D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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G U G U M B C R-Gontlnued 



Chicago, or Wcsterfield Pickling SrFl"ui"i*X"mte'n|S; 



pointed at each end, with very large and prominent spines; color deep green. 

 It is an extremely prolific variety and is one of the best for those who want 

 crisp, coarsely prickled pickles. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; \ Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



Boston Picltling or Green Prolific Le'^lSy^'x'Sf^eT; 



grown for pickles. Fruit medium sized, veiy smooth, symmetrical, bright 

 green. Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. 20c; \ Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



D-qi-^ ^^npw \f\ A new, rather late variety of very symmetrical shape 

 IlltZrl diU and smooth skin. It retains its dark green color until 



nearly ripe. It is spineless and the flesh is crisp, white and tender. 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Pkt. 



BismarGk 



A late variety producing long, very dark green 

 pointed at each end, very constant in form and color; 

 flesh crisp and tender; excellent either for pickles or slicing. The stock we 

 offer is a great improvement over that usually sold either as Bismarck or 

 Tailby Hybrid, being much better and more uniform in shape, without the 

 distinct neck which was a fault of the old stock. It can be depended upon 

 to produce very symmetrical, handsome, dark green fruits which 

 will hold their color better than those of any other kind. This is 

 one of the best sorts for growing under glass. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; \ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Extra Long, or Evergreen White Spine 



Beautiful 

 in shape 

 and color and of the finest quality. The fruit is long, cylindrical, 

 dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. An entirely 

 new and distinct sort developed by ourselves through very care- 

 ful selection, our aim being to secure the best possible table 

 cucumber. The vine is vigorous and productive, and comes into 

 full bearing earlier than the Bismarck. An excellent sort for cul- 

 ture under glass. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Gumberiand 



A new and distinct variety, said 

 to have originated from crossing 

 the Parisian Pickling and the Early White Spine; it certainly has 

 the good qualities of each of these sorts. The fruits are large, 

 symmetrical, dark green, covered with innumerable small, white 

 spines, and are of prime quaUty for slicing. The vine is vigorous, 



wonderfully prolific, and 

 continues in bearing much 

 longer than most sorts. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 \ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Early White 



,S rk 1 r^ i2k One of the l)est 

 >0 l-F 1 1 1 1:; sorts for table 



use. Vines vigorous, fruit- 

 ing early and abundantly; 

 fruit uniformly straight and 

 handsome, dark green, with 

 a few white spines; 

 flesh tender and of 

 excellent flavor. 

 In this country this 

 variety is used 

 more, we presume, 

 than any other for 

 forcing under 

 glass. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Improved Long Green Cucumber. 



1^ B^ 1 i BTl<^ "f" €\ n -^ selection from the "White Spine, which is more 



7^ 1 ■HiD^^/^J'lI pointed at each end. The young fruits are vmu- 



sually crisp and tender and are of very dark green color so that the 



variety is considered by many to be the best for small pickles. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; h. Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



CnnI ;inH fri«n A strain of White Spine somewhat like the Arlin^- 



V»uui ailU \j\ l»p ^on, but larger and less symmetrical. The vine is 



vigorous and the fruit long, cylindrical, dark green, with many white 



spines. The flesh is peculiarly crisp and tender and it is one'of the very 



best for table use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Improved Uon^^Green j;^°'*SSSSfew 



Green. Vines vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table 

 nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about twelve inches long, firm 

 and crisp. Excellent for pickles; when mature is sometimes used for 

 making sweet pickles. We offer a carefully selected strain, uniformly 

 long, of good form, with the large warts and spines well distributed over 

 the surface instead of being clustered at one end as in inferior stocks. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; \ Lb. 40c; Lb.$1.50 



Small Gherkin 



Extra Long, or 

 Evergreen White Spine Cucumber. 



{For PicMes). A very small, oval, prickly variety 

 quite distinct from all others and grown exclusively 

 for pickles. It is the smallest of all the varieties and should always be 

 picked when young and tender. The seed is slow to germmate, requir- 

 ing usually from two to three weeks. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



