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



PIE PUMPKIN. 



PUMPKIM... 



The pumpkin more properly belongs to the farm than the 

 garden, especially as it readily mixes with and injures the 

 quahty of the squash. Pumpkins are not so particular in 

 regard to soil as melons or cucumbers, but in other respects 

 are ciiltivated the same, though on a larger scale. They are 

 generally raised between hills of corn, but may be planted 

 with success in fields by themselves. 



LARGE YELLOW. Grows to a large size and is adapted 

 for cooking piu-poses and feeding stock. The shape is irregu- 

 lar, some being round, and others elongated or flattened. It 

 is of deep, rich, yellow color, fine grain and excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. oc; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c: 3^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c, postpaid. 

 By freight or express, at purchater's expense, $12.50 per 100 lbs. 



SWEET CHEESE, OR KENTUCKY FIELD, a most pop- 

 ular variety in the South. Fruit flattened, the diameter being 

 two or three times more than the length; skin mottled Ught 

 green and yellow, changing to rich cream color as it matures; 

 flesh tender and of excellent quahty. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; %Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



pie pumpkin . . ♦ 



We consider this a true Pumpkin rather than a 

 Squash, as it is sometimes called, but vmder any name it is a 

 decided acquisition, makes a pie which most people consider 

 superior to one made from any other variety of either squash 

 or pumpkin. The nearly round comparatively small fruit is 

 covered with a fine gray netting over a smooth, yellow skin. 

 Flesh very thick, sweet and fine flavored. Makes deli- 

 cious pies. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



CULTIVATED chiefly for its roots, though the young seed leaves may be used as salad and the green seed pods for pickles. 

 For the home garden, sow on rich sandy soil as early in the spring as it is fit to work. For forcing, sow in hot beds, hav- 

 ing very rich, sandy soil, made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the svirface from sixty to one hundred and fifty seeds to 

 the square foot and cover with one-half inch of soil sifted on, and attend carefiilly to the watering and airing. If the bed is 

 a good one, the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to thirty days after planting. In open groimd culture, sow in 

 drills twelve inches apart and thin to such a distance in the row as to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda 

 will greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, brittle roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will 

 keep up a supply. After the hot weather of summer begins, it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do 

 not become tough and stringy nor pithy so quickly as the early sorts. Radishes are subject to root maggots, which make them 

 useless for culinary pvu-poses. We know of no certain remedy for this pest. We have found the best preventative measures 

 to be avoiding the use of rank manure and sowing on ground where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the year previous. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP,WHITE 

 TIPPED. One of the handsomest of 

 the turnip radishes and a great favorite 

 in many large markets, for early 

 planting outdoors. It is but little 

 later than the White Tipped, 

 Forcing, and will give entire satis- 

 faction where extreme earliness 

 is not the primary object. Roots 

 slightly fiattened on the under 

 side, color very deep scarlet with 

 a white tip ; flesh white and of the 

 best quahty, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



f^on plus dltra 



Or EARLY DEEP SCARLET 

 TURNIP, FORCING. 



This has as small a top and is as 

 early as any variety in cultiva- 

 tion, making it one of the best for 

 forcing. Roots fit for use may be 

 had in three weeks or less from 

 time of sowing. Roots smaU, glo- 

 bular, deep rich red color; flesh 

 white, crisp and tender when 

 young. May be planted very close- 

 ly owing to its small tops. Pkt. 6c ; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 65c. NoN Plus Ultra Radish. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP ROOTED, a small, round, 



red turnip shaped radish, with a small top and of very quick 

 growth. A very early variety, deserving general cultivation 

 on account of its rich color and crisp, tender flesh. Desirable 

 for forcing or early outdoor planting. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



EARLY SCARLET TIRNIP.. 

 . . WHITE TIPPED, EORCINO 



A beautiful variety, deep scarlet with white 

 tip, and is becoming very popular 

 as a market sort. Fully as early 

 as Non Plus Ultra; has as small 

 a top and may be planted as 

 closely; it is more attractive in 

 appearance. Cannot fail to give 

 satisfaction as a forcing radish. 

 Sold also as Rosy Gem, Rapid 

 Forcing, etc. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



EARLY ROUND DEEP SCAR= 



LET. Similar in form to the Scar- 

 let Turnip Rooted, but much darker in color. Flesh white, 

 very crisp and tender ; top small. Well adapted for growing 

 in frames. Pkt. &c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 55c. 



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. This variety makes roots fit 

 to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra, but they are much larger 

 when full size. Roots roimd, or slightly ohve shaped; color 

 rich deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. We recom- 

 mend this especially to gardeners whose markets de- 

 mand a large, round, forcing radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 

 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



EARLY WHITE TURNIP 

 ROOTED. A little flatter than 

 the Scarlet Turnip Rooted, and 

 pure white in color. It has a very 

 small top ; white, semi-transparent 

 flesh, and is slightly later than the 

 Scarlet Turnip, but will stand 

 more heat and remain longer in 

 condition for use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 

 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; %Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, Forcing. 



The above varieties of radish are especially developed and selected for forcing. They should be grown quickly and used 



when small and tender, as they become pithy and flavorless when overgrown. Most of them are at 



their best when less than an inch in diameter. 



