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



MUSHROOM 



The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary commercial variety of 

 a creamj- white color with loose gills which underneath are of pinkish-red, changing to Uver color. The mushroom produces 

 ••seed"' or spores and there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, which is developt-d and 

 preserved in horse manure, pressed in the form of bricks. Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or some- 

 times in the open air. the great essential being a uniform degree of temperature and moisture. Our space is loo limited 

 hereto give the necessary cultural directions, but these are published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, 

 for H5c.. a book containing very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. (6'ee list inside of back cover) 

 SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN, Produced from original spore cultures under the new French process which p^ r- 

 mits the indetinice reproduction of selected varieties. Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn on the market. Our stock 

 is of the white variety which is the sort generally preferred. Each brick is sufficient to spawn from 8 to lU square feec of 

 bed. Brick (about IH lbs.,), postpaid 45c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.50 



MUSTARD 



^Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leave- 

 are used as a salad or cut and boiled like spinach. Sow as early 

 in the spring as the ground will permit, in drills about eighteen 

 inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. For succession, sow 

 every few weeks till autumn. Water freely. In the south the seed 

 maybe sown in autumn and the plants used early in the spring as 

 a salad and for greens. 



ixri-'i. C T 1_ The leaves are comparatively small and 

 Wnite UngllSn smooth, deeply cut or divided and of medi- 

 um dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth and 

 soon bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. 

 Seed light yellow and larger tlian^ that of other varieties. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 e .1 /-^• J. /^ 1 J The leaves are large, light green 



soutnern laiant L^uriea with tinge of yeiiow, much 



crimped and frilled at edges. The plant is upright or slightly 

 spreading in growth. This variety is highly esteemed in the 

 south for the market as well as the home garden on account of 

 its vigorous growth, hardiness and good quality. Seed small, 

 reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; Oz. iSc; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 1/4 Lb. '30c; Lb. $1.00 



Mustard, Large Smooth Leaved 



I Q il- f J An excellent sort with very large, light green. 



i^a.rg'e omOOtn Leaved plaln or comparatively smooth leaves, borne 

 well above the ground. The plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright 

 when young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre- 

 ferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than the rougher 

 leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c. 



NASTURTIUM 



TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown not only for 

 ornament but the beautiful orange and j'ellow flowers and the foliage are 

 used for garnishing. The young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. 

 The green seed pods are greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. 

 Early in spring sow. preferably' in rather light so'il. in rows three feet apart 

 and two inches apart in the row, covering one inch deep. When the young 

 plants are about four inches high thin to six inches apart in the row. Vines 

 can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c. "^ For other varieties of Nasturtium seepage 85. 



Okra, White Velvet 



OKRA OR GUMBO 



The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, catsups, etc. Highly 

 esteemed in the south. After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm 

 and in good condition, plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, cover- 

 ing with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed do'U'n. When about three 

 inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and keep 

 free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one to 

 three inches long. 



f7. T7 1 T\ C. r^ Di»r»An extra early maturing 



txtra liarly Uwarr Ijreen rroliric variety, very productive 



Plants are more dwarf in habit of growth than those of other varieties. Pods 

 short, deep green, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



•.T.T1 . \T y . The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early 

 White Velvet maturing and vei-y productive. The pods are wlnte, long. 



smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 



1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



«<ki*)R>r .11 T-»i This variety is about three feet high. 



rerkins Mammoth Long rod very early and productive. The 

 pods are deep green, very long, slender, slightly coiTugated, very tender and 

 of good quahtv. This is a desirable market as well as home garden sort. 

 Pkt.lOc; Oz.l5c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



r\ C \\T\^ 'm. The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very 



Uwarr White productive. The pods are of medium J'-ngrh. greenish 



wlilte. quite thiek. sliehtlv eornigatpd. tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



