M. FERRY k CO., DETROIT, MICH 



BEET 



Early 



The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted very 

 early, sow such sorts as Crosby's Egyptian or Detroit Dark Red in hotbeds and 

 transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow in freshly prepared 

 soil as soon as the ground will permit, in rows eighteen inches apart covering 

 about an inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the plants 

 are well established thin out to six inches apart in the row. For winter use the 

 turnip varieties may be sown in June so as to mature late in the season. The roots 

 are stored in a cellar and covered with sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting, or 

 they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes. 



T-i 1 !-• • r>l J T" • '^^^ ^^^^ variet^y for forcing 



Extra Early Lgyptian DlOOd 1 Urnip and excellent for first early 

 crop out of doors, being very early, with small tops. Leaves dark green, shaded 

 and veined with dark red. Root very dark red, moderately thick, a little rounded 

 on top distinctly flat on the bottom, and about two inches in diameter when 

 mature. Flesh dark purplish red, zoned lighter shade; firm, crisp and tender, 

 Pkt, 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 

 ^ , , --, . The name of this variety is misleading, as it re- 



CrOSby S tgyptian sembles the Egyptian only in its extreme earliness. 

 Tops small. The roots are nearly round or slightly flattened and very smooth. 

 Exterior color of root bright red. Flesh bright vermilion-red, zoned with a 

 lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of excellent quality. One of the best for 

 early planting outdoors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other variety 

 but it is not as well suited as the Egyptian for forcing in hotbeds or for trans- 

 planting Our stock is exceptionally uniform in shape and color. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c: V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 Crosby s Egyptian 



rx • r\ 1 o J We believe this is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its unifori 



UetrOlt Uark Keel deep rich color the most desirable for canning. Tops small, upright in growth. Leaves dark gre 

 shaded with red. Root medium sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood red color. Flesh is deep ^ 

 milion-red, zoned with a lighter shade of the same color. Careful comparisons with all the 



prominent varieties on the market in this country 

 and in Europe prove that the Detroit Dark Red Beet 

 is the most uniform in shape and size and the most 

 attractive in color. It is unsurpassed in quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



I". |< An early beet especially desir- 



HClipse able for the home garden.- 

 Tops small. Root bright deep red, smooth, round 

 or slightly top shaped, with a small tap and small 

 collar. Flesh bright red, zoned with pinkish white, 

 very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when 

 young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ^A Lb. 60c; 

 Lb. $1.75 

 CJ J» CI Tops short and rather 



HidmanCl S ILarly spreading; ribs and leaf 

 R1/\r\rl Xii»«r»ii-» stalks dark red; blade of leaf 

 DlOOa 1 urnip b^ig^t green, often with wavy 

 ed^e. Root nearly round or slightly flattened; ex- 

 terior color dark red, interior color purplish red 

 with little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet and an ex- 

 cellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35ci 

 Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



f 1 01 J nr • (Improved) An ex- 



Early Blood 1 urnip tra selected stock of 

 Blood Turnip, having larger, coarser tops and 

 root than Detroit Dark Red and requiring a con- 

 siderably longer time to mature. Root nearly 

 round or slightly flattened. Flesh deep red, zoned 

 with lighter shade, sweet, crisp and tender. Ex- 

 cellent for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 

 n .• > c 1 ^^ early, bright red, tui-nip 

 DaStian S Hiarly shaped beet of very good 

 Rlond Turnin quality. Tops medium sized; 

 DIOOa 1 urnip iQ^^^res bright green. Root 

 thick, slightly top shaped, medium sized tap. 

 Flesh light purplish red, zoned almost white; crisp 

 _ and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; 



Lb. *1.50 

 T\ ' * Dl J T" ' • Topsmediumsized;leaf stem and veins dark red; leaf green. 

 Llewmg S DlOOd l urnip Root dark purplish-red, turnip shaped with medium sized 

 tap. Flesh carmine with purple tinge, zoned with lighter shade. A medium early sort, 

 tender, sweet and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 P I rp . u An early, quick growing variety, excellent for the table, and 



Iliariy turnip DaSSanO especially adapted for use as greens. Tops large. Root large, 

 light red, flattened turnip-shaped with rather heavy tap. Flesh pink, zoned with creamy- 

 white; very sweet and tender when young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 Diiif 17 P /^ » U 1£ ¥ Dl J ^ ^^^^ long, deep red beet, by far the 



. IVl. r erry <SL K^O S rlalr L.Ong DlOOd best variety for winter and spring use. 

 Tops very upright with exceptionally smooth leaves. Root deep' red, half long, very smooth 

 and uniform in shape. Flesh very deep, rich red, sweet and tender. Excellent to slice for 

 pickles. It retains its good quality longer than other sorts. Our stock is distinct and very 

 uniform. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 I rk>i> If R1 A ^^ standard late variety of very good quality which keeps well 



LtOng LiarK JEjIOOCI through the winter. Root smodth, slender, growing half out of the 

 ground, with few or no side roots and when mature about ten inches long. Exterior color very 

 dark purple, almost black; flesh dark red. tender and sweet. An excellent sort for pickles. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 C • r>t J O V 1 D 1. A variety of beet grown exclusively for its large, 



OWISS ^nard, or Oea IVale oeet juicy, tender, light colored leaves and leaf 

 stalks, which are much superior to those of other beets for use as greens. Later in the 

 season the broad, flat, wax-like leaf stems are cooked or pickled. This variety is worthy of 

 a place in every garden. Known also as Silver or Spinach Beet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb, 25c: Lb. 80c. 



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Ffrry & Co's 

 Long Blood 



