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M. FERRY k GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



T U R N I P— Continued 



^ wj I \X7U*j- T^^'^is variety is clear white, except a little shade of green at the top of the root, which 



L^OW rlOrn or Long' Wnite is long and carrot-Uke in form, cylindrical but usually ending in a point, and slightly 



crooked. Tlie roots are often twelve to fifteen inches long by about two and one-half inches in diameter and grow about 



three inches 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. iJesirable 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 80c. 



f ixri-'j. IVT r 11 This sort is usually grown for 



Large White IMorrOlk feeding stock, and although a 

 little coarse in texture it is of good quality for the table, but 

 for the latter pui-pose is in best condition when the roots are 

 about four inches in diameter. The roots are white and smooth, 

 grow to the largest size, and are globe-shaped or slightly flatten- 

 ed. The variety is allowed to stand out during the winter in 

 the south where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 60c. 



r> \iri_*j. /^i 1- 0°e of the most produc- 



romeranean White Globe tive kinds and in good, 



rich soil the roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in 

 weight. The roots are globe-shaped or slightly flattened: skin 

 very white and smooth. This sort is used for stock feeding and 

 is 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 60c. 



Q ly This sort is cultivated extensively in the south for 



oeven l op the tops which are used for greens. In many 

 sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use like 

 Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. This sort is very hardy 

 and the growth usually continues throughout the winter. The 

 variety is not generally depended on for the root since the 

 tops are produced so abundantlj^. Pkt. 10c; Oz, 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 60c. 



Q . 1 o • Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and 



OOUthern t^rize extensively grown in the south where the 

 tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are valued highly 

 for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable 

 as A\ell 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 throughout the winter with- 

 out protection. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; 



POMERANEAN WhITE GlOBE Lb. 65c. 



YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 



I A 1_ r^l l_ "-^"® of the best yellow fleshed varieties, grown usually for stock feeding. The roots are 



Large Amber Vilobe of large size and ofglobular shape. The skin is clear yellow except the top which is tiitgfi 



with green. Tne flesh is light yellow, fine grained and 



sweet. The varietj^ keeps well and is a good cropper. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



■«7- II Ci. The roots are of medium size, 



I ellOW OtOne uniformly globular and perfect in 



shape. The skin is smooth and of attractive pale 



yellow color. The flesh is pale yellow, crisp, very tender 



and of exceptionally good quality. The roots ai-e 



suitable for table use when three to four inches in 



diameter, but are more generally used for stock feeding. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 "V 11 rf^l U A round, smooth, light yellow turnip 



lellOW IjaiObe of medium size. The flesh is crisp, 



firm and of very good quality tor the table or for stock 



feeding. The roots are in best condition for table use 



when three to four inches in diameter. This sort 



keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Orange Jelly or Golden Ball riety, "Sie'^of 



the most delicately flavored of the yellow fleshed tur- 

 nips. The tops are small. The roots are medium sized, 

 round, very smooth and with deeper yellow skin than 

 most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp anil of most 

 excellent quality. The roots are in best condition for 

 table use when about three inches in diameter. This 

 variety is of quick gro\Ai;h, adapted to spring as well 

 as fall planting, and keeps exceptionally well. Known 

 also as Robertson's Golden Ball. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb, 25c; Lb. 65c. 



Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen sized??ound! 



late maturing, long keeping, yellow fleshed turnip. 

 Roots yellow with purple top. Flesh pale yellow and 

 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 weeks earlier than most sorts. It is hardy, 

 productive and valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. lOc; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20e; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 



