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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
S Q U A S H— AUTUMN AND WINTER 
v\ i> • We are convinced that this 
UeilClOUS squash is particularly excellent 
in quality and in that respect it is now by 
many considered even better than the Hub- 
bard. It is a fall and winter variety of me¬ 
dium size. The fruits are moderately hard 
usually dark green but sometimes lighter in 
color and mottled, and are without any hard 
shell. Flesh thick, very fine grained anc 
bright yellow in color. Even when some¬ 
what immature this squash is in conditiot 
for use and of finest flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c 
2 Oz. 20c; y 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Hard Shelled Marrow tor b oannh*J 
or drying. Fruit large, oval, somewha 
pointed, of deep orange red color and though 
quite smooth has as hard a shell as the Hut 
bard. Flesh very thick, rich orange-red with 
out a tinge of green even close to the shell 
and unequalled for making pies, having f 
flavor and Quality similar to but much finei 
than that of the choicest pumpkin. Pkt 5c- 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00* ' 
Boston Marrow 
- ietv oil 
medium to large size, oval shape, skin thin, 
when ripe bright orange with a shading of 
light cream color. Flesh rich salmon yellow, 
fine grained and of excellent flavor, but not 
as dry as the Hubbard. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c: 
2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Delicious 
sighing 
•like the Hubbard 
from six td 
M il j One of the best of the winter squashes. Vines 
nuDDara vigorous and very productive. Fruit large. 
heavy, moderately warted, with very hard shell. Skin uni¬ 
formly dark bronze green. Flesh bright orange-y 
right orange-yellow, fine 
grained, thick, dry and richly flavored. Can be kept in good 
condition until spring. 
Golden Hubbard 
Fruits of medium size, weighing rr< 
eight pounds and in shape like the 1 
although in condition for use earlier. The} 
are wonderfully long keepers and can be 
held over in good condition for spring use. Shell moderately 
v-arted, hard, strong and of a beautiful orange-red color, ex¬ 
cept for a bit of olive-green on blossom end. Flesh deep 
orange, dry, fine grained and richly flavored. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
It is esteemed by many 
to be as good baked its 
the sweet potato. Our 
stock is carefully se¬ 
lected in regard to 
quality of the flesh and 
color of the shell and 
is much superior to 
that sold as Chicago 
Warted or Warty' Hub¬ 
bard. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.50 
TOBACCO 
The seed should be 
sown as early as possible 
after danger of frost is 
over. It is customary to 
burn a quantity of brush 
and rubbish in the spring 
on the ground intended 
for the seed bed; then 
dig and 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. Cultivate 
thoroughly with plow 
and hoe. 
Hubbahd Squash 
STERLING. Very early. Fine for wrappers, cutters and fillers. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
SWEET ORONOCO. For first class plug fillers. Makes when 
sun cured the best natural chewing leaf. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 
2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
WHITE BURLEY. A favorite for plug fillers and wrappers. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
BRADLEY BROAD LEAF. A popular variety for exports, 
manufacturing and cigars. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 
Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
PERSIAN ROSE. A high grade manufacturing variety. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 
BIG HAVANA. A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. A 
heavy cropper, and the earliest cigar variety. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
SUMATRA. Produces cigar wrappers of the highest quality'; 
popular with Florida growers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c 
Vi Lb. $1.50; Lb. $5.00 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A hardy cigar variety, well 
adapted to growing in the middle and northern states. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
HAVANA. Leaf very’ thin, fine texture. Much used for ciga: 
wrappers. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; Vi Lb. $1.25 
Lb. $4.00 
