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M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



ROQUETTE 



A hardy annual. The long, smooth, glossy leaves when young are used like 

 mustard for salads. It grows to a height of from nine to fifteen inches. Sow 

 in shallow drills one foot apart, in early spring, and for succession everj- three 



or four weeks thereafter. The young leaves will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from time of planting. Water 



freelj. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 20c; %Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Salsify. 



SALSIFY, or 



Vegetable Oyster 



The long, white, tapering root of Salsify 

 vhen cooked forms a good substitute for 

 ysters, having a very similar flavor. 



CULTURE— It succeeds best in a light, 

 rell enriched soil, which should be stirred to a 

 rood 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 recom- 

 mended for parsnip. The roots are perfectly 

 hardy, and may remain out all winter, but 

 should be dug early in spring, as they de- 

 teriorate rapidly after growth commences. 

 Store a quantity' for winter use in a pit or in a 

 cellar packed in damp earth or sand. 



LARGE WHITE. The common variety; roots 

 medium sized, smooth; flesh white. Pkt.oc; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 30c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND, This is 

 larger, stronger growing and less liable to 

 branch than tlie Large White. It is an inval- 

 uable sort for market gardeners' use. Pkt.oc; 

 Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



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L^RGE Leaved French Sorrel. 



Sorrel 



The improved varieties of Sorrel when weH'grown 

 and cooked like spinage make a very palatable dish. 

 Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to 

 six or eight inches apart in the row. One may com- 

 mence cutting in about two months, and the plants will 

 continue in full bearing from three to four years. 

 LARGE LEAVED FRENCH. The best garden vari- 

 etv, having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. 

 Pkt: 5c: Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 30c: ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



SPINAGE 



Should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. 

 Sow in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart and begin thinning 

 out the plants when the leaves are an inch wide. All should be 

 cut before hot weather or they will be tough and stringy. For 

 early spring use sow early in autumn and protect the plants with 

 a light covering of leaves or straw, or plant as soon as the land 

 can be worked in the spring. Under favorable conditions the 

 leaves may be large enough for eating in eight weeks. South of 

 Cincinnati spinage can be grown through the winter with very 

 little, or no covering. 



SflVrtV I PflVPd The earliest variety and one of the best 

 oa V \3^j L^^a V wu ^q plant in autumn for early spring use. 

 Plant of upright gi'Oivth, with medium, dark green, pointed 

 leaves which are crimped like those of Savoy cabbage. It grows 

 rapidly to a suitable size for use and is hardy, but runs to seed 

 quickly in warm weather, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c; 

 ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 



ROUND SUMMER BROAD LEAVED. Generally planted in 



the north for early spring sowing and is popular with market 



gardeners. Leaves large, thick and fleshy. Though not as 



hardy as the PricklyWinter, it stands exposure very well. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c; \ Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c. 



BROAD FLANDERS. One of the most vigorous and strong 

 growing varieties. The leaves are nearly round, uniformly 

 deep green, thick and somewhat crimped in the center. A very 

 desirable sort, similar to but maturing a little earlier than 

 Victoria. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



Savoy Leaved Spinage. 



Early Giant Thick Leaved e^ri? 



maturing sort, with very large, thick leaves 

 of fine, deep green colo'r. A very desirable 

 medium earlv spinage. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 10c; %Xb. 15c4 Lb. 45c. 



A variety 

 which 



Improved Thick Leaved Spinage. 



Improved Thick Leaved 



grows very rapidly, forming a cluster of very 

 large sUghtly wrinkled leaves of fine color 

 and quality when cooked. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 10c; 3^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



