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



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LETTUCE, Curled or Loose Leaved continued 



Detroit market Gardeners' forcing " '*'' "'""" 



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Cos Lettuce 



A variety quite 

 similar to the Graiid Rapids iu general character, but it will staud 

 higher heat and so can be crowded to inaturit}' a little quicker. 

 The leaves are not quite so tender and brittle as those of the Grand 

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



Black Seeded Simpson ^t ^?'„!\TceedS; ^iS 



leaf, and for those markets which demand a large, loose 

 claster of leaves rather than a solid head, this is one of the 

 best varieties either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. 

 Plant forms a large, loose head; light yellowish-green in 

 color, so that a little wilting is not noticed. Leaves large, 

 thin, slightly rufHed and blistered, the inner ones nicely 

 blanched. Even the large outside leaves are tender and of 

 good quality. One of the best and most popular varieties 

 for market gardeners, as it is attractive, of excellent qual- ^, 

 ity, and continues a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; ^I^' 

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



The Cos lettuces are 

 distinct from the pre- 

 ceding sorts, in having 

 long, narrow, spoon shaped leaves, which usually fold into 

 loose, sugar loaf shaped heads, which blanch better by 

 having the outer leaves drawn about them and tied. On 

 account of their exceeding crispness, tenderness and deli- 

 cate flavor, they are becoming more and more popular in 

 this country. 



P^t^lv Whi^l^ ^f^lf ■PnlHinft (8eed Wlitte). A distinct Cos lettuce which does not need tying up. 

 ■-'*•■ ■/ '^ llll-G ^oll M VlUllli^ The leaves are yellowish- white in color, long, narrow, upright, folding 



into a solid head like that of an Early York Cabbage and very crisp and tender. This is a truly self-blanching lettuce of 



superior flavor. Sold also as Trianon."^ Pkt. 5c: Oz. loc; 2 Oz.'25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce. 



A strong growing, hardy annual plant with curiously shaped 

 seed pods which, when young and tender, are highly prized 

 for pickling. The pods are produced in great abundance, and 

 should be gathered when less than half grown, as after the 

 hardening of the flesh they are worthless. 



Pl*AhA<^lrt<>/l "^^^ common variety. Sow in rich, warm 



r I vvVvVIUvil soil when danger of frost is over, in drills 



three feet apart, and thin the plants out to two feet in the 



row. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; \ Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



...MUSK MEl>OINS... 



CZJI^'jrZJR^ Cultivate as recommended for cucumbers, except that the hills should be six feet apart. Rich earth 



for the young plants is far better than manure, but if the latter must be used, see that it is well rotted. 



If the plants grow very rank, more and finer fruit will be secured by pinching off the ends of the shoots when about three 

 feet long. The quality of melons of all varieties is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripening. Unhealthy 

 vines or unfavorable weather produces fruit of comparatively poor flavor. 



GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 



l"Vtt*/l l^/ll*llF aXWCsVi -^ small, round melon valuable on account of 

 \LAII M Cill ly X/I*l ▼■' its extreme earliness and great productiveness. 



The skin is yreen becoming vellowish at maturity. The flesh is light green, 



sweet and of fair quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



^(^ttttlf Pltirfl -^ small, green rinded melon, with dark green, ex- 



Jvlllly JLIIIM ceedinglj- sweet flesh. It ripens early and on ac- 

 count of its size is particularlj- goodfor hotel use. Pkt.5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



R^ltittlAf^ Ar TKCWi^ ^'""'^ medium size, oval, slightly 

 UUIIIIIIVI V) VI /IVIIIV pointed at stem end, slightly ribbed, 

 covered when ripe with coarse netting^ Flesh thick, green, very 



fine flavored and sweet 

 One of the most 

 uniformly g,oo& 

 melons on our 

 Ust. 



Pkt. 5c ! 

 Oz. 10c; 



2 Oz. 15c: 

 3a Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 60c. 



Small Green Nutmeg Musk Melon. 



Extra Early Hackensack Musk Melon. 



Sttl^ll ({f^^)\ f)tlf ttl^^ ^™'^ of medium size, slightly ribbed. 



^mUll aH^^^II 1 2 Ml in^y globular. Skin dark green, becoming 

 j'ellow when ov.m- ripe, and nearly covered with broad, shallow net- 

 ting. Flesh tluck. a little coarse, btit of fine flavor. This variety is 

 in universal demand for both home and market use. It is the size 

 best suited to hotel and restaurant use. Our stock is carefully 

 grown and selected, and will be found first-class in every particular 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: h Lb. 20c: Lb. 60c. 



extra early BacKensack 1!^"^^^'^^^:^^ 



much superior to that often sold as Extia Early Hackensack. The 

 frtiit is medium sized, nearly round with deep ribs and very coai-se 

 netting The flesh is green, a little coai-se but verv juicy and sweet. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c." 



