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



T U R N I P— Continued 



t iirL'i Usually grown for 



Large White feeding stock, and 



Nrkffrkllr although a little coarse in 



11 uri uiK. texture it is of good quality 



for the table, but for the latter purpose 



is in best condition when about four 



inches in diameter. Roots of largest 



size, smooth, globe-shaped 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; 



1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



r» xirr •. One of the 



romeranean White most pro- 



01oK»f» ductive kinds and in good, rich 

 VJiciuc gQji roots will frequently grow 

 to twelve pounds in weight. It is globe 

 shaped or slightly flattened; skin very 

 white and smooth. Used for stock 

 feeding; also good for table use if pulled 

 when the roots are not more than four 

 to five inches in diameter. Where the 

 winters are mild the tops are used for 

 greens. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



c M. r^ A medium large 



bweet uerman white turnil, 



somewhat globular in shape, remark- 

 ably solid in texture, sweet and of very 

 good quality. The roots are in best con- 

 dition for table use when four to five 

 inches in diameter, but can be grown 

 much larger for stock feeding. It re- 

 quires a long season for maturing and 

 should be sown a month earlier than 

 the flat turnips, but can be kept in good 

 condition well into the winter, in this respect resembhng a Ruta Baga. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 

 Q rp Cultivated extensively in the south for the tops which are used for greens. 



deven l op in many sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use like Rape 

 for a pasture crop is quite general. It is very hardy and the growth usually continues 

 throughout the winter. The variety is not genei-ally depended on for the root since the 

 tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Q .1 p . Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and extensively grown in the 



DOUthern i nze south ^vhere the tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are 

 valued highly for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable as well as 

 the tops, being remarkably large, symmetrical and excellent for feeding stock. A favorite 

 for forage in the Virginias and Carolinas where it usually thrives thi'oughout the vdnter 

 without protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 26c; Lb. 70c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



• A 1_ i^l l^ ^^® °^ ^^® best yellow fleshed varieties, grown usually for 



Large Amber LalO be stock feeding. Roots of large size and globular shape. Skin 



clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. Flesh light yellow, fine grained 



and sweet. The variety keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 



V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



xr 11 Ot Roots of 



Yellow btone medium 



Purple Top, White Globe 



Cow Horn, or Long White 



Large White Norfolk 



size, uniformly globular and 



perfect in shape; skin smooth and of attractive pale yellow color. 

 Flesh pale yellow% crisp, tender and of very good quality. The 

 roots are suitable for table use when three to four inches in diam- 

 eter, but are more generally used for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



V 11 /^l U A round, smooth, light yellow turnip of me- 



I eilOW VjlObe dlum size. The flesh is crisp, firm and of very 

 good quality for the table or for stock feeding. The roots are in 

 best condition for table use when three to four inches in diam- 

 fter. This sort keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

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



Of 11 r^ 1 J T> 11 A distinct variety, one 



range Jelly, or LftOlden Kail of the most delicately 



flavored of the yello-w fleshed turnips. The fops are small. The 

 roots are medium sized, round, very smooth and with deeper yel- 

 low- skin than most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of 

 most excellent quality. The roots are in best condition for table 

 use when about three'inches in diameter. This variety is of quick 

 growi:h. adapted to spring as well as fall planting, and keeps ex- 

 ceptionaUy weU. Known also as Robertson's Golden Ball. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



D IT" "V 11 A medium sized, round, late matur- 



r^Urple 1 op I ellOW log. yellow fleshed turnip. The roots 



AVkP'rrlp'f^n ^^® yellow with purple top. The flesh is pale yellow 



.i-vuciuccii jj^ color, of very firm texture, approaching the 



Ruta Baga in this regard, but tender and sweet. Since it requires 



a longer time to mature, the seed should be sown about two 



w-eeks earlier than most sorts. The variety is hardy, productive 



and especially valuable for stock feeding. Unequalled for its long 



keeping qualities and therefore particularly desirable for late 



winter and spring use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; 



Lb. 65c. 



