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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



COLLARDS 



This is a tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-like plant grown throughout the south and known in different sections as 

 "Cole," "Colewort," or simply "Greens." It is extensively used for the table as well as for stock feeding in the south where it 

 continues in growth and is usable throughout the entire winter. Collards usually succeed in locations where cabbage can not 

 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. 



G* q « i r* 1 This is the white or green stemmed variety, growing two to three feet high and 



eorgia, OOUtHern Or Creole forming a large, loose, open head or cluster of leaves with a rather long stem. A 

 frost, if not too severe, will improve rather than injure the quality of the leaves. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



CORN 



SWEET OR TABLE VARIETIES 



A rich, warm, alluvial soil is the best, but excellent sweet corn can be raised on any good, ordinary soil, if it is deeply and 

 thoroughly worked before planting. In the north sweet corn may be planted as early as can be done without risking great 

 loss from frosts or from rotting of the seed in the soil, but with the main crop varieties especially, it is well to wait until the 

 ground has become warm as the sweeter varieties are more sensitive to cold and wet than field corn or varieties of inferior 

 quality. 



If planted in rows, make the rows three to four feet apart, according to the vigor of growth of the variety, and place 

 the seed twelve 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 four to six kernels to the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be three 

 and one-half to 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. 



» I i The earliest sweet corn. Matures a week to ten days ahead of Mammoth White 

 Alpna. Cory. The ears average six to seven inches long, are uniformly eight rowed, 

 fully equal in quality to Mammoth White Cory with skin a trifle more tender. The stalks 

 are very uniform in height averaging about four feet. Ears are set low and close to the 

 stalks. For the market grower who reaps an extra profit by getting his produce on the 

 market ahead of his competitors this will be a money-maker; for the home gardener it 

 will produce desirable ears for the table a week ahead of the next earliest variety. (For 

 further description, seepage 3) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



mm l \I7l_ # j. f* We consider this one of the best extra early varieties 



Mammoth Wnite i^Ory for the market and home garden, 'lhe ears are very 



large for so early a variety. The stalks are about four feet high, each generally 



bearing two large, finely shaped ears which become fit for use very early. 



They are twelve rowed, six to seven inches long, very symmetrical and handsome, 



seldom with any opening between the rows at the base. The grain is large, 



broad, very white and of remarkably good quality for such an early sort. Pkt. 10c; 



Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 



GU ir> . This is an early sweet corn wit>- golden yellow grain, very 



Olden Oantam tender and of excellent quality. The ears are eight rowed, six 

 to seven inches lon^ and of the medium size found most suitable for the table. The 

 flavor is exceptionally rich and delicious. The stalks are four to five feet high. Our 

 stock of this splendid' home garden and market variety has been very carefully selected 

 and is decidedly superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. 

 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



The ears are five 

 fourteen rowed 

 or more, with short nearly square grains which are very white, sweet and tender. 

 The stalks are about four and one-half feet high. This variety is desirable for the 

 home garden and market. It is a sort largely grown in Maine for canning. Pkt. 10c; 

 Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 



^,» I .An early or intermediate, yellow grained sweet corn of distinctive 



l^liarleVOlX merit. Ears about seven inches long, usually twelve rowed and when 

 in condition for use are lijfht creamy yellow in color. The grain is rather short, very 

 sweet and tender and is unsurpassed in quality. In season it is a few days later than 

 Golden Banlam, but remains in condition much longer than that variety. An excellent 

 sort both for the home and the market garden. (See further description in Supple- 

 ment, page 3) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



P | »». . This deservedly popular variety is one of the best second 



Harly IViinneSOta early 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 ei^'ht inches long, eight rowed: kernels very broad, white, 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. Sold Out. 



!£• j i) r i y-M« . Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and 



Ivenuel S tarly l_*iant extensively growm in some localities for the market. 

 The stalks are about five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight to nine 

 inches long, twelve rowed. The grain is white, rather broad and shallow, and the 

 quality very good. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 Alpha 



El q «. O The ears of this second early table corn are very long, about nine inches, slender, eight rowed, 



ariy OWeet Or allgaF and the grain is white, tender and sugary. The stalks are about six feet high, hardy and produc- 

 tive. Our stock is distinct and true and not such a mixture of all sorts of early sweet or sugar corn as has been often offered 

 under this name. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 



Kl 1 KJt * This corn, when very young, cooks remarkably white, but the ripe grain is bluish black. For home use 



DiaCK iVleXlCan we consider it the best second early sort where tenderness and sweetness are the qualities most desired. 

 It does especially well as a second early variety in the south. The stalks are about six and one-half feet high. The ears are 

 about eight inches long and are usually eight rowed. Pkt. 10c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 



f* 1_ > 17 1 A mos t excellent early variety of fine quality 

 l^rOSDy S Harly and one-half to six and one-half inches long 



Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation; 

 if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of corn. 



