D. M. FERRY & CD'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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Le t t \/ce 



Lettuce, 



For early outdoor culture for the latitude of Cincinnati and south- 

 ward, the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting the young 

 plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter 

 which may be removed as soon as danger of severe freezing is 

 over. 



e, in ground out of doors, will stand some freezing, but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing and 

 thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and harden- 

 ing off well before setting tn ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 



CULTURE— Lettuce, to be at its best, should be> grown rapidly, hence, the soil should be made as rich and friable as 

 possible by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For winter, sow under glass from Novemb*^r to February, and 

 thin out as necessary, to prevent crowding. Keep at a moderate heat and give all the light and air possible. For general 

 crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the groimd can be worked, in drills eighteen inches apart, and thin the young 

 plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd, thin them out and use as required. In this way a 

 much longer succession of cuttings may be had from the same ground. 



Varieties marhed a are particularly adapted for cul- 

 ture under glass and for early spring use. 



Those marked B are sometimes grovni under glass, but 

 are especially desirable for outdoor, summer culture. 



Big Boston. Broun Dutch, California Cream Butter and 

 Deacon are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor cul- 

 ture in the south. 



Cabbage, or Heading Lettuces 



/ FarKr Tonnic Rail A (Seed black), A first-class variety 

 ' tdny I Cnn IS Ddl I and one of the best head lettuces for 



forcing under glass or early planting out doors. Plants 



medium sized, having thick, dark green leaves, and when 



well grown forming very solid heads, the inner leaves being 



blanched to a rich creamy-white, and exceedingly crisp, 



tender and rich flavored. ' Out of doors the variety does 



not stand hot weather as well as manj' sorts. It is of fine 



quality if used wbea in prime condition. Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; 



2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



L ^ilv^r RaII ^^Seeduldte). A remarkable variety in that 



\ JIIVCI uaw jj^is an excellent sort both for forcing and 

 outdoor culture. The thick, light green leaves have so 

 much sheen that they actualh* look silvery-white in some 

 lights. The heads are of good size and of excellent qual- 

 ity. Pkt.oc; Oz.lOc; 2 0z.20c; 3^ Lb. 30c; Lb.$1.00 



DT/^ "RO^T^OM ^ (Seed irhite). A very popular 

 *J*^J' LJ^JiJ 1 vyiN variety with gardeners who want 



a large heading, forcing sort: also for outdoor winter cul- 

 ture. The plants are large, very hardy and vigorous, with 



broad, comparatively smooth, thin and very hard leaves 



which are bright, Ught green in color, and when well 



grown are quite tender. Indoors this forms a solid head, 



while out of doors it is less distinctively a heading sort. 



Grown in the south as a winter lettuce. Pkt. oc; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



California Cream Butter. ortt^^^±T£l' ^ 



x^uiiivri iiiu ^/ix/utii L^ui.i.^i , v/i strong growing sort 



vlioyal Summer Cabbage ™!iSi'%rL\l!?;e1 



brown dashes. It forms a very solid head of rich cream- 

 colored leaves which are very thick, tender and of splendid 

 quahty. This sorMs very hardy and is sonietimes calle*; 



/ Winter Lettuce. 



/ Lb. $1.25 



WWhite Summer Cabbage 



low. Pkt.oc; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.20c; !^ Lb. 30c; Lb.$1.00 



Hanson Lettuce. 



TJ" A "W^OIV ^ (Seed white) Plant large, forming a 

 •*• '^■^•■■'■^•^V^-1-^ large, flat head, resembling that of cab- 

 bage, and so slow to form a seed stalk that it often fails to 

 seed at all. Outer leaves bright green with prominent, 

 Light colored veins: inner leaves white and usually curved 

 and twisted at the base; very tender and sweet. A stand- 

 ard summer head lettuce. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 y-^Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Market Gardener's Private Stock i^^^l'eS- 



lent sort. The leaves are very large, deep, bright green, 



slightly wrinkled and form a large head which blanches 



nicely and remains a long time in condition for use. A sort 



which cannot fail to please those who appreciate high 



; quality. Pkt.oc: Oz.lSc; 2 0z.2.5c: ^Lb.lOc; Lb.$1.25 



9 A T A M A MnFP ^ {Seed black). A very bright 



iJ/i.x^r^iYir^l^J-yj-.lv green and attractive variety. 



It forms large, solid heads composed of thick, smooth, very 



tender leaves, the inner ones finely blanched, and all of the 



. finest qualitv. It remains a longtime in head before run- 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c ;^/ ningtoseed.' Pkt. 5c; Oz.loc; 2 Oz.2oc; 3^ Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 



B (Seed white:). A bright l tLLOW btt DtD dUTi lR fng. heading*^vS?ty 



_ green, vigorous, sure- jrrith yellowish-green, thick, smooth leaves forming into a 



heading sort which forms a solid head of thick, tender soHd head which blanches to a rich cream color, and is of 



leaves^ theinner ones blanched to a beautiful cream-yel- t fine quahty. Pk;.5c; Oz.l5c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 



" (Seedvhite). This does not make as large 



a head as some others, but the heads 



formed are very solid and of excellent flavor, and remain 



in condition for use as long as any variety in cultivation. 



Plant medium sized, with very few outer leaves which are 



a deep green and very thick. The inner leaves blanch 



to a bright, rich yellow,'and are exceedingly well flavored, 



sp and tender. This is certainly one of the best in qual- 



of the summer beading sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 



\/ 2 0z. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



HllKhArH*« M^rk^f A(Seedwhite). Similar in type to 

 IIUDDara S mar^el Tennis BbH. but forms a larger. 

 looser, more showy head, and is later to mature. Pkt.oc; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c: 3^ Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 

 rn\A/n Dllfrh (Seed black^. An old sort, noted for its 

 lUWII UUlK,l\ hardiness. Leaves large, thick, green, 

 tinged with brown. It always forms a large, solid head 

 which is somewhat coarse looking, but the inner leaves are 

 beautifully blanched, exceedingly sweet, tender and well 

 flavored. Desirable because of its hardiness and fine qual- 

 itv. Mav be used in the south as a winter lettuce. Pkt.5c: 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; h Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 

 VVHITF CHAVIflNF ^ (Seed vhUe). Fomisavery 

 YVIIIIC ^^IIMVIUIM- full head made up of large. weU 

 rounded, rather dark green leaves which are coarsely 

 savoyed. the inner ones much lighter colored and formed 

 solid head. An excellent sort, quick in 

 running to seed. Pkt. 5c; 

 Lb. $2.50 

 . Plants medium sized, with nu- 

 merous round, smooth leaves which are of a 

 beautiful yellowish green color, and very sweet and tender. 

 They form medium sized, fairly solid heads which, when 

 prepared for the table, are exceedingly attractive in ai> 

 pearance. Pkt.Sc; Oz.l5c 2 0z.2oc; %Lb.40c; Lb. $1.26 



DEACON 



M- 



»/ Mammoth Black Seeded Butter Lettuce 



Mammoth Black Seeded Butter t 



A St ram 

 , , , , , large, smooth 



leaved, head lettuce, forming very large, solid, cabbaee- 

 like heads of thick, brittle leaves, the inner ones beauti- 

 fully blanched, very crisp, tender and of fine flavor 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. loc; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c: Lh. $1.50 



into a compact, solid head. 



/forming a head and slow in 



j/ Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c: 



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