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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR, ONT. 
Tomato—Avon Early 
This new extra early scarlet fruited variety which we are offering this year for the first time is the result of 
several years of careful selection at our Oak view Stock Seed Farm. 
The fruits are large for so early a variety, round or slightly flattened, deep scarlet red color, smooth, free 
from cracks and of fine quality. It produces ripe fruit as early as Earliana and continues to yield marketable 
fruit for a longer period than the other first early varieties. The vines are vigorous and very productive. We 
consider this a valuable addition to the list of early tomatoes for the market or home garden. (See colored 
j plate opposite and further description, page 63) Pkt. 25c ; Oz. $1.25; 2 Oz. $2.15; »/ 4 Lb. $4.00; Lb. $15.00 
Tomato—Gulf State Market 
We believe we have in Gulf State Market a tomato that will before many years be the chief purple fruited 
market variety grown in the Gulf States and California. As yet we speak more from trials than from actual 
marketing tests but we are confident Gulf State Market is a winner. 
Gulf State Market was developed out of Early Detroit and retains the earliness of that variety. The vines 
are very vigorous and withstand blight exceptionally well. The fruits are large for so early a variety, round or 
globe shaped, show but little depression about stem and arc smooth and free from cracks. Color deep purplish 
pink ripening well about the stem. The skin is firm and the flesh solid. 
Unless all signs fail this will prove to be the most productive of all shipping tomatoes. It is also of the most 
desirable shape for packing. Pkt. 25c; 5 for $ 1.00 
Cabbage—Midseason 
Market 
This variety which we previously 
listed as Dwarf White Summer is a 
second early variety of distinctive merit. 
Heads medium to large, round or nearly 
so, very solid and heavy. Interior color 
of head remarkably white and of fine 
flavor and texture. Plants vigorous 
growing but very uniform in type and 
are quite short stemmed. Leaves light 
green in color, comparatively short and 
broad. An excellent sort for the home 
garden as it is a sure header and stays 
in condition for use a long time. Also 
recommended as a valuable addition to 
the list of kraut varieties. {See colored 
plate opposite and further description, 
page 31) Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.35; 2 Oz. $2.30; 
74 Lb. $4.25; Lb. $16.00 
Squash—Delicious 
The increased demand for this squash 
shows conclusively that its high quality 
has become more generally known and 
appreciated. Many prefer it to Hubbard, 
so long regarded as the standard of Delicious 
excellence. Delicious is a fall and winter squash of medium size. The flesh is bright yellow, thick, very fine 
grained and of most excellent flavor. We believe the seed wc offer is equal to the best obtainable. (See further 
description , page 62) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. 90c. 
DESIRABLE VARIETIES OF PEPPER 
See colored plate, page 57, and further description, page 56, 
. Long Red Cayenne I 
A well known medium early variety having a slender, twisted and pointed pod about four inches long. 
The color is deep green when fruit is young, bright red when ripe. The flesh is strong and pungent and is largely 
used for seasoning, pkt. lOc; Oz. $i.oo ; 2 Oz. $i.50; y 4 Lb. $ 2.50 
Pimiento 
The fruits of this very productive sort are exceptionally smooth and glossy, of good size, medium length 
and attractive color. The flesh is very thick and solid, mild and of very fine flavor. Desirable not only for 
salads and stuffed peppers but it is also the sort used largely by canners. The fruits are deep green when young, 
becoming deep red as they mature. Pkt. iOc ; Oz. $i.oo ; 2 Oz. $1.50; »/ 4 Lb. $2.50 
Royal King 
This comparatively new variety of sweet pepper is recommended to those who desire a pepper of large size 
early in the season. It is intermediate between the Bull Nose and Giant Crimson both in size and season and 
has the desirable bright scarlet red color of the Ruby King. The flesh is very thick, mild and fine flavored. 
A desirable variety for mangoes or stuffed peppers. Pkt. I0c ; Oz. $i.oo ; 2 Oz. $i.5o ; y 4 Lb. $2.50 
Giant Crimson 
The fruits of this very desirable sort are of the largest size, ripen earlier than any of the other very large 
sorts and average heavier, as the flesh is exceptionally thick. The color is deep green when fruit is young, 
Pkt^i^7^°$i Mj 6 2 o^ a $i U 5 o? y Lb 1 ^!*) ° r * S very best sorts for salads and large mangoes. 
•ni. • Ruby King 
. Trui ts large and attractive, often four to four and one-half inches long, of deep green color when young, 
bnght red when npe. The flesh is thick and mild flavored. One of the best varieties for mangoes or stuffed 
peppers. Pkt. 10c; Oz.$1.00; 2 Oz $1.50; l/ 4 Lb. $2.50 
