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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 



/^UI/^ORY— I arcr*» Rrtnt-f^rl or Coff*'** '^^^ '^"^'^ *°<1 prepared roots are much used as a substitute for 

 \^ril\^WI\ 1 1-axge IVOOieu ur v^uiiec coffee, and the young leaves may be used as a spring salad. Our 

 stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old kind. 



Sow seed as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, in rather Ught, moderately rich soil, in drills two to two and 

 one-half feet apart for either garden or field culture. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin to six inches apart in the 

 row Cultivate well and in the fall dig the roots, slice them and dry in an apple evaporator or kiln constructed for the purpose. 

 AVhen the roots are grown in quantity for the manufacturers of "prepared" chicory, they are usually brought to the factory in 

 the "green" state and there dried in kilns constructed specially for the purpose. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 'A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



/->IJf\/l7C,^Ali;iim S*-V»rt«»nor»ra«iim An onion-like plant used as a salad and for flavoring soups. It also 

 V^rll V mLj /Allium k3Cllociiupia.»uui makes an excellent ornamental garden bed edging which may frequently 

 be cut, a new growth of leaves appearing soon after each cutting. Height about ten inches. One sowing will answer for 

 about three years. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. ____^.^_^__^_^^_____ 



^^>~v» w A ¥5¥^0 ^ tall, loose leaved cabbage-Uke or kale-like plant grown throughout the south and known in 

 fl I II I /\fxU^ different sections as "Cole," "Colewort." or simply "Greens." It is extensively used for the 

 ^^^-^ ' *■ **^* »'*-^»*' table and for stock in the south where it continues in growth and is usable throughout the entire 

 winter. Collards usually succeed in locations where cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. 



Sow the seed thickly in drills, in rich ground, transplanting when about four inches 

 high; or sow in drills where the plants are to remain and when well started thin to two or 

 three feet apart in the row. In the south, seed may be sown from January to May and 

 from August to October. 



f~, • o iL /^ I This is the white or green stemmed variety, 



i^eorgia, southern or Creole growing two to three feet high and forming a 

 large, loose, open head or cluster of leaves \vith a rather long stem. A frost. If not too 

 severe, will improve rather than injure the quality of the leaves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



CORN 



SWEET OR TABLE VARIETIES 



A rich, warm, alluvial soil is the best, but excellent sweet corn can be raised on anj' good, 

 ordinary soil, if it is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. In the north sweet 

 corn should be planted as early as can be done without risking great loss from frosts or 

 from rotting of the seed in the soil. 



If planted in rows, make the rows about four feet apart and place the seed fourteen to 

 sixteen inches apart In the row, covering one inch deep with fine soil firmly pressed down. 

 If planted in hills, make the hills for the early varieties three feet apart each way and 

 plant six kernels to the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be not less than four feet 

 apart each way. Hoe frequently, and when six inches high thin so as to leave three or four 

 plants in the hill. Give frequent and thorough but shallow cultivation until the tassels appear. 



«« 1 TXfL'i f ^^® consider this unquestionably the best extra early 



iVlaniniOtn Wnite UOry com. Ears very large for so early a variety. Stalks 



about four feet high, each generally bearing two large, finely shaped ears which become 



fit for use as early as those of any variety in cultivation. They are twelve rowed, six 



to seven inches long, very symmetrical and handsome, seldom with any opening between 



the rows at the base. Grain large, broad, very white and of remarkably good quality 



for such an early sort. The size and beauty of this variety give it ready sale even when the 



market is overstocked. (See cut in Supplement^ page 6) Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 



4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 



\)iru** IV>I I 1 U C A handsome, very early sweet corn of splendid quality. Stalks 



VVnite IVlcHSLKnOr about four feet high; ears about five inclies long, twelve rowed, 



slender but with very small cob which is well filled with small, deep, sweet and tender 



grains. It follows closely Mammoth White Cory in time of maturing. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; 



Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $5.50 



\X7U*4. \Jl ' An early sweet corn of very rich and excellent flavor. Stalks about 



W nite lVleXlCa.n four and one-half feet high; ears eight inches long, usually eight 



rowed: about the same season as Crosby's Early and of better quality than any other eaply 



variety of equallj' large size. Our stock is far superior to much that has been sold 



imderthis name. Pkt 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $5.00 



f^ U ' F 1 ^ most excellent early variety of fine quality. Ears flve and one- 

 V^rOSDy S Harly half to six and one-half inches long, fourteen rowed or more, with 

 short nearly square grains which are very white, sweet and tender. Plants about four 

 and one-half feet high. This is the sort so largely grown in Maine for canning and it is 

 the use of this variety rather than any peculiarity of soil that has given JMaine sweet 

 corn its reputation for quality. Pkt. lOc; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.75 



r^nlflan Ronl-^m '"^^ early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender and of 

 \a01aen Da.nta.ni excellent quality. Ears eight rowed, six to seven inches long 

 and of the medium size found most suitable for the table. The flavor is exceptionally 

 rich and delicious. Height four to five feet. Our stock has been very carefully selected 

 during several seasons and will be found decide(Jly superior to much that is offered. 

 Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 



Early 



M' . This deservedly popular variety is one of the best second early 



inneSOia sorts for the market and the home garden. The stalks are about 



six feet high bearing one or two ears well covered with husks. The ears are about eight 

 inches long, eight rowed; kernels verv broad, sweet and tender, not shrinking much in 

 drying. By careful selection we have developed a stock of this standard variety which 

 IS remarkably uniform and in which all the good qualities that have made this sort so 

 desirable are intensified. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 

 1^ J i> PI C L Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and 

 IVenaei S Harly V^iant very popular in some localities. The stalks are about 

 five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight to nine inches long, twelve rowed. 

 The grain is rather broad and shallow, and the quality very good. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; 

 Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 

 P 1 C I. C Ears about nine inches long, slender, eight rowed, with 



I^ariy oweet or oUgar grain very white, tender and sugary. The stalks are 

 about six feet high, hardy and productive'. An old but excellent table sort. Our stock 

 IS distinct and true and not such a mixture of all sorts of early sweet or sugar corn as is 

 otten offered under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 

 If corn is ordered hy mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint, 

 15 cents per quart for charges. 



Golden Bantam 



