34 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
DANDELION 
IMPROVED THICK LEAVED.—one of the earliest and 
best greens in Cultivation. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 50cts.; 2 Oz. 85cts.; 
Y4 Lb. $1.50; Lb. $5.00. 
CULTIVATED, OR FRENCH COMMON.—this is consid- 
ered the best by many, and {s not at all the same as our wild 
dandelion, being greatly improved by careful breeding and se- 
lection. Pkt. 5c.; Oz. 20cts.; 2 Oz. 35cts.; 14 Ib. 60cts.; Lb. $2.00. 
CULTURE.—Sow early in the spring, on very warm, 
rich soil, in drills eighteen inches apart; thin the young 
plants to five inches in the row, and cultivate well, 
and they will be fit for cutting the next spring. Grown 
extensively for the roots, and for this purpose sow 
in’ September, cultivating well during the fall and 
pee bolowing summer, and the roots will be fit to dig in 
ctober. 
~—~-FPests FLAN es 
The Egg Plant, when well grown and properly cooked, is a delicious vegetable, 
and it should find a place in every garden. 
ULTURE.—Rkegg Plant seed germinates slowly, and should be started in 
strong heat, for in this, as in all sub-tropical plants, it is of importance 
to secure a rapid and continuous growth from the first, the plants never 
recovering from a check received when young. When the plants have formed 
two rough leaves, transplant to three or four inches apart. 
ground is warm, and all danger, not only from frost, 
but from cold nights, is past, harden off the plants 
by gradual exposure to the sun and air, and decrease 
the supply of water, then carefully transplant into the 
q open ground, setting the plants two 
and a half feet apart. If needed, shade 
the young plants and pro- 
tect them from the potato 
bug, which is very fond of, 
and will often de- 
stroy them. Some 
seasons 
ers’ use. 
D. M. FERRY & CO’S IMPROVED 
LARGE PURPLE EGQ@ PLANT.—SpIiNELEss. 
Plants will fail to 
set fruit, or will 
not begin bearing 
until too late to 
mature, no mat- 
ter how faithfully 
they may _ have 
been cared for. 
This is especially 
liable to happen if 
the summer is cool 
andrather moist. We 
know of no remedy for 
this though pinching off 
the ends of the branches 
. after the plants begin to bloom, and not letting more than two or three 
fruits set will often effect something, and is a good practice. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE. 
tive varieties; fruit long, dark, rich purple, and of fine quality. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 20cts.; 2 Oz. 35cts.; 14 Lb. 60cts.; Lb. $2.00. 
BLACK PEKIN. 
as largeas the later sorts. 
Fruit nearly round; skin smooth, black and glossy; flesh white, 
fine grained and delicate. Pkt. 5¢.; Oz. 30c.; 2 Oz. 55¢.; 14 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00. 
D. M. FERRY & CO’S IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE. 
- This variety has about superseded all others both for market and private 
use. The large size and high quality of its fruit and its extreme productive- 
ness make it the most profitable for market gardeners. Plants large, spread- 
ing; foliage light green; fruit very large, oval; color dark purple. 
ripen usually two to six large fruits. Bear in mind that our stock is spine- 
less, which is a great advantage in handling. Pkt. 5ets.; Oz. 35cts.; 2 Oz. 
60cts.; 14 Lb. $1.00: Lb. $3.50. 
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BLACK PEKIN EGG PLANT. 
This is one of the earliest and most produc- 
Nearly as early as the Early Long Purple, and nearly 
Very prolific and desirable for market garden- 
(SPINELESS. )— 
Plants. 
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Endive may be grown at any season of the year, but is more ponerauy. used late in the fall. 
July, in drills fourteen inches apart, and when well established t 
Sow the seed during June or 
in the plants to one foot apart. When nearly full grown, 
tie the outer leaves together over the center in order to blanch the heart of the plant. By covering every few days a succes- 
sion may be kept up. 
GREEN CURLED.—This is the hardiest variety, and very 
desirable for the home and market garden. The deep green 
leaves are beautifully cut and curled, easily blanched, 
and become very crisp, tender and fine fiavored. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 144 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
LARGE GREEN CURLED.—A large coarse, strong grow- 
ing variety, which by tying up can be made to form finely 
blanched centers of good quality. Outer leaves well cut, and 
bright, deep green. Pkt. Bcts.; Oz. 20cts; 2 Oz. 35cts.; 
14 Lb. 60cts.; Lb. $1.75. 
MOSS CURLED.—aA variety growing considerably denser 
and having the leaves much finer cut than the Green Curled; 
in fact, the whole plant is more compact. When well blanched 
it is very beautiful. Pkt. dcts.; Oz. 1l5cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 
14 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
EVER WHITE CURLED.—B8y far the most beautiful vari- 
ety. Plant moderately dense with divided leaves, which are 
coarser and less tender than those of the Green Curled; but 
even the outer leaves are very light colored, frequently white, 
so that the plant is very attractive and always brings the 
highest price on the market. Pkt. 5dcts.; Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 
25cts.; 144 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.50. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN.—Has broad, thick, plain 
or slightly wrinkled leaves, forming a large head, which is 
preferred for stews and soups, but if the outer leaves are 
gathered and tied at the top, the whole plant will blanch 
nicely and make an excellent salad for the table. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 14 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
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GREEN CURLED ENDIVE. 
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