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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
CHICORY _ I arcrP Rnnfprl nr Coffpp The dried and prepared roots are much used as a substitute for 
Ilv/Xuflv I J-* a rge rvOOteu or soiree co ff eei and the young leaves may be used as a spring salad. <jur 
stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old kind. 
Sow seed as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, in rather light, moderately rich soil, in drills two to two and 
one-half feet apart for either garden or field culture. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin to six inches apart in the 
row. Cultivate well and in the fall dig the roots, slice them and dry in an apple evaporator or kiln constructed t or the purpose 
When the roots are grown in quantity for the manufacturers of “prepared” chicory, they are usually brought to tin* factory in 
the “green” state and there dried in kilns constructed specially for the purpose. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
rHfVFQ— A Ilium ^rliAPnnnraeiim An onion-like plant used as a salad and for flavoring soups. It also 
Uni V rO“/\IIllim ocnoenoprasum makes an excellent ornamental garden bed edging which may fi 
be cut, a new growth of leaves appearing soon after each cutting, 
about three years. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. _ 
w w - - may frequently 
Height about ten inches. One sowing will answer for 
rirvf ¥ jk A tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-like plant grown throughout the south and known in 
1^1 II I Z\ I different sections as “Cole,” “Colewort,” or simply “Greens.” It is extensively used for the 
*-*•-*■*■ table and for stock in the south where it continues in growth and is usable throughout the entire 
winter. Collards usually succeed in locations where cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. 
Sow the seed thickly in drills, in rich ground, transplanting when about four inches 
high; or sow in drills where the plants are to remain and when well started thin to two or 
three feet apart in the row. In the south, seed may be sown from January to May and 
from August to October. 
Georgia, Southern or 
large, loose, open head or cluster of leaves with a^rather long stem. A frost, if not too 
severe, will improve rather than injure the quality of the leaves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
* This is the white or green stemmed variety, 
Creole crrowiner two to three feet high and forming a 
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 three 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. 
C* We consider this unquestionably the best extra early 
lViammoin W nite V^ory corn. Ears very large for so early 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 sev»*n inches long, very symmetrical and handsome, seldom 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. {See cut in Supplement, page 6) Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 
4 Qts. 75c. 
A l ian <lsome, very early sweet corn of splendid quality. Stalks 
vv nue ivldldKllor 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 ami tender 
grains. It follows closely Mammoth White Cory in time of maturing. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25 
\A/kJfr*a n An ea, ’Iy sweet corn of very rich and excellent flavor. Stalks about 
vv iiiic iviexican four and one-half feet high; ears eight inches long, usually eight 
rowed; about t he 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 lias been sold 
under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qta. $1.25 
l?a**Kr A most excellent early variety of fine quality. Ears five and one- 
v^rosuy n.d.ny 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 feet 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. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00 
Rantam An early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender and of 
VjOiaeil Dd.nia.rn excellent quality. Ears eight rowed, six to seven 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. 
Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qts. $1.00 
Fnrlv IVfinnecnta This deservedly popular variety is one of the best second early 
i^idny hinmcbuid sorts for the market and the home garden. The stalks are about 
six feet high bearing oneor 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 
desirable are intensified. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25 
FaJir p* -l Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and 
Ivenuei ^ n«ariy Uiani very popular in some localities. The stalks are about 
five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight to nine inches long, twelve rowed. 
The grain js rather broad and shallow, and the quality very good. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; 
Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25 
r.j.. Q,, __ „ Ears about nine inches long, slender, eight rowed, with 
c.d.ny jweei Or •JUgar grain very white, tender and sugary. The stalks are 
about six feet high, hardy and productive. An old but excellent table sort. Our stock 
is distinct and true and not such a mixture of all sorts of early sweet or sugar corn as is 
often offered under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 25c; Qt. 35c; 4 Qts. $1.25 
If corn is ordered by mail or express prepaid add 5 cents per pint , 
10 cents per quart for charges, until establishment of parcels post. 
Golden Bantam 
