Salsify. 



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



Salsify^ or 

 Vegetable Oyster 



The long, white, tapering root of Salsify 

 when cooked forms a good substitute for 

 oysters, having a very similiar flavor. 



CULTURE— It succeeds best in a light, 

 well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a 

 good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should 

 be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to 

 grow uneven and ill-shat)ed. Sow early and 

 quite deep, giving the general culture recom- 

 mended for parsnip. The roots are perfectly 

 hardy, and may remain out all winter, but 

 should be dug early in spring, as they deterior- 

 ate rapidly after growth commences. Store a 

 quantity for winter use in a pit, or in a cellar, 

 packed in damp earth or sand. 



LARGE WHITE. The common variety; roots 

 medium sized, smooth; flesh white. Pkt. 5c; 

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



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This is 

 larger, stronger growing and less liable to 

 branch than the Large White. It is an inval- 

 uable sort for market gardeners' use. Pkt. 6c; 

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



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Large Leaved French Sorrel. 



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Sorrel 



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Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. 

 Sow in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart and begm thmning 

 out the plants when the leaves are an inch wide. All should be 

 cut before hot weather, or they will be tough and stringy. For 

 early spring use, sow early in autumn and protect the plants with 

 a light covering of leaves or straw. South of Cincinnati spmage 

 can be grown through the winter with very httle, or no covering. 



C<^..^.> I Ar%^gA/4 The earliest variety and one of the 

 OdVOy LCaVSCI best to plant in autumn for early 

 spring use. Plant of upright growth, with pointed leaves which 

 are crimped like those of Savoy cabbage. It grows rapidly to a 

 suitable size for use and is quite hardy, but runs to seed quickly 

 in warm weather. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



ROUND SUMMER BROAD LEAVED. This variety is generally 

 preferred in the north for early spring sowing and is the most 

 popular with our market gardeners. The leaves are large, thick 

 and fleshy. Though not quite as hardy as the Prickly Winter, 

 it stands exposure very well. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; 

 Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 



The improved varieties of Sorrel when well grown 

 and cooked like spinage make a very palatable dish. 

 Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 

 six or eight inches apart in the row. One may com- 

 mence cutting in about two months, and the plants 

 will continue in full bearing from three to four years. 



LARGE LEAVED FRENCH. The best garden vari- 

 ety, having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



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BROAD FLANDERS . One of the most vigorous and strong grow- 

 ing varieties. The leaves are nearly round, umformly deep 

 green, quite thick and slightly crimped in the center. A very 

 desirable sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; H Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



Early Giant Thick Leaved t^.'fSir^^ 



large leaves of fine, deep color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; 

 % Lb. 16c; Lb. 45c. 



Improved Thick Leaved ww^crgro^s 



very rapidly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly 

 wrinkled leaves of fine color and quality when cooked. 

 Especially recommended for market gardeners. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



Savoy Leaved Spinage. 











Victoria Spinage. 



If : a4. A <•: «^ An excellent sort which forms a very large, 



VlCtOna exceedingly thick, very dark green leaf 



somewhat curled in the center. It becomes fit for use 



nearly as early as any, remaining so much longer than 



most kinds and cannot fail to please, whether grown for 



the market or in the private garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 10c; h Lb. 16c; Lb. 40c. 



B ^^^ ^i.^*0mf^Z^irr An improved, round seeded 



Long DtanOing strain of excellent quality, 



comi^ quickly to maturity and remaining in condition 



for use much longer than most sorts. The leaves are 



smooth and very dark, rich green. Very popular with 



market gardeners. Pkt. '5c; Oz. 10c; 2 0z. 10c; ^Lb. 15c; 



Lb. 40c. 



Long Standing Prickly ?u*?ea«l.aT; 



th a n the round leaved sorts but yield a large quantity of 

 very thick and finely colored leaves. Has prickly seed. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; H Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



PRICKLY WINTER. A very hardy variety and will with- 

 stand severe weather with only a slight protection of 

 leaves or straw. The seed is prickly; leaves oblong or 

 arrow shaped. It is used for fall sowing which m this 

 latitude is made about the first of September. Pkt. 6c; 



Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; h Lb. 16c; Lb. 35c. 



