NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Cabbage, Chinese Improved or Pe-Tsai 



Beet— Detroit Dark Red 



We believe this is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its uniformly deep rich 

 color the most desirable for canning. The tops are small and upright in growth. The leaves are dark green, 

 shaded with red. The root is medium sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood red color! 

 The flesh is deep vermilion-red, zoned with darker shade. Careful comparisons with all the prominent varieties 

 on the market in this country and in Europe prove that the Detroit Dark Red Beet is the most uniform in shape 

 and size and the most attractive in color. It is unsurpassed in quality. (See cut and further description, page 28) 



Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Y 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Cabbage — Wisconsin No. 8 



A "yellows" resistant strain of cabbage developed out 

 of our stock of Hollander under the direction of Dr. 

 L. R. Jones of the University of Wisconsin. At Racine, 

 Wisconsin, where for several years many of the com- 

 mercial crops of cabbage were badly infected or entirely 

 destroyed by the disease called the yellows this strain 

 has proven to be practically immune from attack. 



The disease resistant properties of this variety, how- 

 ever, apply only to that known as the "yellows" and 

 no claim is made that it is less susceptible to other 

 forms of disease such as Black Rot, Black Leg or Club 

 Root than other sorts. 



Although showing considerable variation in type the 

 plants resemble Hollander but are larger and more leafy 

 and spreading. The heads are round or somewhat 

 flattened and retain to a remarkable degree the solidity 

 and excellent keeping qualities of the Hollander. 



For localities where cabbage plants are affected by 

 the yellows we earnestly recommend a planting of this 

 new Strain. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. $2.50; 2 Oz. $4.50; 

 V4 Lb. $8.00 



Cabbage — Chinese Improved or Pe-Tsai 



The strain we offer of this new salad plant re- 

 sembles Cos Lettuce rather than Cabbage. The leaves 

 when young are crimped, of light green color and ap- 

 pear like Smooth Leaved Mustard but with much 

 broader and heavier midribs. The plant as it matures 

 becomes more upright and forms heads much like Cos 

 Lettuce. The inner leaves blanch an attractive light yellow or creamy white with very white midribs. It is of 

 distinctive flavor, very mild and pleasant. It is served as a salad like lettuce or cooked like asparagus. (See cut 

 on this page and further description, page 32) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



Celery — Columbia 



No better celery has ever been produced than our strain of Columbia. It is early maturing. The plants 

 are stocky and heavy, and when well grown the heart blanches to a very attractive light golden yellow. Columbia 

 has no superior in beauty of golden shading, solidity and size of stalk. In rich nutty flavor we have found it 

 unsurpassed. The variety is not only very desirable for the private garden but is well suited for the home market. 

 Try it and be convinced. (See cut and further description, page 35) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 

 V4 Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00 



Desirable Turnips for Table Use 



The varieties illustrated on the page opposite have long been the leading sorts for culinary purposes. Our 

 stocks of these varieties have been selected by us for many years and we do not hesitate to say they are unsur- 

 passed by any others offered. 



White Egg 



An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of medium size. The flesh is clear white, 

 firm, fine grained and very sweet. The roots when in best condition for table use are about two inches in diameter. 

 Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ft.Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Early White Flat Dutch Strap Leaved 



A very early white turnip extensively used for the table. The roots are of medium size, flat, very white 

 fleshed, fine grained and very sweet and are in best condition for table use when from two to two and one-half 

 inches in diameter, pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Early Purple Top Strap Leaved 



One of the most extensively used of all turnips. An excellent table variety when roots are from two to two 

 and one-half inches in diameter. Flesh white, fine grained and sweet. Roots of medium size, flat, purplish 

 red above ground, white below. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Purple Top White Globe 



This excellent table variety is globular in shape, of good size and very attractive appearance. The flesh 

 is white, fine grained and tender. The roots are in best conclition for table use when about three inches in 

 diameter. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



Yellow Stone 



A very desirable yellow fleshed variety maturing slightly later than the preceding sorts. Roots of medium 

 size, uniformly globe shaped, skin smooth and attractive pale yellow color. Flesh crisp, tender and of very good 

 quality. The roots are suitable for table use when from three to four inches in diameter, pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Ya Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



