D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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WATER MELON —Continued 
This variety, introduced by us in 1894, is much used for shipping as well as for the home garden. The vines are 
Sweet Heart vigorous and very productive, ripening their fruit evenly. The fruits are of largest size, oval and very heavy. 
The rind is thin but firm. The color is very light green, very slightly veined with a little darker shade. The flesh is bright red. 
firm but verv tender and sweet. The fruit remains in good condition a long time after ripening. Seed black. Our stock 
will be found very uniform in shape, size and color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
^ . One of the 
Gypsy or L»eorgia largest 
D cri al/A and best known 
KattiesnaKe j lome garden and 
shipping sorts, especially in the 
south. The fruits are very long, of 
light green color, distinctly striped 
and blotched with a darker shade. 
The flesh is bright scarlet,very sweet 
and tender. The vines are large and 
vigorous. Seed nearly white. Pkt.5c; 
Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.l 5c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb.75c. 
_ . * A southern variety of 
Triumph strong vigorous growth, 
used largely for shipping. Fruiis 
of largest size, nearly round, dark 
green, sometimes indistinctly 
striped with a lighter shade and 
has a thin and firm rind which 
makes it an excellent shipper. Flesh 
bright red and of good quality. 
Seel black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
The fruits are medium 
Citron sized. uniformly round and 
are used only for preserves or 
pickles. The color is aarlc green, distinctly striped and marbled with light green. The flesh is white and solid hut not at all 
suitable for eating raw. Seed red. The fruits mature late in the fall and in this condition can be kept a long time. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. ._ 
The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary 
Gypsy or Georgia Rattlesnake 
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these are published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 35c., a book con¬ 
taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. (See list inside of back cover) 
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. By a newly discovered process of selection and 
grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorous and finely flavored 
mushrooms are reproduced. The sort we offer is earlier, more productive and a marked 
improvement on wild spawn, either French or English. Brick (about 1J4 lbs.), postpaid 35c; 
5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.00 ___ 
1V4I T QT A I? IT Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are used 
1V1 VJ O I /-YIVJLJ as a salad or cut 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. Mater 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. 
, in . r* | The leaves are comparatively small and smooth, deeply cut or divided 
W hlte LngllSh and of medium dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth 
and soon bolts to seefl. The leaves, when young, are mild an I tender. Seed light yellow and 
larger than that of other varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; Va Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 
0 i i The leaves are large, light green with tinge of yellow, much 
bouthern (jiant Curled 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
- « .it l An excellent sort with very large, light green, plain or com- 
Large bmooth Leaved paratively 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 preferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than 
the rougher leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V\ Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.__ 
NT A CTI TDT1I T1VI TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown 
IN A.O I UK1 lUiVl not only for ornament but the beautiful orange and yellow flowers 
covering one inch deep. When the young plants are about four inches high thin to six inches 
apart in the row. The vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush. 
Pkt. ScjO*. 10c; 2 0z. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. . . .. *. 
For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 79. 
Okra. White Velvet 
rw o A C* I T \/f RH The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, cat- 
UIV AX A. LI Iv \JvJIV1IjL1 sups, 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! covering with about an inch of fine soil firndy pressed do\jm. 
When about three inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and krep 
free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one to three inches long. 
_ r , The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and 
White Velvet very productive. The pods are white, long, smooth and are tender until 
nearly full sized. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
, ' , ,, , - „ , This variety is about three feet high, very early and 
Perkins Mammoth Long rod 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. . 
w-k The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive. 
Dwarf White The pods are of medium length, greenish white, quite thick, slightly cor¬ 
rugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
