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D. M FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
| A A AI PA PI V AWRPP This variety is successfully grown in our extreme north- 
N II I*! Em ly C n Dk. i\i J" L//A.I\L,I /\iTlL>Lri\ ern latitudes. It may be planted as late as the 15th of 
m m m " m mm June, and will be ripe enough to manufacture in September. We know of no ear¬ 
lier variety. It is useless to plant cane seed before the weather is warm in spring. 
Three to four wounds are required per acre. Oz. 10c; \ Lb. 15c; Lb. 30c, postpaid; $6.00 per 100 Lbs., by freight or ex¬ 
press, at purchaser's expense. 
FA PI V OPANflF An exceedingly valuable variety. Very large, of strong and vigorous habit and does not fall 
1 vivamib down. It is early and yields more than any other sort, often producing as much as 240 gallons of 
very beautifully colored and highly flavored syrup to the acre. We recommend it highly to all desiring a superior cane. 
Oz. 10c; -i Lh. 15c; Lb. 30c, postpaid; $6.00 per 100 Lbs., by freight or express , at purchaser's expense. 
SUNFLOWER 
Every one who keeps poultry should use Sunflower seed liberally for feeding, as there 
is nothing more wholesome and nutritious, or which keeps hens in better condition for 
laying. Some species are largely planted in the flower garden for ornament. (See 
page 89.) 
I APfiF PimmAN This variety has large heads, borne at the top of a single unbranched stem, and having much 
iw/Aivvjiw ixuooian more and larger seed than the common sort. Sow the seed as soon as the ground is fit for corn, 
in rows five feet apart and ten inches apart in the row. Cultivate same as corn. When the seed is ripe and hard cut off the 
heads and pile loosely in a rail pen having a solid floor, or iu a corn crib. After curing sufficiently so that they will thresh 
easily, flail out or run through a threshing machine, and clean with an ordinary fanning mill. This variety will yield 900 to 
1,20(} pounds of seed per acre ordinarily. l*kt. 5c; H. Lb. 10c; Lb. 20c, postpaid; $5.0(f per 100 Lbs., by freight or express, 
at purchaser's expense. 
TOBACCO 
Tobacco is an annual plant and although it grows to greater size in the 
south, an equally good quality can be produced in the hot, dry sum¬ 
mers of the north. We nave taken a great deal of pains to ascertain 
which are the best varieties for the general planter, and believe the list 
we offer contains all that are of special merit. 
CULTURE—The seed should be sown as early as possible after danger of frost is over. A good plan is to burn a quan¬ 
tity of brush and rubbish in the spring, on the ground intended for the seed bed. then dig and thoroughly pulverize the earth 
and mix with the ashes, after which the seed may be sown and covered very lightly. When the plants are about six inches 
high, transplant into rows four or five feet apart each way, and cultivate thoroughly with plow and hoe. 
White Burley. This variety is especially valuable to 
manufacturers either for cut or plug tobacco.' It is some¬ 
times used for wrappers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 
% Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 
Lacks. Broad leaf, tough, fine fibre. On gray soils cures 
bright and elastic; on dark soils rich and gummy. Known as 
Jessup or Beat All in some localities. Good and reliable. 
Pkt. ;><•: Oz. •_’.■)(•: 2 Oz. to, -. \ Lit. 76c; Lb. $2.50 
Hester . A variety which originated in Granville county, 
N. C. Has no superior for the yellow type, and makes fine 
cigar stock. It has size, shape, texture and color, and ripens 
early. It recommends itself greatly in this, that, it has 
greater adaptability over a wider range of soils and latitude 
than any other of the yellow varieties, and may, on this score, 
be considered the surest. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
h Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Sweet Oronoco. Used for first-class plug fillers, and 
makes, when sun cured, the best Natural Chewing Leaf. A 
favorite for the “Homespun'' wherever known. Known as 
Little Oronoco in some localities. Makes an Eastern Filler 
unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 85c; % Lb. 60c; 
Lb. $2.00 
Bradley Broad Leaf, a popular variety for export, 
manufacturing and cigars. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
h Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Sterling. The brightest of the yellow type, and being 
the earliest to ripen, is surest in localities liable to earl}’ frosts. 
Pkt. 6c? Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 86c; h Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Persian Rose. Finer than the Muscatel, and may bo 
relied upon to make the finest cigar stock. 
Pkt. 5c: Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. 55c; h Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 
Big Havana, a hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. A 
heavy cropper, of fine texture, delightful flavor and the earli¬ 
est cigar variety to mature and ripen. Will make two crops 
from one planting in the south, while its earliness makes it 
most desirable for high latitudes. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; h Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Connecticut Seed Leaf. Best adapted to the cli¬ 
mate of the Middle and Northern States, as it is more hardy 
and endures the cold better than the tender varieties grown 
south. In many of the Northern States and in Canada, this 
variety is the staple crop. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
% Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Havana. The leaf of this variety is very thin and fine 
textured. It possesses a very delicate flavor and is extensively 
used for cigar wrappers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 
h Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.00 
Sumatra. A very vigorous variety of Spanish origin, 
producing cigar wrappers of the highest quality, and especi¬ 
ally popular with Florida growers. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; h Tib. $1.50; Lb. $5.00 
TOMATO 
AM our tomato seeds are grown from stocks 
raised strictly for seed purposes and from 
seed stocks carefully selected and saved by 
ourselves. We challenge comparison of 
our stocks with any offered. 
... , . Culture— 1 Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over rich 
soil, and success depends upon securing a rapid, vigorous and unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow 
in hot beds from six to eight weeks before the}’ can be set out of doors, which is when danger from frost is past; when the 
of 
plants have four leaves transplant into shallow boxes or cold frames, setting them four or five inches apart; give plenty 
air and endeavor to secure a vigorous, but steady and healthy growth, so that at the » ^ 
time of setting in the open ground they will be strong and stocky. Ev. 
while the plants are small will materially diminish their productiv 
doors as soon as danger from frost is over, but before dome- so bmvlp 
veil a slight check 
. r _veness. Set out of 
danger from frost is over, but before doing so harden off the plants 
by gradually exposing them to the night air and by the withdrawal of 
•water until the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick and of a dark 
green color. Transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as the vines 
will permit. The fruit is improved in quality if the vines are tied to a 
trellis or to stakes. 
Early Michigan 
Having tested at one time or another 
nearly every variety offered by seeds- 
_ men, we confidently claim that there is 
no better variety than this for general market or family use. We speak 
emphatically because we have given a great amount of time perfecting 
our stock, and know that for smoothness and regularity of shape, 
uniformity of size, color and freedom from rot or cracking, this variety 
is unsurpassed. Its first, fruits are very early, but the vines continue to 
bear for a long time. Vines large, with large, dark green leaves, vigor¬ 
ous and wonderfully productive, being, under high culture, one of the 
heaviest croppers; fruit medium size to large, and unlike most varieties, 
grows larger as the season advances, perfectly smooth, solid, but with¬ 
out any core; deep, rich red color, and of excellent flavor. This kind 
is admirably adapted to canners' use. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
Michigan 
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