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



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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 recommend that farmers increase their sowings largely for 

 we are sm e the crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small. 



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

 The Turnip plant is distinguished from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is 

 smoother. 



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 over- 

 crowding will result in rough and poorly flavoretl 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 lesults from broad- 

 cast sowing are often obtained on new and burned over land where the 

 weeds are not likely to be troublesome. 



Especially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are some- 

 times affected by the root maggot and the flea beetle. Among the rem- 

 edies employed for the maggot are the application of a carbolic acid emul- 

 sion, or of sand and kerosene, or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil 

 about the roots when small. A preventive that is considered much better 

 is a rotation of crops. The flea beetle may be checked by spraying the 

 plants with Bordeaux mixture, or a nicotine preparation such as black 

 leaf 40, or by sprinkling with Paris green diluted with land plaster in the 

 ratio by bulk of one to fifty. 



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. 



Ej. C 1 ixri-'j. liyi'l This variety is remarkably early. 



Xtra tarly White Milan The tops are verysmall,strapleaved, 

 upright and compact, so that I'ovvs can be planted close together. The 

 roots are clear white, very smooth, flat and are of best quality when only 

 about two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and 

 tender. Very desirable for early use, especially for forcing. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Extra Early Purple Top Milan whi'te'' Mifan, except ?hat 



the roots are a little flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper 

 portion. Well adapted for forcing. All in all, the Milan turnips leave 

 nothing more to be desired in the way of an extra early garden turnip 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 



Purple 1 op White Globe 



«»ri . |-< An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear 



Wnlte tLgg 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 of this quick growing gar- 

 den sort when in best condition for use are usually about two inches in 

 diameter and about three and one-half inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved whrteYunSp,^ ex- 

 tensively used for the table, especially in the southern states. The leaves 

 are entire, toothed on the margin but not divided or lobed, and are up- 

 right 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



CIO IT C«. f J^ ^^^y early strap leaved 



Hiarly t^Urple l op, otrap Leaved variety, very extensively 

 used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright 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. Roots when in 

 best condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diame- 

 ter but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort is also 

 known as Early Red Top, Strap Leaved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



D IT" \X7L*j. /^l 1_ T^iiis excellent table variety is glob- 



Jrurple lop WnitelalObe ularln shape, of good size and very 

 attractive appearance. 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. 

 It is also known as Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



