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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
RUTA BAGA, OR SWEDE 
Uses and value much the same as turnip. Sow 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 men deep. Thin the young plants 
eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the roots are full grown and before hara freezing weather, pull them, cut ofl: 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 from weed seed, fair results are obtained. 
A . f-* , A strain of Purple Top 
American Jrurple 1 op, or Yeiiow ruta baga of 
Improved Long Island ^TsmaUe^wli^ndmu^h 
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. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lfc. 65c. 
Monarch or Tankard 
Purple Top Yellow 
i ¥ if* \\t A large, round variety, a good keeper and very 
Mali S Westbliry heavy yielder, which it is claimed will endure 
dry weather better than most sorts. Skin yellow with purple top. 
Flesh yellow, firm and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
ii.ijn nr A very large, oval swede with very 
Martley S oronze i op Short neck. The color of the root is 
yellow, with bronze green top. This is a favorite sort in Canada and 
can be depended upon to give good satisfaction. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
I * d l nr Large, early and of excellent quality. Roots 
Lifting s r lirple 1 op globe shaped; skin purplish red above 
ground, yellow beneath; flesh yellow; necks small: tops distinctly strap 
leaved or entire. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
»» i tp ! j A yellow fleshed sort, having ?ery 
Monarch or 1 ankard large, tankard shaped roots with rela¬ 
tively small neck and tops. The color is purplisli-red above ground, 
yellow beneath. The flesh is very solid, fine grained and sweet. Some¬ 
times sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
r -• Absolutely neckless. Tops small, strap 
Jr errection W nitc leaved; flesh white and unusually fine grain¬ 
ed. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better than the yellow 
fleshed sorts. While valuable for stock feeding, the white flesh is so ex¬ 
cellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for table use. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 5 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Cl • * r c J Though this purple top, round or 
bkirving S king Ot bwedes slightly oval sort reaches a large 
size the yellow flesh is of most excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; VA Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
C .. * • Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 
Olltton S Lnampion yellow, tender and sweet. It is an excel¬ 
lent keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 60c. 
i t • i Roots nearly round, purple 
Universal, or Canadian Ccm above ground, yellow oe- 
neath; very small in ton and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent 
quality. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as 
Century. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
C j An excellent keeper and very desirable either 
W nite owede, or for the table or tor stock. Tons small; strap 
Rnccian leaved. Root very large, nearly glooe shaped with 
kjwcci ixudMdu small neck; color white with a shade of green or 
bronze at the top. Flesh white, very firm and sweet. Sometimes sold as 
Sweet Russian Turnip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
> Y r ii c j Shape oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 
I eilOW uWeae yellow underneath: is hardier than the common 
turnip and will keep solid until spring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
o l An excellent variety both in shape and quali- 
oangnolm ty. The roots are of large size, slightly 
tankard shaped, with small neck, few or no side roots and 
yields well. The skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh 
is yellow, sweet and solid. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
. « * • « r* f hp Excellent for 
Carter s Imperial Purple 1 op tabic use or 
feeding stock. Roots nearly round; skin yellow with purple 
top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardy and yields heavily. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
D. M. Ferry & Co’s Improved ductive^ variety 
Purple Top Yellow ™o\^ 
or nearly globe shaped, fairly smooth, with comparatively 
small tap root. Color purplish-red above ground and bright 
yellow beneath. Flesh yellow, of solid texture, crisp and of 
very good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 65c. 
if An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, 
Urummond S excellent in uniformity of snape, color and 
quality. This variety is considered by many an excellent 
table sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
