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



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PUMPKIN 



Pumpkins are not so partic-ular in regard to soil as melons or cucumbers, 

 but in other respects are cultivated the same, though on a larger scale. They 

 are generally raised between hills of corn, but may be planted with success 

 in fields by themselves. 



[ A RflF VFI I OW •^rows to a large size and is adapted for cooking purposes and for feeding stock. The shape is 

 L,n.ivvjL* I i^Lii^Vf TT irregular, some being round, and others elongated or flattened. It is of deep, rich yellow color, 

 fine grain and excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; h Lb. 15c; Lb. 3oc, postpaid. By freiyht or express, at pur- 

 chaser's expense, $12.00 per loO Lbs. 



^WFFT fHFF^sF OP k'FNTIICK'V FIFI H -^m^^st popular variety in the .south. Fruit flattened, the di- 

 oyyLrLrl VIIUL-OL/ \/IV I\l-ri"^l «JVIY I 1 iLrLwi/ amctcr being two or three times more than the length; skin 

 mottled hght green and yellow, changing to rich cream color as it matures; flesh tender and of excellent quality. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



f^f f^ r^I T ^/I r^ ly I X.T ^® consider, this a true piunpkin rather than a squash as it is sometimes called, 

 f^ I r^ \^ I J / yi y^ l\^ I IX but under any name it is a decidedly good acquisition. It makes a pie which most 

 * * *-^ * ^^ 4.T.B.M. m-^M^ -^ people consider superior to one made from any other variety of either squash or 

 pumpkin. The nearly round, comparatively small fruit is covered with a fine gray netting over a smooth, yellow skin. Flesh 

 very thick, sweet and fine flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



(CULTIVATED chiefly for its roots, though the young seed leaves may be used as salad and the green seed pods for pickles. 

 ^^ For the home garden sow on rich, sandy soil as early in the spring as it is fit to work. For forcing sow in hot-beds, hav- 

 ing very rich, sandy soil, made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface from sixty to one hundred and fifty seeds to the 

 square foot and cover with one-half inch of soil sifted on, and attend carefully to the watering and airing. If the bed is a 

 good one, the whole croiJ can be market/ed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. In open ground culture, sow in drills 

 twelve inches apart and thin to such a distance in the row as to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will 

 greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, brittle roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep 

 up a supply. After the hot weather of summer begias it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do not 

 become tough and stringy nor pithy so quickl}' as the early sorts. Radishes are subject to root maggots, which make them 

 useless for culinary- purposes. We know of no certain remedy, for this pest. We have found that the best preventive 

 measures are, to avoid the use of rank manure and not to sow on ground where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the 

 year previous. We have been very careful to secure the very best seed possible, and are certam that there is none sold under 

 other names which is better than the varieties we offer. 



EARLY DEEP SCARLET, OLIVE J^jf^^fhl 

 SHAPED, SHORT LEAF .. .. g?,;'J|S^« 



in being deeper in color, terminating more abruptly at the 

 tip. coming to maturity a little earlier, and in having fewer 

 and shorter leaves, all of which qualities make it very desira- 

 ble for forcing. An excellent sort. See colored plate. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c: % Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Non Plus Ultra, or Early Deep Scarlet Turnip, 



Forcing. This has as small a top and is as early as any 

 variety in cultivation, making it one of the best for forcing. 

 Roots fit for use may be had in three weeks or less from time 

 of sowing. Roots small, globular, deep, rich red color; flesh 

 white, crisp and tender when young. May be planted very 

 clo.sely. owing to its small tops. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 ^Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Tiiuipti Scarlet Striped, Forcing 



A very 

 desirable 

 _ addition 

 to our forcing sorts. The roots are about the size and shape 

 of Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, Forcing, but are creamy- 

 white, beautifully marked with spots and dashes of carmine. 

 The tops are small. The roots mature as early as any variety 

 in cultivation. Desirable on account of its distinct beauty, 

 earliness and good quality. See colored pkite. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Early Scarlet Turnip Rooted, a small, round, red, 



turnip shaped radish, with a small top and very quick growth. 

 A very early variety, deserving general cultjivation on account 

 of its rich color and crisp, tender flesh. Desirable for forcing 

 or early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 

 ^Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, eVTStl^iS 



mg 

 very popular as a market sort. Fully as early as Xon Plus 

 Ultra; has as small a top and may be planted as closely; it is 

 more attractive in apiiearance. "Cannot fail to give satisfac- 

 tion as a forcing radish. Sold also as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forc- 

 ing, etc. See colored plate. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c: 

 H Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped, one of the 



handsomest of the turnip radishes and a great favorite in 

 many large markets, for early planting outdoors. It is but 

 little later than the White Tipped, Forcing, and will give en- 

 tire satisfaction where extreme earliness is not the primary 

 object. Roots slightly flattened on the luider side, color very 

 deep scarlet with a white tip: flesh white and of the best 

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



Early Round Deep Scarlet, similar in form to the 



Scarlet Turnip Rooted, but much darker in color. Flesh 

 white, very crisp and tender; top small. Well adapted for 

 growing in frames. Pkt. oc; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 50c. 



Early Scarlet Globe. This variety makes roots fit 

 to pull as early as Xoa Plus Ultra, but they are much larger 

 when full size. Roots round, or slightly o'live shaped; color 

 rich, deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. We recommend 

 this especially to gardeners whose markets demand a large, 

 round, forcing radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb.20c; 

 "5c. 



WHITE TIPPED, FORCING l^^'^JSi ^^ . „,.- . 



Early White Turnip Rooted, a little flatter than 



the Scarlet Tin-nip Rooted, and pure white in color. Ir lia 



very small top: white, semi-transparent flesh, and is slightly 

 later than the Scarlet Turnip, but will stand more heat and 

 remain longer in condition for u.se. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c: Lb. 50c. 



^= The above varieties of radish are especially developed and selected for forcing. They shoxild be grown quickly and 

 used when small and tender, as they become pithy and flavorless when overgrown. Most of them are at their best when 

 less than an inch in diameter. 



Early Scarlet, Olive Shaped, in the form of an 



olive, terminating in a very slim tap root. Skin scarlet; neck 

 small; flesh rose colored, tender and excellent. Early and 

 well adapted for forcing or general crop. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; J4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 

 French BreakfaSto a medium sized radish, olive 

 shaped, small top. of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of 

 a beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip, v.-hich is pure 

 white. A splendid variety for the table, on account of its ex- 

 cellent quality and its beautiful coloi-. 



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



Half Long Deep Scarlet. The roots of this hardy 



and desirable variety are of a very brilliant, deep, rich red 

 color and half long with a somewhat tapering point; the flesh 



is very white, crisp and teniler. and 

 not becoming j^ithv till overgrown. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 



holds its juiciness well. 

 t5c; h Lb. 20c: Lb. 60c. 



Lono BrloHtest Scarlet, Wlilte Tipped 



This is the brightest and handsomest colored scarlet 

 radish known, nnd a decided improvement in earliness and 

 color over other varieties of this class. It makes roots fit for 

 use in about twenty-five days from time of planting, and 

 they continue in good condition until tliey are full grown, 

 when they are as large as the Wood's Eaiiy Frame. It has 

 a small top and does not run to neck. ^Sc*- colored plate. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOo: 2 Oz. loo; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



