NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Honey Dew Melon 



The originator's description of this new melon states that the original seed was obtained from a melon 

 shipped to New York City from Africa. By crossing this original strain with Rocky Ford Musk Melon and 

 later recrossing with a Cassaba melon he has produced a variety that is not only distinct but one that has 

 in only a few years attained a place at nearly the head of the list of shipping melons. 



The fruits are of medium size, round or sHghtly oval, five to six inches in diameter and weigh about six lbs. 



each. The skin is smooth with an occasional 

 net and when fruits are ripe is creamy yellow 

 in color. Flesh light emerald green, fine grained 

 and of very sweet, sugary flavor. Rind thin 

 but very firm and the fruits stand shipping 

 remarkably well. If picked shortly before 

 fully mature the fruits will keep for several 

 weeks. Matures about two weeks later than 

 Rocky Ford. {See cut on this page and further 

 description, page 45 ) Pkf. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 O2. 55c; 

 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



Pepper — Large Bell or Bull Nose 



Our strain of this standard sort is es- 

 pecially desirable on account of its extreme 

 earliness and productiveness. The plants are 

 vigorous and compact and ripen their crop 

 very evenly. Fruits are large, with thick, • 

 mild fiesh of excellent quality. The color is 

 deep green when fruit is young, bright crimson 

 when ripe. {See colored plate opposite and 

 further description, page 55) Pkt. 5c; Oz. $1.00; 

 2Oz.$1.60; lA Lb. $2.75; Lb. $10.00 



Lettuce — Grand Rapids 



Not only one of the best for greenhouse 

 forcing but also one of the most satisfactory 

 for the home garden. The plant is upright 

 and forms a loose cluster of large, thin, bright 

 green leaves with savoyed, finely crumped 

 edges. {See colored plate opposite and further description, page 43) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Desirable Radishes for the Home Garden 



(Illustrated on page 57) 



Early Scarlet Olobe The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and are rich bright scarlet in 



color. The flesh is white and very tender. The roots mature very quickly and the variety is very popular 



for first early plantings out of doors. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 

 Early Scarlet Turnip WHite Tipped The stock we offer is exceptionally attractive in its splendid 



coloring. The scarlet is unusually deep and affords a very distinct and pleasing contrast with the large clear 



white tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



French Breakfast A splendid variety for the table on account of its excellent quaHty and fine color. 

 Roots olive shapedj of quick growth and are very crisp and tender. It is larger and continues crisp much 

 longer than most of the early turnip shaped varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Early Long Scarlet Short Top This is a standard sort both for private gardens or market use, con- 

 tinuing brittle and tender until quite large. The roots are very uniform in shape, smooth and bright red in 

 color. Probably the most popular garden variety. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



Icicle An excellent white variety with long, very smooth, clear white roots which are very crisp and tender. 

 When mature the roots are four to five inches long but are ready for use when about half that size. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Honey Dew Melon 



Watermelon — 

 Tom Watson 



Unquestionably the most 

 popular shipping melon. The 

 fruits are large and long. The 

 rind is tough. The flesh is rich 

 red, sweet and tender. In many 

 large markets the Tom Watson 

 is without a rival. It supphes 

 the dem^and completely for a 

 melon of superior quality that 

 will also ship well. {See cut on 

 this page and further descrip- 

 tion ^ page 4.6) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c: y4'Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Tom Watson 



