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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
PUMPKIN 
Pumpkins are not so particular in regard to soil as melons or cucumbers, 
but in other respects are cultivated the same, though on a larger scale. They 
are generally raised between hills of corn, but may be planted with success 
in fields by themselves. 
I ARfiE YEl I 0 W P rows , a large size and is adapted for cooking purposes and for feeding stock. x«e simue 
, . ,, , \ irregular some being round, and others elongate.! or flattened. It is of deep, rich yellow color, 
fine grain and excellent flavor. Pkt. oc; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c, postpaid. By freight or express, at pur¬ 
chasers expense, $12.00 per 100 Lbs. 
SWEET CHEESE OR KENTUCKY FIEl D Amost popular variety m the south. Fruit flattened, the di- 
\ , J 1 1 ameter being two or three times more than the length; skin 
mottled light green and yellow, changing to rich cream color as it matures; flesh tender and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; ‘2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
r> I C HI T 71/1 r% IX I TV! JVe consider this a true pumpkin rather than a squash as it is sometimes called, 
i f 1 \r IV I IV bllt u , nder an 7 name is a decidedly good acquisition. It makes a pie which most 
people consider superior to one made from auv other varietv of either sonnsh or 
pumpkin. The nearly round, comp£ 
very thick, sweet and fine flavored. 
people 
y small 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
t . superior to one made from any other variety of either squash or 
pumpkin. The nearly round, comparatively small fruit is covered with a fine gray netting over a smooth, yellow skin. Flesh 
CULTIVATED chiefly for its roots, though the young seed leaves may be used as salad and the green seed pods for pickles. 
For the home garden sow on rich, sandy soil as early in the spring as it is fit to work. For forcing sow in hot-beds, hav¬ 
ing very rich, sandy soil, made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface from sixty to one hundred and fifty seeds to the 
square foot and cover with one-half inch of soil sifted on, and attend carefully to the watering and airing. If the bed is a 
good one, the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting. In open ground culture, sow in drills 
twelve inches apart and thin to such a distance in the row as to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will 
greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, brittle roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep 
up a supply. After the hot weather of summer begins it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties, as they do not 
become tough and stringy nor pithy so quickly as the early sorts. Radishes are subject to root maggots, which make them 
useless for culinary purposes. We know of no certain remedy) for this pest. We have found that the best preventive 
measures are, to avoid the use of rank manure and not to sow on ground where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the 
year previous. We have been very careful to secure the very best seed possible, and are certain that there is none sold under 
other names which is better than the varieties we offer. 
Non Plus Ultra, or Early Deep Scarlet Turnip, 
Forcing. This has as small a top and is as early as any 
variety in cultivation, making it one of the best for forcing. 
Roots fit for use may be had in three weeks or less from time 
of sowing. Roots small, globular, deep, rich red color; flesh 
white, crisp and tender when young. May be planted very 
closely, owing to its small tops. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
h Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
TriuiDpH Scarlet stripes, Forcing sS 
to our forcing sorts. The roots are about the size and shape 
of Scarlet Turnip White Tipped, Forcing, but are creamy- 
white, beautifully marked with spots and dashes of carmine. 
The tops are small. The roots mature as early as any variety 
in cultivation. Desirable on account of its distinct beauty, 
earliness and good quality. See colored plate. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; k Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Early Scarlet Turnip Rooted, a small, rounjl, red, 
turnip shaped radish, with a small top and very quick growth. 
A very early variety, deserving general cultivation on account 
of its rich color and crisp, tender flesh. Desirable for forcing 
or early outdoor planting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
h. Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, 
WHITE TIPPED, FORCING 
very popular as a market sort. Fully as early as Non Plus 
Ultra; lias as small a top and may be planted as closely ; it is 
more attractive in appearance. Cannot fail to give satisfac¬ 
tion as a forcing radlsn. Sold also as Rosy Gem, Rapid Forc¬ 
ing, etc. See colored plate. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
h Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
EARLY DEEP SCARLET, OLIVER,*??™ 
SHAPED, SHORT LEAF .. .. g&fS# 
in being deeper in color, terminating more abruptly at the 
tip, coming to maturity a little earlier, and in having fewer 
and shorter leaves, all of which qualities make it very desira¬ 
ble for forcing. An excellent sort. See colored plate. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h. Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. Oneof the 
handsomest of the turnip radishes and a great favorite in 
many large markets, for early planting outdoors. It is but 
little later than the White Tipped, Forcing, and will give en¬ 
tire satisfaction where extreme earliness is not the primary 
object. Roots slightly flattened on the under side, color very 
deep scarlet with a white tip; flesh white and of the best 
quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
Early Round Deep Scarlet, similar in form to the 
Scarlet Turnip Rooted, but much darker in color. Flesh 
white, very crisp and tender; top small. Well adapted for 
growing in frames. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h. Lb. 20c; 
Lb. 50c. 
Early Scarlet Globe. This variety makes roots fit 
to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra, but they are much larger 
when full size. Roots round, or slightly olive shaped; color 
rich, deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. We recommend 
this especially to gardeners whose markets demand a large, 
round, forcing radish. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; \ Lb.20c; 
Lb. 65c. 
Early White Turnip Rooted, a little flatter than 
the Scarlet Turnip Rooted, and pure white in color. It has a 
very small top; white, semi-transparent flesh, and is slightly 
later than the Scarlet Turnip, but will stand more heat and 
remain longer in condition for use. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
£2?“ The above varieties of radish are especially developed and selected for forcing. They should be grown quickly and 
used when small and tender , as they become pithy and flavorless when overgrown. Most of them are at their best when 
less than an inch in diameter. 
Early Scarlet, Olive Shaped. i n the form of an 
olive, terminating in a very slim tap root. Skin scarlet; neck 
small; flesh rose colored, tender and excellent. Early and 
well adapted for forcing or general crop. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; hi Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
French Breakfast. A medium sized radish, olive 
shaped, small top, of quick growth, very crisp and tender, of 
a beautiful scarlet color, except near the tip, which is pure 
white. A splendid variety for the table, on account of its ex¬ 
cellent quality and its beautiful color. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
Half Long Deep Scarlet. The roots of this hardy 
and desirable variety are of a very brilliant, deep, rich red 
color and half long with a somewhat tapering point; the flesh 
is very white, crisp and tender, and holds its juiciness well, 
not becoming pithy till overgrown. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h. Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
Long Brightest Scarlet, White Tipped 
This is the brightest and handsomest colored scarlet 
radish known, and a decided improvement in earliness and 
color over other varieties of this class. It makes roots fit for 
use in about twenty-five days from time of planting, and 
they continue in good condition until they are full grown, 
when they are as large as the Wood's Early Frame. It has 
a small top and does not run to neck. See colored plate. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; h. Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c* 
