4 Novelties and SpecialUes, T>. M, Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich, 



Cumberland 

 Cucumber 



An Unequaled Early 



Pickling Variety 



This is the production of a western seed 

 grower of large experience, and is said to be a 

 cross between the Parisian Pickling and Early 

 White Spine. We found by several years' care- 

 ful trial that the former variety produced in 

 great abundance the finest pickling cucumbers 

 we had ever seen; but it is so late in maturing 

 that it is impracticable to produce the seed in 

 this country. It is claimed that this new sort 

 produces pickling cucumbers equaling in abun- 

 dance and quality those of the Parisian Pickling, 

 and maturing very much earlier. We recom- 

 mend it for trial, particularly in the home gar- 

 den. See page 33. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Cumberland Cucumber 



^eet4; for StocK. Feeding 



THE more carefully the matter is investigated, either through scientific research or practical experi- 

 ments, the more evident becomes the importance and value of root or other appetizing green food 

 as a part of the ration of all kinds of farm stock, and every progressive farmer recognizes the 

 necessity of planting some sort of root crop. Beets have the advantage over other roots in the fact that 

 they are a more certain crop, and are less dependent upon conditions of soil and climate than are Ruta 

 Bagas and others, so that they are most commonly planted. Mangel Wurzels are easily grown, give 

 an immense crop, but are apt to be a bit coarse, and are valuable as an appetizer chiefly, not being 

 particularly nutritious. However, we have in the 



Giant Feeding Sxt^ar, 



a strain of Beets which has been developed and improved by the same methods that have given such 

 splendid results with the Sugar Beet (see page 3 ), only here the aim has been to develop the highest 

 possible nutritive value united with large yield and desirable form rather than simply sugar content. 

 As a result of this effort we have a variety of which the beets are easily worth twice as much per ton for 

 feed as are those of the old sorts or the common Mangel Wurzels. At the same time there has been an 

 improvement in the shape of root and the habit of growth, so that they do not. require as much room as 

 Mangel Wurzels, and the crop can be harvested and handled much easier. The large, uniformly sym- 

 metrical roots grow with two-thirds of their bulk above ground, but the exposed part is not at all woody 

 or coarse in texture, the whole root being exceedingly tender and sweet. 



We are confident that every one who plants this splendid new stock beet will be pleased with the 

 ease with which the crop can be grown and handled, its uniformity, and above all with its value when 

 fed to stock. It certainly is a vast improvement over anything before offered, and leaves little to be 

 desired in the way of a crop for stock feeding. See colored plate opposite. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. lOc; 2 Oz. 10c. % Lb. 15c; Lb. 3Sc, 



Trench XOhiie ^tigar^ l^ed Uop 



Is a strain of Sugar Beet which, though not quite so rich in sugar as the sugar manufacturers 

 require, still is very sweet, and in some cases quite rich enough to be profitably manufactured. It has 

 the advantage of being very hardy and an exceedingly vigorous grower, so that it is an excellent sort 

 for farmers to experiment with as to the adaptability of their section to growing Sugar Beets for fac- 

 tories, and at no real expense since the crop will be worth more than it costs for feed. See colored 

 plate opposite. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; % Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 



