D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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SQUASH— AUTUMN AND WINTER 



Del 



Delicious 



|_| 11 1 One of the best of tlie winter squashes. Vines 



nUDDa.rCl vigorous and very productive. Fruit large, 

 heavy, moderately warted, with very hard shell. Skin uni- 

 formly dark bronze green. Flesh bright orange-yellow, fine 

 grained, thick, dry and richly flavored. Can be kept in good 

 condition until spring. 

 It is esteemed by many 

 to be as good balced as 

 the sweet potato. Our 

 stock is carefully se- 

 lected in regard to 

 quality of the flesh and 

 color of the shell and 

 is much superior to 

 that sold as Chicago 

 Warted or Warty Hub- 

 bard. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 



We are convinced that this 

 ICIOUS squash is particularly excellent 

 in quality and in that respect it is now by 

 many considered even better than the Hub- 

 bard which has been so long looked upon as 

 the standard. Delicious is a fall and winter 

 variety of medium size. The fruits are 

 moderately hard, usually dark green but 

 sometimes ligliter in color and mottled, and 

 are without any hard shell. The flesh is 

 thick, very fine grained and bright yellow in 

 color. Even when somewhat immature this 

 squash is in condition for use and of finest 

 flavor. Although when first introduced a 

 little uneven in shape and exterior color, we 

 have by continued and careful selection made 

 a marked improvement in uniformity of type 

 and we believe Ihe seed we offer is equal to 

 the best obtainable. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; '/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



B_ . R/i Thisisa veryproduct- 



OSton Marrow Ive fail and winter va- 

 riety of medium to large size, oval shape, 

 and thin skin. The fruits when ripe are 

 bright orange with a shading of liglit cream 

 color. The flesh is of rich salmon yellow 

 color, fine grained and of excellent flavor, 

 but not as dry as the Hubbard. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 2Sc; Lb. 85c. 



t^ 11 u 11 J The vines of tins va- 

 VxOlaen riUbbara nety are vigorous 

 and very productive. Tlie fruits are of me- 

 dium size, weighing from six to eight pounds 

 and in shape are like the Hubbard, although 

 in condition for use decidedly earlier. They 

 are w onderf ully long keepers and can be 

 held over in good condition for spring use. 

 The shell is moderately warted, hard, strong and of a beauti- 

 ful orange-red color, except for a bit of olive-green on the 

 blossom end. The flesh is deep orange, dry, fine grained and 

 richly flavored. A very superior table variety. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 2Sc; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



TOBACCO 



The seed should be 

 sown as early as possible 

 after danger of frost is 

 over. It is customary to 

 burn a quantity of brush 

 and rubbish in the spring 

 on the ground intended 

 for the seed bed; then 

 dig and pulverize the 

 earth and mix with the 

 ashes, after which the 

 seed may be sown and 

 covered very lightly. 

 When the plants are 

 about six inches high, 

 transplant into rows 

 four or flve feet apart 

 each way. Cultivate 

 thoroughly with plow 

 and hoe. 



STERLING. Very early. Fine for wrappers, cutters and fillers. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 SWEET ORONOCO. For flrst class plug fillers. Makes when 



sun cureil the best natural chewing leaf. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 



2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 WHITE BURLEY. A favorite for plug fillers and wrappers. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 

 BRADLEY BROAD LEAF. A popular variety for exports, 



manufacturing and cigars. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c: 



1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 PERSIAN ROSE. A high grade manufacturing variety. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz, 30c; 2 Oz, 55c; 'A Lb. $1,00; Lb. $3.00 



Hubbard Squash 



BIG HAVANA. A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. A 



heavy cropper, and the earliest cigar variety. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 SUMATRA. Produces cigar wrappers of the highest quality; 



popular with Florida growers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; 



Vi Lb. $1.50; Lb. $5.00 

 CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A hardy cigar variety, well 



adapted to growing in the middle and northern states. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 

 HAVANA. Leaf very thin, fine texture. Much used for cigar 



wrappers. Pkt. 5c; Oz, 40c; 2 Oz. 7Sc; 'A Lb. $1.25; 



Lb. $4.00 



