D. M . FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 
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RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 
The uses and value of the Ruta Baga are much the same as those of the Turnip. The Ruta 
flesh than Turnips but require a longer season for maturing and usually are more esteemed for 
better adapted for the early market. Under most conditions of growth 
Ruta Baga roots are not so smooth on the surface nor as symmetrical 
in shape as Turnips but yield heavily, are superior keepers and are the 
more prized for stock feeding. 
Sow the seed 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 young plants eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the 
roots are rull grown and before hard freezing weather, pull them, cut 
off 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. 
. • o l t* A strain of Purple Top Yellow 
American r urpl0 1 op or ruta baga of American origin, 
I oner Island selected to a smaller top and much 
lmprovea bung lbictnu 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; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
, I This purple top sort is excellent both in shape and 
Bangholm quality. The roots are of large size, slightly tankard 
shaped, with small neck and few or no side roots. 'The variety 
yields well. The skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh is yellow, 
sweet and solid. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
, « . * Excellent for table use or feeding stock. 
Carter s Imperial Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 
n 1 ^ purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Ilardy 
rurpie lop an( j yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
y 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
^ mm r» o r* 9 T j A hardy and productive 
0. M. r erry & S Improved variety having but little 
n* V*»llrviAr neck. The roots are large, slightly ob- 
rurple 1 op I eilOW j on g or nearly globe-shaped, fairly 
smooth, with comparatively small tap root. Color purplish-red 
above ground and bright yellow beneath. Flesh yellow, of solid tex¬ 
ture, crisp and of very good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
j, An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel- 
Drummond S lent in uniformity of shape, color and quality. 
This yellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table 
sort. ‘ Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
Bagas as a class have firmer 
winter use, while Turnips are 
Bangholm 
A large, round purple top variety, a good 
keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is claimed will 
Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of 
Hall’s Westbury endure dry weather better than most sorts, 
good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
rp A very large, oval swede with very short neck. The color of the root is yellow, with bronze 
Hartley S Kronze lop green top. This is a favorite sort in Canada and can be depended upon to give good satis¬ 
faction. Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 75c. 
Sweet Perfection White 
« • > d IT Large, early and of excellent quality. 
Lamg S Jrurpie lop Roots globe shaped; skin purplish red 
above ground, yellow beneath: flesh yellow; neck small; tops distinctly 
strap leaved or entire. (Crop failed) 
__ , 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. 
Sometimes sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
ri . , * r, £C j Though this purple top, round 
bkirving S Iving or owedes or slightly oval sort reaches a 
large size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
^ . Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 
button S Champion yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent 
keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 60c. 
^ r .• ‘Absolutely neckless. Tops small, 
Sweet i ertection White Strap leaved; flesh white and un¬ 
usually fine grained. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better 
than the yellow Meshed s< >rts. While valuable for stock feeding, the 
white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for 
table use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
T T . , g-* j. Roots nearly round, purple 
Universal or Canadian uem above ground, yellow be¬ 
neath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent quali¬ 
ty. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as Century. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. ‘l5c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
_, ri . 0 . An excellent keeper and very de- 
Whlte Or bweet IxUSSian sirable either for the table or for 
stock. The tops are small, with leaves cut at the edges. The roots arc 
very large, nearly globe shaped or somewhat top shaped with small 
neck; color white with a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 
is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 
yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 
common turnip and will keep solid until spring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
Yellow Swede 
