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



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CUCUMBER-c«n«»»ed 



r? M. 1 C IX/l-'i. C • The fruits of this very desirable table sort are long, cylindrical, very 



£iXtra L.Ong or ll.Vergreen Wnite opine dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. The vines are 



vigorous and productive and come into full bearing somewhat later than Early White Spine. The mature fruits are about 



eight to ten inches in length. Tliis variety is adapted also for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



« J I f> The stock we offer under this name is in a class by itself. Tiie vines are very vigorous and 



imprOVeCt JLOng v»reen productive. The fruits are very long, often twelve to fifteen inches when mature. They 

 are uniformly slender and of beautiful dai'k green color. The large warts and spines are well distributed over the surface 

 instead of beinp: clustered at one end as in inferior stocks. The variety furnishes some fruits early but matures the bulk 

 of its crop rather late. It is a standard sort for slicinf? and is very largely used for pickles. The fruits are often used for making 

 sweet pickles. This is probably the most extensively used cucumber for the home garden and market. We have given 

 this variety especial attention for many years and we believe the stock we offer has no equal. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



C 11 ^U I * {For Pickles) This is a very small, oval, prickly fruited sort quite distinct from all others and grown 

 •bma.ll iaiierkin exclusively for pickles. It is the smallest of all the varieties and should always be picked when 



young and tender. The seed is distinctly smaller than that of other cucumbers and is slow to germinate, requiring usually 



from two to three weeks. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



CRESS 



As early in spring as the ground can be worked sow the seed in rich, well prepared soil, in shallow drills 

 about sixteen inches apart, covering with about one-half inch of fine soil liriidy pressed down. When 

 the young plants are well started thin four to six inches apart in the low. For succession plant every 

 two weeks, thinning out as required for use. Keep off insects by dusting with Fyrethrum powder. 



^ I J jj ^ The leaves of this small salad are much frilled or curled, and are used for garnishing. It 



^.^urleQ or repper v»ra.SS is also desirable with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes a 



most agreeable addition. 

 Lb. $1.00 



The plant is of rapid growth, about one foot high. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 



rp ywT . This is a distinct variety of cress with small, oval leaves. It thrives best when its roots and stems are 



1 rue Water submerged in water. A fair growth may be obtained in soil which is kept wet l)ut does best when grown 

 along moist banks or in tubs in water-covered soil. It is one of the most delicious of small salads and should be planted 

 wherever a suitable plMce can be found. The seed is usually sown and lightly covered in gravelly, mucky lands along 

 the borders of small, rapid streams. The plants wall need no subsequent culture, as under favorable conditions they in- 

 crease very rapidly by self-sown seed and extension of the roots. When gathered for the market the shoots should be cut, not 

 broken off. In summer it is best to cut them closely, the oftener the better. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; V4 Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



DANDELION 



Sow early in spring, in very warm, rich soil, in drills eighteen inches apart; thin to five 

 inches apart and cultivate well; they will be fit for cutting the next spring. When grown 

 for the roots, sow in September and cultivate well during the fall and the following sum- 

 mer; the roots will be fit to dig in October. 



Ci.m . 1 c T_ /^ A decided improvement on the wild dandelion. It is very early and vigorous. 



ultivated or r rencn l^ommon (Crop failed) 



I J Xk* II J Unsurpassed in thickness of leaf and deep green color. It is compact and forms an upright 



Improved l niCK LieaveCl regular tuft at the center. This cabbaging sort is much superior to the common or un- 

 cultivated dandelion. Pkt. 5c. (Packets only) 



EGG PLANT 



Seed germinates slowly and should be started in hotbed, for in this, as in all semi-tropical plants, it is important tosecuie a 

 rapid and continuous growth from the first, the plants never recovering from a clieck received when young. When plants have 

 two rough leaves transplant three or four inches apart. When the 

 ground is warm and all danger not only from frosts but from cold 

 nights is past, harden off by gradual exposure to the sun and air 

 and decreasing the supply of water, then carefully transplant to 

 open ground, setting two and one-half feet apart. 



It is desirable to shade the young plants from very hot sun and 

 to protect them from the potato bug which otherwise often des- 

 troys them. Some seasons egg plants will fail to set fruit or will 



not begin bearing until too late to mature, no matter how faithfully yf " 



they may have been cared for. This is especially likely to happen ' " ' 



if the summer is cool and rather moist. We know of no certain 

 remedy for it, although it is a good practice to pinch off the ends 

 of the branches after the plants begin to bloom, so that only two 

 or three fruits will set. 



17 I f D 1 This is a very early maturing and 



Harly JLong furple most productive variety. The fruits 



are long, rich purple and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 



2 Oz. $1.00; 1/4 Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00 



Dl 1 D 1 • ^^ early variety with fruit nearly as large 

 tSlaCK 1 eKin as the later sorts. The fruits are nearly roimd. 



The skin is smooth, black and glossy. The flesh is white, fine 



grained and delicate. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 



Vi Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00 



1^1 ID t- The fruits are rich dark purple, large and 



tSlaCk iSeaUty symmetrical, maturing a little earlier than 



our Improved Large Purple but usually not quite as large. A 



very desirable sort for the market as the fruit holds its color a 



long time. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. $1.30; V4 Lb. $2.25; Lb. $7.50 



(spineless) This variety is a gen- 

 eral favorite both for market and 

 home garden. The plant is 

 spineless, large and spreading 



with light green foliage. It usually produces four to six large, 



oval fruits of a splendid dark purple color. The vigor and 



productiveness of the plants and the large size, earliness and 



fine quality of its fruits make it a most profitable variety for 



market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; V4 Lb. $1.75; 



Lb. $6.00 



D. M. Ferry & Go's 

 Improved Large Purple 





Improved Large Purple 



