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D. M. FERRY &. CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
TURNIP —Continued 
Large White Norfolk feeding stock, and *a?though°a 
little coarse in texture it is of good quality for the table, but 
for the latter purpose is in best condition 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 
slightly flattened. The variety is allowed to stand out during 
the winter in the south where the tops are used for greens 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
r* i One of the most produc- 
romeranean White Ulobe tive 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 are not more 
than four to five inches in diameter. Where the winters are 
mild the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
c r r* This sort is cultivated extensively in the south 
oeven 1 op for the tops 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 throughout the 
winter. The variety is not generally depended on for the root 
since the tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
P * Superior to Seven Top as usually sold 
ooumern I nze and extensively grown in the soutlTwhere 
the tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are valued 
highly for salad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are 
valuable as well as the tops, being remarkably large, symmetri¬ 
cal and excellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage in 
the Virginias and Carolinas where it usually thrives through¬ 
out the winter without protection. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
POMERANEAN WHITE GLOBE 
YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 
Large Amber Globe ^hed f JSSS 
usually for stock 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
The roots are of medium size, uni- 
I eliow otone formlv 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. (See, colored plate , 
par/e 7.) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.50 
1^1 _ A round, smooth, light yellow turnip 
I eilOW valObe of medium 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 diameter. This sort keeps 
well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Large Amber Globe 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 
Orange Jelly or Golden Ball tt 
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 Ball. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen 
keeping, yellow fleshed turnip. Roots yellow with purple 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, productive and valuable for 
stock feeding. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
