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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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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 litter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe 

 freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors Avill 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, i^'or winter, sow under glass from November 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 particulai'ly 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 or summer cultm-e. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and California 

 Cream Butter are very har. ly and suired for winter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING 

 VARIETIES 



»« jr. A. {Seed white) This is a handsome, ex- 



lYlay l^ng^ tremely early, compact, cabbage or head- 

 ing variety for the home garden and market, forming 

 verj- firm heads of medium size, and excellent quality. 

 The color is hght 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 la,rge a head. The variety is ex- 

 ceptionally earlj" outdoors, attaining a size suitable for 

 use before other sorts and is also verv satisfactory for 

 forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; 

 Lb. $2.00 



17 1 T" • O 11 ^- (Seed black) One of the 



iLarly i enniS oali best heading lettuces, espe- 

 cially desirable for early planting outdoors and also suit- 

 able for forciag. The plants are large, with thick, 

 bright greea leaves. Taey for n very solid heads, the 

 inner leaves blanching to a rich creamy white, and 

 are crisp, tender and butterv. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 ' 



rt I 1 B. {Seed black) A very extensively 



aalamanaer used sort of excellent quality for the 

 home garden and market. The variety withstands hot 

 weather remarkably well. It forms a large compact, 

 light green plant. The leaves are broad, thick, some- 

 what crumpled and closely overlapping so that the inner 

 ones are very finely blanched. It is one of the most 

 satisfactorv heading lettuces for growing outdoors. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20:: 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



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UiNhiVALED Summer 



Unrivc^led Summer 



B. 'Seed ichi'te) A large light, 

 bright g^reen heading lettuce 

 similar in habit of plant to Eig Boston but a trifle earlier 

 maturing as an outdoor summer variety and having no red or 

 bronze sliading on the lea\es. Heads are large, firm and of ex- 

 ceUent quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz.20c; 2 Oz.35c; 1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Big 



15 , B. {Seed. u-Tiite) This market variety is very 



popular for outdoor culture and is also 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 smooth but v>"avy at the edge, 

 thin, very hard and crisp. In color they are' bright hght 

 green, the head slightly tinged with reddish bro'mi. The inner 

 leaves blanch to an attractive greenish white, tinged with 

 hght yellow. It heads up under cold weather conditions 

 better than any other variety, and is grown very extensively 

 in the south for shipment north in the winter. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



U ii J? »« It B. (Seedvhife) This is a thick 

 rlUbbara S Market leaved, bright green heading 



variety, forming a large, very compact head similar in 

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

 turing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Mi1-» Rl L- ^- -^ smooth leaved lettuce 

 ammOLll ISiaCK forming very large, compact. 

 QA£trl<:2r1 Riiff<»i« cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- 



beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. 

 It is one of the most largely gro'mi sorts, suitable for the 

 home garden as well as' market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz.35c; 1/4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



DB. (Seedu-hite) This is an excellent summer 

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

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

 plant is very compact, with 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. 

 butterA- and verv well flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 y4Lb. 40c;Lb. $1.50 



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Big Boston 



