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D M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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 earnestly recommend that farmers increase their sowing* 
largely, for we are sure Lhe crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are com. 
paratively small. "* 
Both 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 smooth* 
and more symmetrical. There are a great many varieties, but our list comprises the best for the garden and farm. 
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 c;ise 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 overcrowding 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 suflicient 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 results from broadcast sowing are often obtained on uew and 
burned over land where the weeds are not likely to be troublesome. 
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, when they are thus protected, turnips will 
keep well till spring. 
r Y f ra p a j„ x\r L! f _ This variety is remarkably early. The tops 
HXtra Larly White Milan are very small, Strap leaved, upright and 
compact, so that rows can be planted close together. The roots are clear white, 
very smooth, flat and are of best quality when oidy about two inches in diameter. 
I he flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and tender. Very desirable for early use 
especially for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan ^ uJf IZ 
flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper portion. Well adapted for 
forcing. All in all, the Milan turnips leave nothing more to he desired in the way 
of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
, .. , v- - ■ ^ 0 .-.— ... condition for use 
are usually about two inches in diameter and about three and one-half inches 
long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Extra Early White Milan 
Earlv White Flat Dntrh Strain ? A very early, white turnip, extensively used for the table, especially 
i .t £ t V , , , , , ’ Dtr f*P Leaved 1,1 toe southern states. The leaves are entire, toothed on the margin 
but not divided oi lobed. and are upright m growth. The roots are of medium size, flat, very white fleshed, fine grained and 
sweet, 
one- 
®t. The roots when in best condition for table use are about two and 
halt niches in^ diameter. This variety is also grown as a field crop. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
crop. 
Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 
used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright in growth. The 
roots are flat, ot medium size, purple or dark red above ground, white 
below. The flesh is 
white, fine grained 
and tender. Roots 
when in best condi¬ 
tion for table use are 
about two and one- 
half inches in diam¬ 
eter, but can be 
grown much larger 
for stock feeding. 
This sort is also 
known as Early Red 
Top, Strap Leaved. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 75c. 
Purple Top 
White Globe 
This excellent table 
_ tA/ _ variety is globular in 
early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaveo shape," of good size 
__ and very attractive 
appearance, lhe roots are large, purple or dark red above gi omul, 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 earlv 
a variety and is one of the best for market use. It is also known as Red 
Top White Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Crk Hni-n f This variety is clear white, except a 
OOrn or Long W nitc 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 slierhtly crooked. The roots are oft n twelve to 
fifteen inches long bv 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 ob¬ 
tained considerable favor as a market sort. The variety is of very rapid 
growth and well adapted for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; '/ 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Purple Top, Strap Leaveo 
