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D. M. FERRY &. CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
BEET 
The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted very 
early, sow such sorts as Crosby’s Egyptian or Detroit Dark Red in hotbeds and 
transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow in freshly prepared 
soil as soon as the ground will permit, in rows eighteen inches apart covering 
about an inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the plants 
are well established thin out to six inches apart in the row. For winter use the 
turnip varieties may be sown in June so as to mature late in the season. The roots 
are stored in a cellar and covered with sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting, or 
they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes. 
i- . r , r .. r»i i rp • The best variety for forcing 
Extra Early Egyptian JtSlood 1 urnip and excellent for first early 
crop out of doors, being very early, with small tops. Leaves dark green, shaded 
and veined with dark red. Root very dark red, moderately thick, a little rounded 
on top, distinctly flat on the bottom, and about two inches in diameter when 
mature. Flesh dark purplish red, zoned lighter shade; firm, crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
*-* 1 > |7 The name of this variety is misleading, as it re- 
Lrosoy s Egyptian sembies the Egyptian only in its extreme earliness. 
Tops small. The roots are flattened globe shaped and very smooth. Exterior 
color of root bright red. The flesh of our strain is bright vermilion-red, zoned 
with a lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of excellent quality. One of the 
best for early planting outdoors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other 
variety but it is not as well suited as the Egyptian for forcing in hotbeds or for 
transplanting. Our stock is exceptionally uniform in shape and color, and is 
earlier than the older strains which are similar in shape but show the purplish 
red color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip 
pw - •*. 1 r> 1 We believe this is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its uniformly 
JL/etrOlt L>arK 1x00 deep rich color the most desirable for canning. Tops small, upright in growth. Leaves dark green, 
shaded with red. Root medium sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood red color. Flesh is deep ver¬ 
milion-red, zoned with a lighter shade of the same color. Careful comparisons with all the 
prominent varieties on the market in this country 
and in Europe prove that the Detroit Dark Red Beet, 
is the most uniform in shape and size and the most 
attractive in color. It is unsurpassed in quality. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
T 7 1 17 l* An early beet especially desir- 
Early Eclipse able for the home garden. 
Tops small. Root bright deep red, smooth, round 
or slightly top shaped, with a small tap and small 
collar. Flesh bright red, zoned with pinkish white, 
very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when 
young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
T-. 1 1 * 1 - 1 Tops short and rather 
Ldmand S Early spreading; ribs and leaf 
r r*nwnin stalks dark red; blade of leaf 
Diooa 1 urnip bright green , often with wavy 
edge. Root nearly round or slightly flattened; ex¬ 
terior color dark red, interior color purplish red 
with little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet and an ex¬ 
cellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
y 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
17 1 01 J T • (Improved) An ex- 
Early olood I urnip tra selected stock of 
Blood Turnip, having larger, coarser tops and 
root than Detroit Dark Red and requiring a con¬ 
siderably longer time to mature. Root nearly 
round or slightly flattened. Flesh deep red, zoned 
with lighter shade, sweet, crisp and tender. Ex¬ 
cellent for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
r> . • y r? 1 An early, bright red, turnip 
Dastian S Early shaped beet of very good 
Rlonrl Turnin quality. Tops medium sized; 
Diooa 1 urnip leaves bright green. Root 
thick, slightly top shaped, medium sized tap. 
Flesh light purplisn red, zoned almost white; crisp 
and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
. > D 1 1 -p • Tops medium sized; leaf stem and veins dark red; leaf green. 
Llewing S Dlood 1 urnip Root dark purplish-red, turnip shaped with medium sized 
tap. Flesh carmine with purple tinge, zoned with lighter shade. A medium early sort, 
tender, sweet and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
| r-p • d An early, quick growing variety, excellent for the table, and 
Early turnip oassano especially adapted for use as greens. Tops large. Root large, 
light red, flattened turnip-shaped with rather heavy tap. Flesh pink, zoned with creamy 
white; very sweet and tender when young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
D » * p t u ir i di j A half long, deep red beet, by far the 
• IV1. Jr erry & Lo S ITalr Long Diooa best variety for winter and spring use. 
Tops very upright with exceptionally smooth leaves. Root deep red, half long, very smooth 
and uniform in shape. Flesh very deep, rich red, sweet and tender. Excellent to slice for 
pickle^. It retains its good quality longer than other sorts. Our stock is distinct and very 
uniform. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
« Pf | i A standard late variety of very good quality which keeps well 
Long L/arK Diooa through the winter. Root smooth, slender, growing half out of the 
ground, with few or no side roots and when mature about ten inches long. Exterior color very 
dark purple, almost black; flesh dark red, tender and sweet. An excellent sort for pickles. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
c • l c id*. A variety of beet grown exclusively for its large, 
OW18S Lnara, or oea fvalo D00t juicy, tender, light colored leaves and leaf 
stalks, which are much superior to those of other beets for use as greens. Later in the 
season the broad, flat, wax-like leaf stems are cooked or pickled. This variety is worthy of 
a place in every garden. Known also as Silver or Spinach Beet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; D. M. Ferry & Co’S 
y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. Half Long Blood 
Detroit Dark Red 
