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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Lettuce—May King 
Our many comparative trials have convinced us that May King is the most reliable first early heading 
S ?1 ‘ f 1 V s 1 Ie , St extr p Inel y early heading sort yet introduced for forcing under glass. It is equally desir¬ 
able tor first early planting out of doors where marketable heads are required as early as possible. Our stock 
is ot superior quality. (See cut and further description , page 36) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; y 4 Lb. 40 c; Lb. $ 1.50 
Lettuce—Big Boston 
Among our leading specialties is this compact, large lettuce which heads up under cold weather condi¬ 
tions better than any other variety. The plants are large and vigorous. The outer leaves are broad thin very 
hard and crisp. The inner leaves form large solid heads which blanch readily to an attractive greenish 
W 1 w tlIlgec * With y ellow - Big Boston is desirable not only for outdoor culture but also for forcing in 
cold-frames. It is grown very extensively in the south for shipment north in the winter. The seed we 
otter is of first quality. (See cut and further description , page 36) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; y 4 Lb. 60 c; Lb. $ 1.75 
Peas—Alderman 
This very productive, tall growing, dark green variety is in many respects the very best early main crop 
pea of the valuable Telephone type. The pods are of largest size, similar to but a little larger and a shade 
darker than those of Duke of Albany and about the same in season. The peas are unsurpassed in quality. Our 
stock has been grown and selected with the greatest care and we recommend it unreservedly. (See cut 'pare 
47 , and further description , pae:e 48 ) Pkt. I0c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25; Bu. $ 6.50 
Peas—Ferry’s First and 
Best 
The earliest and most even 
strain of first early white peas, 
maturing so well together 
that sometimes a single pick¬ 
ing will secure the entire crop. 
The stock we offer is much su¬ 
perior to most on the market. 
(See further description , page 
46) Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 
4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
Peas—Thomas Laxton 
The peas of this extra early 
wrinkled variety are very large 
and are of unsurpassed quality. 
The vines are similar to Gra- 
dus but are darker in color. 
The pods are large and very 
attractive, with square ends, 
similar to but larger, longer 
and darker than those of 
Champion of England and as 
uniformly well filled. The ear¬ 
liness, productiveness, hand¬ 
some appearance and quality 
of Thomas Laxton make it a 
most valuable early sort for 
the market as well as home 
garden. (See further descrip¬ 
tion , page 46) Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $7.50 
Peas—Little Marvel 
An excellent dwarf sort 
for the market and home 
garden. The pods average a 
little longer than those of 
Premium Gem, are more at¬ 
tractive in shape and color and 
the peas are of superior quali¬ 
ty. The vines are heavily set 
with large, straight, deep green 
pods which are square ended at 
the bottom and are well filled 
with large tender peas. Season 
about the same as Premium 
Gem. This is a recent in¬ 
troduction which from our 
trials we believe to be of excep¬ 
tional merit. (See further des¬ 
cription, page 46 )Pkt.l0c; Pt.25c; 
Qt. 40c; 4 Qts. $1.50; Bu. $8.00 
If peas are ordered by mail or 
express prepaid add 10 cents per 
pint , 15 cents ,.er auart for trans¬ 
portation and packing. 
Thomas Laxton Pea 
