D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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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 h A ve firmer 
flesh than Turnips but require a longer season for maturing and usually are more esteemed for whiter use white Turnips are 
better adapted for the early market. Under most conditions of growth ’ e ips are 
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 tne weeds but 
the crop is seldom a success, though occasionally on new clearings 
free from weed seed, fair results are obtained. 
. D 1 nr A strain of Purple Top Yellow 
American i urple 1 op or ruta baga of American origin, 
ImnrnvPfl I nna Island selected to a smaller top and much 
Improved Long island shorter neck than is uslia iiy 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
D i 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 and few or no side roots. The variety 
yields well. The skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh is yellow, 
sweet and solid. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; 
Lb. $1.75 
j I • | Excellent for table use or feeding stock. 
Carter S Imperial Roots nearly round; skin yellow with 
p Iiyn l 0 Tnn purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardy 
rurpie i op and vie j ds heavily. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
rxA/ir* o r* y i jA hardy and productive 
D. M. rerryefc Co 8 Improved variety having but little 
Piirrtlf* Ton Yollow neck - The roots are lar & e ’ s,i £ ht1 / ob - 
rurpie l op I enow j on g or near jy 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
p. i, An improved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel- 
Urummond S lent in uniformity of shape, color and quality. 
This yellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table Sweet Perfection White 
sort. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
« ll> \\T i-L A large, round purple top variety, a good keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is claimed will 
rlcUi S W estbliry endure dry weather better than most sorts. Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, Arm and of 
good quality. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
14 A ver y la, 'S e » oval swede with very 
Hartley S bronze I op 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 good satisfaction. Similar to Kangaroo. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
* • i f) 1 nr Large, early and of excellent quality. 
Lamg S r Urple lop Roots globe shaped; skin purplish red 
above ground, yellow beneath; flesh yellow; neck small; tops distinctly 
strap leaved or entire. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
m m i *r i j A yellow fleshed sort, having very 
Monarcn or 1 an Kara large, tankar'* shaped roots witn 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
ci • • y V C C J Though this purple top, round 
bkirvmg S king or bwedes or slightly oval sort reaches a 
large size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 8c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
c , • Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 
button S Lnampion yellow, tender and sweet. An excellent 
keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
0 c •• Absolutely neckless. Tops small, 
bweet rerrection White Strap leaved; flesh white and un¬ 
usually fine grained. Vigorous in growtli 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
. T • * j. Roots nearly round, purple 
Universal or Uanadian u6m 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
n • 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 
very large, nearly globe shaped or somewhat top shaped with small 
neck; color white with a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 
is w’hite, very Arm and sweet. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
.. 0 -a Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 
YellOW owede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 
common turnip and will keep solid until spring. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
Bangholm 
