58 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Tobacco is an annual plant, and although it grows to greater size in the South, an 
equally good quality can be produced in the hot, dry summers of the North. We 
have taken a great deal of pains to ascertain which are the best varieties for the 
general planter, and believe the list we offer contains all that are of special merit. 
Culture—The seed should be sown as early as possible after danger of frostis over. A good plan is to burn a quantity 
of brush and rubbish in the spring, on the ground intended for the seed bed, then dig and thoroughly pulverize the earth 
and mix with the ashes, after which the seed may be sown and covered very lightly. When the plants are about six inches 
high, transplant into rows four or five feet apart each way, and cultivate thoroughly with plow and hoe. 
WHITE BURLEY. Especially desirable for the manufac- 
ture of cigars, as the leaf of this kind readily absorbs a large 
quantity of manufacturing material. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40ce5 % Lh. 75e3 Lb. $2.50 
LACKS. Broad leaf, tough, fine fibre. On gray soils cures 
bright and elastic; on dark soils rich and gummy. Known as 
Jessup or Beat All in some localities. Good and reliable. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 0z. 40c; % Lb. 75c¢; Lb. $2.50 
HESTER. 4 variety which originated in Granville county, 
N.C. Has no superior for the yellow type, and makes fine 
cigar stock. It has size, shape, texture and color, and ripens 
early. It recommends itself greatly in this, that it has 
greater adaptability over a wider range of soils and latitude 
than any other of the yellow varieties, and may, on this score, 
be considered the surest. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35¢3 
%4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
SWEET ORONOCO. Used for first-class plug fillers, and 
makes, when sun cured, the best Natural Chewing Leaf. A 
favorite for the ‘‘ Homespun”? wherever known. Known as 
Little Oronoco in some localities. Makes an Eastern Filler 
re eo Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %“%& Lb. 60¢c; 
BRADLEY BROAD LEAF. « popular variety for export, 
manufacturing and cigars. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
STERLING. The brightest of the yellow type, and being 
the earliest to ripen, is surest in localities liable to early frosts. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35¢; % Lb. 60c; Lh. $2.00 
PERSIAN ROSE. Finer than the Muscatel, and may be 
relied upon to make the finest cigar stock. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30¢e; 
2 Oz. 5dc; % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 
BIG HAVANA. A hybrid Havana or Cuban seedleaf. <A 
heavy cropper, of fine texture, delightful flavor and the earli- 
est cigar variety to mature and ripen. Will make two crops 
from one planting in the South, while its earliness makes it 
most desirable for high latitudes. Pkt. 5c; 0z.20c; 2 0z.35c3 
% Lb. 60¢; Lb. $2.00 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. gest adapted to the cli- 
mate of the Middle and Northern States, as it is more hardy 
and endures the cold better than the tender varieties grown 
South. In many of the Northern States and in Canada, this 
variety is the staple crop. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35¢; 
% Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
HAVANA. From pure Cuban grown seed raised in the 
famous district of Vuelta de Abajo. When grown in this 
country, commands a high price for cigar stock. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; % Lb. $1.25; Lh. $4.00 
SUMATRA. 4 very vigorous variety of Spanish. origin, 
producing cigar wrappers of the highest quality, and especi- 
ally popular with Florida growers. Pkt.5c; 0z.50c; 2 0z.85c; 
% Lb. $1.50; Lb. $5.00 
~ 3-TOMATO-€ 
All our tomato seeds are grown from stocks raised strictly for seed purposes and from seed stocks carefully selected 
and saved by ourselves. We challenge comparison of our stocks with any offered. 
CULTURE.—Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over rich soil, and success depends upon securing a rapid, vigorous 
and unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow in hot-beds from six to eight weeks before they can be set 
out of doors, which is when danger from frost is past; when the plants have four leaves transplant into shallow boxes or 
cold frames, setting them four or five inches apart; give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous, but steady and 
healthy growth, so that at the time of setting in the open ground they will be strong and stocky. Even a slight check while 
the plants are small will materially diminish their productiveness. Set out of doors as soon as danger from frost is over, 
but before doing so harden off the plants by gradually exposing them to the night air and by the withdrawal of water until 
the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick and of a dark green color. Transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as 
the vines will permit. The fruit is improved in quality if the vines are tied to a trellis or to stakes. 
The fault of the distinct- 
ively early tomatoes was 
] that they have been lack- 
ing in size and symmetry. This is all changed now, and 
instead of the small, rough, deeply corrugated fruits of the 
‘‘Hundred Day”’ type, we have in the Atlantic Prize a variety 
bearing fruit which in size, shape, color, solidity and quality, 
will compare favorably 
with the later kinds, and by 
repeated trials we have de- 
monstrated that it ripens 
up a large proportion of its 
crop the earliest of any va- 
riety. Wedo not hesitate 
to pronounce it the largest, 
smoothest, best flavored 
and brightest colored red, 
extra early tomato. Vine 
small, with few leaves, very 
hardy, bearing the fruit }} 
low down on the stem and 
in enormous clusters, which 
ripen all together. Those 
whose trade demands that 
they have a large, smooth, 
pod flavored, very early . 
ruit will find this variety 
to be just what they want. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20¢e; 
2 Oz. 35¢3 
% Lb. 60c3 
Lb. $2.00 
ATLANTIC PRIZE TOMATO. 
Having tested at one time 
¢ or another nearly every 
variety offered by seeds- 
men, we confidently claim that there is no better variety 
than this for general market or family use. We speak em- 
phatically because we have given a great amount of time per- 
fecting our stock, and know that for smoothness and regular- 
2 ity of shape, uniformity of 
size, color and freedom 
from rot or cracking, this 
variety is unsurpassed. It 
is not only an extremely 
smooth and perfectly shap- 
ed tomato, but it is also 
very early, ripening its first 
fruit almost as early as any 
sort. Vines large, with 
i large, dark green leaves, 
7 Vigorous and wonderfully 
i productive, being under 
high culture, one of the 
heaviest croppers; fruit 
medium size to large, and 
unlikemost varieties,grows 
larger as the season ad- 
vances, perfectly smooth, 
solid, but without any core; 
deep, rich red color, and of 
excellent flavor. This kind 
is admirably adapted to 
canners’ use. 
Pkt.5e; 0Oz.20c; 2 0z.35¢3 
% Lb.60c; Lh. $2.00 
D. M. FERRY & CO’S OPTIMUS 
represented as a first early sort, many of our customers report 
A variety introduced by us, and we believe the best table 
tomato, at least as far as quality is concerned. Vine medium 
sized, but vigorous, healthy and productive. Although not 
that they have obtained ripe fruit from this as early as from 
any sort, and it proves to be one of the best varieties known for forcing. Fruit medium sized, oval, very smooth and of 
exceedingly bright, crimson-scarlet color; very free from cracks, and rotting but little. The flesh is of a crimson-scarlet color, 
quite distinct. 
It is also one of the best in flavor, and entirely free from the hard spots found in so many others. The 
Optimus is not only one of the best for home use and for market, but one of the best canning tomatoes. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
