D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 
A bulbous rooted plant, with a strong, 
AR ] penetrating odor, but much esteemed by 
some for flavoring soups, stews. ete. We 
frequently receive orders for garlic seed, 
but we can only supply bulbs. Prepare the ground the same 
as for onions, and plant the bulbs in drills eight inches apart, and 
four inches apart in the rows, and cover two inches deep. When the 
leaves turn yellow, take up the bulbs and dry in the shade, and lay 
them up in a dry loft, as you would onions. Bulbs, %4 Lb. licts.; 
Lb. 40cts. 
Horse Radish*produces no 
O RSE R A D | S seed, but is grown from pieces 
of theroots. Culture.—Mark 
off rows two and one-half feet apart in rich, moist, well pre- 
pared ground, and set the pieces of roots eighteen inches apart in the 
rows, vertically, the small end down, and the top one to three inches 
below the surface. Cultivate thoroughly until the tops cover the 
ground, when their shade will keep down the weeds. _ ; 
Small Roots—10cts. each, 40cts. per dozen, postpaid. By freight 
or express at purchaser's expense, $1.00 per 100. 
Borecole, Kale or German Greens, are general 
A terms applied to those classes of cabbage which re : 
do not form heads, but are used in their open GARLIC. 
growth. Some of the varieties are the most 
tender and delicate of any of the Cabbage tribe. They are hardy and are improved rather than injured by the frost. 
CuLture.—As far north as New York they may be sown in September and treated like Spinage. or they may be planted 
and treated like late Cabbage and will continue growing until very late in the season. In the South they will live and grow 
throughout the winter without protection. They should not be cut or handled when frozen, but if this is unavoidable. thaw 
them out in cold water. The young shoots which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender and make 
excellent greens. : < 
TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH.—This is very hardy, and improved by a moderate 
frost. About thirty inches tall, with an abundance of dark green leaves, which are 
densely curled and cut, forming a very beautiful plant. Itstands the winters in the Middle 
States without any protection. Pkt. dcts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 15cts.; 14 Lb. 20cts.; Lb. 60cts. 
DWARF CURLED SCOTCH, OR GERMAN GREENS.—Plant low and compact, but 
with large leaves curled. cut and crimped untii the whole plant resembles a bunch of 
moss. It would be well worthy of cultivation simply for its beauty. One of the best 
sorts for use, and when well grown and cooked is one of the most palatable of vege- 
tables. Pkt. dcts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. licts.; 44 Lb. 25cts.; Lb. 7icts. 
HALF DWARF MOSS CURLED.—A variety intermediate between the tall and 
dwarf, having much of the hardiness of the tall and the beauty of the dwarf sorts. 
Pkt. d5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.; -_— - 
14 Lb. 20cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
SIBERIAN.—Sometimes called 
“Sprouts’’and‘‘German Greens.” 
In this variety the very large green 
leaves are comparatively plain in 
72%, the center, but coarsely cut and 
e248 frilled on the edge. The plant is 
vege low, but spreading and very hardy. = 
we ee Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 1licts.5 --—= 
xr 1% Lb. 20cts.; Lb. 60cts. wee 
GERMAN DWARF PURPLE.— ~-<= 
Similar to the Dwarf Curled -“Y~¥- 
Scotch, but of arich purple color. — 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 15cts.: 2 Oz. 25cts.; 
Y Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
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KALE, DwarF CurLeD ScoTcH, oR GERMAN GREENS. 
KALE, TALL GREEN CurRLED ScotcH. 
The Kohl Rabi is a Belongs to 
OH AB vegetable intermediate K the onion 
between the cabbage family and 
and turnip, and com- by some pre- 
bines the flavor of both. The edible part is a turnip 
shaped bulb formed by the 
swelling of the stem. When 
used for the table this should 
be cut when quite small, as 
it is then very tender and 
delicate, but if allowed to 
reach its full size it becomes 
tough and stringy. 
CULTURE.—Sow in light. rich soil, 
as early as possible, in drills sixteen 
inches apart, and when well estab- 
lished, thin to six inches apart in the 
row. One or two plantings at inter- 
vals of ten days will give a succes- 
sion until hot weather, when they 
fail to grow well; but plantings 
may be made the latter part of July 
for fall use. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA.—Very 
early, small, handsome white bulb. 
Best early variety for table. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 20cts.; 2 Oz. 35cts.; 
4 Lb. 60cts.; Lb. $1.75. 
EARLY WHITE vienna. . EARLY PURPLE VIENNA.— 
Nearly identical with the last, ex- 
cept in color, which is a bright purple, with the leaf stems 
tinged with purple. Pkt. dcts.; Oz. 25cts.; 2. Oz. 40cts.; 14 Lb. 
ferred to that vegetable. 
Sow the seed and care for the 
young plants same as for onions, 
but they need a little more room 
in order to develop fully. When 
the young plants are about the 
size of a goose quill, transplant 
to a prepared bed in rows one SS 
foot apart and four or five inches 
in the row. Set the roots deep + 
and draw the earth to them when 
cultivating, so that they may be 
well blanched by the time they 
are fit for use. 
LONDON FLAG.— This va- 
riety is more cultivated in this 
country than any other. It is * 
hardy and of good quality. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.; 
14 Lb. 30cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG,._— 
A variety which has become very 
popular with some market gar- 
deners on account of its being larger than the London Flag 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.: 14 Lb. 40ets.; Lb. $1.25. 
LARGE ROUEN.—stem very large, but comparatively 
short; the leaf is very broad but covered with whitish bloom. 
Stands a longtime in condition for use. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 15cts.; 
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LEEK. 
75cts.: Lb. $2.25. 
LARGE GREEN.—Hardy, quite late, and used for feeding 
stock. Bulbs large, weighing eight to ten pounds, whitish- 
green in color; leaves large and numerous. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.; 144 Lb. 30cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
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2 Oz. 25cts.; 14 Lb. 40cts.: Lb. $1.25. 
MONSTROUS CARENTAN.—the largest variety. often 
three inches in diameter, and becoming very white and 
tender. A very hardy and desirable sort. Pkt. 5cts.: Oz. l5cts.: 
2 Oz. 2cts.; 14 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.50. ie P 
