D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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WATER MELON-Continued 



*<% r> . One of the 



Gypsy or Georgia largest 



Rattlesnake aud best kuowu 

 ixdLLic&iiaivc; home garden aild 



shipping sorts, especially adapted 

 for the south. The fruits are very 

 long, of a light green color, dis-. 

 tinctly striped and blotched with a 

 darker shade. The flesh is bright 

 scarlet, tender and sweet when 

 grown in the south, although usu- 

 ally the fruits are too late maturing 

 to ripen properly in the nor ih. Vines 

 are large and rigorous. Seed nearly 

 white. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; y 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 gin. The fruits are medium 



VrltTOn sized, uniformly round 

 and are used exclusively for pre- 

 serves or pickles. The color is dark- 

 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.8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 

 15c; 2 Oz.25c; V 4 Lb.40c; Lb. $1.25 



MUSHROOM 



5ypsy or Georgia Rattlesnake 



The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there arc 

 numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary commer- 

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

 pinkish-red, changing to liver color. The mushroom 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. 

 Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open 

 air, the great essential being a uniform degree of 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 35c, a book con- 

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

 back cover) 



PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. By a newly discovered process of se- 

 lection and grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorpus 

 and finely flavored mushrooms are reproduced. The sort we offer is earlier, more 

 productive and a marked improvement on wild spawn, either French or English. 

 Brick (about 1J4 lbs.), postpaid 45c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.25 



Citron 



««| JSTARO Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green 

 *»* ^ *** * ** A » 1 ' 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 autumn. 

 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. 



WU**- 17 1" V. Tue leaves are comparatively small and 

 W fllte UngllSll smooth, deeply cut or divided and of medium 



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



bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. 



Seed light yellow and larger than that of other varieties. Pkt. 8c, 



2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 75c. 



.1 g~* • . f> 1 1 The leaves are large, light 

 OOUtnern laiant burled green 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 market as well as the home garden on account 

 of its vigorous growth, hardiness and good quality. Seed small, 

 reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 8c, 2 for* 15c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lt>. $1.00 



1 o .|_ f j An excellent sort with very 



Large omOOth Leaved large, light green, plain or com- 

 paratively smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. The 

 plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright when young, be- 

 coming 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes 



called Indian Cress. Grown not only 

 for ornament but the beautiful 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, preferably 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 apart in the row. Tines can be supported if so desired by stakes, 

 strings or brush. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; l A Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75. For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 87. 



0\lTT% A OR lil TlVIRf^ The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, catsups, etc. Highly esteemed in the 

 VyrViY.^Y v -'* v VJv/lUUv/ 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, covering 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 con- 

 tion for use when from one to three inches long. 



\\ri •. \r 1 . The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and very productive. The pods are 

 W hlte V elvet white, long, smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 6z. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; 



Lb. $1.00 

 D 1 • » 1V/I .1 t D J This variety is about three feet high, very early and productive. The pods are deep 



r erkmS Mammoth Long rOCL green, very long, slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality 



This is a desirable market as well as home garden sort. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; l A Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 rv r \17"U** The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive. The pods are of medium length, 



Uwarf White greenish white, quite thick, slightlv corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



NASTURTIUM 



Mustard, Large Smooth Leaved 



