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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 



WATER MELON-Continued 



A^;. The fruits are medium sized, uniformly round and are used ex- 



V<<liron clusively for preserves or piddles. The color is daric green, distinctly 

 striped and marbled with light green. The flesh is white and solid but is not at 

 all suitable for eating raw. Seed red. The fruits mature late in the fall and in 

 this condition can be kept for a long time. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c: 

 Lb. $1.00 



The 3Iushroom is an edible fungus of which there are 

 numerous varieties. "We handle the ordinary commer- 



ClTRON 



spawn from 8 to 10 square feet of bed 



MUSHROOM 



cial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of 

 pinkish-red, changing to liver color. The mushi'oom produces '-seed"' or spores and 

 there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, 

 which is developed and preserved in horse manure, pressed in the form of bricks. 

 3Iushrooms can be gi'own in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open 

 air, the great essential being a uniform degree *f temperature and moisture. Our 

 space is too limited here to give the necessary cultural directions, but these are 

 published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 3.5c.. a book con- 

 taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. (See list inside of 

 back cover) 



SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. Produced from original spore cultures 

 under the new French process which permits the indefinite reproduction of selected 

 varieties. Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn on tlie market. Our stock 

 is of the white variety which is the sort generally preferred. Each brick is sufficient 

 Brick (about I14 lbs.), postpaid 50c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.75 



MUSTARD 



Mustard is not only vised as a condiment 

 but the green leaves are used as a salad 

 or cut and boiled like spinach. Sow as early in the spring as the 

 ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches apart, covering 

 one-half inch deep. For succession, sow every few weeks till au- 

 tumn. Water freely. In the south the seed may be sown in autumn 

 and the plants used early in the spring as a salad and for greens. 



1X7U*i. U" T l_ The leaves are comparatively small and 

 W nite JCLngllsn smooth, deeply cut or divided and of medi- 

 um dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth and 

 so :)n bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. 



Seed lightyellow 

 and larger than 

 thatofothervari- 

 eties. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 

 15c; 1/4 Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 



Southern 

 Giant Curled 



Tlie leaves are 

 large, lightgreen Mustard, Southern Giant Curled 

 with tinge of yellow, much crimped and frilled at edges. The plant is upright 

 or slightly spreading in growth. This variety is highly esteemed in the south 

 for the mai-ket as well as the home garden on account of its vigorous growth, 

 hardiness and good qiialitv. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 I Q *-k I A *'^^^ excellent sort with very large, light green, 

 LuSiYgQ •^mOOtn LeaveCt plain or comparatively .smooth leaves, borne 

 well above the ground. The plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright 

 when young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre- 

 ferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than the rougher 

 leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; y4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



N A ^T! TRTIT IM tall mixed garden, sometimes called Indian 

 l^rA.»j 1 v^rv. 1 k\J iJM. Cress. Grown not only for ornament but the beau- 

 tiful orange and yellow flowers and the foliage are used for garnishing. The 

 young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. The green seed pods are 

 greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. Early in spring sow, pref- 

 erably in rather light soil, in rows three feet apart and two inches apart 

 in the row, covering one inch deep. When the young plants are about four 

 inches high thin to six inches apai't in the row. Amines can be supported if so 

 desired by stakes, strings or brush. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb. 75c. For cAher varieties of Kastirrtinrn see page SH. 



okra or gumbo 



Okra, White Velvet 



The young seed pods are used in 

 soups, stews, catsups, etc. Highly 

 esteemed in the south. After danger of frost is past. the ground being warm 

 and in good condition, plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, cover- 

 ing with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When about three 

 inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and keep 

 free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one to 

 three inches long. 

 r> . ir'ir\ r/^ r>i*i!*-'^n extra early maturing 



Extra Lariy Uwarr Green rroliric variety, very productive. 



Plants twelve to eighteen inches high. Pods short, deep green, slightly cor. 



rugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; 



Lb. 75c. 

 \X/U*«- \7 1 t- The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early 

 Wnite Velvet maturing and very productive. The pods are white, long, 



smooth and are tender until nearly fuU sized. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 



1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 T% 1 ' i Ji/i .11 r% J This variety is about three feet high, 



rerkmS Mammoth Long rod very early and productive. The 



pods are deep green, very long, slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and 



of good quality This is a desirable market as well as home garden sort. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz.l5c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 TV r \Tru •*. The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very 



LlWarr Wnite productive. The pods are of medium length, greenish 



white, quite thick, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt, 10c; 



Oz.lSc; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



