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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
J-II R Y" 7\raf* Rnnt#*rl nr PnffpA The dried and prepared roots are much used as a substitute for 
^V-flV 1 L-arge I\OOtea, or ^rree coffeei aud the young leaves may be used as a spring salad. Our 
stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old kind. Sow 
the seed as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, in a 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 for the purpose. 
When the roots are grown in quantity for the manufacturers of "prepared” chicory, they are usually brought to the factory in 
the “green” state and there dried in kilns constructed specially for the purpose. ( Crop failed) 
CHIVES - Allium Schoenoprasum 
An onion-like plant used as a salad and for flavoring soups. Also, the 
plant makes an excellent ornamental garden bed edging which may fre¬ 
quently be cut, a new growth of leaves appearing soon after each cutting. One sowing will answer for about three years. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
COLLARDS 
winter. 
A tall, loose 
different 
table and tor stocK m tne south where it continues in growt 
Collards usually succeed in locations where cabbage cannot be grown to perfection. 
r* • o .1 /~i 1 This is the white or green stemmed variety, 
Georgia, ooutnern, or Creole g i •owing two to three feet high and forming a 
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. Sow thickly in drills, in 
rich ground, transplanting when 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, 
sow from January to May and from August to October. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 _ 
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 leave three or four plants in the hill. Give frequent and thorough but shallow 
cultivation until the tassels appear. 
is unquestionably the best extra early 
corn. Ears very large for so early a variety. Stalks 
We consider this 
Mammoth White Cory 
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 seven inches long, very symmetrical aud handsome, seldom with any opening between 
the rows at the base. Grain large, broad, very white aud 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. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qta. 75c; Bu. $5.00 
•, m* 1 | i r A handsome, very early sweet corn of splendid quality. Stalks 
W lilt© iVlalaknor 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 and tender 
grains. Follows closely Mammoth White Cory in time of maturing. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; 
Qt. 30c; 4 Qta. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
m* . An early sweet corn of very rich and excellent flavor. Stalks 
YY nite Mexican about four and one-half feet high; ears eight inches long, usually 
eight rowed; about the 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 
has been sold under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qta. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
i 9 I A most excellent early variety of fine quality. Ears five and 
LrOSDV S Harly one-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-naif 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. 15c; Qt. 25c; 
4 Qta. 75c; Bu. $4.75 
p ii t> j. An early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender and 
vxOlaen oa.nta.rn Of excellent quality. Ears eight rowed, six to seven inches long 
and of tlie 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 se¬ 
lected during several seasons and will be found decidedly superior to much that is of¬ 
fered. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 20c; Qt. 30c; 4 Qta. $1.00; Bu. $6.00 
r> | m». . This old and deservedly popular variety is one of the best second 
Harly Minnesota early sorts for the market and the home garden. The stalks 
are about six feet high and bearing one or 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 popular are intensified. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 
4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.50 
ii> 17 1 • Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and 
l^endel S Harly vaiant very popular in some localities. The stalks are about 
five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight inches long, twelve rowed. The 
grain is rather broad and shallow, and the quality very good. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 
4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.75 
r l c q Ears about nine inches long, slender, eight rowed, 
Harly oweet, or JUgar with 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 suen a mixture of all sorts of early sweet or sugar corn 
as is often offered under this name. Pkt. 10c; Pt. 15c; Qt. 25c; 4 Qts. 75c; Bu. $4.75 
If corn is ordered by mail or express prepaid add 10 cents per pint , 
15 cents per quart for charges. 
Golden Bantam 
