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 aDd 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 sure 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-haif 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 flavored 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 aDd 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 results from broadcast 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 sometimes affected by the root maggot and the flea beetle. 

 Among the remedies employed for the maggot are the application of a carbolic acid emulsion, 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. 



EC 1 \X7U'*- 1V/I*1 "^ n ' s var ' etv i s remarkably early. The tops are very small, strap leaved, upright and 



Xtra tarty White Ivlllan compact, so that rows 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. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



»-■ . i- i r> IT 14/1*1 Similar to Extra Early White Milan except that the roots are a little flatter and an 



fc/Xtra tarty rurple 1 Op Milan 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. 25c; 



Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



\X7U"«- IT An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of medium size which grow half out of 



WnitC tgg 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 garden 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; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Early White Flat Dutch, turnip, Extensively 

 Ci,,- I oa <rorl used for the table, especially in the 

 oirap i_cavcu so „ tnem states. The leaves are 



entire, toothed on the margin but not divided or lobed, 



and are upright 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; 



Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 



C 1 D IT A ver y early" strap leaved 



tarty r Urple 1 Op, variety, very extensively 

 ^"-•••»r» I sovsrl used for the table. The leaves are 

 oirap lwvcu few ent i 1 . e> 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 diameter 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; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 



r» it Tin •> />■ l This excellent table 

 rurple lop White LllObe variety is globular 



in 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; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c 



_, ii w wj-i •. This variety is clear 



COW Horn Or Long White white, except a 



little shade of green at the top of the root, which is long 



and carrot-like in form, cylindrical but usually ending in 



a point, and slightly crooked. The 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. Desirable 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, J5c; 



2 Oz, 20c; Vi Lb, 25c; Lb. 75c 



Purple Top White Globe 



