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



LETTUCE 



For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 

 the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe 

 freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 

 and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 

 off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 



Lettuce to be at its best should be grown as rapidly as possible, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible 

 by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For winter, sow under glass from November to February and thin out as 

 necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the light and air possible. For general crop, sow outdoors 

 as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart 

 in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them out and use as required. In this way a much longer succession of cuttings 

 may be had from the same ground. 



Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked b are sometime 

 grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor, summer culture. Big Boston, Broivn Dutch, California Crearnr 

 Butter, Deacon and Jersey Winter are very hardy and suited for ivinter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



C 1 X * 12 11 ^- (Seedblack) One of the best head- 



llia,rly l enniS DSlll Ing lettuces, especially desirable for 

 early planting outdoors and also suitable for forcing. Plants 

 large, having thick, bright green leaves, forming very solid 

 heads, the inner leaves blanching to a rich, creamy white, and 

 crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^A Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 



Q 1 J ^- (Seed black) A large, compact, light green 



oSll£lina.nCier head of excellent quality. The leaves are 

 broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely overlapping so 

 that the inner ones are very finely blanched. The variety 

 withstands hot Aveather remarkably well. It is one of the most 

 satisfactorv heading lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c: 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



May King 



JUf 1^* ^" (Seed white) A handsome, extremely 



IVlay IX.ing' early, compact, cabbage or heading variety, 

 forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent 

 quality. Color light yellowish-green, tinged \A-ith reddish 

 brown when mature. Inner leaves blanch rich golden-yellow, 

 very tender and butter}'. Plant very compact for so large 

 a head. Exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size suit- 

 able for use before other sorts, and also very satisfactory 

 for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va, Lb. '60c; Lb. $1.75 



O . C" • ■*• (Seed tvhite) A medium sized, 



DOStOn Forcing llghtgreen, compact, very early head- 

 ing lettuce of excellent quality and especially desirable for 

 forcing. Outdoors it is one of the earliest to form a head 

 under favorable conditions. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c: 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



Salamander 



ft 11 j» 11* It A. {Seed white) A thick leaved, 

 nUDDara S Market bright green heading variety, 

 forming a large, very compact head similar in type to Sala- 

 mander, slightlv larger, but a little later maturing. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz.25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



mm .1 Tji I B. A smooth leaved lettuce form- 



mamniOtn DlaCK Ing very large, compact, cabbage- 

 ^oArlo<l Riitf Ai> lik^ heads of thick, yellowish green 

 i^eeucu uuLicr leaves, the inner ones beautifully 



blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 



2 Oz.35c; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



|-v B. (Seed ivhite) This is an excellent summer 



L/eaCOn variety. The heads are of large size, very firm 

 and remain in condition for use a long time. The plant is 

 very compact, with few outer leaves which are usually 

 very smooth, thick and of light green color. The inner 

 leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are crisp, but- 

 tery and very well flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



n* n . A. (Seedifhite) Popular for outdoor cul- 



Dlg DOStOn ture; also much in demand as a compact, 

 large heading, forcing sort. Plants large, very hardy and 

 vigorous. Leaves broad, comparatively smooth but wavy 

 at edge, thin, very hard and crisp; color bright light 

 green, the head slightly tinged with reddish bro-v^-n. Grown 

 extensively in the south for shipment north in the winter. 

 It usually heads up under cold weather conditions better 

 than any other variety, and we therefore heartily recom- 

 mend it, especially to the market gardening trade. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



