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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
CABBAGE, D. M. Ferry & Co’s Preminm Flat 
Dutch.—As a variety for winter market, we consider 
this sort superior to any other late cabbage, and as it is 
one of the best keepers, it is the kind most extensively 
cultivated for fall and winter use. It is a sure header, 
and with good cultivation, on moist, rich ground, ninety- 
five in a hundred will head up hard and fine. Our 
stock of this variety is extra selected , o/our o-zvn rais¬ 
ing, and is at least equal to any other strain of this 
standard variety. 
Per packet y cents; oz. 30 cents; 2 oz. Sj cents; % lb. 
$i^o; lb. $3.00. 
CARROT, Danvers. — A new variety 
which originated in Danvers, Mass.,where 
with the best cultivation, they raise from 
twenty to thirty tons per acre. It is stump 
rooted, of medium length, rich, dark 
orange color, very smooth and handsome, 
and from its length easily dug. It yields 
aji immense bulk with the shortest length 
of root. On our own seed farms it has 
proved worthy of all the commendations 
bestowed upon it. 
Per packet 10 cents; oz. 15 cents; 2 oz. 
23 cents; % lb. 40 cents; lb. $1.30. 
CAULIFLOWER, Extra Early 
Danvers. 
Dwarf Erfurt. 
— (Extra select¬ 
ed.) An extra 
early variety, 
and the sort so 
much prized in 
Germany for 
early market 
use. Scarcely a 
plant fails to Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. 
produce a good head. If planted first of March, heads 
nine inches to one foot in diameter will be produced 
early in June, in which month the whole crop can be 
marketed. It is of dwarf habit, compact growth, short 
outside leaves, and can be planted 20 inches apart each 
way. Highly recommended for early market and fam¬ 
ily use, and we think can be entirely relied upon, as the 
seed is selected with extra care, by one of the most care¬ 
ful growers in Germany. 
Per packet 50 cents; V A oz. $3.00: oz. $10.00. 
CELERY. New Golden Heart. — A new and en¬ 
tirely distm. t variety, of sturdy', dwarf habit. It is en¬ 
tirely solid, an excellent keeper, and of fine, nutty flavor. 
When blanched, the heart which is large and full, is of 
a pure golden yellow, making this an exceedingly showy 
and desirable variety for both market and private use 
Per packet 10 cents, oz. So cents; 2 oz. $tjo lb. 
$2.30; lb. $S.oo. 
CORN, Amber Cream.—A recently introduced va¬ 
riety of great merit. A strong, hardy grower, produc¬ 
ing large ears. Very tender and sweet. The color after 
maturity is a beautiful amber. One of the most produc¬ 
tive varieties grown. 
Per packet jo cents ; X pint 13 rents . pint 25 cents ; 
quart 40 cents: 4 quarts $ / .30; bushel $$.00. 
CORN, Early Boynton Sweet, or Sugar. _ We 
introduced this variety five years ago, and after repeat- 
*d trials and tests with other early varieties, we firmly 1 
believe this is the earliest vari¬ 
ety of sweet com in existence. 
The ears are small, rather 
pointed, and when mature, the 
kernels are much shrivelled. It 
is of course intended only for 
first early, and as a week’s time 
makes a great difference in the 
profits of a market gardener, 
this vririet}’ will be found val¬ 
uable. 
Per packet 10 cents; X pint 
13 cents; pint 20 cents; quart 
23 cents; 4 quarts 73 cents; 
bushel $3.00. 
CORN, Black Mexican 
Sweet.— Unlike any other va¬ 
riety of sweet corn, the kernels 
of this sort are a bluish black 
when fully ripe , but scarcely’ 
noticeable when green. It is 
early, and produces good sized 
ears with well filled kernels, 
which are sweet, tender and 
delicious. For table use and 
the home garden, we consider 
this variety particularly desira¬ 
ble on account of its delicious 
quality. 
Per packet 10 cents; X pint 
13 cents; pint 20 cents; quart 
23 cents; 4 quarts 73 cents; 
bushel $3.00. 
CORN,Marblehead Early 
Sweet.—A very early variety, 
second only to our Early Boyn- Bl’k M 
ton. The shape and size of the cob are almost identical 
with the Early' Red Naragansett. Will be found a very 
satisfactory variety, and will be highly esteemed for its 
many good qualities. 
Per packet 10 cents ; X pint 13 cents ; pint 20 cents ; 
quart 23 cents; 4 quarts 73 tents; bushel $3.00. 
CORN, Chester County Mammoth. — When gen¬ 
uine seed of the variety' is planted on good soil, the 
yield, under good cultivation, is from 100 to 125 bushels 
of shelled corn per acre. Ears are large and well formed, 
each having from fourteen to twenty-four rows of long 
kernels of a deep, bright yellow color. It is not a hard 
flint corn, but very' sweet and nutritious, yielding a large 
amount of excellent fodder. It is a sure cropper, and 
hardy', but should not be grown in the extreme north 
where the season is not long enough to mature it. It is 
undoubtedly one of the best yellow field corns, and we 
think one trial will convince any farmer of its merits. 
Per packet 10 cents; X pint 13 cents; pint 20 cents; 
quart 23 cents; 4 quarts 73 cents; bushel $3 .30. 
CORN, Blunt’s Prolific.—This is a twelve rowed, 
white flint variety, with short, well shaj>ed ears, and 
small cobs. The stalks average eight to ten feet high, 
and bear from three to eight ears each. The ori. inator, 
bv sc : ntific se’ection and careful cultivation, has so im¬ 
prove^ the variety, by' increasing the number of ears to 
each stalk, that it is now one of the most prolific sorts. 
It makes a superior quality cf purr white i • a!, and 
though it cannot be grown succesisfullv in the extreme 
north, in every other locality it will be found a valuable 
acquisition. 
Per packet JO cents ; X pint /q cents ; pint 20 cents ; 
quart 23 cents; 4 quarts 73 cents; bushel $3. jo. 
CORN, Lackawaxen. — A new variety of field 
corn. It completes its growth in ninety-five days y 
and has yielded one hundred and forty-seven bushels 
