34 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



LETTUCE 



For early outdoor culture In the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, pro- 

 tecting 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 will 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 harden- 

 ing 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. For 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. 



Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those niarlced b are 

 soinetimes grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor, summer culture. Jersey Winder, Big Boston, 

 Brown Dutch, California Cream Butter and Deacon are very hardy and suited for tcinter outdoor cidture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



■ ".i':.-^K-v:)s: 





Q 1 1 B. {Seed black) A large, compact, 



Oa.la.m£inCler light green head of excellent 

 quality. Leaves broad, thick, soiuewhat crumpled 

 and closely overlapping so that the inner ones are 

 very finely blaached. Withstands hot weather 

 remarkably well and is one of the most satisfactory 

 heading lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 85c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 ^xrr*. c r^ l_l_ b. (Seed ivhite) 



White bummer Cabbage Bright green, 



vigorous and forms a firm head of thick, tender 

 leaves, inner ones blanched a beautiful cream 

 yellow. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; » Oz. 30c; h Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. $1.00 



Hubbard's Market thichi^aved. b/ight 



green heading variety, forming a large, very com 

 pact head similar in type to Salamander, a little 

 larger, but later maturing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; , 

 3 0z. 35c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



Mammoth Black smooth leaved, heading 

 Q^<:ar1^rl Ri if *■«*»• lettuce, forming very large 

 ►jceucu DULLcr compact cabbage like heads 

 of thick, yellowish green leaves, the inner ones 

 beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and of 

 fine fiavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; 

 %Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



A/I V ^- (Seed u'hite) A large, light 



IVlay IVing' green, heading lettuce which is 

 giving excellent satisfaction. Grown outdoors 

 it is extremely early, maturing handsome 

 heads of good size and and unsurpassed in 

 quality. For forcing under glass it is most 

 desirable. A remarkably good all around, 

 first early variety. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 3 Oz.35c; 

 3^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.T5 

 T> T7 • A. (Seed white) A small, 



DOStOn rorcmg compact, very early head- 

 ing lettuce of excellent quality and especially 

 desirable for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 3 Oz. 35c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 17 1 T- • r> 11 A. (Seed black) One 



Larly 1 enniS bail of the best heading 

 lettuces for general use, desirable for early 

 planting outdoors. Plants medium sized, hav- 

 ing thick, bright green leaves, forming very 

 solid heads, the inner leaves being blanched to 

 a rich, creamy white, and crisp, tender and 

 buttery. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3Oz.35c;^Lb.4:0c; 

 Lb. $1,25 



Mammoth Black Seeded Butter 



1^ 3, (Seed zvhite) Heads of medium size, very 



UeaCOn Arm and remain 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, grayish 

 green color. The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich 

 yellow and are very well flavored, crisp and buttery. 

 iPkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; ii Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



Big 



n . A. (Seed ?r/u'fe) Popular for outdoor winter 



Deacon 



culture and also in demand as a compact, 

 large heading, forcing sort. Plants large, very hardy 

 and vigorous; leaves broad, comparatively smooth but 

 wavy at edge, thin, very hard and crisp; color bright 

 light green; grown extensively in the south as a winter let- 

 tuce Pkt. 5c: Oz. 30c; 3 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 

 r^ TT • /^ o J.J. A- (Seed brown) A 



Calirorma Cream Butter, large, green very re- 



or Royal Summer Cabbage ^ SSp!°|io°s?y 



green leaves, the outer ones slightly splashed with brown. 

 It forms a very solid head of rich cream colored leaves, 

 very thick, tender and of splendid quality. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 16c; 3 0z. 35c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



