D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR. ONT. 
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TOMATO —Continued 
Peach 
Desirable for preserving or for table decoration. The fruits resemble a peach in shape ami size and the eolora 
light terra cotta red with a delicate bloom. The Mesh is tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 10c; Or. $1.00; 2 Or. $1.50; 
ft Lb. $2.50 
n/uiTE APPLE. The fruits are about one and one-half inches in diameter, round perfectly smooth and of yellowish 
white celor. Flesh very mildly flavored and delicate. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; V* Lb. $2.50 
Den PEAR. Used for preserves and to make 'tomato figs. * Fruits bright red, distinctly pear shaped and of excellent 
flavor. Our stock is the true small pear shaped. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; Vi Lb. $2.50 
vfi I OW PEAR. Fruits similar to the Red Pear, but of rich, clear, yellow color and quite distinct from the variety some- 
* times sold under this name. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; V 4 Lb. $2.50 
VFLLOW PLUM Fruits plum shaped, of clear, deep yellow color; flesh yellow and finely flavored. Esteemed for preserves. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; Vi Lb. $2.50 
pen CHERRY Fruits small, about five-eighths of an inch in diameter, perfectly round aud smooth. Fine for pickles and 
preserves. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1 .50; V 4 Lb. $2.50 
YELLOW CHERRY. This variety differs from Red Cherry in color only. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; Vi Lb. $2.50 
YELLOW HUSK OR GROUND CHERRY. Very sweet, mild flavor; used for preserves. l°w ai “triiA P vSnSw'Ground 
small about one-half inch in diameter, enclosed in a loose husk. The seed we offer is that of the true e 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; Vi Lb. $2.50 
Cherry. 
TURNIP 
with straw overlaid 
The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fully appreciated, as they are much liked 
hv all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. They should not be fed. however, in 1 large quantities 1 1<» mi ch 
^ c nr t tie flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We recommend that farmers increase their sowings laigel-y, toi 
wem-e^surifthe'erop wilt^ove'remutiei^afive°for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small. 
oMh of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. 
The^TurniV^^^ 1 ^^ fr<un C the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is 
Sm 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 
t nVf?esh f lv h stUred ty Thin emty and'keep‘free'‘froin weed's so°that*1hc ' 'young 1 'plants will, not’be checked, in^gmwth Any 
w Ms 
in thf* middle and western states sow for fall and main crop from the middle of June to the first of August and in the 
In the middle and westernsiates^ turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained 
by^rill^culr ure^good "resulfs from® SMit wwiSgSS Wn obtained on new aud burned over land where the weeds 
are not likely to be troublesome. 
Fsnecially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are sometimes affected by the root maggot and the flea 
Especially '' nere nob t ^ f , f .» 0 tnfl[r ,, ot arc the application of a carbolic acid emulsion, or of sand and kerosene, 
beetle Amongthe remedies «'W , II! dSSSii small A prcTCiitive that is considered much better is a rotation 
of eropf 1 The (tea b^tle may be checked by spraying the plants with Bordeaux mixture, or a nicotine preparation such as 
black leaf 40. or by sprinkling with Paris green diluted with land plaster in the ratio by bulk of one to «ftj . 
For winter keeping store the turnips in a cool cellar and cover with sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method «• 
to dry soil where there will be no danger of water standing and to cover with stra 
with earth sufficiently deep to keep out frost. 
_ - „ n «»•! This variety is remarkably early The 
Extra Early White Milan tops are very small,strap leaved, up¬ 
right and compact, so that rows can he planted close together. The roots 
are clear white, v£rv smooth, flat and are of best quality when only about 
two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and tender. 
Very desirable for early*use, especially for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Ox. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.25 
_ 1 1 t* mjpi Similar to Extra Early White 
Extra Early Purple 1 op Milan Milan, except that the roots 
are a litte flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper portion. \\ ell 
adapted for forcing. All in all. the Milan turnips leave nothing more to be 
desired in the way of an extra early garden turnip. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.25 
An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear 
White Egg white roots of medium size which grow half out of the 
ground. The tops are small with leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is 
clear white. Arm. fine grained and sweet. The roots of this quick gl ow¬ 
ing garden sort when in best condition for use are usually about two 
inches in diameter and about three and one-half inches long. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; Vi Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved white turnip, ex¬ 
tensively used for the table, especially in the southern states. The leaves 
are entire, toothed on the margin but. not divided or lobed, and are up¬ 
right ingrowth. 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. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; Vi Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
^ , r* it* o. i j A very early strap leaved 
Early Purple 1 op, btrap 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 condition for table use are about two mid one-half inches in diame¬ 
ter but can he grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort is also 
known as Early Red Top, Strap Leaved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; 
Vi Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
Early Purple Top, Strap Leaveo 
