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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Asparagus — Washington 



This variety which was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture has proven as nearly 

 rust proof as is possible to produce Asparagus. This in addition to the vigor of the plants, the thick shoots, the 

 heavy yield and fine flavor make it an exceptionally valuable variety. The shoots are of rich, dark green color 

 tinted somewhat with purple at tips. Highly recommended for both the home or market garden. (See further 

 description, page 21.) SEED-Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; Vi Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00. ROOTS— Postpaid, $2.25 per 100. By 

 freight express or parcel post, not prepaid, $2.00perl00 



Beet— Detroit Dark Red 



We believe this is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its uniformly deep 

 rich color, the most desirable for canning. The tops are small and upright in growth. The leaves are dark 

 green, shaded with red. The flesh is deep vermilion red, zoned with darker shade. Careful comparisons 

 with all the prominent varieties on the market in this country and in Europe prove that the Detroit Dark 

 Red Beet is the most uniform in shape and size and the most attractive in color. It is unsurpassed in quality. 

 (See cut and further description, page 28) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; y 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Cabbage — Copenhagen Market 



This is undoubtedly the most valuable cabbage of recent introductions. The heads are exceptionally 

 large for so early a variety, very solid and of excellent quality. Matures but a few days later than Early Jersey 



Wakefield and is equally valuable either for the home or 

 market garden. We have had in our trials samples of this 

 variety from many other growers and seedsmen; we have 

 found none that is more desirable than the stock we offer. 

 (See cut and further description, page jo) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 

 2 Oz. 85c; 14 Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



Cabbage — Hollander or Danish Ball Head 



We have given a great deal of attention to this variety 

 and offer seed of our own growing which, judging from ouf 

 trials, will produce more uniformly typical heads than can 

 be grown from stock obtainable elsewhere. Very hardy, 

 sure heading, very solid, of good quality and as one of the 

 best keepers is particularly desirable for distant markets or 

 for late spring use. (See cut and further description, page 32) 

 Our own Strain, Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.35; 2 Oz. $2.30; V4 Lb. $4.25 ; 

 Lb. $16.00 



Choice imported seed, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; % Lb. 90c ; 

 Lb. $3.00 



Celery — Wonderful 



This variety is similar in many respects to Golden 

 Yellow Self Blanching. It matures fully as early as that 

 variety and in many localities has been found to be more 

 resistant to attacks of blight and rust. 



The plants are semi-dwarf, stocky and vigorous grow- 

 ing, with very full heart, which bleaches quickly to a rich 

 golden yellow color. Of very attractive appearance, 

 superior quality and fine nutty flavor. Recommended as 

 a very profitable variety for growers for either local 

 or distant markets, and also as a desirable sort for the 



home garden. Pkt. 10c; }/ 2 Oz. $1.50; Oz. $2.50; 2 Oz. $4.50 

 34 Lb. $8.00 (See cut on this page and farther description on page 



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Mustard— Florida Broad Leaf 



Celery, Wonderful 



This new variety is quite distinct from the Large 

 Smooth or the Chinese Broad Leaf in that the plants are 

 larger and taller growing and remain in condition for use 

 much longer without bolting to seed. The leaves are large, 

 comparatively smooth and have a distinct broad mid-rib. 

 It produces considerably more leaf growth than other 

 sorts and the leaves when cooked are of excellent quality. 

 A valuable addition to the list of varieties heretofore offered. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 (See cut and 

 further description, page £8.) 



Musk Melon — 10-25 (Salmon Tint.) 



This excellent main crop melon of the Rocky Ford 

 type is one of the most popular of shipping varieties. The 

 fruits are nearly round or slightly oval, show no ribbing 

 and are densely netted over the entire surface. The flesh 

 is rich salmon at center, shading to light green at rind. 

 The seed cavity is small and the flesh thick and of excel- 

 lent flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; J4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



