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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



CUCUMBER-Continued 



Avlino-frkn A selection from the Early White Spiue, which is more 



/-vnirig LCJIl pointed at each end. The young fruits are unusually 



crisp and tender and are of very dark green color so that the variety is 



considered by many to be the best for small pickles. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c: 



2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



Fvf-fa I rkno- or Beautiful in shape and color and of the finest 

 j^JLS.! a. M^KfKi^f \Jl quality. The fruit is long, cyhndrical, dark green, 



Ev^r<yr#»**n WKllt** Sr»in*» ^^^^ ^^^'^ white, crisp and tender 

 Vergreen VV niie opine flesh. An entirely new and distinct 

 sort developed by ourselves through very careful selection, our aim 

 being to secure the best possible table cucvmiber. The vine is vigor- 

 ous and pi'oductive and comes into full bearing earlier than the Bis- 

 marck. An excellent sort for culture under glass. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 



3 Oz. 15c; 3^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 

 fr»Yi«kfo1tf4 A rather late variety of very symmetrical shape and smooth 

 JL^ilild OLAU skin, retaining its dark green color until nearly ripe. It is 



spineless and the flesh is crisp, white and tender. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 8 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 35c; Lb. 80c. 



Ri«mai*<^L- ^ ^^*® variety, producing long, very dark green fruit 

 ajioiiia-M. K^ix pointed at each end, very uniform in shape and color; 

 flesh crisp and tender; excellent either for pickles or slicing. The stock 

 we offer is a great improvement over that usually sold either as Bismarck 

 or Tailby Hybrid, being more uniform in shape and without the distinct 

 neck which was a fault of the old stock. It can be depended upon to 

 produce very symmetrical, handsome, dark green fruits which will hold 

 their color better than those of any other kind. This is one of the best 

 sorts for growing under glass. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: kLb. 85c: 

 Lb. 80c. 



Piimfi*aflanr1 ^ distmct variety, 

 ^UmDeriana said to have origi- 

 nated from crossing the Parisian Pick- 

 ling and the Early "White Spine; it 

 certainly has the good qualities of each 

 of these sorts. The fruits are large 

 symmetrical, dark green, covered with 

 innumerable small, white 

 spines and are of prime qual- 

 ity for slicing. The vine is 

 vigorous, wonderfully prolific 

 and continues in bearing much 

 longer than most sorts. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 ^ Lb. a5c; Lb. 75c. 



Improved ^^ZJ^ 

 B,s«*.cK Long Green ?'o°?Sifn1 



fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about 

 twelve inches long, firm and crisp. Excellent for pickles; also the mature 

 fruits ai'e sometimes used for making sweet pickles. We offer a carefully 

 selected strain, imif ormly long, of good form and with the large warts and 

 spines well distributed over the surface instead of being clustered at one 

 end as in inferior^stocks. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 35c; Lb. 80c. 



CLmskll CVtt^flrjn ^^^^' Picldes). A very small, oval, prickly 

 OllIcUl VJIilCI 14.111 fruited sort quite distinct from all others and 



grown exclusively for pickles. It is the sinallest of all the varieties 



and should always be picked when young and tender. The seed is 



slow to germinate, requirnig usually from two to three weeks. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; ^i Lb. .30c; Lb. $1.00 



CRESS 



CULTURE— The seed should be sown in drills about sixteen 

 inches apart, on very rich ground and the plants well cultiva- 

 ted. It may be planted very early but relocated sowings are 

 necessary to secure a succession. Keep off insects by dusting 

 with Pyrethrum Powder. 



Curled, or Pepper Grass ™?h^^?^w?t'.fii! 



tuce, to the flavor of which its warin, pungent taste makes a 

 most agreeable addition. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



Gray Seeded Early Winter ieTo'J^p'iStl 



produces a large cluster of leaves quite similar to those of the 

 Water Cress in appearance and quality. It is quite hardy and 

 thrives best in the cool autumn months. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 30c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Ti"!!** ^A/^af *SiV» '^^^i^ i^ ^ distinct variety of cress with small, 

 1 rue T V ct-Lei oval leaves and thrives best when its roots 

 and stems are submerged in water. A fair growth may be 

 obtained in soil which is kept wet. It is one of the most de- 

 licious of small salads and should be planted wherever a suit- 

 able place can be found. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 3 Oz. 65c; 

 % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



CULTURE— The seed should be sown and lightly covered in 

 gravelly, mucky lands along the borders of small, rapid streams. 

 The plants will need no subsequent culture, as under favorable 

 conditions they increase very rapidly by self-sown seed and ex- 

 tension of the roots. When gathered for the market the 

 shoots should be cut, not broken off. In summer it is best to 

 cut them closely, the oftener the better. 



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Improved Long Green 



