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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR, ONT. 
Westerwold Italian Rye Grass 
Lolium Italicum Wester ivo Idicum 
An extremely rapid growing annual for spring and summer sowing. As a forage and pasture grass it 
thrives on almost any soil but does best on heavy loam, clay or land of a somewhat damp character. It is 
lighter in color and coarser in leaf than Perennial Rye but is very much stronger growing. We have found 
that after cutting, Westerwold is the quickest grass 
to start again, making a new growth more rapidly 
than any other sort with which we are acquainted. 
From our comparative trials the past season we believe 
this will be found a most valuable addition to the 
grasses grown in this country. Lb. 30 c. postpaid; for 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
Sutton’s Excelsior Pea 
This early, wrinkled pea is one of the largest 
podded of the dwarf varieties. The pods mature very 
nearly as early as those of Nott’s Excelsior but are 
broader and the foliage is distinctly lighter in color. 
The peas are of the best quality. We have given this 
variety special attention and the stock we offer is of 
superibr quality. (See further description , page 46) \ 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c;'Qt. 60c; 4 Qts. $2.00 
Laxtonian Pea 
We believe Laxtonian is one of the most valuable 
peas of recent introduction. It is the largest podded 1 
of the dwarf varieties on our list. The beautiful dark 
green pods are similar to Gradus in shape and splendid 
quality, are very nearly as large in size and mature a 
little earlier. The vines are vigorous and productive, 
averaging fifteen to eighteen inches; foliage dark 
green. The very large size and dark green color of 
the pods commend the variety particularly for market 
gardeners’ use and the size, color and unsurpassed 
quality of green peas make them especially desirable 
for the table. (See further description, page 46) 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 35c; Qt. 60c; 4 Qt*. $2.00 
Alderman Pea 
Alderman has proven to be in many respects 
the very best early main crop variety of the valuable 
Telephone type. The vines are tall growing, dark 
green, vigorous and exceedingly productive. Pods of 
largest size, dark green, similar to but a little larger 
and a shade darker in color than Duke of Albany and 
about the same in season. The peas are of largest 
size and unsurpassed in quality. Market gardeners 
are demanding the large podded, dark colored sorts 
which retain their fine appearance even after shipping 
a long distance. The Alderman answers these re¬ 
quirements and furthermore is the most productive 
of this class. We recommend it unreservedly. (See 
cut on this page and further description, page 48) 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.60 
Dwarf Champion Pea 
The vines of this excellent main crop sort are of 
medium height, only about three feet, vigorous, 
hardy, and unusually productive. The pods are large, 
fully four inches long, broad, quite straight, deep 
green in color, handsome and very well filled with 
large peas which are tender and unsurpassed in 
quality. Dwarf Champion is becoming wherever 
known a popular main crop sort for the market or 
home garden. The stock we offer is very superior and 
we believe it will meet the requirements of the most 
critical trade. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 30c; Qt. 50c; 4 Qts. $1.60 
Alderman Pea 
If peas are ordered by mail or express prepaid add 5 cents per 
pint , 10 cents per quart for charges , until establish¬ 
ment of parcels post. 
Early Detroit Tomato 
This splendid variety, introduced by us five years ago, is now generally recognized as one of the most 
valuable shipping tomatoes yet introduced. It is not only the most productive of the early purplish pink 
tomatoes but in uniformity and size of fruit, freedom from cracking and from tendency to blight it has been 
found to meet the most exacting requirements. (See cut and further description, page 57) Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 
2 Oz. 60c; y 4 Lb. $1.00 
