M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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MUSHROOM 



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

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

 "seed"' or spores and there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, which is developed 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 too limited 

 here to give the necessary cultvu-al directions, but these are published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, 

 for 35c., a book containing very complete dii'ections for the culture of mushrooms, (^'ee list inside of back cover) 

 SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. Produced from original spore cultures under the new French process which per- 

 mits the indefinite 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 10 square feet of 

 bed. Brick (about I14 lbs.), postpaid 45c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.50 



MUSTARD 



Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves 

 are used as a salad or cvit 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 

 may be sown in autumn and the plants used early in the spring as 

 a salad and for greens. 



w^ri . r» !• 1 The leaves are comparatively small and 

 W nite 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 than that of other varieties. 

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



o *.L i^« J. /-^ 1 J The leaves are large, light green 



Southern Giant Curled 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. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 

 ViLb. 30c;Lb. $1.00 



Mustard Large Smooth Leaved 



I Q .1 I 1 An excellent .sort with very large, light green, 



L,a.rgG Omootn LeaveCl 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; 1/4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c. 

 ¥71 • 1 ¥j J I £ li/l J. J Plants rather tall and upright 



riOrida Droaa Lear iVlUStara growing and produce considerably 

 more leaf growth than other varieties The -leaves are large, broad, compar- 

 atively smooth and have broad, distinct midrib. When cooked the leaves 

 are of excellent quality. The variety is distinct in that it stays in condition 

 without bolting to seed considerably longer than other sorts. Seed small, 

 reddish brown to nearly black. {See further description^ page 3.) Pkt. 10c; 

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



NASTURTIUM 



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

 ornament but the beautiful orange and yellow 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 soil, 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 I'ow. Vines 

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

 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. 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 dovra. 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. 

 r- . r 1 T\ c^ r^ ni'r'An extra early maturing 



Lxtra tarly Uwarr Careen 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. 

 .,,.,. XT- 1 . The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early 

 W lute V elVet maturing and very productive. The pods are white, long, 



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



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

 T% 1 » % jkK ill OJ This variety is about three feet high, 



Perkins Mammoth Long JrOa very early and productive. The 



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



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



Pkt.lOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; V^ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c 

 r\ £ \X71-**. The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very 



LlWarr Wnite productive. The pods are of medium length, greenish 



white, quite thick, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; 



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



