D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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TURNIP —Continued 
I This sort is usu- 
Large White ally grown for 
NnrfrJlr feeding stock, and al- 
nunuiK 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.5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.l5c; V 4 Lb.20c; 
Lb. 70c. 
Pomeranean White Globe 
One of the most productive kinds 
and in good, rich soil the roots will 
frequently grow to twelve pounds 
in weight. Tbe 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
c r-p This sort is cultivated 
jeven 1 op extensively in the 
south 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 
Di r»m r w/u.t C hardy and the growth usually con- 
Purple Top White Globe tinues throughout the winter. The 
variety is not generally depended on for the root since the tops are produced so abun¬ 
dantly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
c - D . Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and extensively grown in the 
bouthern r nze south where 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, symmetrical and excellent for feeding stock. A favorite for 
forage in the Virginias and Carolinas where it usually thrives throughout the winter 
without protection. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; x / 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
c An excellent smooth-leaved, medium-large white fleshed Swedish 
bweet berman Turnip sort that requires a long season for maturing and should be 
sown a month earlier than the flat turnips, but can be kept in good condition well into the 
winter. The roots are somewhat globular in shape, bronze-green above ground, white 
below, remarkably solid in texture, sweet and of very good quality. The leaves are entire 
and rather small for size of root. The roots are in best condition for table use when four 
to five inches in diameter, but can be grow n much larger for stock feeding. A strap leaved 
sort also sold as Sw-eet German Kuta Baga. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l / 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Cow Horn or Long White 
YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES 
- A u 1 U One the best yellow fleshed varieties, grown usually for stock feeding. The roo 
Large Amber Globe large size and of globular shape. Tin* skin is clear yellow except the top which is tii 
green. The flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. The variety keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
roots are of 
nged with 
Oz. 10c; 
Large Amber Globe 
Y ii o. The roots are of medium size, uniformly 
I ellow otone 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 m 
diameter, but are more generally used for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
A/ - 11 r«i i A round, smooth, light yellow- turnip of me- 
I 011OW LxiObe dium 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¬ 
eter. This sort keeps w ell and is a good cropper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
in ii dh a distinct variety, one 
Grange Jelly or Golden Jb5all of the most delicately 
flavored of the yellow- fleshed turnips. The tops are small. The 
roots are medium sized, round, very smooth ami 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l / 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
r* i np v 1 , A medium sized, round, late matur- 
rurpie lop Yellow ing, long keeping, yellow fleshed 
A Vw*rrl**f*n turnip. Roots yellow with purple top. Flesh pale 
nucruccn yellow and of very firm texture, approaching the 
Ruta Baga in this regard, hut tender and sweet. Since it re¬ 
quires 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l / 4 Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 70c. 
