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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
SQUAS H—AUTUMN AND WINTER 
Delicious iY e are ,convinced that this squash is particular- 
, K * ly exc « Uen t ln quality and in that respect it is 
9°. nsider «*l even better than the Hubbard. It 
. an< ^v "i nter Y ariet y of medium size. Color usually 
dark green but sometimes lighter in color and mottled, shell 
moderately hard but very thin. Flesh thick, very fine grained 
and bright yellow iu color Even when immature this squash 
,,avor pkt - 5c: ^ 
Hard Shelled Marrow 
r 1 I , ch orange-red without a tinge of green even close to 
the shell and unequalled for making pies, having a llavor and 
quality similar to but much finer than that of the choicest 
pumpkin. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; >/ 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c 
Roslnn Marrow A ve *y productive fall and winter vari- 
D f >8l ® n lViarro W ety of medium to large size, oval shape 
skin thin: when ripe bright orange with a shading of light 
cream color. Flesh rich salmon yellow, fine grained and of 
excellent flavor, but not as dry as the Hubbard Pkt 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; >/ 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 5c; 
TOBACCO 
The seed should be sown as 
early as possible after danger 
of frost is over. It is custo¬ 
mary to burn a quantity of 
brushand rubbish inthespring 
on the ground intended for the 
seed bed; then dig and pulver¬ 
ize the earth and mix with 
the ashes, after which the 
seed may be sown and cover¬ 
ed very lightly. When the 
plants are about six inches 
high, transplant into rows four 
or five, feet apart each way. 
Cultivate thoroughly with 
plow and hoe 
Delicious 
Golden HnKKard X ine vi £ or ? ll » and very produc 
vxuiuen nilDDara tive. I'mits of medium size 
SES six to eight pounds and in shape like the 
Hubbard, although in condition for use earlier Thev 
a **® wonderfully keepers and can be held over in 
condition for spring use. Shell warted, hard, strong 
and of a beautiful orange-red color, except for a bit of 
olive-green on blossom end. Flesh deep orange, dry, fine 
^tr d 30 a c- d L^ hl ,X aVOre( ‘- Pkt - 5c: oi 2 0* 20c; 
Hubbard 
large, heavy moderately warted, with very hard shell 
un jformly dark bronze green. Flesh bright orange- 
vellow, fine grained, thick, dry and richly flavored. Can%e 
kept in good condition until spring. It is esteemed by many 
to be as good baked as the sweet potato. Our stock is 
coi r o,^n/raI e eu e u ln r ^ ard t0 , ( l ,,alit y of the flesh and 
f h i *V,\ d ls n i l,ch superior to that sold as 
Chicago Warted or Warty Hubbard. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
STRUNG. \ ery early. Fine for wrappers, cutters an 
fillers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; >/ 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
SWEET ORONOCO. For first class plug fillers. Make 
when sun cured the best natural chewing leaf Pkt 5c 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
BRADLEY BROAD LEAF. A popular variety for export* 
manufacturmg and cigars. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c 
V4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
PERSIAN ROSE. A high grade manufacturing variety 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c;V 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 
WHITE BURLEY. A favorite for plug fillers and wrap 
pers Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; »/ 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
Hubbard Squash 
BIG HAVANA. A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. 
A heavy cropper, and* the earliest cigar variety. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
SUMATRA. Produces cifjar wrappers of the highest 
quality; popular with Florida growers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 
2 Oz. $1.00; V 4 Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A hardy cigar variety, well 
adapted to growing in the middle and northern states. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; */ 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
HAVANA. Leaf very thin, fine texture. Much used for 
cigar wrappers Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; % Lb. $1.25; 
Lb. $4.00 
