D. ZvL FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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FOR early outdoor culture for the latitude of Cincinnati and southward, the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 

 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 m.ay be secured by starting under glass from January to March and harden- 

 ing oflE well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 



CUX.TURE— Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as 

 possible by hberai manuring and thorough preparation. For winter, sow under glass from Novemljer to Februarj-, and 

 thin out as necessary, to prevent crowding. Keep at a moderate heat, and give all the light and air possible For'gf^n- 

 eral 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 marked b are sometimes grotvn under glass, but 

 are especially desirable for outdoor, summer culture. 



Big Boston, Broken Dutch., California Cream Butter and 

 Deacon are very hardy and suited for ivinter outdoor cul- 

 ture in the south. 



Cabbage, or Heading Lettuces 



FarKf Tannic Roll a (S'eed Stocfc). A first-cla.ss variety, 

 Udny I en^l^ Ddll and one of the best head lettuces f 6r 



forcing under glass or early planting outdoors. Plants 



medium sized, having thick, dark green leaves and when 



well grown forming very soUd heads, the inner leaves being 



blanched to a rich creamy white, and exceedingly crisp, 



tender and rich flavored. Out of doors the variety runs up 



to seed in hot weather quicker than many sorts. If used 



when in prime condition it is of fine quality. This is also 



known as Stone Tennis Ball on account of its exceedingly 



solid head. Pkt. 5c: Oz.lOc; 2 Oz. 20c; 3^ Lb.SOc; Lb.$1.0« 

 HiihhArH\ M;irk«>* ^ '-S^^^ white). After the style of 

 IIUDDdra S /ndr^el Tennis Ban, but forms a larger, 



looser, more sho\vy head, and is later to mature. Pkt. oe; 



Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 2oC' H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 ■pjri ■RO^T'OISJ A I Seed ?t7uYe). A very popular 

 '-'^■^■J i-zvytJ 1 V/1^ variety with those gardeners _ _ . — -.— .-.^», ,c< i r,-* . ■D^ i.^ c ^ 



who want a large heading, forcing sort, and also for out- HANSON^fl^f'i^'^ "^'*^'- ^l^ntdarge forming a large 



door winter culture. The plants are large, very hardy and ^^}^ ^ V^^ flat head,jesemblmg_that of caboage, and 



Hanson Lettuce. 



vigorous, with broad, comparatively smooth, thin and very 

 hard leaves which are bright, light green in color, and 

 when weU grown are quite tender. Indoors this forms a 

 sohd head, while outside it is less distinctively a heading 

 sort. This is grown in the south as a winter lettuce. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; h. Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Big Boston Lettuce. 



MAMMOTH BLACK SEEDED BITTER 



Cb) a strain of large, smooth leaved, head lettuce, form- 

 ing very large, solid, cabbage-like heads of thick, brittle 

 leaves, the inner ones beautifully blanched, very crisp, 

 tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. oc; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 2.")c; 

 %Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 SllvPr R;»II ^' Seed white). A remarkable variety in that 

 oiiv^i Lraii it is an excellent sort both for forcing and 

 outdoor culture. The thick, light green leaves have so 

 much sheen that they actually look silvery white in some 

 hghts. The heads are of good size and of excellent qual- 

 ity. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



California Cream Butter, or i,i§^^^{Si)A 

 Royal Summer Cabbage r„'a*!^.Sr%,?:'7"aSSe1 



brown dashes. It forms a very solid head of rich cream- 

 colored leaves which are very thick, tender and of splendid 

 quality. This sort is very hardy and is sometimes called 

 Winter Lettuce. Pk. oc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 26c; ki Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 

 SAI AMANDFR ^aSeedhlack-). a very bright 

 iJrvl^rVLVirX.iNL^lJ.IV green and attractive variety. 

 It forms large, solid heads composed of tliick. smootli. very 

 tender leaves, the inner ones finely blanched, and all of the 

 finest quality. It remains a long time in head before run- 

 ning to seed. Pkt.oc; Oz.loc; 2 Oz.25c; ?4Lh.40c; Lb. $1.25 



so slow to form a seed stalk that it often fails to seed at 

 aU. Outer leaves bright green with prominent light col- 

 ored veins; inner leaves white and usually curved and 

 twisted at the base; very tender and sweet. A standard 

 summer head lettuce. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 %Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



YELLOW SEEDED SlVeaS'MrTery 

 ■DTTT^T^PO "ttith yellowish - green, thick, smooth 

 •DU 1 1 1--Iv leaves forming into a solid head which 

 blanches to a rich cream color, and is of fine quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 26c; H Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 

 RllH^rnin ^ ^^^^^ u-hite). Plants medium sized, withnu- 

 DUllciCUp nierous round, smooth leaves which are of a 

 beautiful yellowish-green color, and very sweet and tender. 

 They form medium sized, fairly solid heads which, when 

 prepared for the table, are exceedingly attractive in ap- 

 pearance. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lSc; 20z.25c; ^Lb.40c: Lb.$1.25 



White Summer Cabbage J.S," '*S„„^ "/if J'J 



heading sort which forms a solid head of thick, tender 

 leaves, the inner ones blanched to a beautiful cream yel- 

 low. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 20c: h Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00' 

 Rrft\A/n Hllfrh ^^eed black). An old sort, noted for its 

 LllUWIl L'Ulv/ll ijardiness. Leaves large, thick, green 

 tinged with brown. It always forms a large, sohd head 

 which is somewhat coarse looking, but the inner leaves are 

 beautifully blanched, exceedingly sweet, tender and well 

 flavored. Desirable because of its hardiness and fine qual- 

 ity. May be used in the south as a winter lettuce. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. loc; 2 Oz. 2oc; hg Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



B (iSeed White'). 

 Forms a very fuU 

 head, made up of large, well rounded leaves which are 

 coarsely savoyed, the inner ones much lighter colored and 

 formed' into a' very compact, solid head. An excellent sort, 

 quick in forming* a head and slow in running to seed. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



DEACON, OR SL LOUS BITTER 



(Seed white). This does not make as large a head as 

 some others, but the heads formed are very solid and 

 of excellent flavor, and remain in condition for use as 

 long as any variety in cultivation. Plant medium sized, 

 with very few outer leaves, which are a deep green and very 

 thick. The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yeUow, and 

 are exceedingly well flavored, crisp and tender. This is 

 certainly one of the best in quality of the summer heading 

 sorts. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c"; ii Lb. 40c: Lb. $1.25 



Market Gardener's Private Stock "v^mosVSceii 



lent sort. The loaves are very large, deep, bright green, 

 slightly wrinkled and form a large head which blanches 

 nicely and remains a lontj time in condition for \ise. A sort 

 which cannot fail to please those who appreciate high 

 quality. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c: ^4 1-b. 40c: Lb. $1.25 



WHITE CHAVIGNE 



