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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Harlequin Bean 
This splendid horticultural sort is earlier, more productive, and has much longer and more attractive pods 
than the well'known London Horticultural or .Speckled Cranberry. It is also hardier and a more reliable 
cropper. The large ovate beans are of the highest quality either green shelled or dry. The pods are very 
long, six to seven inches, striped or splashed a deeper and more brilliant red than London Horticultural: dry 
beans a trifle longer. In our trials the past season Harlequin excelled not only 
in hardiness, evenness of growth and productiveness, but it matured at least a 
week earlier’ than London Horticultural. We consider Harlequin the most at¬ 
tractive in appearance and the highest in quality of the Horticultural class. W e 
offer a very superior stock of our own growing. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 
4 Qt». $2.00; Bu. $12.00 . _ . ... 0 
Dwarf Unrivaled Wax Bean 
The handsome pods of this dwarf sort are longer than those of Golden Wax 
and a little lighter in color, are rather narrow and somewhat battened but fleshy, 
and when in proper condition for use are very attractive on the market. Dwarf 
Unrivaled Wax usually matures soon after our Golden Wax. A valuable sort for 
market gardeners’ use. (See further description , page 13) Pkt. I0c; Pt. 30c; 
Qt. 50c; 4 Qt*. $1.75; Bu. $10.00 
If beans are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint, 
10 cents j»er quart for charges. 
Copenhagen Market Cabbage 
We consider this unquestionably the most valuable cabbage of recent intro¬ 
duction. It is the earliest large round-headed cabbage, producing marketable 
heads earlier than Charleston or Large Wakefield. The plants are so compact in 
growth that they may be set very nearly as close as Early Jersey Wakefield. 
Even when comparatively small the heads of Copenhagen Market are so solid 
that they are in condition for shipping in crates. If allowed to reach full size 
under good culture and conditions favorable for normal growth, the heads be¬ 
come nearly as large as those of some second early varieties. The heads when 
cut are white, exceptionally crisp and tender. 
Our reports from critical growers both north and south are that they have 
found Copenhagen Market superior to the Wakefield strains of cabbage in weight 
of marketable product per acre. Its earliness, compact growth, evenness of 
maturing, uniformity and size of heads, firmness and most excellent quality 
combine to make Copenhagen Market the most desirable early cabbage of recent 
introduction. Our strain produces the characteristic large round heads that for 
their solidity and excellent quality make this variety so valuable. We recom¬ 
mend it unreservedly both for the home garden and the market gardening trade. 
(See colored plate, page 23, and further description, page 22) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 
2 Oz. $1.00; Vi Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00 
Early Jersey Wakefield 
Our stock of this standard first early cabbage is grown and selected with the 
greatest care. In the very important point of evenness of maturing we believe 
our strain has no equal. We know that experienced gardeners depend upon our 
seed to produce their earliest crop. They know’ by experience that the seed w ? e 
offer insures them the greatest satisfaction and profit. 1 See colored plate , page 
23, and further description , page 22) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $2.75 
Charleston or Large Wakefield 
In this strain the plant is larger and a little later than Early Jersey Wake¬ 
field, the solid heads being considerably larger, less pointed and very t>road at 
the base. Its hardiness, earliness and size of head have made it with market 
gardeners and shippers a very popular sort to follow’ Early Jersey Wakefield. 
The sred we offer can be depended upon to produce uniformly fine, marketable 
heads. (See colored plate , page 23, and further description, page 22) Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $2.75 
May King Lettuce 
We are convinced by many trials of American and European lettuces that 
May King is the best extremely early heading sort yet introduced. Growm under 
glass this variety matures a handsome, light green head fully as early as any of 
the strictly forcing sorts which are generally, however, practically worthless for 
outdoor culture. Growm outdoors May King can be depended upon as the 
earliest of all to form a marketable head. The plant is very compact for so large 
a head. The inner leaves blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and buttery. 
Among extra early sorts it is unsurpassed in quality and we have no hesitation in 
recommending it for forcing under glass and as the best extra early sort for 
growing out of doors. (See colored plate opposite and further description, page 36) 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 
Big Boston Lettuce 
Our opinion is confirmed after repeated trials that this compact, large heading lettuce can be depended 
upon to head up under cold weather conditions better than any other variety. Leaves broad, comparatively 
smooth but wavy at edge, thin, very hard and crisp; color bright light green, the head slightly tinged with 
reddish browm. It is a most desirable sort not only for outdoor culture but also for forcing in cold-frames. 
We heartily recommend Big Boston to our customers, especially to the market gardening trade. ( See colored 
plate opposite and further description , page 36) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60 c;Lb. $ 2.00 
Harlequin Bean 
