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



Peas — Little Marvel 



For fine table quality we doubt if there 

 is a better pea than this. It is a dwarf 

 variety slightly later than Nott's Excel- 

 sior and Premium Gem but more vigor- 

 ous growing with larger pods and is very 

 productive. The pods are blunt or square 

 ended, fully three inches long, very 

 plump and well filled with seven to eight 

 closely crowded peas. They are smooth 

 and of a darker shade of green than 

 American Wonder and present an attrac- 

 tive appearance on the market. Being 

 three or four days later than Laxtonian 

 this makes an excellent variety to plant 

 for succession as it remains in condition 

 considerably longer. (See further descrip- 

 tion on page 48 .) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 40c; 2 

 Lbs. 70c, postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00. 



Broccoli — Italian Green 

 Sprouting 



This very useful variety which was 

 recently introduced from Europe is 

 rapidly becoming popular in the United 

 States. It is quite distinct from the white 

 heading broccoli. The plants are rapid 

 growing and produce a large head at 

 center of plant in about ninety days from 

 date of planting. The head is a compact 

 cluster of tightly closed flower bads and 

 resembles cauliflower only in shape or 

 formation, as the color is dull bluish- 

 green. It is used without blanching and is 

 ready for use as soon as fully developed. 

 After this central head is removed the 

 plant produces many branches, each 

 bearing smaller terminal and lateral 

 heads which are fully as desirable as the 

 first head produced. If these heads are 

 gathered as soon as they become large 

 enough for use, the plant will continue to 

 produce for a period of eight to ten weeks. 

 The long bearing period makes this a 

 very economical vegetable to grow. The 

 quality is fully equal to cauliflower and 

 by some is considered superior. The 

 secondary heads are borne on stems from 



four to six inches in length and these stems are fully as desirable for use as the heads. Served in the same 

 way as asparagus they form a very tasty and nourishing dish. 



It is adapted to growing in spring, summer or fall, and is certainly much more easily and successfully 

 grown in the northern states than cauliflower or Brussels sprouts. {See further description, page 2J+.) Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.75; }{ Lb. $3.25. 



Peas, Little Marvel 



Pumpkin — Table Queen or Des Moines (Incorrectly Called Squash) 



This is one of the most useful of the many varieties of Cucurbita pepo. The fact that we identify it as a 

 variety of pumpkin does not make it any less desirable. Although closely related to the other varieties of Cucurbita 

 pepo, many of which were formerly called Summer Squash, it combines the quality of the true Winter Squash 

 with the earliness of the crookneck and bush varieties. 



The vine is trailing like the winter varieties but the fruits are very distinct, being acorn-shaped, measuring 

 from four to four and one-half inches wide by five and one-half to six inches long, deeply and sharply ridged or 

 corrugated, with smooth dark green skin. 



Despite the small size of the fruits, the vines are so prolific that in weight of fruits this will be found as pro- 

 ductive as the larger sorts. 



The flesh is much lighter in color than Hubbard or Delicious but is fine grained and possesses a good flavor. 

 When baked it cooks right out to the shell, which is thin like that of pumpkin but much tougher. The small size 

 of Des Moines is a distinct advantage as one fruit is just large enough to serve two persons. When baked these 

 are ideal to serve in halves. (See further description page 51.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; l /i Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75. 



