4 NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
Broccoli—Italian Green Sprouting 
This very useful variety which was recently introduced from Europe is rapidly becoming popular in the 
United States. It is quite distinct from the white heading broccoli. The plants are rapid growing and 
produce a large head at center of plant in about ninety days from date of planting. The head is a compact 
cluster of tightly closed flower buds and resembles cauliflower only in shape or formation, as the color is dull 
bluish-green. It is used without blanching and is ready for use as soon as fully developed. After this 
central head is removed the plant produces many branches, each bearing smaller terminal and lateral heads 
which are fully as desirable as the first head produced. If these heads are gathered as soon as they become large 
enough for use, the plant will continue to produce for a period of eight to ten weeks. The long bearing period 
makes this a very economical vegetable to grow. The quality is fully equal to cauliflower and by some is 
considered superior. The secondary heads are borne on stems from four to six inches in length and these 
stems are fully as desirable for use as the heads. Served in the same way as asparagus they form a very 
tasty and nourishing dish. 
It is adapted to growing in spring, summer or fall, and iscertainly much more easily and successfully grown 
in the northern states than cauliflower or Brussels sprouts. (See further description page 24.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 
$1.00; 2 Oz. $1.75; 14 Lb. $3.25. 
Broccout, IraLiAN GREEN SPROUTING 
