D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR. ONT. 
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WATER MELON — Continued 
u Introduced 
Sweet Heart and very 
color very light green, very slightly 
fruit remains in good condition a long time after ripening. Seed black, 
and color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c. 
Gypsy or Georsia Rattlesnake 
igorous 
^ . but firm; 
bright red, firm but very tender and sweet. The 
Our stock will be found very uniform in shape, size 
r* • One of the 
Gypsy or Georgia largest, 
Rnttlpennlrp oldest and most 
Rattlesnake popi ,i ar sorts ^ 
pecially in the south. Fruit very 
long, of light green color, distinctly 
striped and blotched with a darker 
shade. Flesh bright scarlet, very 
sweet and tender. Vines large ana 
vigorous. Seed nearly white. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Vi Lb. 40c. 
T* • i A southern variety, 
1 riumpn used largely for ship¬ 
ping. Fruit of largest size, nearly 
round, dark green, sometimes indis¬ 
tinctly striprd with a lighter shade 
and has a thin and firm rind which 
makes it an excellent shipper. Flesh 
bright red and of good quality. The 
vine makes a strong and vigorous 
growth and can be depended upon 
under ordinarily favorable circum¬ 
stances to set a large number of 
fruits. Seed black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c. 
r . Medium sized, uniformly round, used only for preserves or pickles. Color dark green, distinctly striped and marbled 
Citron with light green. Flesh white and solid b ut not at all suitable for eating raw. Seed red. Fruits mature late in the 
fall and in this condition can be kept a long time. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c. 
MUSHROOM 
The mushroom produces l ‘seed” or spores and there is developed 
changing to liver color. _ . _ ____ _ _ 
threads called spawn, which is develop *d and preserved in horse manure, pressed m the form of* bricks.'^ Mush room sTca 
be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open air, the great essential being a uniform degree of temperatur 
and moisture. Our space is too limited here to give the necessary cultural directions, but 
in book or pamphle 
roi 
. give the necessary cultural directions, but 
these are published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 35c., a book con¬ 
taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms.. 
(6'ee list inside of back cover) 
By a newly discovered process of selection and 
.ha' ’ . 
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. „ _. r ___ 
grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorous and finely flavored 
mushrooms are reproduced. The sort we offer is earlier, more productive and a marked 
improvement on wild spawn, either French or English. Brick (about 1J4 lbs.), postpaid 35c; 
5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.00 
MI JSTAR R Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green leaves are used 
ita fc-/ a as a sa.l a <i or cut and boiled like spinach. Sow as early in the spring 
as the ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches apart, covering one-half inch deep 
For succession, sow every few weeks till autumn. Water freelv. In the south the seed may 
be sown in autumn and the plants used early in the spring as a salad and for greens. 
\A/kif-A PnrrlicL Leaves comparatively small and smooth, deeply cut or divided and of 
VV niie I_.nglisn medium dark green color Plant upright, of rapid growth and soon 
bolts to seed. Leaves, when young, are mild and tender. Seed light yellow and larger than 
that of other varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; Va Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 
Leaves large, light green with tinge of yellow, much 
crimped and frilled at edges. Plant upright or slightly 
. _ ^h. Highly esteemed in the south for its vigorous growth, hardiness and 
good quality. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c- 
Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
f arerp SmnntH T eaverl An e ?. ce, . lent sort with very large, light green, plain orcom- 
L.ctrge Jinooui Leavea paratively smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. 
I lant of very quick growth, fairly upright when young becoming somewhat spreading at 
maturity. This sort is preferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than 
Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
Southern Giant Curled 
spreading in growth, 
good quality. Seed 
Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
the rougher leaved varieties. 
2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
NASTIJRTII JM TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown 
, V. , „ not only for ornament but the beautiful orange and yellow flowers 
and the foliage are used for garnishing. The young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. 
] ne green seed pods are greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. Early in spring 
sow, prefers fly in rather light soil, in rows three feet apart and two inches apart in the row, 
covering one inch deep. N\ hen the young plants are about four inches high thin to six inches 
apart in the row. The vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush, 
rkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. For other varieties of Nasturtium see patje ?U. 
OKRA OR OI J1M RO The y° un K seed pods are used in soups, stews, cat 
V ^“ sups, etc. HighYy esteemed in the south. Aftei 
danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and in good condition, plant in rows about 
two ana one-half feet apart, covering with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. 
\\jhen about three inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and keep 
nee rrom weeds. 1 he pods are in best condilion for use when from one to three inches long. 
The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and 
sized U -- ve '. P °? s lon £’ smooth and are tender until nearly full 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c. 
Perkin* Mflmmrtli I r»r»rr p*-w4 Thl , s vanet y is about three feet high, very early 
i S i Long rod and productive. Pods deep green, very long, 
slender slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c- 2 Oz 15c- 
VA Lb. 20c. • ... 
Dwa rf WkiK* P ] ants , are ab out three and one-half feet high and very productive. Pods 
v , m \ e of medium length, greenish white, quite thick, slightly corrugated, tender 
and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c. 
Okra, White Velvet 
