D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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TURNIP 
The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fully appreciated, as they are much liked 
by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities to milch 
cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. "We recommend that farmers increase their sowings largely, for 
we are sure the crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small. 
Extra Early White Milan 
Another method is to put them in a 
Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and 
flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. The Turnip plant is distinguished 
from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier ami is 
smoother. 
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 the size of the variety and cover one-half inch 
deep, or sow’ broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich and freshly 
stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will not be 
checked in growth. Any over-crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. 
It is important to get the spring and summer crop started very early so that the 
turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather' causes them 
to become tough and bitter. 
In the middle and western states sow for fall 
and main crop from the middle of June to the 
first of August and in the manner given for spring 
sowing. In the field, turnips are often sown broad¬ 
cast, though in most cases better results are ob¬ 
tained by drill culture: good results from broad 
cast sowing are often obtained on new and burned 
over land where the weeds are not likely to be 
troublesome. 
Especially where not properly sown and cul¬ 
tivated, turnips are sometimes affected by the 
root maggot and the fiea beetle. Among the rem¬ 
edies employed for the maggot are the application 
of a carnolic acid emulsion, or of sand and kero¬ 
sene, or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil about 
the roots when small. A preventive that is con¬ 
sidered much better is a rotation of crops. The 
Ilea beetle 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 laud plaster in the ratio by bulk 
of one to fifty. 
For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool 
cellar and cover with sand or turf to keep them fresh. __ _ _ __ 
pit dug in dry soil where there w’ili be no danger of water standing and to cover with straw 
overlaid with earth sufficiently deep to keep out frost. 
Extra Farlv Whittf* Milan This .. va riety is remarkably early. The tops are very 
i-iXird n.d.riy vv nite lVllian small, strap leaved, upright and compact, so that rows 
can be planted close together. The roots are clear white, very smooth, fiat and are of best 
quality when only about two inches in diameter. The fiesli is clear white, mild, sweet and 
tender. Very desirable for early use, especially for forcing. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c: Oz. 30c: 
2 Oz. 55c; ft Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan 
attractive purple-red on the upper portion. Well 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; ft Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 
| 7 __ An earl >'’ °val or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of 
VV nite Hgg medium size which grow half out of the ground. The top sare small with 
leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine grained and sweet. The roots of 
this quick growing garden sort when in best condition for use are usually about t wo inches 
in diameter and about three and one-half inches long. ( See colored plate, page 7.) Pkt. 8c. 
2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved w iLTalfc S 
peciallv in the southern states. The leaves are entire, toothed on the margin but not 
divided or lobed, and are upright in growth. 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. (See 
colored plate, page 7.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved t&tS&eTalSfieSS 
are few, entire, upright in growth. The roots are fiat, 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 
and one-half inches in diameter, but can be 
grownmuch larger for stock feeding. This sort 
is also known as Early Red Top, Strap Leaved. 
(See colored plate , page 7. ) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
D IT r* 1 U This excellent table variety is globular in 
r lirple 1 Op W nite ulobe Shape, of good size and very attractive appear¬ 
ance. The roots are large, purple or dark red above ground, white below. The 
flesh is white, fine grained and tender. The roots when in best condition for the 
table are about three inches in diameter, but can be grown much larger for stock 
feeding. This sort keeps well for so early a variety and is one or the best for 
market use. It is also known as Red Top White Globe. (See colored plate , 
page 7.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ft Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
/-i wj I This variety is clear white, except a little 
LOW rlorn or Long W nite 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 slight¬ 
ly 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. The variety is of very rapid 
growth and well adapted for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; ft Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 Extra Early Purple Top Milan 
Cow Horn or Long White 
