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D. M. FERRY & 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 pamphli-t form, a copy of wliicli we will 

 be pleased to send on request. 



SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. Produced 

 from original spore cultures under the new Frencli pro- 

 cess which permits the indefinite reproduction of selected 

 varieties. Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn 

 on the market. Our stock is of the white variety which 

 is the sort generally preferred. Each brick is sufficient 

 to spawn from 8 to 10 square feet of bed. Brick (about 

 l\i lbs.), postpaid 45c; 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 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 

 auminn andthe plants used early in the spring as a salad 

 and for greens. 



»iri .. rr !• 1 The leaves are eomparafivelv small 

 Wnite UngUStl and 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 

 yoi:ng. are mild and tender. Seed light yellow and larger 

 than that of other varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 

 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 60c. 



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.1 f~>' t. t^ I J The leaves are large, light green with tinge of 

 OOUtnern Laiant ^Urlea yello»-, 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; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



1 Q .1 I J An excellent sort with very large, light green. 

 Large idrnOOtn iieaved plaln or comparatively smooth leaves, borne 



well above the ground. The plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright 

 ^^ hen yoimg, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre- 

 feried by man\' 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; V* Lb. 25c; Lb. 7Sc. 

 |-<l • J D J I C Plaints rather tall and upright growing and 



rlOrida DrOaCl Liear 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 soi"ts. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly 

 black. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; y4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 



NASTURTIUM 



TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes calleil Indian Cress. 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 yotmg 

 plants are about four inches high thin to six inches apart in the row. Vines 

 can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2Oz.20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. (For other nnieties of Nasturtium seepage 79.) 



Dwarf Lono Pod, Green 



OKRA OR GUMBO 



The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, catsups, 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, 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. 



Df /~, T> i-r« An extra early maturing variety. Very pro- 



warr L»reen r rOliriC ductlve. Plants are more dwarf in habit of 

 gn>wth than those of other varieties. Pods short, deep green, slightly cor- 

 rugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; 

 Lb 75c. 

 P4 r 1 D J /"• Thisisasturdy, dwarf growing varietv, and 



Uwarr L.Ong r Od, Vareen 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 

 WU't- \/ 1 (. The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early 

 W nite Velvet maturing and very productive. The pods are white, long, 

 smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. lOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



