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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
PHIPOR V _ I Rr>r>I^rl nr Cr.fff.p- The llried aiul Prepared roots are much used as a substitute 
\/l llCVyI\ 1 t-arge IVUOICU, OI VUIICC coffee, and the joung leaves may be used as a spring salad. ( 
stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old kind, s 
the seed as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, in a rather light, moderately rich soil, in drills two to two s 
one-half feet apart for either garden or field culture. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin to six inches apart in ■ 
row. Cultivate well and in the fall dig the roots, slice them and dry in an apple evaporator or kiln constructed for the purpc 
When the roots are grown in quantity for the manufacturers of "prepared” chicory, they are usually brought to the factorj 
the “green” state and there dried in kilns constructed specially for the purpose. Pkt.5c;Oz. 15c;2 Oz. 25c; 'A Lb. 40c; Lb.$1, 
p| Iivrc^ AlW.i.n *IrIinonnnratiim An onion-like plant used as a salad and for flavoring soups. It a 
Lnl V Lj AYlllum Jtnuenoprdsutu makes an excellent ornamental garden bed edging which may frequen 
be cut, a new growth of leaves appearing soon after each cutting. Height about ten inches. One sowing wiil answer 
about three years. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
p»pv| * a rvp A tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-like plant grown throughout the south and know* 
11 II I /X I different sections as "Cole,” “Colewort,” or simply “Greens.” It is extensively used for 
^^ table and for stock in the south where it continues in growth and is usable throughout theenl 
winter. Collards usually succeed in locations where cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. 
This is the white or green stemmed variety, growing two to three feet high t 
G . c i | Tins is tne wmo _ _ _ _ 
eorgia, OOUtnern, or L-rcolc forming a large, loose, open head or cluster of leaves with a rather long stem, 
frost, if not too severe, will improve rather than injure the quality of the leaves. Sow thickly in drills, in rich ground, tra 
planting when four inches high; or sow in drills where the plants are to remain and when well started thin to two or three f 
apart in the row. In the south, seed may bo sown from January to May and from August to October. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz 2 
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; Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
CORN 
SWEET, OR TABLE VARIETIES 
A rich, warm, alluvial soil is the best, but excellent sweet corn can be raised on 
any good, ordinary soil, if it is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. In 
the north sweet corn should be planted as early as can be done without risking 
great loss from frosts or from rotting of the seed in the soil. If planted in rows, 
make the rows about four feet apart and place the seed fourteen to sixteen inches 
apart in the row, covering one inch deep with fine soil firmly pressed down. If 
planted in hills, make the hills for the early varieties t hree feet apart each way and 
plant six kernels to the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be not less than 
four feet apart each way. Hoe frequently, and when six inches high thin so as to 
leave three or four plants in the hill. Give frequent and thorough but shallow 
cultivation until the tassels appear. 
IV/r — .1 tin •• We consider this unquestionably the best extra 
ivlammotn White i^ory early corn. Ears very large for so earlv a variety. 
Stalks about four feet high* each generally bearing two large, finely shaped ears 
which become fit for use as early as those of any variety in cultivation. They 
are twelve rowed, six to seven inches long, very symmetrical and handsome, sel¬ 
dom with any opening between the rows at the base. Grain large, broad, very 
white and of remarkably good quality for such an early sort. The size and beauty 
of this variety give it ready sale even when the market is overstocked. Pkt. 10c; 
Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
liri •« wyj I | i r A handsome, very early sweet corn of splendid quality. 
W nite lVlaiaKnor Stalks about four feet high; ears about five inches long 
twelve rowed, slender but with very small cob which is well filled with small, 
deep, sweet and tender grains. Follows closely Mammoth White Cory in time 
of maturing. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
tiri •. w • An early sweet corn of very rich and excellent flavor. Stalks 
W Illte Mexican about four and one-half feet high; ears eight inches long, 
usually eight rowed; about the same season as Crosby’s Early and of better quality 
than any other early variety of equally large size. Our stock is far superior to 
much that has been sold under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; 
Bu. $5.00 
r^Achtr’e r_ J A most excellent early variety of fine quality. Ears five and 
croSDy S nariy one-half to six and one-half inches long, fourteen rowed or 
more, with short nearly square grains which are very white, sweet and tender. 
Plants about four and one-half reet high. This is the sort so largely grown in 
Maine for canning and it is the use of this variety rather than any peculiarity of 
soil that has given Maine sweet corn its reputation for quality. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; 
Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
C r»Uor» o An early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender 
oantam and of excellent quality. Ears eight rowed, six to seven 
nd most s . 
inches long and of the medium size found most suitable for the table. The flavor 
is exceptionally rich and delicious. Height four to five feet. Our stock has been 
very carefully selected during several seasons and will be found decidedly superior 
to much that is offered. (See cut in Supplement, page 8) Pkt. 10c;‘ Pt. 20c; 
Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
IV/f rh,s old an(1 deservedly popular variety is one of the best 
H<ariy iviinnesoia second early sorts for the market and the home garden. 
The stalks are about six feet high bearing one or two ears well covered with 
husks. The ears are about eight inches long, eight rowed; kernels very broad, 
sweet and tender, not shrinking much in drying. By careful selection we have 
developed a stock of this standard variety which is remarkably uniform and in 
which all the good qualities that have made this sort so popular are intensified. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.00 
^ rRemarkably large in ear for a second early sort 
ivenuei n.ariy Uiant and very popular in some localities. The stalks 
are about five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight inches long, twelve 
rowed. The grain is rather broad and shallow, and the quality very good. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.00 
Mammoth White Cory 
r a | e 11/vav Ears about nine inches long, slender, eight rowed, 
n.driy jweei, or Jllgar with grain very white, tender and sugary. The stalks are about six feet high, hardy and pr 
ductive. An old but excellent table sort. Our stock is distinct and true and not such a mixture of all sorts of early sweet 
sugar corn as is often offered under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.00 
If corn is ordered by mail or express prepaid add JO cents per pint , 15 cents per quart for charges. 
