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



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RUTA BAGA, OR SWEDE 



Uses and value much the same as turnip. Sow from the middle of June to the middle of July, in ground pi'eviously enriched 

 with well rotted manure, in drills about two and one-half feet apart, covering about one-half inch deep. Thin the young plants 

 eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the roots are full grown and before hard freezing weather, pull them, cut off the 

 tops and store in a root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are sometimes sown broadcast and left to take chances with the weeds but 

 the crop is seldom a success, though occasionally on new clearings free from weed seed, fair results are obtained. 



» • Y> 1 nr -A- strain of Purple Top 



American rurple lop, or Yellow rutabaga of Amerl- 



Improved Long Island l^,ueTZ\nf:Sl^^.C>.^ 



neck than is usually found, while the roots are a little more 

 globular, grow to a large size and are of the finest quality. Ex- 

 cellent for table use and stock feeding. We consider this one of 

 the most desirable sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 



n 11 An excellent variety both in shape and quality. 



oang^nOlm The roots are of large size, slightly tankard 



shaped, with small neck, few or no side roots and yields well. 



Skin yellow with purple top, flesh yellow, sweet and solid. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



C, * • 1 r» 1 nr Excellent for table 



arters Imperial rurple lop use or feeding stock 



Roots nearly round; skin yellow with purple top; flesh yellow, 

 solid and sweet. Hardy and yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



D. M. Ferry & Go's Improved ductive vaSety hl?- 



Piirr»l*» Tor* Y«*llr»iAr ^^S but little neck. The roots are 



rurpie lOp leilOW j^rge, sllghtly oblong or nearly 

 globe shaped, fairly smooth, with comparatively small tap 

 root. Color purphsh-red above ground and bright yellow be- 

 neath. Flesh yellow, of solid texture, crisp and of very good 

 quaUty. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



1^ i> An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, 



Urummond S excellent in uniformity of shape, color and 



quality. This variety is considered by many an excellent table 



sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



U 11» XXT" 1.1- A large, round variety, a good keeper 



Hall S WeStDUry and very heavy yielder, which it is 



claimed will endure dry weather better than most sorts. Skin 



yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of good quality. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c* 



Tj .1 f n T" ^ "^6^^ large, oval swede with Perfection White 



rlartiey S oronze 1 op very short neck. The color of 



the root is yellow, with bronze green top. This is a favorite sort in Canada and can be depended upon to give good satisfaction. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Lamg S Purple lop beneath; flesh yellow; necks "small; tops distinctly strap leaved or entire. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOci 



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Large, early and of excellent quality. Roots globe shaped; skin purplish red above ground, yeUow 

 _ _ _ bei 



2 0z. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



m » 1 T* 1 J -^ yellow fleshed sort, having very large, tankard shaped roots with relatively small neck 



JVlOnarcn, or 1 anKard and tops. The color is purpllsh-red above ground, yellow beneath. The flesh is very solid, 

 fine grained and sweet. Sometimes sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



D £ .. Xi7i_»*. Absolutely neckless. Tops small, 



rerreCtlOn Wnite strap leaved; flesh white and unusu- 

 ally flne grained. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better 

 than the yellow fleshed sorts. While valuable for stock feed- 

 ing, the white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particu- 

 larly desirable for table use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 Ol_ l_ J>/^lJ i^ll- A choice English strain 



onepnera s L^olden olobe in which the top of the 



large, round or slightly oval root is bronze green; flesh deep 

 orange; very uniform and true. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

 Ol*» f "V £0 J Though this purple top, 



bkirvmg s King of Swedes round or sifghtiy ovai 



sort reaches a large size the yellow flesh is of most excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Q . . y /^i . Roots large, spherical, purple on 



OUttOn S l^nampion top, flesh yellow, tender and sweet. 



It is an excellent keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

 fT. I g^ J. g->, Roots nearly round, 



Universal) or l^anadian oem purple above ground, 



yellow beneath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of 

 excellent quality. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Some- 

 times sold as Century. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 

 \\Ti •• o J -A^^ excellent keeper and very desirable 



W nite OWede, or either for the table or for stock. Tops 

 SiATo**!- Riiccian small; strap leaved. Root very large, 

 i^wcci ixu^Mdii nearly globe shaped with small neck; color 

 white with a shade of green or bronze at the top. Flesh white, 

 very firm and sweet. Sometimes sold as Sweet Russian Turnip. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



"«»■ II C J Shape oblong, dull reddish color above 



I enow OWede ground but yellow underneath; is hardier 



than the common turnip and will keep soUd until spring. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Purple Top Yellow 



