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



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RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 



The uses and value of the RutaBaga are much the same as those of the Turnip. The Ruta Bagas as a class have firmer 

 flesh than Turnips but require a longer season for maturing and usually are more esteemed for winter use, while Turnips are 

 better adapted for the early market. Under most conditions <>f growth 

 Ruta Baga roots are not so smooth on the surface nor as symmetrical 

 in shape as Turnips but yield heavily, are superior keepers and are the 

 more prized for stock feeding. 



Sow the seed from the middle of June to the middle of July, in 

 ground previously 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 some- 

 times sown broadcast and left to take chances with the weeds but 

 the crop is seldom a success, though occasionally on new clearings 

 free frum weed seed, fair results are obtained. 



AO 1 T" ^ strain of Purple Top Yellow 



meriCan r Urple 1 op or ruta baga of American origin, 

 lmnrov*»rI T ono- l«1n nrl selected to a smaller top and much 

 imprOVea I^Ong ISiana shorter neck than is usually found, 

 while the roots are a little more globular, grow to a large size and 

 are of the finest quality. Excellent for table use and stock feeding. 

 We consider this one of the most desirable sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

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



11 This purple top sort is excellent both in shape and 

 OemgnOlm quality. The roots are of large size, slightly tankard 



shaped, with small "neck and few or no side roots. 'Jlie variety 

 yields well. The skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh is yellow, 

 sweet and solid. Pkt. lOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



/-..,» . I Excellent for table use or feeding stock. 



L^arter S Imperiai Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 

 Piii-r»l*» Xr^r* purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardv 



1 urpic 1 c>p j^jj(j yj^l^jg heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



Div/fi-. o r^ y 1 jA. hardy and productive 



• M. rerry& Cos Improved variety having but little 



Purnle Ton Yellow "®^^- '^^^^ '^'^^^^ ^^'® ^^^'S®' slightly ob- 

 I^urpie lOp leilOW j^^g ^^, nearly globe-shaped, fairly 



smooth, witli comparatively small tap root. Color purplish-red 

 above ground and bright yellow beneath. Elesh yellow, of solid tex- 

 ture, ci'isp and of very good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

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



1^ \f An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel- 



LlriimmonCl S lent in uniformity of shape, color and quality. 

 This yellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table 

 sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; J/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



Bangholm 



Hll> \\T j.l_ ^ large, round purple top variety, a 



alls WeStbUry endure dry weather better than most sorts, 

 good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 25c; 



good keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is claimed will 

 orts. Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of 

 Lb. 65c. 



Hartlev's Bronze Too -^ very large, oval swede with very short neck. The color of the root is yellow, with bronze 

 riarncy & uiuiiz.c lup careen top. This is a favoiitesort ii -^ . ^ 



Sweet Perfection White 



ite sort in Canada and can be depended upon to give good satis- 

 faction. Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. 

 1V^^^ 1_ nr 1 J A yellow fleshed sort, having very 



IVlOnarCtl or 1 ankard large, tankard shaped roots with rela- 

 tively small neck and tops. The color is purplish-red above ground, 

 yellow beneath. The flesh is very solid, fine grained and sweet. 

 Sometimes sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

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



Cl • • > V c C J Though this purple top, round 



::3kirVing S King Ot bwedeS r.r slightly oval sort reaches a 



large size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



C .. > c^\ • Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 



OUttOn S ^nampiOn yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent 



keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; ViLb. 25c; 



Lb. 65c. 



. r» f ■ • wji •. Absolutely neckiess. Tops small, 

 bweet rertectlOn White strap leaved; flesh white and un- 

 usually fine grained. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better 

 than the yellow tieshed sorts. "While valuable for stock feeding, the 

 white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for 

 table use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



iT» 1 y-^ 1. /^ Roots nearly round, purple 



Universal or Canadian Gem above ground, yellow be- 

 neath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent quali- 

 ty. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as Century. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



fxri •. c *. r» • -^" excellent keeper and very de- 



Wnite or OWeet KuSSian slrable either for the table or for 

 stock. The tops are small, with leaves cut at the edges. The roots are 

 very large, nearly globe shaped or somewhat top shaped with small 

 neck; color white with a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 

 is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 65c. 



YT II c J Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 



1 ellOW OWeae yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 

 common turnip and will keep soHd until spring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 



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



