D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MlCH. 



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WATER MELON-Continued 



g^ g^ . Oneoftlie 



Uypsy or Ueorgia largest 



IXdLUCMldlve l^Q,j-^g garden and 

 shipping sorts, especially atlapted 

 for the south. The fruits are very 

 long, of a light greien color, dis- 

 tinctly striped and blotched with a 

 darker sliade. The flesh is bright 

 scarlet, tender and sweet when 

 grown in tlie south, altliough usu- 

 ally the fruits are too late maturing 

 to ripen properly in the north. The 

 vines are large and vigorous. Seed 

 nearly white. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 ^.. The fruits are medium 



V^ltron sized, uniformly round 

 and are used exclnsively for pre- 

 serves or pickles. The color is darlc 

 greeu, distinctly striped and 

 marbled with light green. The flesh 

 is white and solid but is not at all 

 suitable for eating raw. Seed red. 

 The fruits mature late in the fall 

 and in this condition can be Icept for 

 a long time. Pkt, 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



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Gypsy or Georgia Rattlfsnake 



MUSHROOM 



The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are 

 numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary commer- 

 cial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of 

 pinkish-red, changing to liver color. The mushroom produces "seed'' or spores and 

 there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, 

 which is developed and preserved in horse manure, pressed in the form of bricks. 

 Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open 

 air, the great essential being a uniform degree of temperature and moisture. Our 

 space is too limited here to give the necessary cultural directions, but these are 

 published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 35c., a book con- 

 taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. {See list inside of 

 bade cover) 



PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. By a newly discovered process of se- 

 lection and grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorous 

 and finely flavored mushrooms are i-eproduced. 

 The sort we offer is earlier, more productive and 

 a marked improvement on wild spawn, either 

 French or English. Brick (about 1^ lbs.), post- 

 paid 40c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.50 



MUSTARD 



Mustard is not only used 



as a condiment but the 



green leaves are used as a salad or cut and boiled 



Citron like spinach. Sow as early in the spring as the 



ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches 



apart, covering one-half inch deep. For succession, sOw every few weeks till autumn. Water 



freely. In the south the seed may be sown in autumn and "the plants used early in the spring 



as a salad and for greens. 



\3l7'k*i- 17 1* U "^^^^ leaves are comparatively small and smooth, deeply cut or divided 



W Illte lingllStl and of medium dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth 



and soon bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. Seed light yellow and 



larger than that of other varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Q .1 y-^ • . f^ 11 The leaves are large, light green with tinge of yellow, mucli 



OOUtnern Oiant \^Uriea crimped and frllled at edges. The plant is upright or slightly 



spreading iti growth. This variety is highly esteemed in the south for the market as well as 



the home garden on account of its vigorous growth, hardiness and good quality. Seed small, 



reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb, $1.25 



f Qm4^<^l-k I A ^^ excellent sort with very large, light green, plain or com- 



Large ijniOOtll l^eavea paratlvely smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. The 



plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright when young, becoming somewhat spreading at 



maturity. This sort is preferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than 



the rougher leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz, 15c; 



2 Oz, 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb, $1.25 



NASTURTIUM tall mixed garden, sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown 

 ■'•^•'^'-' * V^ A^- ■■• •i.v-'lvl jiQt only for ornament but the beautiful orange and yellow flowers 

 and the foliage are used for garnishing. The young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. 

 The green seed pods are greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. Early in spring 

 sow, preferably in rather light soil, in "ows three feet apart and two inches apart in the ro%y, 

 covering one inch deep. When the y^ung plants are about four inches high thin to six inches 

 apart in the row. The vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 0z. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 87. 



CWC 1? A OR fW TlVf Rf^ The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, cat- 

 V^l^l\.-f-*. v-^A'^ X3.\JL'VXL3\Jf sups, etc. Highly esteemed in the south. After 

 danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and in good condition, plant in rows about 

 two and one-half feet apart, covering Avith about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. 

 When about three inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and keep 

 free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one to three inches long. 



W/'K** \T \ *• The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and 

 W Illte V elV3t verv productive. The pods are white, long, smooth and are tender until 



nearly full sized. Pkt. 5c; Oz, lOc; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 n 1 • > n/f j.l_ I D J This variety is about three feet high, very early and 



r erKinS iViamniOtn Long JrOd productive. The pods are deep green, very long, 

 slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality. This is a desirable market as 

 well as home garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz, 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb, $1.00 

 irx e \x/'l_*j. The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive. 



L/Wart W illte The pods are of medium length, greenish white, quite thick, slightly cor- 

 rugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt, 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1,00 



Okra, White Velvet 



