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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



WATER MELON-Continued 



Citron 

 to spau-u from 8 to 10 square feet of bed- 



C., The fruits are medium sized, uniformly round and are used ex- 

 Itron clusively for preserves or pickles. The color is dark green, distinctly 

 striped and marbled with light green. The flesh is white and solid but is not at 

 all suitable for eating raw. Seed red. The fruits mature late in the fall and in 

 this condition can be kept for a long time. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



'^/II mHRr^n^l\^ The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are 

 i.wM.\J> hJA. M.k\.\^KJLy/&. numerous varieties. "We handle the ordinary commer- 

 cial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of 

 pinkish-red, changing to 'liver cofor. The mushroom produces '"seed"' or spores and 

 there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, 

 which is developed and preserved in horse manure, pressed in the form of bricks. 

 Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open 

 air, the great essential being a uniform degree of temperature and moisture. Our 

 space is too limited here to give the necessary cultural directions, but these are 

 published in book or pamphlet form. "We can furnish, postpaid, for 85c., a book con- 

 taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. (-S'ee list inside of 

 bad: cover) 



SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. Produced from original spore cultures 

 under the new French process which permits the indefinite reproduction of selected 

 varieties. Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn on the market. Our stock 

 is of the white variety which is the sort generally preferred. Each brick is sufficient 

 " Brick (about li^'lbs.), postpaid 50c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.75 



]\^f mTA^O ^ustai'd is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are used as a 

 ivl \J kJ A I^.M.\.A^ boiled like spinach. Sow as early in the spring as the ground will permit, in dri 

 inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. For succession, sow every few weeks till autumn. ------ ^-- -^ - 



seed may b*:^ sown in autumn and the plants used early in the spring as a salad 



salad or cut and 



ills about eighteen 



Water freely. In the south the 



atid for greens. 



Mustard, Large Smooth Leaved 



White English 



The leaves are com- 

 paratively small and 

 smooth, deeply cut or 

 divided and of medium 

 dark green color. The 

 plant is itpright, of 

 rapid growth and soon 

 bolts to seed. The 

 leaves, when young, 

 are mild and tender. 

 Seed light yellow and 

 larger than that of 

 other varieties. Pkt. 

 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



Southern Giant 



r> J J The leaves 

 5^lirlea are large, 

 light green with tinge 

 of yellow, much crim- 

 ped and frilled at 

 edges. The plant is 

 upright or slightly 

 spreading' in growth. 



This variety is higlily esteemed in the south for the market as well as the home 

 gai-den on account of its vigorous growth, hardiness and good quality. Seed small, 

 reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 f C aI- ? jj Au excellent sort with very large, light green. 

 Large omOOtn Leaved plaln or comparatively smooth leaves, borne 

 well above the groiind. The plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright when 

 young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is preferred by 

 many as it is more easily prepared for the table than the rougher leaved varieties. 

 Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 80c. 



M AQTI TRTII TM tall mixed garden. sometimes called Indian 

 i'^/^O 1 %Ji\ i i^iVi Cress. Grown not only for ornament but the beautiful 



orange and yellow flowers and the foliage are used for garnishing. The young 

 leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. The green seed pods are greatly esteemed 

 by many for use in mixed pickles. Early in spring sow, preferably in rather light 

 soil, in rows three feet apart and two inches apart in tlie row, covering one inch 

 deep. When the young plants are about four inches high thin to six inches apart 

 in the row. Vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings oi" brush. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz.lOc; 2 0z.l5c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c. For other varieties of Kasturtiumseepage SG. 



OKRA OR GUMBO 



The young seed pods are used in soups, 

 stews, catsups, etc. Highly esteemed in 

 the south. x\f ter danger of frost is past. the ground being warm and in good condition, 

 plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, covering with about an inch of fine 

 soil firmly pressed down. When about three inches high, thin to about one foot apart 

 in the row. Cultivate and keep free from weeds. The pods are in best condition 

 for use when from one to three inches long. 

 ¥7. "C 1 T\ t r^ rt I'C An extra early maturing variety. 



iLxtra iiarly U warr Green r rohric A^ery productive, plants twelve to 



eighteen inches high. Pods short, deep green, slightly corrugated, tender and of 



good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 •iT^i 'i "XT' 1 J. 'fhe plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing 

 W nite V elVet and very productive. The pods are white, long, smooth and are 



tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 n 1 • $ n/i il_ f D J This varietv is about three feet high, very 



rerKinS IVlaniniOtJl Long rod early and productive. The pods are deep 



green, very long, slender, slightly corrugated', very tender and of good quality 



This is a desirable market as well as home garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; 



1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 pk £ \i7-i • . The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very pro- 



J-'Warr W nite ductlve. The pods are of medium length, greenish white, quite 



thick, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 



Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



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Okra, Extra Early Dwarf 

 Green Prolific 



