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FERRY'S SEEDS 



MUSTARD 



This is a very quick growing foliage plant that is raised 

 principally for greens. It is related to the turnip and the leaves 

 are much Uke turnip tops in flavor but are more tender and the 

 stems are not so long nor so coarse. Mustard greens have a rich 

 flavor and are fully as healthful and nutritious as spinach. 



Seed may be sown from early spring to midsummer in rows 18 

 inches apart. Thin to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. The plants 

 are in condition for use as soon as the leaves are the size of one's 

 hand. Mustard runs to seed quickly, so successive plantings are 

 necessary for a continuous supplj\ 



CHINESE The leaves of this variety are round and unfrilled, 

 rough in texture and very dark green. They grow to a length 

 of 9 inches and are about 8 inches broad. A httle slower 

 growing than the frilled varieties but longer standing. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



FORDHOOK FANCY The plume-like leaves of this variety 

 are closely curled and finely fringed. The medium yellowish- 

 green color and compact erect habit of growth lends a deco- 

 rative touch to the garden and the tender quality and fine 

 flavor of this variety render it one of the most desirable for 

 salads and greens. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. 80c. 



FLORIDA BROAD LEAF This is a quick growing and very 

 productive variety which remains in condition for use a 

 long time. The leaves are rounded, very slightly crumpled, 

 unfrilled and very large. They are medium light green in 

 color with a broad pale green midrib. This variety has 

 become very popular in the past few j^ears. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. 80c. 



SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED The leaves are large, light 

 green with a tinge of yellow, much crimped and frilled at 

 edges. The plant is upright or shghtly spreading in growth. 

 This variety is highly esteemed in the South on account of 

 its vigorous gi'owth, hardiness and good quahty. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 



WHITE ENGLISH When young the plants of this variety are 

 desirable for use in salads and as greens but the leaves are 

 small and the plants quickly run to seed. The variety is 

 raised chiefly for seed, which is much used in flavoring. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. 



Okra — Dwarf Long Pod, Green 



Mustard — Southern Giant Curled 



MUSHROOM 



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 pamphlet form, a copy of which we will be pleased 

 to send on request. 



SPORE CULTURE (in bricks weighing about 1}4 pounds). 

 Our spawn is produced from the original spore cultures 

 under the new French process permitting the indefinite 

 reproduction of the variety selected. This is distinctly the 

 most vigorous and prolific spawn on the market. We use 

 stock of the white variety which is generally preferred. 

 Each brick is sufficient to spawn 8 to 10 square feet of bed. 

 Per brick 45c, postpaid. 



OKRA or GUMBO 



This is commonly grown in the South where it is very popular. 

 Seed does not germinate well at cool temperatures and planting 

 should be delayed until the ground is warm. Plant in rows about 

 23/^ feet apart, dropping 4 or 5 seeds to the foot and covering 

 about an inch deep. Thin to about 13^ feet in the row and keep 

 thoroughly cultivated. Okra is raised for the pods which are ex- 

 tensively used in soups, stews, catsup and other reUshes. They 

 are at their best when 1 to 3 inches long. 



DWARF LONG POD, GREEN An especially good home 

 garden sort owing to its unusual abiUty to remain in prime 

 condition for cooking until quite large. The sturdy plant 

 yields long fluted dark green pods of very good quahty. 

 This early and productive sort is also popular for canning. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



PERKIN'S MAMMOTH LONG POD This prolific and early 

 variety yields long pods measuring 4 or 5 inches, that are 

 slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quahty. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



WHITE VELVET A sort popular in the South. It is productive 

 of very large white pods that are smooth and tender until 

 nearly full size. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



