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



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WATER MELON-Continued 



Q 1. IJ M. This variety, introduced by us in i894, is much used for shipping as well as for the home garden. The vines are 



i5weet Heart vigorous and very productive, ripening their fruit evenly. The fruits are of largest size, oval but flattened 



at the ends and very lieavy. The rind is very firm. The color is very light green, very slightly veined with a little darker 



shade. The flesh is bright red, firm but very sweet. The fruit remains in good condition a long time after ripening. Seed 



black. Our stock will be found very uniform in shape, size and color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



/^ j^ . One of the 



Gypsy or Georgia largest 



R2ttf1«&cnaL-<:k and best known 

 I^ailiesnaKe ^ome garden and 

 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 tbe north. The 

 vines are large and vigorous. Seed 

 nearly white. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



rp. . •■ A southern variety of 



1 riumpn strong vigorous growth. 

 The fruits ar.e of largest size, nearly 

 round, dark green, sometimes in- 

 distinctly striped Math a lighter 

 shade and have a firm rind so that 

 they stand shipment exceptionally 

 well. The flesh is bright red and of 

 good quality. Seed black. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.l5c; V4 Lb.25c; Lb.75c. 

 l^'. The fruits are medium sized, uniformly round and are used exclusively for preserves or pickles. The color is dark 



L^ltron 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 



Gypsy or Georgia Rattlesnake 



IVyif TQ1— 11^ C^C^IVI ^^^ Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous vai'ieties. We handle the ordinary 

 ^^'■^J t-JM- ilXV^VyiTi commercial 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 gi'eat 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 selection and 



grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorous 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 1^4 lbs.), postpaid 35c; 



5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.00 



IVyif T QT* A I? r^ Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are used 

 ^"*^^ ^ * /"^IXI-^ 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. 

 \X7'U** 17 1* U ^^^ leaves are comparatively small and smooth, deeply cut or divided 

 W tllte Ung'llSn 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz,15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

 « .1 /^ • i. /^ 1 J The leaves are large, light green with tinge of yellow, much 



OOUttiern Ijiiant L^Urled crimped and frilled at edges. The plant is upright or shghtly 



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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 I Q .1 I J An excellent sort with very large, light green, plain or com- 



Liarge OmOOtn JLeaved paratively smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. The 



plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright when young becoming somewhat spreading at 



maturity. This sort is preferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than 



the rougher leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c^^ 



N A ^Tl T R TI I T M tall mixed garden, sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown 

 l^rA,k^ 1 V^flx 1 I wiVl jiot 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. The vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 79. 



OKRA OR GUMBO 



The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, cat- 

 sups, etc. Highly esteemed in the 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 wath 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 condition for use when from one to three inches long. 

 «T.ri ., \r 1 4. The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and 

 W nite V elvet very productive. The pods are white, long, smooth and are tender until 



nearly full sized. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 D 1 • > tiJI j.l_ f O J This variety is about three feet high, very early and 



t^erkmS IViammOtn LiOng r^Od productive. The pods are deep green, very long, 

 slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality This is a desirable market as 

 well as home garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 

 PI f W/'L'j. The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive. 



LlWarr W tllte The pods are of medium length, greenish white, quite thick, slightly cor- 

 rugated, tender and of good quahty. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Okra, White Velvet 



