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



Beans — Detroit Mammoth Lima 



This new pole lima bean is the result of many years of careful selection and is entirely distinct from any 

 other variety we have ever tried. The mammoth pods are nine to eleven inches long, medium dark green 

 in color and contain five to seven beans of the most excellent quality. It comes into bearing medium early 

 and the vines, which are vigorous and strong growing, are exceptionally productive. 



We believe that in introducing this variety we are presenting one of the most valuable novelties of recent 

 years and one that is sure to become a standard sort. {^See further description, page 25, and colored plate o?i 

 opposite page which shows pods slightly reduced in size) Pkt. 25c.. 



Beans — Michigan White Wax 



This splendid variety may be briefly described as a white seeded Golden Wax. It is one of the earliest 

 of the dwarf, snap beans. The vines are very vigorous and unusually productive. The pods are golden yellow, 

 fully as attractive as our well known Golden Wax and of the same exceptionally fine quality. The seed is 

 white, a most valuable feature heretofore unattained in a bush bean of highest quality. {See cut on this page 

 and further description, page 20) Pkt. lOc; Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



Beans- — Baldwin Wonder Wax 



This variety is a most prolific, wax podded pole sort of excellent 

 quality for snaps for the home garden. The vines are hardy and vigor- 

 ous in growth, and when in condition for use as snaps the pods are very 

 long, about seven inches, uniformly cylindrical, exceptionally brittle 

 and stringless. The color is a very attractive light yellow. We con- 

 sider Baldwin Wonder Wax the most desirable bean of its class yet in- 

 troduced. {See firther description, page 24) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10 



postpaid; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



Com — Charlevoix 



In introducing Charlevoix Corn we are presenting a variety of the 

 most distinctive merit and one with so many excellent qualities that it 

 is certain to prove a valuable sort both for the home and market garden. 

 This variety was originated at Charlevoix, Michigan, where it has been 

 grown and selected for over fifteen years by one of the best gardeners 

 in the state. The ears are about seven inches long, usually twelve rowed, 

 and when in condition for use are deep creamy yellow in color. The 

 grain is rather short, very sweet and tender and is unsurpassed in 

 qualit)'. In season it is about the same as Early Minnesota but remains 

 in condition for use longer than most of the early or intermediate sorts. 



We recommend a trial of this new variety; you are sure to be pleased 

 with it. {See colored plate opposite and further description, page j^) 

 Pkt. 25c. 



Corn — Mammoth White Cory 



We consider this unquestionably the most desirable extra early corn , 

 It is not only the best for the home garden but also for the market 

 gardener's use, as it makes a large and attractive ear of good quality, 

 earlier than any other corn. Mammoth White Cory was introduced by 

 us in 1897. Our stock has been grown and selected with great care 

 and is of first quality. {See cut and further description, page S5) Pkt. lOc; 

 Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 65c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 



Peas — Gradus 



The vines of this very early wrinkled pea are similar in appearance 

 to Telephone but are of medium height. The pods are very large, uni- 

 formly well shaped, pointed, handsome and are more attractive in ap- 

 pearance than those of the first earlies. The peas are very large and of 

 splendid quality. {See further description, page 5/, and colored plate, 

 P^g^ 53) Pkt. lOc; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 45c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 



Peas — Alderman 



We consider this in many respects the very best early main crop pea 

 of the valuable Telephone type. The vines are tall growing, strong 

 and vigorous and are exceedingly productive. The pods are of largest 

 size, similar to but a little larger and a shade darker than those of Duke of Albany and about the same in 

 season. The peas are unsurpassed in quality. Our stock of Alderman has been grown and selected with the 

 greatest care and we recommend it unreservedly. {See further description, page 52) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 45c. 

 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00 



Peas — Thomas Laxton 



The earliness, productiveness, handsome appearance and unsurpassed quality make the Thomas Laxton 

 a most valuable sort for market gardeners' use as well as for planting in the home garden. The vines are 

 similar to Gradus but are darker in color. The pods are large and very attractive, with square ends, similar 

 to but larger, longer and darker than those of Champion of England and as uniformly well filled. _ We con- 

 sider Thomas Laxton one of the best extra early peas yet introduced. Our stock is of superior quality. {See 

 further description, page 51) Pkt. lOc; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 45c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 



Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: 

 if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. 



Michigan White Wax Bean 



