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



Honey Dew Melon 



The originator's description of this new melon states that the original seed was obtained from a melon 

 shipped to New York City from Africa. By crossing this original strain with Rocky Ford Musk Melon and 

 later recrossing with a Cassaba melon he has produced a variety that is not only distinct but one that has in 

 only a few years attained a place at nearly the head of the list of shipping melons. 



The fruits are of medium size, round or slightly oval, five to six inches in diameter and weigh about six lbs. 

 each. The skin is smooth with an occasional net and when fruits are ripe is creamy yellow in color. Flesh light 

 emerald green, fine grained and of very sweet, sugary flavor. Rind thin but very firm and the fruits stand ship- 

 ping remarkably well. If picked shortly before fully mature the fruits will keep for several weeks. Matures 

 about two weeks later than Rocky Ford. (See further description, page 45) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 

 V 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Musk Melon — Defender 



One of the best yellow fleshed melons. It is excellent for shipping and is a desirable, intermediate sort for 

 the home garden. The fruits are medium sized, oval, slightly ribbed, covered with gray netting. The flesh is 

 firm, fine grained and of highest flavor. The color is rich, deep orange-yellow. The flesh extends to the rind 

 and retains its color and quality quite to the outer shell which, though thin, is very hard and firm. The vines 



are very vigorous and productive. This splendid variety 

 was originated and introduced by us in 1901 and we have 

 taken pride in maintaining our stocks in the highest state 

 of purity and excellence. We believe it is identical with 

 the melon introduced in 1907 and sold largely as Burrell's 



Gem. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Radish — Icicle 



An excellent white variety with long, very smooth, 

 clear white roots which are very crisp and tender. When 

 mature the roots are four to five inches long but are ready 

 for use when about half that size. 



One of the most desirable varieties for the home garden, 

 furnishing roots that are usable almost as soon as the early 

 turnip rooted sorts. (See cut on this page and further 

 description, page 57) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 ViLb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



Squash — -Delicious 



The increased demand for this squash shows conclu- 

 sively that its high quality has become more generally 

 known and appreciated. Many prefer it to Hubbard, 

 so long regarded as the standard of excellence. Delicious 

 is a fall and winter squash of medium size. Although not 

 very thick the shell is hard and strong. The flesh is 

 bright yellow, thick, very fine grained and of most excellent 

 flavor. We believe the seed we offer is equal to the best 

 obtainable. (See colored plate, page 61, and further de- 

 scription, page 62) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 y 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Tomato — Earliana 



Each season we make thorough outdoor trials of all of 

 the most promising tomato novelties in comparison with 

 our own stocks, and for many years we have carefully 

 observed the habit of growth, color, time of maturity and 

 quality of practically every new variety catalogued by 

 anyone. Each weekly picking of every variety is accu- 

 rately tabulated in four groups as to number and weight 

 of marketable fruits as well as those that seem small, rough 

 or otherwise unsuitable. In none of these trials have we 

 found a variety whose first pickings equaled our strain of 

 Earliana in weight and quality of marketable fruits. 

 The vines are small which permits close setting of the 

 plants but they are also very productive for such an early 

 variety. The fruits are bright deep scarlet, nearly round, 

 smooth and of excellent quality. We consider pur strain 

 of Earliana to be the best first early tomato yet introduced. Our stock has been very carefully selected and 

 grown under our own supervision and we believe the seed we offer is the best on the market. (See colored plate, 

 page 61, and further description, page 63) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; Ya Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50 



Tomato — Early Detroit 



We are convinced that our strain of Early Detroit is the best early purplish pink tomato for shipping. 

 The variety as offered/ by us has met the exacting requirements of this most critical class ,of trade, especially 

 of southern growers who supply the early markets of the north. Early Detroit is not only the most productive 

 of the purplish pink tomatoes for the early market, but in uniformity and size of fruit, freedom from cracking, 

 and from tendency to blight, it leads all others of its class. It continues better than any other market sort 

 with which we are acquainted to give large smooth fruits to the end of its season. It is also a desirable tomato 

 for the home garden. Since its introduction by us in 1909 we have given the variety particular attention, and 

 the seed we offer is of very superior quality. (See further description, page 63) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 65c; 

 2 Oz. $1.15; V4 Lb. $2.00; Lb. $6.50 



Radish, Icicle 



