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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
LETTUCE 
For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 
the young plants from severe freezing either ftdth frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger of sever? 
freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 
and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 
off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. 
Lettuce to be at its best should be grown as rapidly as possible, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible 
by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For winter, sow under glass from November to February and thin out as 
necessary to prevent crowding. Keep a moderate heat and give all the light and air possible. For general crop, sow outdoor? 
as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills eighteen inches apart and tnin the young plants to four inches apart 
in the row. As tin* plants begin to crowd thin them out and use as required. In this way a much longer succession of cutting! 
may be had from the same ground. 
Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for cxdture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked b are sometime* 
grown under glass , but are especially desirable for outdoor , summer culture. Big Boston , Brown Dutch , California C'rtai% 
Butter , Deacon and Jersey Winter are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
_* r> 11 A - (Seed black) One of the best head- 
Hariy I enms 03.11 lettuces, especially desirable for 
early planting outdoors and. also suitable for forcing. Plants 
large, having thick, bright green leaves, forming very solid 
heads, the inner leaves blanching to a rich, creamy white, and 
are crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c ; 
14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
J b. (Seed black) A large, compact, light green 
oaiamanaer head of excellent quality. The leaves are 
broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely overlapping so 
that the inner ones are very finely blanched. The variety 
withstands hot weather remarkably well. It is one of the most 
satisfactory heading lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1 25 
May King 
w* a. (Seed while) A handsome, extremely 
ivlay Iving early, compact, cabbage or heading variety, 
forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent 
quality. Color light yellowish-green, tinged with reddish 
brown when mature. Inner leaves blanch rich golden-yellow, 
very tender and buttery. Plant very compact for so large 
a head. Exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size suit¬ 
able for use before other sorts, and also very satisfactory 
for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
ry . t? A - (Seed white) A medium sized, 
DOStOIl r orcing light green, compact, very early head¬ 
ing lettuce of excellent quality and especially desirable for 
forcing. Outdoors it is one of the earliest to form a head 
under favorable conditions. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Big Boston 
Salamander 
wjii myf | . a. (Seed white) A thick leaved, 
nubbard S IVlarkCt bright green heading variety, 
forming a large, very compact head similar in type to Sala¬ 
mander, slightly larger, but a little later maturing. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
b. A smooth leaved lettuce form¬ 
ing very large, compact, cabbage¬ 
like heads of thick, yellowish green 
leaves, the inner ones beautifully 
blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
Mammoth Black 
Seeded Butter 
»-v b. (Seed white) This is an excellent summer 
L/CaCOXl variety. The heads are of large size, very firm 
and remain in condition for use a long time. The plant is 
very compact, with few outer leaves which are usually 
very smooth, thick and of light green color. The inner 
leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are crisp, but¬ 
tery and very well flavored. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Big 
Boston * (Seed ivhite) Popular for outdoor cul- 
ture; also much in demand as a compact, 
large heading, forcing sort. Plants large, very hardy ana 
vigorous. Leaves broad, comparatively smooth but wavy 
at edge, thin, very hard ana crisp; color bright light 
green, the head slightly tinged with reddish brown. Grown 
extensively in the south for shipment north in the winter. 
"y heads i 
It usually heads up under cold weather conditions better 
than any other variety, and we therefore heartily recom¬ 
mend it, especially to the market gardening trade. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
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