38 



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



Curled or Loose Leaved Lettuce 



Detroit Market Gardeners' Forcing ii^frtStf sLna^rTo 



the Grand Rapids in general character, but it will stand higher heat 

 and so can be crowded to maturity a little quicker. The leaves are not 

 quite so tender and brittle as those of the Grand Rapids. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; \ Lh. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



fvD4Nfl BAI^If^^^ iSeed blacTc). As a lettuce for green- 

 ^'■^■**l^*^ l^/*ir^ai.^^ house forcing, this variety undoubt- 

 edly stands at the head of the list, being of quick groAvth, Uttle liable to 

 rot and standing for some days after being fit to cut. The plant is up- 

 right and forms a loose head or cluster of large, light yellowish-green 

 leaves, slightly crimped and blistered and rather thin. It will stand 



shipping long dis- 

 tances better than 

 most sorts. Pkt. oc; 

 Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 %Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce. 



BLACK SEEDED SlIHPSON 



(a) For those who like a large, thin, exceedingly tender leaf, 

 and for those markets which demand a large, loose clus- 

 ter of leaves rather than a solid head , this is one of the best 

 varieties, either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. 

 Plant forms a large, loose head, light yellowish-green in 

 color, so that a little wilting is not noticed. Leaves large, 

 thin, slightly ruffled and blistered, even the large outer ones 

 being quite tender. One of the best and most popular va- 

 rieties for market gardeners, as it is attractive, of excel- 

 lent quality, and continues a long time in condition for 

 use. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz. 20c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



SIMPSON'S EARLY CURLED 



B {Seed white). An early, erect growing, clustering variety. 

 It may be sown thickly and cut when the plants are 

 very young. Leaves broad, often frilled and blistered and 

 formed into a loose head. Light green in color and ex- 

 ceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Popular in 

 the New York markets. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 20c; 

 % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



TILTON'S fVHITE STAR ^ ^^^l^tey. 



A distinct sort of the Black Seeded Simpson type, but 

 grows larger and more rapidly, and its leaves are broader, 

 thicker, darker and less frilled at the edge. It forms a 

 large, loose head, blanches well, and is of excellent qual- 

 ity. The plants remain long in condition for use before 

 running to seed. Repeated trials, both for forcing and 

 early planting outdoors, convince us that this is a most val- 

 uable sort. Pkt.Sc; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz,20c; % Lb.SOc; Lb.$1.00 



Grand Rapids Lettuce 



nArk%»Ar AAark^^ ^ (.Seed ivhite). A variety of the same 

 UCnVCr r\a\ I\Cl general character of growth as Til- 

 ton's White Star,but the leaves are more crimped and cut. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; ^ I». 30c; Lb. $1.00 



PFDDV^ FADI Y BiSeed white-). This old 

 rEfl«lQm €J M-ii^lQti« standard variety is still 

 OOI7K HPAr^ *^® best of the large, thin-leaved, 

 Wl a^m.m4mj ■:■ m-ii^B.r clustering sorts for the home 

 garden, but it is not a good kind to ship long distances, as 

 the leaves are so tender that they are easily spoiled in 

 handhng. The leaves are very large, crimped, bright 

 green tinged with brownish-red, and are exceedingly ten- 

 der, crisp and sweet, forming a large, loose head. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



FERRY'S Early Prize Head Lettuce. 



The Cos Lettuces are 

 distinct from the pre- 

 ceding sorts, in having 



TiLTON'8 White Star Lettuce. 



Cos Lettuce 



long, narrow, spoon shaped leaves, which usually fold into 

 loose, sugar loaf shaped heads, which blanch better by hav- 

 ing the outer leaves drawn about them and tied. On ac- 

 count of their exceeding crispness, tenderness and delicate 

 flavor, they are becoming more and more popular in this 

 country. 



Early White Self-Folding l&tcrJe'tlucethlS 



will do better without tying up than most Cos lettuces. 

 The leaves are yellowish- white in color, long, narrow up- 

 right, folding into a solid head hke that of an Early York 

 Cabbage and very crisp and tender. This is a truly self- 

 blanching lettuce of superior flavor. Sold also as Trianon, 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



MARTYINIA 



A strong growing, hardy annual plant with curiously 

 shaped seed pods which, when young and tender, are highly 

 prized for pickling. The pods are produced in great abun- 

 dance, and should be gathered when less than half grown, 

 as after the hardening of the flesh they are worthless. 



PrAKn«rirlpa ^^^ common variety. Sow in rich, warm 



r I UUU>l..lUca ^q\\ when danger of frost is over, in drills 



three feet apart, and thin the plants out to tAvo feet in the 



row. Pkt. 10c: Oz. 30f ; 2 Oz. 55c; h Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



iSee also page 80.) 



