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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
TURNIP —Continued 
Oranc.e Jelly or Golden Ball 
1T . n n This variety is clear white. 
Cow Horn or Long White except a 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 obtained considerable favor as a market sort. 'J he va¬ 
riety is of very rapid growth and well adapted for fall and early 
winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $ 1.00 
I xr r n This sort is usually grovn for 
Large White INortolk feeding stock, and although a 
little coarse in texture it is of good quality for the table, hut 
for the latter purpose is in best condition when the mots are 
about four inches in diameter. The roots are white and 
smooth, grow to the largest size, and are globe-shaped or 
slightly llattened. The variety is allowed to stand out durto? 
the winter in the south where the tops are used for greens. 
Fkt. 5c; Oz. lCc; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
D tin • , /^i i One of the most produe- 
romeranean White Clobe the kinds and in good 
rich soil the roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in 
weight. The roots are globe-shaped or slightly flattened: skin 
very white and smooth. This sort is used for stock feeding and 
is also good for table use if pulled when the roots are not more 
than four to five inches in diameter. Where the winters are 
mild the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
q This sort is cultivated extensively in the south 
Seven I op for the tops which are used for greens. In many 
sections it is a favorite green feed for stock and its use like 
Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. This sort is veri- 
hardy and the growth usually continues throughout the winter. 
The variety is not generally depended on for the root since the 
tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Cz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
q , i t> • Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and 
southern Jrnze extensively grown in the south where th« 
tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are valued highly 
for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable 
as well as the tops, being remarkably large, symmetrical and ex¬ 
cellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage in the Virginia? 
and Carol inas where it usually thrives throughout the winterwlth* 
out protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz.'lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 
■ * i 1 L One of the best yellow tleshed varieties, grown usually for stock feeding. The roots are of 
Large Amber Lilobe large size and of globular shape. The skin is clear yellow except the top which is tinged with 
green. The Mesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. 
The variety' keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
i] r*. The roots are of medium size, uni- 
I eilOW otone formly globular and perfect in 
shape. The skin is smooth and of attractive pale yellow 
color. The Mesh is pale yellow, crisp, very tender and of 
exc eptionally good quality. The roots are suitable for 
table use when three to four inches in diameter, but are 
more generally used for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
v II | i A round, smooth, light yellow turnip 
I eilOW LUobe of medium size. The flesh is crisp, 
firm and of very good quality for the table or for stock 
feeding. The roots are in best condition for table use 
when three to four inches in diameter. This sort keeps 
well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Orange Jelly or Golden Ball Hetyroneof the 
most delicately flavored of the yellow Meshed turnips. 
The tops are small. The roots are medium sized, round, 
very smooth and with deeper yellow skin than most of 
this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of most excellent 
quality. The roots are in best condition for table use 
when about, three inches in diameter. This variety is of 
quick growth, adapted to spring as well as fall planting, 
and keeps exceptionally well. Known also as Robertson's 
Golden Ball. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 75c. 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen sized, round, 
late maturing, long keeping, yellow tleshed turnip. Roots 
yellow with purple top. Flesh pale yellow and of very 
firm texture, approaching the Ruta Baga in this regard, 
but tender and sweet. Since it requires a longer time 
to mature, the seed should be sown about two weeks 
earlier than most sorts. It is hardy, productive and 
valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 
