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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
COLLAROS 
COLLARDS 
This is a tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-life 
plant grown throughout the south and known in differ 
ent sections as “Cole, " “Colewort,” or simply “Greens." 
It is extensively used for the table as well as for stock 
feeding in the south where it continues in growth ana 
is usable throughout the entire winter. Collards usual¬ 
ly succeed in locations where cabbage can not fe 
grown to.perfection. 
Sow the seed thickly in drills, in rich ground, traps, 
planting when about four inches high; or sow in drill/ 
where the plants are to remain and when well start# 
thin to two or three feet apart in the row. In tfe 
south, seed may be sown from January to May an<j 
from August to October. 
Georgia, Southern or Creole w ill te^J 
green stemmed variety, growing 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. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
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 may be planted as early as can be done without risking great 
loss from frosts or from rotting of the seed in the soil, but with the main crop varieties especially, it is well to wait until the 
ground has become warm as the sweeter varieties are more sensitive to cold ami wet than 
field corn or varieties of inferior quality. 
If planted in rows, make the rows three to four feet apart, according to the vigor of 
growth of the variety, and place the seed twelve 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 four to six kernels to the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be three and one- 
half to four feet apart each wav. Hoe frequently and when six inches high thin so as to 
leave three or four plants in the hill. Give frequent and thorough but shallow cultivation 
until the tassels appeal-. 
MamtYiAth U/kito ^ e c ,? n8lder this the best extra early corn for the market 
lviani mo in VV nite v_^ory and home garden. The ears are very large for so early 
a variety. The stalks are about four feet high, each generally bearing two large, finely 
shaped ears which become fit for use as early as those of any variety. They are twelve 
rowed, six to seven inches long, very symmetrical and handsome, seldom with any opening 
between the rows at. the base. The grain is large, broad, very white and of remarkably 
good quality for such an early sort. We have found that Mammoth White Cory makes 
a large and attractive ear of good quality earlier than any other corn. Pkt 15c* Lb 35c- 
2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 ’ 
r ar l. r A most excellent early variety of fine quality. The ears are five and 
one-half to six and one-half inches long, fourteen rowed or more 
nearly square grains which are very white, sweet and tender. The stalks are 
about, four and one half feet high. This variety is desirable for the home garden and 
market. It is a sort largely grown in Maine for canning. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c 
postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.00 
Crosby’s 
with short 
r> _ This is an early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender 
Golden tSantam and of excellent quality. The ears are eight rowed, six to seven 
inches long and of the medium si/.e found most suitable for the table. The flavor is ex¬ 
ceptionally rich and delicious. The stalks are four to five fe«*t high. Our stock of this 
splendid home garden and market variety has been very carefully selected and is decidedly 
superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs $22 00 
An early or intermediate, yellow OI ,^ L , 
Ears about seven inches long, usually twelve rowed and w 
low in color. The grain is rather short, very : 
grained sweet corn of distinctive mer 
lo "" *”"' 1 . 1 — J “hen in conditi* 
Charlevoix 
for use are light creamy yellow in color. The grain is rather short, very sweet and tend 
and is unsurpassed in quality. In season it is a few days later than Golden Bantam b 
remains in condition much longer than that variety. An excellent, sort both for the hor 
and the market garden. (See illustration on cover and further description in Sum denies 
page S ) Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 
Earlv Minnesota T H 8 deservedly popular variety is one of the best second early 
iviinnesota sorts for the market and the home garden. The stalks are about 
six feet high bearing one or two ears well covered with husks. The ears are about eight 
inches long, eight rowed: kernels very broad, white, 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 
desirable are intensified. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lb*. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lb*. $20.00 
Farlv KemarknWy large in ear for a second early sort and € 
* n 8 i Vxiani tensively grown in some localities for the market. T 
stalks are about five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight to nine inches lor 
twelve rowed. The grain is white, rather broad and shallow, and the quality very g 0 r 
Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 * S 
Earlv Sweet or Sutrar The e*rs of this second early table corn are very long, about 
J or ri ^ 7 U o a : r nine inches, slender, eight rowed, and the grain is white 
tender and sugary. I he stalks are about six feet high, hardy and productive. Our stock 
is distinct and true and not such a mixture of all sorts of early sweet or sugar corn as 
has been often offered under this name. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lb*. 60c. po.tpaid; 100 U,® 
* * Mammoth White Cory 
Aof less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not incluri* 
if ordered shipped prepaid add Sc per pound to the 100pound price. We do 
