D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR, ONT 
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C0LLAK0& 
COLLARDS 
This is a tall, loose leaved cabbage-like or kale-like 
plaut 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 and 
is usable throughout the entire winter. Collards usual¬ 
ly succeed in locations where cabbage can not be 
grown to perfection. 
Sow the seed thickly in drills, in rich ground, trans¬ 
planting when about 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, seed may be sown from January to May and 
from August to October. 
G * o .1 r* 1 This is the 
eorgia, bouthern or Creole white or 
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. 10c; Ox. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Va Lb. 30c. 
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 and 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 w ith fine soil firmly pressed down. 
If planted in hills, make the hills for the early varieties three feet apart each way and 
S lant four to six kernels to the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be three and one- 
alf to four feet apart each w’ay. 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 appear. 
myj ,1 mi •, We consider this the best extra early corn for the market 
Mammotn W 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. 20c; Lb. 50c; 
2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $32.50 
f* i y p 1 A most excellent early variety of fine quality. The ears are five and 
i^rOSDy S n-ariy one-half to six and one-half inches long, fourteen rowed or more, 
with short nearly sauare 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 grow n in Maine for canning. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. 
postpaid; 100 Lbs. $32.50 
11 D 4 - This is an early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very tender 
ViOIuCn oantam and of excellent quality. The ears are eight rowed, six to seven 
inches long and of the medium size found most suitable for the table. The flavor is ex¬ 
ceptionally rich and delicious. The stalks are four to five feet 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. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
1 • An early or intermediate, yellow grained sweet corn of distinctive merit. 
^nanevoix Kars about seven inches long, usually twelve rowed and when in conditi n 
for use are light creamy yellow in color. The grain is rather short, very sweet and tender 
and is unsurpassed in quality. In season it is a few' days later than Golden Bantam, but 
remains in condition much longer than that variety. An excellent sort both for the home 
and the market garden. {See further description in Supplement , page 8) Pkt. 20c; 
Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
F_„l_ r This deservedly popular variety is one of the best second early 
E«a.riy mmnesoia sorts for the market and the home garden. The stalks ere 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 s<» 
desirable are intensified. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $32.50 
Remarkably large in ear for a second early sort and ex 
ivenuei s n.ariy Uiani tensively grown in some localities for the market. The 
stalks are about five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight to" nine inches long 
twelve rowed. The grain is white, rather broad and shallow', and the quality very good 
Pkt. 20c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $32.50 
Earlv Wpt or Snrar The ears of this second early table corn are very lone, about 
L,dr *y Jwe “ l or OUgar nine inches, slender, eight rowed, and the grain is white 
! tender hnd sugary. The 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. 20c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. 
$32.50 Charlevoix 
Not less titan 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transport of ion: 
if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the. 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds nf corn 
