NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Lettuce — Black Seeded Simpson 



One of the best for sowing outdoors where an exceedingh- tender leaf is desired and for those markets which 

 demand a ver\- large loose clustering sort. The color is an attractive light yellowish green. It is used also for 

 growing under glass or in frames. The leaves are ruffled and blistered and even the large outer ones are very 

 tender. This curly and thin-leaved, bunching variety is uniformly attractive and remains of excellent quality 

 a very- long tim.e. (See colored plate, page If.5 and further description, page lj.1^) Pkt. lOc; Oz. iSc, 2 0z. 25c; Vi Lb. 



40c; Lb. $1.50 



Tomato — Early Detroit 



We are convinced that our strain of Early Detroit is one of the best early purplish pink tomatoes for shipping. 

 The variety as offered by us has met the exacting requirements of this m.ost critical class of trade, especially of 

 southern growers who supply the earh/ markets of the north. Early Detroit is not only the most productive of 

 the purplish pink tomatoes for the early market but is also very uniform in size of fruit, freedom from cracking, 

 and from tendency to blight. It is also a desirable tomato for the home garden. Since its introduction by us 

 in 1909 we have given the variety particular attention, and the seed we offer is of very superior quality, {See 

 colored plate, page Jf.5 and further description, page 63) Pkt lOc; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $i.00; l^ Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.oo 



Spinach — King of Denmark 



Also known as "Antvorskov" 



This variety- has within the few years since its introduction taken its place as one of the leading varieties 

 of Spinach. It has proven equally satisfactory for either the home or market garden and we urge you to 

 give it a trial if you have not already done so. Although the plants are ready for use almost as soon as the 

 medium early sorts they remain in good condition 



from a week to two weeks after all other varieties pr— — ^ : — — -— — . , -,„_,„-.,-- ^ . ^ -._ ^ ,,,,.._.s>^.^. 



have gone to seed. ! 



The plants are of rapid gro\\-th, resemble the , 

 Long Season in type but leaves are more crumpled 

 or blistered and are of a darker green color. The 

 leaves are thick, stand well after cutting and are of 

 good quality. 



The photograph reproduced on this page shows 

 a view of a spinach trial at our Experimental 

 Garden. The row labeled No. 11900 represents 

 this new variety and shows its long standing 

 characteristic; the rows alongside of it show 

 plants of other varieties which have gone to seed. 

 (See cut and further description, page 60) Pkt. lOc; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00; 10 Lbs. $8.50; 

 25 Lbs. $20.00 



Tomato — Avon Early 



This comparatively new extra early, scarlet 

 fruited variety is the result of several years of 

 careful breeding and selection at our Oakview 

 Stock Seed Farm. We consider it the most de- 

 sirable variety of its class. 



The fruits are large for so early a variety, round 

 or slightly flattened, of deep scarlet color, smooth, 

 free from cracks and of good quality. It produces 

 ripe fruit as early as the best strains of Earliana 

 and will outyield that variety in both the first 

 and subsequent pickings. The fruits are of more 

 desirable shape, more free from cracks and show 

 less green about stem than any other extra early 

 variety we have ever tried. (See cut and further 

 description, page 63) Pkt. 25c; Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. $1.30; 

 ViLb. $2.25; Lb. $7.50 



See Description of Spinach, King of Denmark on this Page 



Tomato— Gulf State Market 



Although this variety was develop>ed primarily to meet the demands of tomato growers who ship to distant 

 markets, its many excellent qualities make it also a very desirable sort for the home gardener or the grower for 

 local markets. 



It is earlier than any other good purple tomato. The vines are exceptionally robust making the crop less 

 susceptible to blight than other varieties thus increasing the possibilities of a perfect stand in the field if weather 

 or other conditions are unfavorable. 



The fruits are almost true globe shaped and are entirely free from cracks or blemishes about the blossom end. 

 Fruits on the same cluster ripen uniformly, making it an economical variety to pick. The fruits color a rich 

 purplish pink clear to the stem after packing. 



In our experimental trials in comparison with other varieties of its class we have found that it will outyield 

 both in bulk and number of fruits any other shipping tomato. 



In localities where this variety was grown last season it gave complete satisfaction and from the many 

 favorable reports we have had on it we believe it to be the best shipping tomato ever offered. (See cut and 



further description, page 6j) Pkt. 25c; in 1 Oz. sealed packets $1.00 per Oz. 



