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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
RUTA BAGA OR SWEDE 
The uses and value of the Ruta Baga a re much the same a s those of the Turnip. The Ruta Bagas as a class have firmer 
flesh than Turnips hut 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 sometimes sown broad¬ 
cast and left to take chances with the weeds but the crop is 
seldom a success, though occasionally on new' clearings 
free from w r eed seed, fair results are obtained. 
American Purple Top or 
Improved Long Island 
and much 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
LI This purple top sort is excellent both in 
Dangnoim shape and 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Carter’s Imperial Purple Top tabic lk use f or 
feeding stock. Roots nearly round; skin yellow’ with 
purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Ifardvand yields 
heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
D. M. Ferry & Co’s Improved prod'uctfve 
Purple Top Yellow 
oblong or nearly globe shaped, fairly smooth, with com¬ 
paratively small tap root. Color purplish-red above 
ground and bright yellow beneath. Flesh yellow, of solid 
texture, crisp and of very good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
p* jj An improved strain of Purple Top 
L/rummonO S Swede, excellent in uniformity of 
shape, color and quality. This yellow fleshed variety is 
considered by many an excellent table sort. Pkt. * 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Purple Top Yellow 
Hall’* rv i A large ’ 5 ound P l * rple top variety, a good 
ridii vv esiDUry keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is 
claimed will endure dry w’eather better than most sorts. Skin yellow 
with purple top. Flesh yellow*, firm and of good quality. Pkt. 5c: 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
nr_A very large, 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
I Large, early and of excellent quality. Roots 
S UUrple 1 op globe shaped; skin purplish red above 
ground, yellow beneath; flesh yellow; neck small; tops distinctly strap 
leaved or entire. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
Monarch or Tankard far^'tXnJ^fshLped'Voots'wifh Veil 
tively small neck and tops. The color is purplish-red above ground, 
yellow* beneath. The flesh is very solid, fine grained and sweet. Some¬ 
times sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
\\7UU~ Absolutely neck less. Tops small, strap 
i ertection W nite leaved; llesli white and unusually fine grain¬ 
ed. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better than the yellow 
fleshed sorts. 'While valuable for stock feeding, the w hite flesh is so ex¬ 
cellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for table use. Pkt 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l / 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 
ci • if* _ _r Though this purple top, round or 
okirving S fving or JWCdfS slightly oval sort reaches a large 
size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
f U *»***-«. Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh 
DUtton S Lnampion yellow’, tender and sweet An excellent 
keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Universal or Canadian Gem SSSSS 
neath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent 
quality. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Son etimes sold as 
Century. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
White or Sweet Russian k OT e R "2bi?7r & 
stock. The tops are small, with leaves cut at the edges. The roots are 
very large, nearly £lobe shaped or somewhat top shaped with small 
neck: color white with a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh 
is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 75c. 
■\r |i C J Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but 
I eilOW jWede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the 
common turnip and will keep solid until spring. Pkt. 5c- Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Monarch or Tankard 
