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



GAUUFLOWER-CONT/NUED 



riVVBrf Frflirt Tins variety is almost; 



tlXird tariy wiui ■ ■_! lui &, earlyasEarly SnowbaU, 

 and is very desirable for forcing or for planting outdoors. 

 Plants compact, with few narrow, upright leaves, and suited 

 for close planting; forms solid, compact heads even under 

 unfavorable conditions, and is therefore one of the most de- 

 sirable for general use. We think our stock of this is unsur- 

 passed and we assm-e our customers that it is as early as any 

 catalogued as •' Earliest," or •' First Early."' 



Pkt. 25c; %0z. 75c; Oz. $2.25; 2 Oz. $4.25; ^Lb.$8.00 



Fvtra FatIv Paric Heads large, white, compact and 

 LA II a LQI I J f ai lO solid, of excellent flavor, tender and 

 delicious. Leaves large, stalk short. Being so early it must 

 always be a favorite, especially with mai'ket gardeners. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; % Lb. $2.50 



FADIV FiVODITF WMle not quite so early as the 

 LAinLI I /AVUni I L Snowball this is very early, exceed- 

 ingly hardy, easily grown and by far the best sort for the 

 inexperienced grower, as it will head under conditions in 

 which many sorts would fail. The plants are large and form 

 large heads which are sohd, crisp, tender, of fine quality. It 

 keeps in condition for use a long time. Several years' expe- 

 rience has convinced us that it is one of the hardiest kinds in 

 cultivation. We urge you to try it. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; 3^ Lb. $2.50 



FflrlV FPflirt *-^°® °^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^'^^ general cultivation. 

 Lai I J LI lUI I Heads large, close, compact, and very 

 white. Pkt. 5c: Oz. $1.25; 2 Oz. $2.25: h LI). $4.00 



Early Paris, or Nonpareil ^Set^i^fio^o'/S"; 



uniform, close heads, which are tender and delicious. If 

 planted at the same time as the Extra Earlj^ Paris, it will be 

 ready for use when that varietv is exhausted. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; hLh. $1.75 



Le Normand's Short Stem ^^i^H^S^p 



best sorts. Plant hardy, compact growing, sure heading, and 

 producing many leaves which protect the close, solid curd, 

 keeping it well blanched. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; h Lb. $2.25 



FarlV i nndnn "^^^^ ^^ ^ standard variety; very tender 

 LUI Ijr LUlluUli and quite early ; heads compact, solid and 

 of dehcious flavor ; good for general use. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; % Lb. $1.25 

 I firnP A In IP re ^^ valuable late sort, sure to head, of the 

 LQI yi/ A^iyiC/l O best quality, and very popular with mar- 

 ket gardeners everywhere. Plant large, but of upright 

 growth, the leaves protecting the heads so that thej- will en- 

 dure uninjured a frost that would ruin other sorts. One 

 of the very best of the late sorts. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. $1.50; i^ Lb. $2.75 



Veitch's Autumn Giant i^'^^^SSi^^S? 



large, extremely white, firm and compact, and being well pro- 

 tected by foliage, remain a long time fit for use. The plants 

 should be started and transplanted early in the season to insure 

 their full development. Pkt.5c; Oz.50c; 2 0z.90c: % Lb. $1.50 



CELERY 



n II Tl IDP Sow the seed (which 

 VUL, 1 UIVU straisrht rows, so that 



slow to germinate) in shallow boxes, or in a finely prepared seed bed out of doors, in 

 straight rows, so that the small plants may be kept free from weeds. See to it that the seed is not covered 

 too deep and that the bed is kept moist, almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is essential to get a sat- 

 isfactory growth. When about two inches high, thin out and transplant so that they maj' stand three inches apart, and 

 when the plants are four inches high, cut off the tops, which will cause them to grow stocky. The crop is usually made to 

 succeed some earlier one. but in order to grow good celery the soil must be made as rich as possible, the essentials to success 

 being very rich soil and plenty of w-ater. If good plants are used they may be set out as late as the middle of August, but 

 the best results are usually obtained from setting about the middle of June or the first of .July. The most desirable tiihe will 

 depend upon local climate, and is that which will bring the plants to maturity durmg cool, moist weather. In setting, pre- 

 pare broad, shallow trenches about six inches deep and four feet apart in 

 which the plants should be set six inches apart, cutting off the outer leaves 

 and pressing the soil firmly about the roots. When the plants are nearly 

 full grown they should be '■ handled." which is done by one man gathering 

 the leaves together, while a second draws the earth about the 

 plant to one-third its height, taking care that none of the earth 

 falls between the leaves, as it would be likely to cause them to 

 rust or rot. After a few days draw more earth about them, 

 and repeat the process every few days until only the tops of 

 the leaves are visible. Or it may be blanched by pressing the 

 leaves together with two wide boards held in place by stakes. 

 This is the method commonly used by market gardeners, but 

 celery so blanched is more likely to become pithy than that 

 blanched with earth. Care should be taken that the plants 

 are not disturbed while they are wet or the ground is damp, as 

 it would be sure to injure them. A part of the crop may be 

 simply ''handled," and then at the approach of severe freezing 

 w^eather taken up and set out compactly in a dark cellar or an un- 

 used cold frame which can be kept just above the freezing point, 

 and it will then gradually blanch so that it may be used through- 

 out the winter. Should the plants begin to wilt, water the roots 

 without wetting the stalks or leaves, and they will revive again. 



Celery is sometimes growm by what is termed the new process, 

 which consists in making a spot as rich as possible, and there set- 

 ting the plants six to eight inches apart each way. If the soil is 

 very rich and there is an abundance of water, the plants will blanch 

 each other and the product will be very white and handsome, but 

 we think it is inferior in quality to that grown by the old method. 



or Golden 



Self 



Blanching 



Golden Yellow 

 Lar^e Solid.... 



This is the Best Celery for Early Use. 



Plants of a yellowish-green color when young, but as they ma- 

 ture the inner stems and leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow, 

 which adds much to their attractiveness and makes the work of 

 blanching much easier. The handsome color, crispness, tender- 

 ness, freedom from stringiness and fine nutty flavor of this vari- 

 ety make it only necessary to be tried in order to establish it as 



The Standard of Excellence as an Early Sort. 



Pkt. 6c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; h Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



Golden Yellow Large Solid. 



