D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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LETTIiGEpGurled or Loose Leaved Continued 
Detroit market Gardeners’ forcing 
similar to the Grand Rapids in general character, but it will stand 
higher heat and so can be crowded to maturity a little quicker. 
The leaves are not quite so tender and brittle as those of the Grand 
Rapids. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz 25c; H. Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Black Seeded Simpson thin, exceedingly tender 
leaf, and for those markets which demand a large, loose 
cluster of leaves rather than a solid head, this is one of the 
best varieties either for forcing or early sowing out of doors. 
Plant forms a large, loose head; light yellowish-green in 
color, so that a little wilting is not noticed. Leaves large, 
thin, slightly ruffled and blistered, the inner ones nicely 
blanched. Even the large outside leaves are tender and of 
good quality. One of the best and most popular varieties 
for market gardeners, as it is attractive, of excellent qual¬ 
ity, and continues a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Gos Lettuce 
The Cos lettuces are 
distinct from the pre¬ 
ceding sorts, in having 
long, narrow, spoon shaped leaves, which usually fold into 
loose, sugar loaf shaped heads, which blanch better by 
having the outer leaves drawn about them and tied. On 
account of their exceeding crispness, tenderness and deli¬ 
cate flavor, they are becoming more and more popular in 
this country. 
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce. 
LVtlitP 1 ^plfaFAldin6 (Seed White). A distinct Cos lettuce which does not need tying up. 
77 ■ ueuui^ The i ea ves are yellowish-white in color, long, narrow, unright, folding 
into a solid head like that of an Early York Cabbage and very crisp and tender. This is a truly self-blanching lettuce or 
superior flavor. Sold also as Trianon. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
A strong growing, hardy annual plant with curiously shaped 
seed pods which, when young and tender, are highly prized 
for pickling. The pods are produced in great abundance, and 
should be gathered when less than halt grown, as after the 
hardening of the flesh they are worthless. 
Tlie cominon variety. Sow in rich, warm 
r I vvv^vlMvil soil when danger of frost is over, in drills 
three feet apart, and thin the plants out to two feet in the 
row. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. o5c; h Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 
... MUSK MELONS... 
cuiyruizn ci iltivate as recommended for cucumbers, except that the hills should be six feet apart. Rich earth 
-- for the young plants is far better t han manure, but if the latter must be used, see that it is well rotted. 
If the plants grow very rank, more and finer fruit will lie secured by pinching off the ends of the shoots when about three 
feet long. The quality of melons of all varieties is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripening. Unhealthy 
vines or unfavorable weather produces fruit of comparatively poor flavor. 
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES 
PVfP/l P/lPlll A small, round melon valuable on account of 
\LAII 44 till ly %/HI vll its extreme earliness and great productiveness 
The skin is green becoming yellowish at maturity, 
sweet and of fair quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 
The flesh is light green, 
5c; *4 Lb. 20c: Lb.OOe. 
riHfl A small, green rinded melon, with dark green, ex- 
JVlIlly JLIIIVI ceedingly sweet flesh. It ripens early and on ac¬ 
count of its size is particularly good for hotel use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 1 5c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 00c. 
Fruit medium size, oval, slightly 
pointed at stem end, slightly ribbed, 
covered when ripe with coarse nettiug. Flesh thick, green, very 
flue flavored and sweet. Pkt. 5c; 
One of the most Oz. 10c; 
uniformly good 2 Oz. 15c; 
ifons 
Baltimore, or Heme 
melons on our 
list 
Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 00c. 
Extra Early Hackensack Musk Melon. 
fltWtl ntlftttOrt Fruit of medium size, slightly ribbed, 
VlllMlI \Ji VvII IZIllllIvy globular. Skin dark green, becoming 
yellow when over ripe, and nearly covered with broad, shallow net¬ 
ting. Flesh thick, a little coarse, but of fine flavor. This variety is 
in universal demand for both home and market use. It is the size 
best suited to hotel and restaurant use. Our stock is carefully 
grown and selected, and will be found first-class in every particular 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 00c. 
extra early fiackensack distinct stock, different and 
much superior to that often sold as Extra Early Hackensack. The 
fruit is medium sized, nearly round with deep ribs and very coarse 
netting. The flesh is green, a little coarse but very juicy and sweet. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 66c. 
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Small Green Nutmeg Musk Melon. 
