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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 sowings 
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. 
Extra Early White Milan 
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 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 new auu 
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. Thus protected, turnips will keep well till 
spring. 
T? * I? 1 */pi Variety remarkably early. Tops very small, 
Hxtra Hairy W nite Milan Strap leaved, upright and compact, so that 
rows can be planted close together Roots 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; 
Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
17 . r l D 1 t* ivyfl Similar to Extra Early White Milan, 
Extra Early rurple lop Milan except that the roots are a little 
flatter and an attractive 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; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
iiri •, *7 An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots 
W nite Lgg 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 in best 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; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved exTSveVy 'usedV(!" Tile 
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; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
rio i nr ci I j A very early strap leaved 
Early rurple 1 op, Dtrap Leaved variety, very extensively 
used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, 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 condi¬ 
tion for table use are 
about two and one- 
lialf inches in diam¬ 
eter, but can be 
grown much larger 
for stock feeding. 
Also known as Early 
Red Top, Strap Leav¬ 
ed. Pkt. 5<i; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 50c. 
r* i This excel- 
rurple lent ’.table 
Top White 
globular in 
tjlobe 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; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
r* w w f tin*. This variety is clear white, except a 
Cow Horn or Long White 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 ol> 
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. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved 
Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved 
