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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



l^/^fff r> A Of The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and excellent 

 iVl Jii I M £v,/\01 when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. 

 , ,e c ^ ^ J , ,, ^eed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible in rows one and one- 



hall: ieet apart and when well established thin to six inches-apart in the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a 

 succession until hot weather, wUen they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use. 

 PavKr ^A/K^f A V;Anno (^•^^'/.''^ /^r forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops. The bulbs are of 

 ILidriy VV niie V lenna medium size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best quality for the table if used 

 when about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



Very early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. Bulbs of medium size, 

 le; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 



Early Purple Vienna purpk 



2 Oz. 55c; 1/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



I o^<nrA C^^^T^ '^'"^ ^^^'^ ^^ ^'^° called Large White. It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, 

 Liarge ^jreen weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numerous. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



LEEK 



This belongs to tlie onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are 

 flat, and tlie stems are very large, cylindrical and bulbous. Sow early in spring in drills twelve to fifteen 

 inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches apart in row and draw the earth about 

 them when (Miltivating. If one desires very white and tender leeks transplant when about six inches high, setting four 

 inches apart in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 



f 1 171 This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively cultivated in 



LiOnaon r lag this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; J/4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



I A * Fl -^ desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy and productive. It is a favorite with 



JLarge American nag many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 'A 'Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



Tj Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 



^e KOUen stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 

 »« i /^ 1. "^^^ largest variety, when well grown often three inches in diameter, white and tender. It is 



iViOnStrOUS ^arentan an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; V4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



Larg< 



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 Utter 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 rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 

 manuring and thorough preparation. 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. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should be thinned 

 ten to twelve inches apart in the row. 



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

 times grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and California 

 Cream Butter are veiy hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 



CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 



AJt V ^- (^^^'^^ while) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for the home garden 



lYlay Jvmg and market, forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent quality. The color is light yellowish green. 



tinged with reddish brown when mature. The inner leaves 



blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and buttery. The 



plant is very compact for so large a head. The variety is 



exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size suitable for 



use before other sorts and is also very satisfactory for forcing. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



■r^ IT" • D 11 ^- i^'^d black) One of the best 



tarly 1 enniS Oall beading lettuces, especially desir- 

 able for early planting outdoors and also suitable for forcing. 

 The plants are large, with thick, bright green leaves. 

 They form very solid heads, the inner leaves blanching to 

 a rich creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



01 J B. {Seed black) A very extensively used 



baiamander sort of excellent quality for the home gar- 

 den and market. The variety withstands hot weather re- 

 markably well. It forms a large compact, light green 

 plant. Tlie leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and 

 closely overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely 

 blanched. It is one of the most satisfactory heading 

 lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



r¥ 1 1 i> n/f 1 *. B. (Seediohite) This is a thick 



Hub bard S Market leaved, bright green heading 

 variety, forming a large, very compact head similar in 

 type "to Salamander, slightly larger, and a little later 

 maturing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



¥ T • 1 J C ^ (Seed white) A large light, bright green heading lettuce similar in habit of plant to Big Boston 



Unrivaled OUminer but a trifle earlier maturing as an outdoor summer variety and having no red or bronze shading 

 <in the leaves. Heads are large, firm and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c. 



o* D «. ^- {Seed white) This market variety is very popular for outdoor culture and is also in demand as a compact, 



Dig iSOSton large heading, forcing sort for cold frames". The plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The leaves are 

 broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at the edge, thin, very hard and crisp. In color they are bright light green, the head 

 slightly tinged with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch to an attractive greenish white, tinged with light yellow. It 

 heads up under cold weather conditions better than any other variety, and is grown very extensively in the south for shipment 

 north in the winter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V\ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



« « .^1 i-»i 1 o 1 1 D 1.*. B. A smooth leaved lettuce forming very large, compact, cabbage-like heads 



Mammoth Olack deeded Kutter of thick, yellowish green leaves, the inner ones beautifully blanched, very crisp, 

 tender and buttery. It is one of the most largely grown sorts, suitable for the home garden as well as market. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz.25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



f^ B. {Seed tohite) This is an excellent summer variety. The head is of large size, is very firm and remains in wn- 



LleaCOn dltlon 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, buttery and very well flavored. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb- $1.25 



Salamander 



