D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



R A D I S H — Continued 

 Early White Giant Stuttgart fo°p1hL''^?a%M'a%tt;^"flStl!?etTcS 



and not becoming pithy until very late, so that those not used as a summer radish ca,n 

 be stored for winter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



\Vliif*» Sfra^hiiro- Even when comparatively small, this variety is in good condi- 

 VY iiiLC iJii eiopjui ^ ^jqj^ fQj, ^gg g^jjfj continues crisp and tender until matui-ed when 

 the roots are four to five inches long and about two inches in diameter. This is consider- 

 ed one of the best large, summer sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



One of the earliest of the 

 summer varieties. Root 

 round, smooth, very white and handsome; flesh crisp, tender and rather pungent 

 in flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; >4 Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



Yellow Slimmer Turnin Rooted Very symmetrical, nearly round, 



leilOW OUmmer, l urnip ixuoicu with grayish white skin covered 



with a bright yellow russeting, thus making it very attractive. The flesh is firm, 



white and rather pungent. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 70c. 



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Large White Summer, Turnip Rooted 



WINTER 



Scarlet China 



VARIETIES 



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Large White Spanish 



California Mammoth White China 



Early White Giant Stuttgart 



Roots cylindrical, or largest at the bottom, tapering abruptly 

 to a small tap. Skin very smooth and of a bright rose color; 

 flesh firm, crisp and pungent. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 

 Clele^tial ^ comparatively new variety which is popular wherever known. 

 v^ciCdLict.t rpj^g j,QQ^ jg long, cylindrical, with beautiful white skin and flesh, so 

 white as to attract attention, even among other white varieties. Flesh very ten- 

 der and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 

 Root long, retaining the same diameter for two- 

 thirds of its length and when full grown measur- 

 ing about eight inches in length and nearly three inches in diameter. Skin 

 white, flesh white, solid and pungent, though milder than the Black Spanish, 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



First introduced into this 

 country by the Chinese in 

 California. It is pure white, about one foot long and two or three inches 

 through, tapering regularly to the tip. The flesh is tender and crisp, keeping 

 well through the winter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



I?^im#1 Rlo^lr Qnoniek Roots round, sometimes top shaped, three or four 

 £\.OUna DiaCK. opanibn inches in diameter; skin black, flesh white, very com- 

 pact and highly flavored. An excellent sort for winter, as the roots keep a long time. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



I4a1f I ^nn- Rla^lr 'Wint<»*» Grayish black skin and crisp, pungent but Avell 



ndll J-ong DldCH. vviiiicr flavored white flesh. Roots about six inches long' 



and two to three inches thick. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 30c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



f rkn<v Rlar»L- ^r»aTiicK One of the latest as well as the hardiest of radishes; an 

 J^uiig OIAK.KL .^paiiiaii excellent sort for winter use. Roots of medium size, ob- 

 long, black and flesh of firm texture, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



RHUBARB, or Pie Plant 



Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is cultivated in gardens for 

 its leaf stalks which are stewed and also used for pies and tarts. Immense quantities are 

 now annually sold in all of the large markets. No private garden should be without it. 



Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil and the richer this is and the 

 deeper it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep and thin out the plants to six 

 inches apart. In the fall, transplant into very highly manured and deeply stirred soil, 

 setting them four to six feet apart each way and give a dressing of coarse manure every 

 spring. The stalks should not be plucked until the second year and the plant never al- 

 lowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. Our seed is saved from selected plants of the 

 Linneeus, Victoria, Giant and other improved sorts, but like the seed« 

 of fruit trees, rhubarb seed cannot be relied upon to reproduce the 

 same varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Rhubarb Roots, by express, not prepaid, 10c each, $1.00 

 per dozen; by mail, prepaid, 15c each, $1.50 per dozen. 



A hardy annual. The leaves are long, 

 smooth and glossy and when young 

 are used like mustard for salads. 

 The plant grows to a height of from nine to fifteen inches. Sow the 

 seed in shallow drills one foot apart, in early spring and for succes- 

 sion every three or four weeks thereafter. Water freely. The young 

 leaves will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from time of 

 planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 30c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



ROQUETTE 



Scarlet China Winter 



SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster 



The roots are long, white and tapering; when cooked form a substitute for oysters, as the flavor 

 is simdar. Salsify succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil which should be stirred to a good depth. 

 Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill- 

 shaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots 

 are perfectly hardy and may remain out all winter, but should be dug early in spring, as they deterio- 

 rate rapidly after growth commences. Frost does not injure the roots but before the ground freezes a 

 quantity for winter use may be stored in a pit or in a very cool cellar packed in damp earth or sand. 



Mammoth Sandwirfi T^lanrl This variety is large, strong growing and less liable to 

 ivi<inimui.ii oanawicn iSiana branch than the other sorts. It is invaluable for market 

 gardeners' use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



OlT^l^l^n "^^^ improved varieties of Sorrel when well grown and cooked like spinage 

 l3 v^ AxJlxl-^ J™J °^ake a very palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings 

 to six or eight inches apart in the row. One may commence cutting in about 

 two months and the plants will continue in full bearing from three to four years. 

 Larcre L*»av«afl Fr^^noVi The best garden variety, having large, pale green leaves of fine 

 i^argc j^cavca r rcncn quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 3 Oz? 30c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Salsify 



