D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 33 
2 FIELD CORN « 
Extra Early Adams very early, but more of the quality of 
field than of sweet corn. It is, however, the standard extra 
early variety in the South, and can be depended on to givea 
crop there when most other sorts fail. Stalks short, with no 
suckers, very few tassels, bearing a single, very full, short, 
many rowed ear, often nearly as thick asit is long, and well cov- 
ered with coarse husks; kernels white, smooth. Anextremely 
hardy variety. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. Lic: Qt. 20c; 4 Qts. 50c; Bu. $2.50 
Early Adams, or Burlington an excellent, early, field vari- 
Early Red Blazed This Aint variety is not only early, but will 
endure uninjured a degree of cold and wet that would be fatal 
to other sorts. Stalks medium height. without suckers, dark 
green with red or bronze markings. Leaves broad. green at 
base, but bronze at top, particularly while the plant is young. 
Ears long, eight-rowed, well filled. small at base. Grain flinty 
and of fine quality, bright yellow at base of ears. but red at the 
tips. It is also known as Smut Nose. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 10c; Qt. lic; 4 QOts. 40c; Bu. $1.75 
Early Golden Dent, or Pride of the North 4 very early 
Dent variety, ripening with the flint sorts. and can be grown as 
far north as any other variety of Dentcorn. Stalks small with 
broad leaves. Ears short, twelve to. sixteen-rowed, well filled 
Grain long, yellow, making an extra quality of meal. 
Pkt. 10e; Pt. 10c: Qt. lic; 4 Qts. 40c; Bu. $1.75 
ety. and often used for table, particularly in the South. Ears 
about eight inches long, twelve or fourteen-rowed; kernels 
white, rounded, somewhat deeper than broad, and indented at 
the outer end, which is whiter and less transparent than the 
inner. Pkt. 10c; Pt. lic; Qt. 20c; 4 Qts. 40ce; Bu. $2.25 
RICE POP CORN 
A very handsome and prolific variety. Ears short; kernels long, pointed and resemble rice; color white. Probably no 
variety of pop corn is superior to this for parching. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 10c:; Qt. 15c: 4 Qts. 30c; Bushel of ears $1.50 
If corn is wanted by mail or express prepaid, add 10 cts. per pint, 15 cts. per quart, for charges. 
Rose Ribbed Paris Celery 2 
EXCEEDINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND OF SPLENDID QUALITY. 
HIS sort resembles in general character the Golden Yellow Large Solid from which it originated. but the plant is more 
compact, the stalks a little larger and most beautifully tinted with red at the base, while the upper portions: particu- 
larly of the heart stems are a richer, deeper yellow. The plant is stout and vigorous and as self-blanching as any vari- 
ety in cultivation. The leaves are broad, the outer ones dark green, but they become more yellow toward the center until 
those of the heart are rich yellow. The stalks are large, thick, and though the ribs are prominent the stalks are practically 
stringless and wonderfully crisp, tender and good flavored. In color they are a veryrich and waxlike yellow tinted with pink 
at the base which deepens into a carmine line along the ridges. 
WE HAVE CAREFULLY TESTED THIS SORTAND WE BELIEVE IT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST 
VALUABLE KINDS IN CULTIVATION BOTH FOR THE HOME GARDEN AND THOSE MARKETS 
WHICH DEMAND VEGETABLES OF HIGH QUALITY. NO GELERY GROWER OR MARKET GAR- 
DENER SHOULD FAIL TO GROW /T EXTENSIVELY AS ITS REMARKABLE BEAUTY ALONE 
WILL GIVE IT READY SALE WHEREVER OFFERED. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50¢: 2 Oz. Sd5e; 4% Lb. $1.50; Lb. $5.60 
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Fpollander Cabbage 
AS THIS VARIETY IS VERY HARDY, VERY HANDSOME, VERY SOLID, ONE 
OF THE BEST KEEPERS AND OF FINE QUALITY, IT IS ONE OF THE BEST 
FOR GROWING FOR DISTANT MARKETS OR FOR LATE SPRING USE. 
T came originally from Europe, and the heads are sometimes imported into this country and sold as Dutch Cabbage. 
I German Export, Solid Emperor, Danish Ball Head, etc., and are so solid, round and white that they find ready sale at con- 
siderably higher prices than most sorts will command. The plant is vigorous, rather compact-growing. with a longer 
stem than most American sorts and exceedingly hardy, not only in resisting cold but dry weather; it matures its head a little 
later than the Flat Dutch. The leaves are large, very thick, bluish-green covered with whitish bloom and borne with an 
upward tendency. The head isround, of less diameter than that of the Flat Dutch but so very solid thatit weighs quite as much. 
The leaves of the head are very thick, white and tender and not only overlap or pass by each other more than those of most 
sorts but are so tightly drawn as to form an exceedingly solid head which stands shipment better and arrives at its destination 
in more attractive shape than those of any other late sort. In quality it is one of the best, being very white, crisp and tender. 
WE HAVE GIVEN A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION TO THIS VARIETY AND OFFER SEED OF 
OUR OWN GROWING WHICH WE BELIEVE WILL PRODUCE A CROP OF MORE UNIFORMLY 
TYPICAL HEADS THAN CAN BE GROWN FROM OTHER STOCKS. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lh. 75e: Lb. 
This small 
CURLED, OR PEPPER GRASS 7s, s== 
CR ESS much used with lettuce, to which its warm, pun- 
gent taste makes a most agreeable addition. The 
= seed should be sown in drills about sixteen inches 
— apart, on very rich ground, and the plants well cultivated. It may be 
= planted very early, but repeated sowings are necessary to secure a suc- 
cession. Keep off insects by dusting with Pyrethrum Powder. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. Ld5c; %& Lb, 20ce; Lh. 50¢ 
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TRUE WATER This is quite distinct from the last, and only thrives 
when its roots and stems are submerged in water. 
It is one of the most delicious of small salads and should be planted 
wherever a suitable place can be found. The seed should be sown and 
lightly covered in gravelly, mucky lands, along the borders of small, rapid 
streams, and the plants will need no subsequent culture, as under favor- 
able conditions they increase very rapidly by self-sown seed and extension 
of the roots. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. 55: & Lb. $1.00; Lb, $2.75 
WATER CREss. 
