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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



CUCUMBER-Continued 



-, , j^ An excelltnt shipping variety producing very attractive fruits of rich dark green color. The fruits 



Jbarly rortUne average uniformly about nine inches long, cylindrical or slightly tapered at ends. The seed cavity is 



small and the flesh thick, crisp and tender. Plants vigorous growing and productive. Recommended as one of the best 



shipping sorts yet introduced. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



r\ • n r . Fruits very deep green in color, rather long, averaging ten inches or more in length, white spined, 

 JJaVlS r errect quite slender, symmetrical, tapering slightly at both ends. Flesh is crisp, tender and of good quality. 



The seed cavity is small. The vines are very vigorous growing and quite 



productive. Recommended as one of the best sorts for shipping as it retains its 



attractive dark color for a long time after picking. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 



35c; V4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



T-. , w r? liri-^i e • The fruits of this very 



Extra Long or Lvergreen White opine desirable table sort are 



long, cylindrical, very dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. The 

 vines are vigorous and productive and come into full bearing somewhat later 

 than Early White Spine. The mature fruits are about eight to ten inches in 

 length. Tliis variety is adapted also for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 

 1/4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 



J J I ^ The stock we otter u 



Improved L.Ong L»reen class by itself. The vines are very vigorous 



and productive. The fruits are very long, often twelve to fifteen inches 



when mature. They are uniformly sleniler and of beautiful dark green color. 



The large warts and spines are well distributed over the surface instead of 



being clustered at one end as in inferior stocks. The variety furnishes some 



fruits early but matures the bulk of its crop rather late. It is a standard sort 



for slicing'and is very largely used for pickles. The fruits are often used for 



malcing sweet pickles. This is probably the most extensively used cucumber for 



the home garden and market. We have given this variety especial attention 



for manv years and we believe the stock we offer has no equal. Pkt. 10c; 



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



> A very productive variety with round or slightly oval fruits of light 



JLemon creamy yellow colar: of distinctive flavor and desirable quality either 



for slicing or pickling. The fruits are ready for slicing when just starting to 



turn yellow. For pickling they may be used either green or ripe. Pkt. 10c. 



Q 11 /^ V* L-* * ^'^' Pickles) This is a very small, oval, piickly fruited 

 Omail VjnerRin sort quite distinct from all others and grown exclusively 



for pickles. It is the smallest of all the varieties and should always be picked 



when young and tender. The seed is distinctly smaller than that of other 



cucumbers and is slow to germinate, requiring usually from two to three weeks. 



Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



CRESS 



As early in spring as the ground can be worked sow the 

 seed in rich, well prepared soil, in shallow drills about 

 sixteen inches apart, covering with about one-half inch 

 of fine soil firmly pressed down. When the young plants are well started thin 

 four to six inches apart in the row." For succession plant every two weeks, thin- 

 ning out as required for use. Keep otif insects by dusting with Pyrethruni powder. 



/^ 1 J D /-^ The leaves of this small salad are much 



L^Urled or repper harass trlUed or curled, and are used for garnish- 

 ing. It is also desirable with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm, pungent 

 taste makes a most agreeable addition. The plant is of rapid growth, about 

 one foot high. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 



True Water 



This is a distinct variety of cress with small, oval leaves. It 

 thrives best when its roots and stems are submerged in water. 

 A fair growth may be obtained in soil which is kept wet but does best when 

 grown along moist banks or iu tubs in water-covered soil. It is one of the most 

 delicious of small salads and should be planted Avherever a suitable place can 

 be found. The seed is usually sown and lightly covered in gravelly, mucky 

 lands along the borders of small, rapid streams. The plants will need no 

 subsequent culture, as under favorable conditions thev increase very rapidly 

 by self-sown .seed anl extension of the roots. Wlien gathered for the market the 

 shoots shoulil be cut. not broken olf . In summer it is Itest to cut them closely, 

 the oftener the better. Pkt.lOc; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; V4 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50 



DANDELION 



Sow early in spi-ing, in very warm, 

 rich soil, in drills eighteen inches 

 apart: thin to five inches apart and 

 cultivate well; they will be fit for cutting the next spring. When grown for the 

 roots, sow HI September and cultivate well during the fall and the following 

 summer: the roots -will be fit to dig in October. 



Cultivated or French Common 'i»ti'^,tni^:nrTs"iir?\X 



and vigorous. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; M Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Improved Thick Leaved 



Lnsurpassed in thickness of leaf and deep 

 . , , , green color. It is compact and forms an up- 



right legular tuttat the center. This cabbaging sort is much suoerioi- to the 

 common or uncultivated dandelion. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. $1.30; Vi 

 Lb. $2.25; Lb. $7.50 



