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CUCUMBER —Continued 
. T _ C • The fruits of this very desirable table sort are long, cylindrical, very 
Extra. Long or c-vergrccn W nite opine dark preen, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. The vines are 
vigorous and productive and come into full bearing somewhat later than Early White Spine. The mature fruits are about 
eight to ten inches in length. This variety is adapted also for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20 c; 2 Oz. 35c; »/ 4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
_ i I I'"* The stock we offer under this name is in a class by itself The vines are very vigorous and 
Improved Long Vjreen productive. The fruits are very long, often twelve to fifteen inches when mature. They 
are uniformly slenuer and of beautiful dark green color. The large warts and spines are well distributed over the surface 
instead of being clustered at one end as in inferior stocks. The variety furnishes some fruits early but matures the bulk 
of its crop rather late. It is a standard sort for slicing and is very largely used for pickles. The fruits are often used for making 
sweet pickles. This is probably the most extensively used cucumber for the home garden and market. We have given 
this variety especial attention for many years and we believe the stock we offer has no equal. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz 40c- 
1/4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 
0 11/^1 1 • (For Pickles) This is a very small, oval, prickly fruited sort quite distinct from all others and grown 
bmall OnerKin exclusively for pickles. It is the smallest of all the varieties and should always be picked when 
young and tender. The seed is distinctly smaller than that of other cucumbers and is slow to germinate, requiring usually 
from two to three weeks. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; l / 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
CRESS 
As early in spring as the ground can be worked sow the seed in rich, well prepared soil, in shallow drills 
about sixteen inches apart, covering with about one-half inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When 
the young plants are well started thin four to six inches apart in the row. For succession plant every 
two weeks, thinning out as required for use. Keep off insects by dusting with Pyrethrum powder. 
Curled or Pepper Grass 
most agreeable addition. The plant 
Lb. $1.00 
The leaves of tins small salad are much frilled or curled, and are used for garnishing. It, 
is also desirable with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes a 
of rapid growth, about one foot high. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; l / 4 Lb. 30c; 
rr-. \\t m. This is a distinct variety of cress with small, oval leaves. It thrives best when its roots and stems are 
1 rue W ater submerged in water. A fair g 
growth may be obtained in soil which is kept wet hut does best when grown 
along moisL dhiiks or m iuus in water-covered soil. It is one of the most delicious of small salads and should he planted 
wherever a suitable place can be found. The seed is usually sown and lightly covered in gravelly, mucky lands along 
the borders of small, rapid streams. The plants will need no subsequent culture, as under favorable conditions they in¬ 
crease very rapidly by self-sown seed and extension of the roots. When gathered for the market the shoots should he cut, not 
broken off. In summer it is best to cut them closely, the oftener the better. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; V 4 Lb. $1 40; Lb $5 00 
r ‘*"r\ X lVTr\I7¥ f/^TVT Sow early ill spring, in very warm, rich soil, in drills eighteen inches apart; thin to five 
I I l\ \\ If fVj. I ¥ lnches a P art and cultivate well; they will be fit for cutting the next spring. When grown 
for the roots, sow in September and cultivate well during the fall and the following sum¬ 
mer; the roots will be fit to dig in October. 
Cultivated or French Common 
A decided improvement on the wild dandelion. 
(Crop failed) 
It is very early and vigorous. 
Improved Thick Leaved It is compact and forms an upright 
cultivated dandelion. Pkt. 5c. 
regular tuft at the center. 
(Packets only) 
This cabbaging sort is much superior to the common or un- 
EGG PLANT 
Seed germinates slowly and should be started in hotbed, for in this, as in all semi-tropical plants, it is important to secure a 
rapid and continuous growth from the first, the plants never recovering from a check received when young. When plants have 
two rough leaves transplant three or four inches apart. When the 
ground is warm and all danger not only from frosts but from cold 
nights is past, harden off by gradual exposure to the sun and air 
and decreasing the supply of water, then carefully transplant to 
open ground, setting two and one-half feet apart.' 
It is desirable to shade the young plants from very hot sun and 
to protect them from the potato bug which otherwise often des¬ 
troys them. Some seasons egg plants will fail to set fruit or will 
not begin bearing until too late to mature, no matter how faithfully 
they may have been cared for. This is especially likely to happen 
if the summer is cool and rather moist. We know of no certain 
remedy for it, although it is a good practice to pinch off the ends 
of the branches after the plants b* 
or three fruits will set. 
>egin to bloom, so that only two 
17 * * D 1 This is a very early maturing and 
Larly Long 1 urplc most productive variety. The fruits 
are long, rich purple and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 
2 Oz. $1.00; y 4 Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00 
| p 1 * An early variety with fruit nearly as large 
Black 1 ekin as the later sorts. The fruits are nearly round. 
The skin is smooth, black and glossy. The flesh is white, fine 
grained and delicate. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 
Va Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00 
D l 1 r> . The fruits are rich dark purple, large and 
Black Beauty symmetrical, maturing a little earlier than 
our Improved Large Purple but usually not quite as large. A 
very desirable sort for the market as the fruit holds its color a 
long time. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. $1.30; l / 4 Lb. $2.25; Lb. $7.50 
(spineless) This variety is a gen¬ 
eral favorite both for market and 
Improved Large Purple alf'pSng 
with light green foliage. It usually produces four to six large, 
oval fruits of a splendid dark purple color. The vigor and 
productiveness of the plants and the large size, earliness and. 
fine quality of its fruits make it a most profitable variety for 
market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; l / 4 Lb. $1.75; 
Lb. $6.00 
D. M. Ferry & Co’s 
Improved Large Purple 
