52 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
—>PRADE WARE ESSBEX-t0sonins 
We handle only one variety of Rape, the Dwarf Essex, which is a biennial and one of the most profitable plants to use 
for green manuring, and pasture. When fed off by sheep, it will probably do more to restore and make profitable exhausted 
soils, than any other plant. Beware of the worthless annual variety that is often sold for forage. 
CuLTURE—Prepare the ground as for turnips and sow in June or July, with a turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet 
apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds of seed per acre. It may be sown broadcast at the rate of five pounds per acre. 
Oz. 10cts.; Lb. 30cts., postpaid; Per 100 Lbs, $8.00, by freight or express at purchaser’s expense. 
OR PIE PLANT._Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is culti- 
vated in gardens for its leaf stalks, which are used for pies and tarts. Immense 
quantities are now annually sold in all the large markets. No private garden should 
be without it. 
CuLTURE—Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil. The richer its condition, and the deeper it is 
stirred the better. Sow in drills an inch deep, and thin out the plants to six inches apart. In the fall, transplant the young 
plants into very highly manured and deeply stirred soil, setting them four to six feet apart each way, and give a dressing of 
coarse manure every spring. The stalks should not be plucked until the second year, and the plant never allowed to ex- 
haust itself by running to seed. Our seed is saved from selected plants of Linnzeus, Victoria, Giant and other improved sorts, 
but like the seeds of fruit trees, rhubarb seed cannot be relied upon to reproduce the same varieties. 
Pkt 5dcts.; Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 44 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.25, postpaid. Rhubarb Roots, 20cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; by mail, 
prepaid, 25cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 4 | 
° OR VEGETABLE OYSTER.—tThe long, white tapering root of Salsify 
a &= jj resembles a small parsnip, and when cooked is a good substitute for | 
oysters, having a very similar flavor. 
CuLTURE—It succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good depth. | 
Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill- 
shaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are | 
perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter, but should be dug early in spring. as they deteriorate ; 
4 rapidly after growth commences. Store a quantity for winter use in a pit, or in a cellar in damp earth 
or sand. DD <u 
LARGE WHITE.—The common variety; roots 
medium size, smooth; flesh white. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 
10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.; 14 Lb. 30cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND.—This is in 
every way superior to the Large White, being 
larger, stronger growing, and less liable to branch. 
Invaluable to market gardeners. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 
15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 144 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.25. 
Those who think 
of sorrel as the 
starved looking 
weed of barren 
lands, have little idea of the possible value of the 
plant. The improved varieties when well grown 
and cooked like spinage, make a healthful and 
very palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring 
and thin the seedlingsito six or eight inches apart ane 
in the row. One may commence cutting, in about LARGE LEAVED FRENCH SORREL. | 
two months and the plants will continue in full bearing from three to four years. | 
LARGE LEAVED FRENCH._The best garden variety, having large, pale green leaves of fine qualit 
SALSIFY. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.; 14 Lb. 30cts.; Lb. $1.00, ec a ecte : ve 
SPINAGE 
The spinage is very hardy, extremely wholesome and palat- ning out the plants when the leaves are an inch wide. All 
able, and makes a delicious dish of greens, retaining its bright should be cut before hot weather, or they will be tough and 
green color after Cooming: 4 : : stringy. For early spring use, sow early in autumn and protect 
CuLTurE—Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the plants with a light covering of leaves or straw. South of 
the better. Sow in drills one foot apart, and commence thin- Washington, D.C.,spinage can be grown without covering. 
= SAVOY LEAVED._The earliest variety and one of the best to plant in au- 
ze tumn for early spring use. Plant of upright growth, with narrow, pointed 
WWE eaves which are savoyed like those of cabbage. It grows quickly to a suit- 
able size for use but soon runs to seed. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz.{10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.; 
14 Lb. licts.; Lb. 35cts. : 
ROUND SUMMER BROAD LEAF._rnis variety is generally preferred for 
early spring sowing, and is the most popular with our market gardeners. 
The leaves are large, thick and fleshy. Though not quite as hardy as the 
Prickly Winter, it stands the winter very well. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 
10cts.; 14 Lb. 15cts.: Lb. 35cts. 
IMPROVED THICK LEAVED._~ variety which Lowe very rapidly, form- 
ing a cluster of large, very thick, slightly savoyed leaves of fine color and 
quality when cooked. Especially recommended for market gardeners. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.; 144 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 35cets. 
VICTORIA. new sort which is quick to mature, and forms a very large, 
exceedingly thick leaf, which is somewhat savoyed in the center. It 
remains in condition for use much longer than most kinds, and can- 
not fail to please, whether grown for the market or in the private gar- 
den. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.; 14 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 40cts. 
LONG STANDING.—an improved round seeded strain of excellent 
merit, having all the good qualities of the ordinary sorts and continu- 
"-— ing in condition for use much longer. The leaves are smooth, and 
— very dark, rich green. Very popular with market gardeners. 
~- Pkt. 5ets.; Oz. 10cets.: 2 Oz. 10cts.; 44 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 35cts. 
Ss —_~ LONG STANDING PRICKLY._—rThe plants mature a little later 
Be: than the round leaved sorts, but furnish a large quantity of very | 
2EZ =‘x thick and well flavored leaves. Has prickly seed. Pkt, 5cts.; Oz. | 
Ras, 10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.: 14 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 35cts. 
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PRICKLY WINTER. very hardy variety, and will withstand 
the severest weather, with only a slight protection of leaves or straw. 
VicTORIA SPINAGE. 
The seed is prickly, leaves triangular, oblong, or arrow shaped. It is employed for fall sowing, which in this latitude is 
made about the first of September. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 10cts.; 144 Lb. 15cts.; Lb. 35cts. 
