D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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$ORRCl> 



Those who think of sorrel as 



the starved looking weed of 



barren lands, have little idea 

 of the possible value of the plant. The improved var- 

 ieties when well grown and cooked like spinage, make a health- 

 ful and very palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring and 

 thin the seedlings to six or eiglit inches apart in the row. One 

 may commence cutting in about two months, and the plants will 

 continue in full bearing from three to four yeare. 



LARGE LEAVED FREN'CH. The best garden variety, having 

 large, pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt, be; Oz. 10c: 

 2 Oz. 20c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



^■—v 1^ ■ I^J 7\ ^-^ ■ — The spinage is very hardy, 



^^^ L^ I 1^1 "T"^ % I I tf extremely wholesome and 

 ^^^ ■ ■ 1 ^ / m. "V-B ■_-# palatable, and makes a 

 deUcious dish of greens, retaining its bright green color 

 after cooking. 



CcxTTRE.— Should be planted in very rich groimd. the richer 

 the better. Sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning 

 out the plants when the leaves are an inch wide. All should be 

 cut before hot weather, or they will be tough and string}-. For 

 early spring use, sovr early in autumn and protect the plants with 

 a light covering of leaves" or straw. South of Washington, D. C, 

 spinage can be grown without covering. 



SAVOY LEAVED. The earliest varietj- and one of the best to 

 plant in autumn for early spring use. Plant of upright growth, 

 with narrow, pointed leaves which are savoyed like those of cab- 

 bage. It grows quicklv to a suitable size for use but soon nms to 

 seed. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c: Lb. 40c. 



ROU.ND SUMMER BROAD LEAF. This variety is generally 



preferred for early spring sowing, and is the most popular with 

 our market gardeners. The leaves are large, thick and tieshy. 

 Though not quite as hardv as the Prickly \Vinter, it stands the 

 winter very well. Pkt.oc: Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



LHPROVED THICK LEAVED, a variety which grows very 

 rapidly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, shghth' savoyed 

 leaves of fine color, and quality when cooked. Especially recom- 

 mended for market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; 

 ^Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



VICTORIA. A new sort which is quick to mature, and forms a very large, exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat 

 savoyed in the center. It remains in condition for use much longer than most kinds, and cannot fail to please, whether 

 grown for the market or in the private garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



LONG STANDING. An improved round seeded strain of excellent merit, having all the good qualities of the ordinary 

 sorts and continuing in condition for use much longer. The leaves are smooth, and very dark, rich green. Very popular 

 with market gardeners. Pkt 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; \ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



LONG STANDING PRICKLY. The plants mature a little later than the roimd leaved sorts, but furnish a large quantity 

 of very thick and well flavored leaves. Has prickly seed. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 



PRICKLY WINTER, a very hardy variety, and will withstand the severest weather, with only a slight protection of 

 leaves or straw. The seed is prickly, leaves triangular, oblong, or arrow shaped. It is employed for fall sowing which in 

 this latitude is made about the first of September. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 10c: % Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 





Victoria Spinage. 



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THE SQUASH is one of the most nutritious and valuable 

 of aU our garden vegetables. The summer varieties 

 come to the table early in the season, while the winter 

 sorts can be had in perfection from August until the summer 

 varieties are again in condition. Few farmers appreciate 

 the value of winter squash as food for stock. We think an 

 acre of squash, costing no more to cultivate, and much less 

 to secure, will give as much food available for feeding stock 

 as an acre of corn, and we strongly urge our readers to try a 

 " patch ■' for this purpose. 



Culture.— The plants are very tender and sensitive to 

 cold, and planting must be delayed until settled warm 

 weather. The general principles of' culture are the same as 

 those given for cucumbers and melons, but the plants are 

 less particular as to soil. The svunmer varieties 

 should be planted four to six feet apart each way, 

 and the winter sorts eight to ten. Three plants are 

 sufiicient for a hill. In gathering the winter sorts, 

 care should be taken not to bruise or break the stem 

 from the squash, as the slightest injury will increase 

 the liabihty to decay. 



CPHITE RUMMER 



Introduc^d^byus ^ROOKNECK 



This beautiful sort of our own introduction 

 is the result of years of careful breeding and selec- 

 tion, and it is now one of the most fixed and distinct 

 of our summer squashes. The fruit is similar in size 

 and shape to the Summer Crookneck, but of a beauti- 

 ful ivor^- white color, and unsurpassed in quahty. 



We recommend this sort as the most 

 beautiful, and one of the very best of 

 the summer varieties. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; \i Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



White Summer CROOK^Ec^ Sc3UAS^ 



