FERRY'S SEEDS 



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BEET 



DETROIT DARK RED When we introduced this variety in 1892 we had already brought it to a point of perfection rarely 

 attained in seed breeding. Since that time we have had the never ending job of maintaining the high standard of quality 

 which it originally possessed. We have exercised the utmost care in perpetuating the excellent qualities that have, for so long, 

 made this the leader of table beets. We have succeeded so well that our strain of Detroit Dark Red is generally accepted 

 as the standard of comparison in field and garden trials. 



The roots are globe shaped with small tap roots and collars. The flesh is uniformly red — bright fresh blood color, with the 

 zones or rings inconspicuous and the exterior or skin is bright maroon. The flesh is crisp, tender and unusually sweet. An 

 important feature is its bright gray-green tops or leaves, which are exceptionally good for greens. 



It is only a few days behind the earhest beets and in our opinion is imequalled for home garden use. In a large section 

 of California the seed can be sown the year round and fresh beets may be had on the table every day in the year. 



(For further description and photograph see page 18.) 

 Pkt. 10c; 02. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50 



CABBAGE 



TERRY'S HOLLANDER By eliminating the defects which 

 we found in ordinary strains of Danish Ball Head and 

 selecting for the more desirable features, we are able 

 to offer a strain of late cabbage that has no equal. 

 Round heads about six inches in diameter are borne on 

 stems four to five inches in length. When set out early in 

 July the plants reach maturity late in September and the 

 heads remain in perfect condition until cold weather 

 makes harvesting necessary. If pitted or stored in a cold 

 cellar at a temperature a little above freezing, they will 

 keep perfectly throughout the winter and furnish a supply 

 of prime cabbage whenever wanted. We have taken 

 heads from storage on May first that were practically 

 as fresh and crisp as when stored the pre\'ious November. 



Although smaller than other late varieties the head 

 is so solid that it weighs seven to nine pounds. The 

 interior of the heads is white and the flavor is mild and 

 sweet. Trj' this for late fall use and winter keeping. 



(See further description on page 21.) 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; 2 oz. $1.75; 1/4 lb. $3.25 



CARROT 



RED CORED CHANTENAY The first time you pull this 

 new carrot you wiU want to eat it then and there. The 

 deep orange-red color and smooth symmetrical shape are 

 combined with just the right size to make it irresistibly 

 appetizing. Its beauty is not merely skin deep; it goes 

 clear througjh to the very center and the interior is even 

 more tempting than the outside. The yellow ring which 

 is usually found around the core of carrots has been 

 bred out of Red Cored Chantenay and in the breeding 

 a sweeter, richer flavor has been acquired. This flavor 

 alone is enough to establish its superiority and when 

 combined with the crisp, tender quahty and deep color 

 of the flesh a new treat is furnished for those who appre- 

 ciate the healthful and high nutriment value of carrots. 

 On the inside back cover will be found an unretouched 

 photograph of this and other carrots in natural colors. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; V4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50 



CORN 



GOLDEN BANTAM Less than thirty years ago people 

 regarded j'ellow corn as unflt for table use. The introduc- 

 tion of Golden Bantam in 1902 played a leading part in 

 overcoming this prejudice and todaythereis no variety 

 as popular. All yellow corns are not Golden Bantam 

 nor do they all possess the many superior quahties of 

 that variety. True Golden Bantam is early, being ready 

 for the table in 78 to 80 days from date of planting. The 

 ear has eight straight rows of broad meaty kernels which 

 are a rich creamy golden ycUow in color. The qualities 

 of tenderness and rich sweet flavor were so highly devel- 

 oped that all attempts at improvement have proved 

 wast 2d effort . The strain we offer isbred from the original 

 early type and possesses all the excellent quahties that 

 make this variety the leading home garden sweet corn. 



(See further description on page 26.) Corn, Golden Bantam 



Pkt. 10c; lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50 postpaid The Original Early Strain 



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