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



LETTUCE 



For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 

 the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse Utter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe 

 freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 

 and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 

 off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 



Lettuce to be at its best should be grown as rapidly as possible, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible 

 by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For winter, sow under glass from Novemiber to February and thin out as 

 necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the light and air possible. For general crop, sow outdoors 

 as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four Inches apart 

 in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them out and use as required.. In this way a much longer succession of cuttings 

 may be had from the same ground. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should 

 be thinned ten to twelve inches apart in the row. 



Varieties marked A are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked b are some- 

 times grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor, summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and California 

 Cream Butter are veiy hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



Ml^. A. (Seed while) This is a handsome, extremely 



ay IS>.ing early, compact, cabbage or heading variety 

 for the home garden and market, forming very firm heads of 

 medium size and excellent quality. The color is light 

 yellowish green, tinged with reddish brown when mature. 

 The inner leaves blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and 

 buttery. The plant is very compact for so large a head. The 

 v.ariety is exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size 

 suitable for use before other sorts and is also very satisfactory 

 for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



!-• I rp ■ D 11 ^' (S<?f<^ black) One of the best 



tarly lenniS iSall heading lettuces, especially desir- 

 able for early planting outdoors and also suitable for forcing. 

 The plants are large, with thick, bright green leaves. They 

 form very solid heads, the inner leaves blanching to a rich, 

 creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 5c; 

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



Q I J B. (Seed black) A very extensively used 



oamma.ndei' sort of excellent quality for the home 

 garden and market. The variety withstands hot weather re- 

 markably well. It forms a large compact, light green plant. 

 The leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely 

 overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely blanched. 

 It is one of the most satisfactory heading lettuces for grow- 

 ing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c: V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Mammoth Black Seeded Butter 



Big 



U , A. (Seed white) This variety is popular for 



fjOStOn outdoor culture and is also much in demand 



as a compact, large heading, forcing sort for cold-frames. 

 The plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The leaves are 

 broad, comparatively sniooth but wavy at the edge, thin, very 

 hard and crisp. In color they are bright light green, the head 

 slightly tinged with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch to 

 an attractive greenish white, tinged with light yellow. It usu- 

 ally heads up under cold weather conditions better than any 

 other variety, and is grown extensively in the south for ship- 

 ment north in the winter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



U 11 j> »« I . A. (Seedwhife) This is a thick 

 rlUbbara S Market leaved, bright green heading 

 variety, forming a large, very compact head similar in 

 type to Salamander, slightly larger, and a little later ma- 

 turing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



myi .1 ui I B. A smooth Icavcd lettuce 



IVlammOtn olaCK forming very large, compact, 

 QA<>r1f>r1 Riitt<:>t- cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- 

 .jccucu uuiLci jgjj green leaves, the inner ones 



beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. 



It is one of the most largely grown sorts, suitable for the 



home garden as well as market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz.25c; "A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



j-^ B. (Seed white) This is an excellent summer 



LleaCOn variety. The head is of large size, is very 

 firm and remains in condition for use a long time. The 

 plant is very compact, \vith few outer leaves which are 

 usually very smooth, thick and of light green color. The 

 inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are crisp, 

 buttery and very well flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Big Boston 



