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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



KALE OR BORECOLE 



DvMRF Curled Scotch 



Dwarf Purple 



This sort 



in its rich 



This is extensively grown, especiallj' in the south dur- 

 ing the fall, winter and spring. The leaves are used 

 principally for greens. A favorite way is to cook them 

 with bacon. The leaves are also used for garnishing. 



Where climate permits seed may be sown any time 

 from August to October, broadcast or preferably in drills 

 eighteen inches apart so that the plants when small may 

 be cultivated. The quality is improved rather than in- 

 jured by frosts if not too heavy. Farther north sow in 

 April or May in rich light soil in rows two to three feet 

 apart and where plants of the largest size are desired thin 

 to two feet apart in row. It is better not to cut or handle 

 the plants while frozen, but if this is unavoidable, thaw 

 them out in cold water. The young shoots which start 

 up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender and 

 make excellent greens. 

 T-iii/-^ /^iio ii The plant of this 



1 all Green Curled bcotch variety grows to 



three or four feet high, bearing long, plum'e-like, light 

 green leaves which are deeply cut, also finely curled 

 at edges. Very ornamental and so hardy that a moder- 

 ately heavy frost improves rather than injures its 

 quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 

 f^ L r* IJC j.l_ ^ finely curled, spread- 



Dwarr Curled bcotch ing, low growing vari- 

 ety, very hardy and much used for greens. This sort, 

 sometimes called Norfolk, is grown extensively in the 



south for shipment and is planted largely for the home garden. The leaves are long and attractive bright green. 

 is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Similar to Dwarf Curled Scotch but the leaves are deep green and purple. It is very attractive 



purplish coloring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 1/4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



Q.i . A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. 



Olberian The leaves are very large, comparatively plain in the center but are cut and frilled at the edges. The variety is 



very hardy, a favorite for greens and in some sections is extensively grown for forage. This sort is sometimes called Sprouts. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed 

 above ground. It is tender and excellent when 

 used before fully grown, combining somewhat the 

 flavors of cabbage and turnip. 



Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible in rows one 

 and one-half feet apart and when well established thin to six inches apart in the 

 row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession until hot weather, 

 when they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall 

 use. 



■BjTi . ,;.. (Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early 



Wnite Vienna with distinctly smalltops The bulbs are of medium 



size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best quality for the table if 



used when about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 



V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



17 1 D 1 Very early, with 



tariy rurple smaii top, the 



Vifanna ^^^^ stems being tinged 

 V iciiiid ^^.^^^ purple. Bulbs of 



medium size, purple; flesh white. 



Desirable for forcing and early 



outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 



2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 ¥ /^ This sort is also 



Large Ureen called Large 



White. It is hardy, quite late and 

 used for feeding stock. Bulbs 

 large, weighing eight to ten pounds 

 when fully grown, whitish green 

 in color; leaves large and very 

 numerous. Pkt.^ 10c; Oz. 25c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



KOHL RABI 



Early 



LEEK 



This belongs to tlie 

 onion family and 

 is a good fall and 

 winter substitute for green onions. 

 Tlie leaves are flat, and the stems 

 are very large, cylindrical and 

 bulbous. Sow early in spring in 

 drills twelve to fifteen inches apart, 

 covering one-half incli deep. Thin 

 plants to six inches apart in row 

 and draw the earth about them 

 when cultivating. If one desires 

 Early White Vienna very white and tender leeks trans- 



plant when about six inches high, setting four inches apai't in trenches about 

 two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 



I 1 PI This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of 



JLOndOn rlag good quality, and is extensively cultivated in this country. 



Pkt. lOc; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 w jk » ¥-i| A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, 



Large American rlag hardy and productive. It is a favorite Avith many 

 market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 I u Stems very thiclc but comparatively short. Leaves broad. 



Large rvOUen covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort stands a long 

 time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 »/f i rf^ J. The largest variety, when well grown often three 



iViOnStrOUS l^arentan inches in diameter, white and tender. It is an 

 exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 1/4 Lb. $1.00; 

 Lb. $3.50 



Leek, Monstrous Carei- 



