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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 55 
Fe y% }=23 => DWARF ESSE X-— For Sowing. 
We handle only one variety of Rape, the Dwarf Essex, which is a biennial and one of the most profitable plants to use 
for green manuring, and pasture. There is no plant which will give as heavy a yield of forage at such a small cost as this, 
and its general cultivation would add largely to the profits of American farms. When fed off by sheep, it will probably do 
more to restore and make profitable exhausted soils, than any other plant. Beware of the worthless annual variety that is 
often sold and which is not only worthless for forage, but once planted is liable to become a pernicious weed. 
Culture.—Prepare the ground as for turnips and sow in June or July, with a turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet 
apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds of seed per acre. 
It may be sown broadcast at the rate of five pounds per acre. 
4 Lb. 10c; Lb. 25c, postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense, 10 Lbs. $1.00; 100 Lbs. $8.00 
Rhubarb © Pireriunt 
Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie Plant, or Wine 
Plant, is cultivated in gardens for its leaf stalks, 
which are used for pies and tarts. Immense quan- 
tities are now annually sold in all the large markets. 
No private garden should be without it. 
CULTURE—Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, some- 
what retentive soil. The richer its condition, and 
the deeper it is stirred the better. Sow in drills an 
inch deep, and thin out the plants to six inches 
apart. In the fall, transplant the young plants into 
very highly manured and deeply stirred soil, setting 
them four to six feet apart each way, and give a 
dressing of coarse manure every spring. The stalks 
should not be plucked until the second year, and the 
plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to 
seed. Our seed is saved from selected plants of Lin- 
nzeus, Victoria, Giant and other improved sorts, but 
like the seeds of fruit trees, rhubarb seed cannot be 
relied upon to reproduce the same varieties. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %& Lb. 40c; Lb. $1. 25, 
postpaid. Rhubarb Roots, by express, not prepaid, 
20c¢ each, $1.50 per doz. By mail, prepaid, 25c¢ each, 
Salsify "Vegetable Oyster 
The long, white tapering root of Salsify resembles 
a small parsnip, and when cooked is a good substi- 
tute for oysters, having a very similar flavor. 
CULTURE—It succeeds best in a light, well en- 
riched soil, which should be stirred to a good depth. 
Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it 
will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill- 
shaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general 
culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are 
perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter, but 
should be dug early in spring, as they deteriorate 
rapidly after growth commences. Store a quantity 
for wlnter use in a pit, or in a cellar in damp earth 
or sand. 
«4  Thecommon variety; roots medium 
Large White sized, smooth; flesh white. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15¢e; “4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c 
. This is in every 
Mammoth Sandwich Island way superior to 
the Large White, being larger, stronger growing and 
less liable to branch. Invaluable to market garden- 
$2.00 per doz. 
Those who think of 
ers. Pkt. 5c; Oz.10c; 20z.20c; % Lb. 30¢c; Lb. $1.00 
-Sorrel as the starved 
SORRE looking weed of bar- 
ren lands, have little idea of the possible value of the 
plant. The improved varieties when well grown and 
cooked like spinage, make a healthful and very pal- 
atable dish. Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 
six or eight inches apart in the row. One may commence cutting in 
about two months, and the plants will continue in full bearing from 
three to four years. 
SALSIFY. 
The best garden variety, having large 
Large Leayed French pale green leaves of fine quality. : 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH SoRREL. 
The Spinage is very hardy, ex- 
SPI N AG E tremely wholesome and palatable, 
and makes a delicious dish of 
greens, retaining its bright green color after cooking. 
+ CULTURE—Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer 
the better. Sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thinning 
out the plants when the leaves are an inch wide. All should be 
cut before hot weather, or they will be tough and stringy. For - 
early spring use, sow early in autumn and protect the plants with © 
a light covering of leaves or straw. South of Washington, D. C., 
spinage can be grown without covering. 
The earliest variety and one of the best to plant cee ee = 
Savoy Leaved in autumn for early spring use. Plant of upright VicTORIA SPINAGE. 
growth, with narrow, pointed leaves which are savoyed like those 
of cabbage. It grows quickly to a suitable size for use but soon runs to seed. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10e; 2 Oz. 10ce; %& Lb. 15e; Lh. 40¢ 
This variety is generally preferred for early spring sowing, and is the most popular with 
Round Summer Broad Leaved our market Eaieners ithe leaves are large, thick and fleshy. Though not quite as 
hardy as the Prickly Winter, it stands the winter very well. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10ce; 2 Oz. 10c; %@ Lb. 1ldc; Lh. 40¢ 
. A variety which grows very rapidly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly savoyed 
Improved Thick Leaved leaves of fine color and quality when cooked. Especially recommended for market gar- 
deners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15¢; Lb. 45¢ 
One of the most vigorous and strong growing varieties. The leaves are nearly round, uniformly bright 
Broad Flanders green, quite thick and slightly savoyed in the center. A very desirable sort. Pkt.d5c; Oz. 10¢; 2 0z.10¢; 
4 Lb. 15¢; Lb. 45¢ 
Vi t », Anew sort which forms a very large, exceedingly thick, dark green leaf, somewhat savoyed in the center. 
ICLOFIA it becomes fit for use nearly as early as any, remaining so, much longer than most kinds, and cannot fail 
to please, whether grown for the market or in the private garden. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10e; % Lb. 15e; Lh. 45e 
1 St di An improved round seeded strain of excellent merit, having all the good qualities of the ordinary sorts 
ong an ing and continuing in condition for use much longer. The leaves are smooth, and very dark, rich green. Very 
popular with market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c¢; 44 Lb. 15¢e; Lb. 45¢ 
. . The plants mature a little later than the round leaved sorts but furnish a large quantity of very 
Long Standing Prickly thick and well flavored leaves. Has prickly seed. Pkt. 5e: Oz. 10e; 2 Oz. 10¢; 4 Lb. 15¢e; Lh. 40¢ 
s . A very hardy variety, and will withstand the severest weather, with only a slight protection of leaves or 
Prickly Winter straw. The seed is prickly, leaves triangular, oblong or arrow shaped. It is employed for fall sowing, 
which in this latitude is made about the first of September. Pkt. 5ce; Oz. 10¢; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15¢e; Lb. 3de¢ 
