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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
T l_J R. N I P —Continued 
D IT* \i/i i This excellent table variety is globular in shape, of good size and very attractive apnea, 
i lirple X Op W nite VjlODe ance. The roots are large, purple or dark red aboveground, white below. The flesh• 
white, fine grained and tender. The roots when in best condition ror the table are about three inches in diameter, but canh» 
grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well for so early a variety and is one of the best for market use. 
Is also known a^ Red Top White Globe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; % Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
Purple Top White Globe 
Cow Horn or Long White little shade of green at the top of uj 
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 abow 
three inches out of the ground. The flesh is flue 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. The variety is of very rapid growth and wer 
adapted for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz ‘ 
Va Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
30c; 
I M n „f 11 This sort is usually grown for feeding stock 
h*3Tg0 NArilltC Norfolk and although a little coarse in texture it 
is of good quality for the table, but for the latter purpose is in best con 
dition when the roots are about four inches in diameter. The roots are 
white and smooth, grow to the largest size, and are globe-shaped or slight!* 
flattened. The variety is allowed to stand out during the winter in the' 
south where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz 30r 
Va Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 ** 
Pomeranean White Globe 
One of the most productive 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 art 
not more than four to five inches in diameter. w l -- 
the tops are used for greens. 
Lb. $1.50 
i’here the winters are mild 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; >/ 4 Lb. 50c; 
q 't* This sort is cultivated extensively in the south for the tops 
oeven l op 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 very hardy and the growth usually continues through, 
out the winter. The variety is not generally depended on for the root 
since the tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz 3(V 
Va Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 * ^ 
q mV ¥>•__, Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and extensively 
JOUinern rrize grown in the south where the tops furnish an abun¬ 
dance of cuttings. These are valued highly for salad or greens. The root* 
of Southern Prize are valuable as well as the tops, being remarkably large 
symmetrical and excellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage in tlie 
Virginias and Carol inas where it usually thrives throughout the winter with- 
out protection. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz.30c; Va Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 
Large Amber Globe 
feeding. The roots are of large size and of globular shape. The 
skin is clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. The 
flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. The variety keeps 
well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; 
Vi Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
Qtnno r ^ 10 roots are of medium size, uniformly 
l enow oione globular and perfect in shape. The skin is 
smooth and of attractive pale yellow color. The flesh is pale 
yellow', crisp, very tender and of exceptionally 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 10c* 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; Va Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 ’ 
YaIIaw A round, smooth, light yellow'turnip of medi 
I eilOW vjlODe um 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 diam- 
oTzO^OrSOc^Tb.^c; Lb" Pk *‘ 10 « 
Orange Jelly or Golden Ball 0 A f «o s ^e e .K, e v 
flavored of the yellow fleshed 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 Rail 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; Vt Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen ^undfl^maVunVL 
long keeping, yellow fleshed turnip. Roots yellow with purph* 
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, produ.- 
five and valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20e* 
Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
Orange Jelly or Golden Ball 
