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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
TURNIP 
The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fail and winter is not fullv 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 the crop will prove remunerative. 
Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. 
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 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 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 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 Angust 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 new and 
burned over land where the weeds are not likely to be troublesome. 
For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool cellar ami 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. Thus protected, turnips will keep well till 
spring. 
r-. i ft ijn •, Variety remarkably early. Tops very small, 
llarly tLXtra W Elite lvlllan Strap leaved, upright and compact, so that 
rows can be planted close together. Roofs clear white, very smooth, flat and are 
of best quality when only about two inches in diameter. Flesh clear white, mild, 
sweet and tender. Very desirable for early use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
V* Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
r r , n . Similar to Extra 
fc-xtra fc.arly Purple e a r l y w h i t e 
T nn Milan, except that the roots 
i iviiid.il are a ijtti e flatter and an at¬ 
tractive purple-red on the upper portion. All 
in all, the Milan turnips leave nothing more 
to be desired in the way of an extra early 
garden turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
t, m ., p An early, oval or egg-shaped 
W nite ILgg variety with smooth, clear 
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 when 
Extra Early White Milan 
in best condition for use are usually about two inches in diameter and about three and J 
one-half inches long. Pkt. 5c; Oz. iOc; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Purple Top, eJdy 
Strap Leaved 
extensively used for the table. 
The leaves are few, entire, up¬ 
right in growth. The roots are 
flat, of medium size, purple or 
dark red above ground, white 
below. The flesh is white, fine 
grained anti tender. The 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 feed¬ 
ing. Also known as Early Red Top, 
Strap Leaved. Pkt. 5c‘; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
p,,_i_ T_This excellent 
rurple 1 op table variety is 
White Globe globular in 
White Ego TV Illie UlODe shape, of good 
size and very attractive appear¬ 
ance. 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 Sometimes known 
as Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; >/ 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
u,__|_ m;. This variety is clear white, except a 
COW Horn, or Long vv nite 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 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; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved extensively used for the table, 
especially in the southern states. The leaves are entire and 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
A very 
Early Purple Top. Strap Leaved 
