D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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n^~^U This is a distinct and very attractive appearing^lA/LUp Annlo This old sort is of ten presented as a novelty 

 rcaV/ii tomato, highlyjdesirable for preserving.eating from " '"'•^/•PP'^ under a new name. While no one should 



the hand or table decoration. Fruit "resembles a peach in 

 shape, size and color, and is covered with a delicate bloom, 

 which makes the deception quite complete: flesh tender 

 and of good flavor. Should find a place in every garden. 

 ^kt. oc; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40e; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $-2.25 



\^to^iKi>r^ Oii^pn The superior flavor of the yellow varie- h"^""^' '^^^ "z. -Joc; iMz. 4Uc; ^U 

 (^UIUISII V^UCCIl ties is bringing them into favor as table TpllnW Pllim ^^^^ plum sha 

 fruit, and those who think of a yellow tomato as the rough » ^""^ ''"'" color; flesh y 



^cd Pear Shaped Fj 



plant largely of it for market or home use; it is a good 

 variety for eating from the hand. The fruit is about one 

 and one half inches in diameter, round, perfectlv smooth 

 and of a yeUowish-white color. Flesh very mild' flavored 

 and delicate, and is valued by some for making preserves. 

 Pkt. oc; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; ^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



shaped, clear, deep yellow 



ii yellow and fine flavored. 



Much esteemed for preserv^es. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 2oc; 2 Oz. 40c: 



\ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



*P<>H C hprrv fruit small, about five-eighths of an inch in 



i\tu viicii^ diameter; perfectly round and smooth. 



Fine for pickles and preserves. Pkt.oc; Oz.2oc; 2 0z.40c; 



fruit of the old yellow sorts wfll be surprised at this smooth, 

 beautiful fruit.' it being as smooth as the best of the red 

 yarieties. and of a fine and distinct flavor. Pkt. 5c ; Oz. 25c ; 

 /i Oz. 40c; ^ Lb. 75c: Lb. $2.50 



sed for preserves and to make 



tomato figs." Fruit bright red. 



distinctly pear shaped, and with a peculiar flavor. Our 



stock is the true pear shaped, and not the larger red plum 



tomato which is often sold under this name. Pkt. 5c; 



Oz. 2oc; 2 0z. 40c: % Lb. .oc; ^'^- f^^'^^^^^^ p^^^g^^p^^ i^usK Tomato, OF Gpound Cherry Jj^^^i'^ffor 



clear yellow color, and preserves and eating from the hand. The .seed we offer is 



on this account sometimes considered preferable, quite dis- that of the true YeHow Ground Cherry, not the purple 



tinct from the variety which is sometimes sold under this fruited sort which is scarcelv edible. Pkt. oc; Oz. 25c; 



name Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 2 Oz. 40c; \ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.oO 



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^ Lb. 75c; Lb. $2. 



•Yellow Cherry Differs from the preceding in color only. 

 ' oc; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 



Pkt. 



ellow Pear Shaped S-fch. 



FOR feeding stock in fall and winter, there is nothing superior to Turnips and Ruta Bagas. as they are much liked by 

 all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. We cannot too earnestly recommend farmers to 

 increase their sowings largely, for we are sure the crop will prove remunerative. 

 This wholesome and agreeable vegetable is most easily affected in its form and flavor, by soil, climate and mode of 

 culture. There are a great many varieties, but our list comprises the best for the garden or farm. 



Sow in drills about sixteen inches apart, and half an inch deep or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the 

 ground rich and freshly dug. Be careful to weed and thin out, so the young plants will not be checked and injured. Any over- 

 crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored fruit. It is important to get the spring and summer crops started very early 

 so that the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become tough and bitter. 

 , In Middle and Western States sow for fall and main crop from middle of July to last of August, and in the manner given for 

 spring sowing. In the field, turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained by drill culture. 

 To preserve turnips in good order for winter, store in a cool cellar and cover with sand or turf to keep them fresh. An- 

 other method is to put them in a pit dug in dry soil where there will be no danger of water standing, and to cover with 

 straw overlaid with earth sufficiently deep to keep out frost. Thus protected, turnips will keep well till spring. 



r Extra Early White Milan . . . 



This variety is remarkably early. The top is very small, upright 

 and compact, so that the rows can be planted close together. The clear 

 white roots are verv smooth, sj-mmetrical and beautiful. The flesh is 

 white, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.20c; ^Lb..30c; Lb. $1.00 



r^Extra Early Purple Top Milan 



•^ Similar to the White Milan, except that the roots are a little flat- 



ter and a beautiful purple red on the upper portion. All in all. these 

 Milan turnips leave nothing more to be desired in the way of an extra 

 early, garden turnip Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



^Early Purple Top, 

 Strap Leaved 



This is an early variety and 

 a great favorite for table 

 use; form flat, like a broad 

 disc, and of medium size; 

 color purple or dark red 

 above ground. whitebelow; 

 flesh white, fine grained 

 and tender; leaves few, 

 entire, upright in growth. 

 Pkt. 5c: Oz. lOc; 20z.l5c; 

 3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. .50c. 



/Scarlet Kashmyr 



•^ The outer skin of this noveltv 



Extra Early 

 White Mhan 



Turnip, 



Early Purple Top 

 Strap Leaved 



TURMP. 



^ is such a 

 bright and beautiful red that they might be 



mistaken for radishes. The roots are flat, perfectly smooth, and have onlv 

 a very small tap root. The flesh is white, tender and of good flavor 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



I 'Hhil"l* F66 ^^,<I"i^'l^ growing, egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure 

 ^ Ti aim t.^ ^^99 white variety with small top and rough leaves. It grows 

 half out of the ground. The flesh is verv sweet, firm and mild, never hav- 

 ing the rank, strong taste of some of the early varieties. Pkt. 6c: 

 Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 60o. 



lA 2ir6p Whil'P NAt^folk -^ standard sort, usually grown for feeding stock, 



/X.ar^C n IIIJC nvn Vin ,,„t Hke other large, white varieties, though a little 



coarse it is of very good quality for the table. The roots are large, spherical, or sligluly 



flattened and verv white. It is allowed to stand out during the winter in tlie south and soiitli- 



Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 10c: \ Lb. 15c: Lb. 45c. 

 This is one of the most productive kinds, 

 and in good, rich soil nxits will fre«juently 



yivest, where the tops are used for grei 



//Pomeranean Khite Globe 



grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is of perfect globe shape; skin white and smooth; leav 

 large and dark green. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; ?» Lb. I5c; Lb. 45c. 



