42 Dy MM. FERRYS & COS DESCRIPTIVE] CATALOGUE 
MUSHROOM 
The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary commercial 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 some- 
times 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 pamphlet form, a copy of which we will 
be pleased to send on request. 
SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN._ Produced 
from original spore cultures under the new French pro- 
cess which permits the indefinite reproduction of selected 
varieties. Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn 
onthe market. Our stock is of the white variety which 
is the sort generally preferred. Fach brick is sufficient 
to spawn from 8 to 10 square feet of bed. Brick (about 
114 lbs.), postpaid 45c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.50. 
MUSTARD 
Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green 
leaves are used asa salad or cut and boiled 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. 
° ° The leaves are comparatively small 
White English ana smooth, deeply cut or divided 
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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 
20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 60c. 
. The leaves are large, light green with tinge of 
Southern Giant Curled yellow, much crimped and frilled at edges. 
The plant is upright or slightly spreading in 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. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
An excellent sort with very large, light green, 
Large Smooth Leaved plain or comparatively smooth leaves, borne 
well above the ground. The plant isof very quick growth, fairly upright 
when young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre- 
ferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than the rougher 
leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; ¥% Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
° Plants rather tall and upright growing and 
Florida Broad Leaf produce considerably more leaf. growth’ than 
other varieties The leaves are large, broad, comparatively smooth and have 
broad, distinct midrib. When cooked the leaves are of excellent quality. 
The variety is distinct in that it stays in condition without bolting to seed 
considerably longer than other sorts. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly 
black. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c¢; 2 Oz. 20c; %4Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
NASTURTIUM 
TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called IndianCress. Grown not 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 rows three feet apart 
and two inches apart in the row, covering one inch deep. When the young 
plants are about four inches high thin to six inches apart in the row. Vines 
can besupportedif so desired by stakes, strings or brush. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 
2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. (For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 79.) 
OKRA OR GUMBO 
The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, catsups, ete. Highly 
esteemed in thesouth. After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm 
and in good condition, plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, cover- 
ing with 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. 
Musrarp, Froripa Broap Lear 
ege An extra early maturing variety. Very pro- 
Dwarf Green 1x4 rolific ductive. Plants are more dwarf in havit of 
growth than those of other varieties. Pods short, deep green, Say cor- 
Fugeted: tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 25c; 
. 75c. 
This is a sturdy, dwarf growing variety, and 
Dwarf Long Pod, Green is quite early and productive. The pods are 
long, fluted or corrugated, and are attractive dark green in color. They remain 
in condition for cooking until quite large. This variety is a very good one for 
the home garden and is of the type most used for canning. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 
. The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early 
White Velvet maturing and very productive. The pods are white, long, 
smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Dwarr Lone Pop, GREEN VY Lb. 25; Lb. 75c. 
