D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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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 inch deep. Thin the vouuc Diants 
•eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the roots are full grown and before hard freezing weather, null thein cuto~ * 
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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. 
1 • n l t A strain of Purple 
American Purple lop or Top Yellow ruta 
Imoroved I onty Island haga of American origin, 
improved L,ong lsiana selecte d to a smaller top 
and much 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. 15<<; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
n i 1 An excellent variety both in shape and 
Dangnolm quality. 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; 
Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
Carter’s Imperial Purple Top tabte“usVo? 
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; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
D. M. Ferry & Co’s Improved jSthe 
Purple Top Yellow 
oblong or nearly globe shaped, fairly smooth, with com¬ 
paratively 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; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
An improved strain of Purple Top 
urummond S Swede, excellent in uniformity of 
shape, color and quality. This variety is considered by 
many an excellent table sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c: 
Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
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Purple Top Yellow 
it H» \\r _.|_ A large, round variety, a good keeper and very 
flail S W estbury 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; 
Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
it ,i 9 o T* A very large, oval swede with very 
Hartley S LSronze 1 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. Similar to Kangaroo. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
I > D IT Large, early and of excellent quality. Roots 
Lamg S r lirple 1 op globe shaped; skin purplish red above 
ground, yellow beneath; flesh yellow: necks small: tops distinctly strap 
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leaved or entire. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
i T 1 J A yellow fleshed sort, having very 
Monarch or 1 ankard large, tankard shaped roots with rela¬ 
tively small neck and tops. The color is purplish-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; 
Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
D c m . 9 ii/i •. Absolutely neckless. Tops small, strap 
i errection W hlte 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; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Cl • > 1 ^* r e J Though this purple top, round or 
okirvmg S iving or Swedes slightly oval sort reaches a large 
size the yellow flesh is of most excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 
DUttOn S Lnampion vellow, tender and sweet. It is an excel¬ 
lent keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 60c. 
Universal or Canadian Gem a R b°ot 
neath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent 
quality. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as 
Century. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
An excellent keeper and very desirable either 
W nlte owede or for the table or for stock. Tops small: strap 
Sweet Rnccion l p «ved. Root very large, nearly glooe shaped with 
small neck; color white with li 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; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
V^U^at C.. r£k Shape oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 
I eilOW OWeae yellow underneath: is hardier than the common 
turnip and will keep solid until spring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 6Uc. 
Monarch or Tankard 
