Novelties and Specialties, 2). M, Ferry & Co,, Detroit, Mich. 5 



Defender |V1usk Melon 



We cannot say too much in praise of this splendid Musk Melon. Its fine form and handsome net- 

 ting make it attractive before cutting. The thick, orange-red flesh extending to the thin but hard ao'i 

 fi.rm rind makes it still more attractive when ser\-ed, while the uniformly high quality of the flesh gives 

 perfect satisfaction when eaten. We think it the best yellow or red fleshed sort vet produced. 

 See colored plate opposite. ' Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Ferry s Iceberg Water Melon 



In general shape, size and appearance, this is similar to the well known Kolb's Gem, but is dis- 

 tinctly darker, and the skin where the melon rests on the ground is rich yellow instead of white as in 

 that variety. It has a very firm, hard rind, and is quite as good a shipper as the Kolb's Gem, but the 

 flesh is much deeper colored, extends nearer to the rind, is much more tender and sweet. We think 

 this variety is much the best dark colored shipping melon yet produced, and that as soon as known it 

 will take the place of those now used for this purpose. See colored plate opposite. 



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



f^olte^4: Earliest Tomato 



Up to the summer of 1900 we considered the Atlantic Prize so much superior to all others in earli- 

 ness that there was really nothing in its class; but that year we had on trial two sorts, Nolte's Earliest 

 and Spark's Earliana. in which the fruit was much supe- 

 rior in size and quality, and ripened very nearly as early. 

 We carefully compared the two and decided that the 

 Nolte's Earliest was the better sort, and procured some 

 stock seed from the originator, a market gardener in 

 New Jersey, and we grew a stock of it for sale this year, 

 offering it to our customers as a very desirable, and quite 

 likely to prove the very best extra early sort. The vine, 

 though comparatively small, is larger and more vigor- 

 ous than that of the Atlantic Prize, and will yield a great 

 deal more fruit. The fruit compares well in size with 

 the best late sorts, is smooth, round, slightly flattened, 

 and a beautiful red in color. The flesh is firm and of 

 good flavor. Certainlv worth v of trial. See colored plate 

 opposite page 68. Pkt.' 15c; 4 P'kts. 50c; 10 Pkts. $1.00 



Michigan .. .. 

 Yeliow Globe 



Again and again we have planted this 

 strain of Yellow Globe Onion in comparison 

 with sorts like Buxtons, Ohio Globe, etc., 

 claimed to be as good or better, and in no 

 instance has the product of our strain failed 

 to show superiority in evenness of color and 

 form, and be in every way more satisfactory. 

 We believe it to be the best strain in exist- 

 ence, and the most certain to give satisfac- 

 torv' results. The bulbs are large and uni- 

 formly spherical, with ver\- small necks, the 

 largest diameter below the center of the 

 bulb; of a rich orange yellow color; enor- 

 mous vielders and splendid keepers. 

 See page 44. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Michigan 

 Yellow Qlooe 

 Onion. 



