D. M. FERRY & CO 
WINDSOR, ONT. 
67 
RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 
The uses and value of the Ruta Baga are much the same as those of the Turnip. The Ruta Bagas as a class have firmer 
flesh than Turnips but require a longer season for maturing and usually are more esteemed for winter use, while Turnips are 
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 full 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 i nr* A strain of Purple Top Yellow 
American rurple 1 op or ruta baga of American origin, 
I Iclanrl selected to a smaller top and much 
Improved Long island 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
_ * I This purple top sort is excellent both in shape and 
bangnolm quality. The roots are of large size, slightly tankard 
shaped, with small neck ami few or no side roots. The variety 
yields well. The. skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh is yellow', 
sweet and solid. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Excellent for table use or feeding stock. 
Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 
Carter’s Imperial 
D_purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardy 
rurpie 1 op an( j heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
_ o 9 t j A hardy and productive 
D. M. r erry & to 8 Improved variety having but little 
o V*J1 neck. The roots are large, slightly ob- 
rurple lop ieuow long 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
_ i, An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel* 
Drummond S lent in uniformity of shape, color and quality. 
This vellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table 
sort. ‘ Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Bangholm 
_ a large, round purple top variety, a good keeper and very heavy yielder. which it is claimed will 
Hall’s Westbury endure dry weather better than most sorts. Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow', firm and of 
good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Hartley’s Bronze Top 
A very large, oval sw'ede with very 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 eood satis¬ 
faction. Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; 
Lb. $1.00 
* > o 1 t Large, early and of excellent quality 
Laing S Jrurple lop Roots globe shaped; skin purplish red 
above ground, yellow' beneath; flesh yellow; neck small: tops distinctly 
strap leaved or entire. (Crop failed) 
m m * nr 1 J A yellow’ fleshed sort, having very 
Monarch or 1 an Kara 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
. • « jr* r o J Though this purple top, round 
Skirvmg S Iving or jwedes or slightly ovalsort reaches a 
large size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
_ , . Boots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 
button S Lnampion yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent 
keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; 
Lb. $1.00 
_ n 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’ fleshed sorts. While valuable for stock feeding, the 
white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for 
table use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
j. Roots nearly round, purple 
Universal or Uanadian v_»em 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
,, rl . • An excellent keeper and very de- 
Whlte or bweet Kussian Sirable either for the table or for 
stock. The tops are small, with leaves cut at the edges. The roots are 
verv large, nearly globe shaped or somew’hat top shaped with small 
neck: color white with a shaae of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 
is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
lt 0 , Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 
Yellow jwede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than tin* 
common turnip and will keep solid until spring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Sweet Perfection White 
