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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



SQUASH, WINTER-Continued 



Cir\irit>r^ h^itt^V\<afri This is a true Hubbard Squash, ex- 



^JUlUCil lIUUKJclIU cept in color, which is bright red. 



The vine is a vigorous but not rampant grower and wonderfully 



productive, expending the energy derived from liberal fertilizing 



in the production of an increased number rather than of over- 



f'rown and coarse fruits as some varieties are apt to do. The 

 ruits are very uniform in size, weighing from six to eight pounds 

 and in shape are like the Hubbard: although in condition for use 

 much earlier, they are wonderfully long keepers and can be held 

 over in good condition for spring use. Tlae shell is warty, hard and 

 strong and of a very beautiful, orange-red color, except for a bit 

 of olive-green on the blossom end. The flesh is a deep orange and 

 uniformly so to the shell, never having the green tinge so objec- 

 tionable in the older sort. It cooks very dry, fine grained and 

 good flavored. AVe believe this to be a very superior table vari- 

 ety; certainly it has become very popular. Plit. ofi Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; ^Lb. 3pc; Lb. $1.00 



Golden 



Hubbard 



Squash. 



Boston Marrow Squash. 



Boston Marrow 



oval 



A fall and winter 

 variety; large size, 

 form, skin thin: when ripe, bright orange 

 with a netting of light cream color; flesh 

 rich salmon-yellow: fine grained and of 

 excellent flavor, but not as dry as the 

 Hubbard. We have an unusually good 

 stock of this sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 25c; lib. 75c, 



This is a superior vari- 

 ety, and one of the best 

 of winter squashes: flesh bright orange- 

 yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet 

 and rich flavored; keeps well through the winter; 

 boils or bakes exceedingly dry. and is esteemed by 

 many to be as good baked as the sweet potato. 

 Our stock is most carefully selected with regard to 

 quality of the flesh, and color and v/artiness of the shell, but the latter peculiarities are largely determined by the soils 

 in which the squashes are I'aised. We have compared our stock with that sold as Chicago, or Warty Hubbard, and 

 have found it much superior. Pkt. oc; 

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





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CULTURE~The seed should be sown 

 as early as possible after danger of frost 

 is over. A good plan is to burn a quantity 

 of brush and rubbish in the spring on 

 the ground intended for the seed bed : 

 then dig and thoroughly pulverize the 

 earth and mix with the ashes, after which 

 the seed may be sown and covered very 

 lightly. When the plants are about six 

 inches high, transplant into rows four 

 or five feet apart each way; cultivate 

 thoroughly with plow and hoe. 



STERLi.NCi. The brightest of the yel- 

 low type, and being the earliest to 

 ripen' is surest in localities liable to 

 early frosts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

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



LACKS. Broad leaf, tough, fine fibre. On gray 

 soils cures bright and elastic ; on dark soils rich 

 and gummy. Known as Jessup or Beat All in 

 some localities. Good and reliable. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; k Lb. 75c; Lb. $2. ~ 



HESTER. A variety originated in Granviile county, 

 N. C, which seems to have greater adaptability, 

 doing better over a wider range of soils and lati- 

 tude than most of the yellow varieties, and may. on this 

 account, be considered the surest cropper. It has size, 

 shape, texture and color and ripens early. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz, 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



SWEET ORONOCO. Used for first-class plug fillers, and 

 makes, when sun cured, the best Natural Chewing Leaf, 

 A favorite for the "Homespun" wherever known. Known 

 as Little Oronoco in some localities. Makes an Eastern 



Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; h Lb. 60c; 



Hubbard Squash. 



A popular variety for export. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 



Filler unsurpassed 

 Lb. $2.00 



BRADLEY BROAD LEAF. 



manufacturing and cigars 

 H Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



PERSIAN ROSE. Finer than the Muscatel, and may be re- 

 lied upon to m.Hke the finest cigar stock. Pkt, 5c; Oz. 30c; 

 2 Oz. 55c: h Lb. $1,00; Lb. $3.00 



Wh ite Flu riev ^^^^ variety is especially valuable 

 V y £ * i 4,^ &j %^ A i^^Jr to manufacturers either for cut or 

 plug tobacco. It is sometimes used for wrappers. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. o5c; h Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



BSQ HAVANA. A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. A 

 heavy cropper, of fine texture, delightful flavor and the 

 eai-Uest cigar variety to mature and ripen. Will make 

 two crops from one planting in the south, while its earli- 

 ness makes it most desiz-able for high latitudes. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 25c;- 2 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Si I ITS fi f Va "^ ^'^^^^ vigorous variety of Spanish origin, 

 4.^UtlI£9.K,i a. producing cigar wrappers of the highest 



quality a n d especially popular with Florida growers. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. .50c; 2 Oz. 8.5c; ^ Lb. $1.50; Jib. $5.00 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. Best adapted to the climate 

 of the middle and northern states, as it is more hardy and 

 endures the cold better than the tender A-arieties grown 

 south. In many of the northern states and in Canada, this 

 variety is grown almost exclusively and is the staple crop. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 60c: Lb. $2.00 



Havana 



The leaf of this variety is very thin and fine 

 textured. It possesses a verj' delicate flavor 



and is extensively used for cigar TVTappers. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; H Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.00 



