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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
RADISH -1 Continued 
WINTER VARIETIES 
Seed for winter radishes should be sown about the first of August in rich, warm, sandy 
loam, in rows about twenty inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well up thin 
to three inches apart in the row and give frequent cultivation. For winter use, the roots 
should be pulled and packed in damp sand and stored in a cool cellar. 
o I . Roots cylindrical, or largest near the bottom, stump rooted, blunt 
ocarlet Lnina at both ends. Skin smooth, bright deep rose. Flesh white, firm, crisp 
and pungent. Tops moderately large with leaves distinctly cut and divided; leaf-stems 
tinged with rose. Roots usually four to five inches long by about one and one-half to 
two inches in diameter when fully mature, sometimes growing considerably thicker. 
Very extensively used for fall and winter. Known also as Chinese Rose. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
f* | • * Sold also as Chinese White Winter. Roots 
Lelestial long, cylindrical, with beautiful white skin 
and fiesh, the whitest and usually the least pungent of 
the winter varieties; when fully mature six to nine 
inches long by about two and one-half to three and one- 
half inches in diameter. Flesh compact and crisp. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
r* \ • n/r .1 Roots white and when 
California Mammoth fully mature nine to 
WViif** twelve inches long by three to four 
vv uiLt? oimid inches in diameter just below the 
shoulder, tapering regularly to the tip. Flesh firm, 
crisp, decidedly pungent but well flavored, keeping well 
through the winter. The variety matures later than 
Celestial and the roots are not as mild in flavor but they 
attain a larger size under favorable conditions and 
sometimes keep a little better. {Crop failed) 
D jdi ic • i Roots round, sometimes 
Kound tSlack Spanish slightly top shaped, 
three or four inches in diameter; skin black, flesh white, 
very compact and pungent, but well flavored. Keeps 
well through the winter. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
it jr f r>j | if t* . Grayish black skin 
Hair Long Black Winter and crisp, pungent 
but well flavored white fiesh. Roots four to five inches 
long and one and one-half to two inches in diameter, 
sometimes approaching stump-rooted form at maturity. 
This variety is intermediate in shape between the Round 
and the Long Black Spanish, and seems to combine the 
good qualities of both. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Y4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
f d l l c • r One of the latest and 
Long Black opamsn hardiest long radishes, 
especially adapted for winter use. Roots rather long, 
thick, almost black, with white flesh of firm texture, 
decidedly pungent but well flavored. The roots when 
mature are usually seven to nine inches long by two to 
three inches in diameter at thickest part. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
RHUBARB, or Pie Plant 
Radish, Celestial 
Radish, Scarlet China 
Rhubarb, also known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is the earliest spring vegetable and is 
grown for its leaf stalks which are extensively used for pies and sauce. 
Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil and the richer this is and the 
deeper it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep and thin out the plants to six inches 
apart. In the fall transplant into very highly manured ami deeply stirred soil, setting them 
four to six feet apart each way and give a dressing of coarse manure every spring. The stalks 
should not be plucked until the second year. When a blossom stalk appears, it should be cut 
back well into the ground and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. 
Our seed is saved from selected plants of the Linnaeus, Victoria. Giant and other improved 
sorts, but like the seeds of fruit trees, rhubarb seed cannot be relied upon to reproduce the 
same varieties. 
SEED—Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
ROOTS—by mail, prepaid, 15c each; by express, not prepaid, $1.25 per dozen. 
D TP TTF A hardy annual, the leaves of which are long, smooth and glossy 
-I—* * a n ( i when young are used like mustard for salads. When in con¬ 
dition for use the plants are from eight to ten inches high. Sow the seed in shallow drills 
about sixteen inches apart, in early spring and for succession every few weeks thereafter. 
Water freely. The young leaves will he ready for cutting in about six weeks from time of 
planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster 
One of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when*- cooked are very palatable and nutritious and are served in a 
variety of ways. The flavor is similar to oysters. Salsify succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred 
to a good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven ami ill-shaped. 
Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are perfectly hardy and may 
remain out all winter, but should be dug early in spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Frost does not 
injure the roots, but before the ground freezes a quantity for winter use may be stored in a pit or in a very cool cellar. 
-- .10 j • l * i j This variety is large and strong growing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots, and 
Mammoth oandwich Island is less liable to branch than the other sorts. Tops grassy. It is invaluable for market 
gardeners’ use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Gp\I3 13 p ¥ The improved varieties of Sorrel when well grown and cooked like spinach make a palatable dish. Sow iu 
v-/XVJLvLi drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to six or eight inches apart in the row. One may commence 
cutting in about two months and the plants will continue in Full bearing from three to four years. 
The best garden variety, having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
r . Va ■ • - - -- 
v * i i ine oest garuen variety, navi 
Large Leaved r rench 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c ; Lb. $ 1.50 
