises the best for the garden and farm. 



For summer use sow early in spring in light, rich or new soil, in drills one and one-half to two feet apart according to the 

 size of the variety and cover one-half 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 flavored 

 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. 



In the middle and western states sow for fall and main crop from the middle of 

 June to the first of August and in the manner given for spring sowing. In the field, 

 turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained by 

 drill culture: good results from broadcast sowing are often obtained on new and 

 burned over land where the weeds are not likely to be troublesome. 



For winter keeping, store the turnips 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 standing and to cover with straw overlaid with 

 earth sufficiently deep to keep out frost. Thus protected, turnips will keep well till 

 spring. 



17 . 17 1 xxrL'i. n/fi Variety remarkably early. Tops very small, 



HXtra narly W nite iVlllan strap leaved, upright and compact, so that 

 rows can be planted close together. Roots clear white, very smooth, flat and are 

 of best quality when only about two inches in diameter. Flesh clear white, mild, 

 sweet and tender. Very desirable for early use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 i4Lb. 40c;Lb. $1.25 



C" J. 17 1 n 1 Similar to Extra 



hxtra Early Purple Early white 



Xrtrfc Milam Milan, except that the roots 



A up iviiidn ^j.g ^ li^^iQ flatter and an at- 

 tractive purple-red on the 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. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



■«T^i .. u ^^ early, oval or egg-shaped 



Wnite !->§§ variety with smooth, clear 



white roots of medium size which grow half 



out of the ground. The tops are small with 



leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is clear white, 



firm, fine grained and sweet. The roots when 



in best condition for use are usually about two inches in diameter and about three and 



one-half inches long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved extlnsrvSy^/sed^foV theubi?! 



especially in the southern states. The leaves are entire and upright in growth. The 

 roots are of medium size, flat, very white fleshed, fine grained and sweet. The roots 

 when in best condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diameter. 

 This variety is also grown as a field crop. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ALb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Early Purple Top, eZf/, 

 Strap Leaved fSy,'Te?? 



extensively used for the table. 

 The leaves are few, entire, up- 

 right in growth. The roots are 

 flat, of medium size, purple or 

 dark red above ground, white 

 below. The flesh is white, fine 

 grained and tender. The roots 

 when in best condition for table 

 use are about two and one-half 

 inches in diameter, but can be 

 grown much larger for stock feed- 

 mg. Also known as Early Red Top, 

 Strap Leaved. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



o IT "^is excellent 

 r^Urpie lop table variety is 



w„,T. Eoa White Globe fJ^^.^i^JoiS 



size and very attractive appear- 

 ance. The roots are large, purple or dark red above ground, white 

 below. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. The roots when in 

 best condition for the table are about three inches in diameter, but can 

 be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well for so 

 early a variety and is one of the best for market use. Sometimes known 

 as Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



C^^AT U^»«. ^« f ^^^ \X7l.:4.^ '•^^s variety is clear white, except a 

 L^OW norn, or LiOng Wnite nttle shade of green at the top of 



the root, which is long and carrot-like in form, slightly crooked and grows 



nearly half out of the ground. The flesh is fine grained and well flavored, 



and for table use is in best condition when the roots are about two inches 



in diameter. Desirable for stock feeding and has obtained considerable 



favor as a market sort. The variety is of very rapid growth and well 



adapted for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 . V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Extra Early White Milan 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



