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FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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CORN 
SWEET OR TABLE VARIETIES—Continued 
ni i Rif • This corn, when very young, cooks remarkably 
Black Mexican use we consider it the b 
but the ripe grain is bluish black. For hnm 
derness and sweetness are the qualities mootS* 
_ 0 ,_ white, _ 
use we consider it thVbest second early sort where tenderness and sweetness are the qualities most'll? 
sired. It does especially well as a second early variety in the south. The stalks are about six and one-half feet high. The ear. 
are about eight inches long and are usually eight rowed. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $32.50 
iced by us in 1898, has proven its merit as the best evere-r** 
ier than Stowell’s. The strain we offer has to a remarkable d 
leading main crop sweet corn for so long a time. The ears a# 
r» > i? i r This excellent sort, introduced 
* ©Fry S Bcirly JfcjVergreen strain that is distinctly earlier t‘ 
gree, all the qualities that have made Stowell’s Evergreen the leading uuuu ^ uu.c. ineearsof 
Ferry’s Early Evergreen are about seven to seven and one-half inches long, with fourteen to twenty more or less irregular row!; 
with very deep, white grain of the very best quality. Stalks about six and one-half to seven feet high. A very desirable main 
crop variety for home garden and market, and well adapted for canning. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 
100 Lb.. $35.00 T p ,d: 
a »-» Those who like the old reliable Stowell’s Evergreen will And in Avon Evergreen a better variety. It k 
AVOn Uvergreen a trifle earlier, of superior quality, has a longer ear 
and thicker kernel. The ears are cylindrical, about nine inches long, well filled 
at the ends and are fourteen or sixteen rowed. The grain is very white, tender, 
delicious in sugary flavor, thick and of good depth. The sj^lks are vigorous, 
seven to eight feet high. This is a splendid main crop variety for the marki t, 
the home garden or the canner. It remains long in condition for use. Pkt. 20c; 
Lb. 55c; 2 Lb*. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
C*. H 9 c* The standard main crop variety, much used for 
otoweli 8 evergreen the home garden, market and canning. It is 
hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condi¬ 
tion suitable for boiling. Our stock has been carefully grown and selected to 
avoid the tendency to a shorter grain and deterioration in the evergreen character 
of this best known of all late sorts. The ears about seven to eight inches long, 
fourteen to twenty rowed, with very white grain. The stalks are about seven and 
one-half feet high. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lb*. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
,i This variety has a small, white cob, densely cov- 
v^OUntry ucnticman ered with irregular rows of very long slender, 
white grains of excellent quality. The ears are seven to nine inches long. The 
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stalks are from six and one-half to seven feet high. It is well adapted for can¬ 
ning as well as the home garden and market, and many consider it as the best 
of the late varieties. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00 
Ryf .i This variety, also called Late Mammoth, produces the largest 
mammoin ears of any sweet corn. It is noted for the immense size of the 
ears, which are often twelve inches long, but the grain is very white, sweet, 
tender and delicious. They are sixteen or eighteen rowed. The stalks are very 
large, about eight feet high. Pkt. 20 c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. 
FIELD VARIETIES 
Extra Early Adams 
feet high, with small tassel, very few leaves, and without suckers. The ears are 
short, very full, twelve or fourteen rowed, often nearly as thick as they are long 
and are well covered with coarse husks. The kernels are white and smooth. 
This is an extremely hardy variety which can be grown closer together than 
most sorts. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 
Farlv Aria m* or Rurlmrrt^ An excellent early field variety and 
C-ariy Adams or Burlington often used for table, particularly ill 
the south The ears are about eight inches long, twelve or fourteen rowed 
The kernels are white, rounded, somewhat deeper than broad and indented at 
the outer end which is whiter and less transparent than the inner. The stalks are 
about six feet high. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00 
Farlv Rl» An £ , ear ‘ y ,J 1int so , rt about seven feet high, known also 
c-any i\ea Oiazea as Smut Nose. Ears ten to twelve inches long, eight 
rowed and are well filled. Grain flinty, of fine quality, bright yellow at base 
Ofe o ars, but red atthe tips. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. 
Early Golden Dent or Pride of the North lent variety 6 “ lie 
stalks are about seven feet high, with broad leaves. Ears about seven inches 
long, twelve to sixteen rowed and are well filled. Grain is long, yellow and makes 
an extra quality of meal. Pkt. 20c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lb.. 40^po.tpaid; 100 Lb." 
$ 10.00 
POP CORN 
We supply pop corn in lots of 5 pounds } and less , shelled. 
Black Beauf-v believe this is not only the earliest maturing variety in 
it , . ■ « i cultiva 5°n but it is ready for popping earlier than any other 
color ?? d exce P tlonap y white, fhe kernels are black but this 
JSL * V f n <^ lceab, e after popping, when this sort is the largest and most ten- 
am^vSh !Lim he ea , rs are aboi , lt s,x inches long, twelve rowed. The kernels are 
Mri*'W0 Tbl ?16 y 5T ,are ^ 2 ° C: Lb ’ 3 ° C; 2 Lbs ' 50c ' {SlM 
White Rice £ very ha ? d ¥ me , and Prolific white variety. The ears are five 
what S JinW? ■SB ? 1 inch n S kernels are long, pointed and some- 
JA 1 resemble rice This excellent rather late maturing variety yields heavily 
/®rf? nS,d * ere -j 1 * L bp ? p corn f ° r P archin S- Pkt. 20c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. 
{Shelled) postpaid; 100 Lbs. (on ear) $16.00 
Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred vound or ices do 
not if ordered shipped preZid a^cp^rp^nd 
to the 100 pound price. W e do not put up half pounds of cor a. 
Ferry»s Early Evergreen 
CORN S AL AD— Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettuce 
The leaves are used as a substitute for lettuc 
and^r™ 11 ’ ^ growing salad plant for late fall, winter and spring use. --_ _ . OUUBUlule Ior Je „ u 
welllf severe toW weather *oover f ^th a str rt ’ covering "i ith abo,,t one-fourth incli o 
well if the seed is sown very early in sDrine* «nd hl-o i" * er ’ cover " *Jh straw or coarse litter. The nlants will also d 
we offer is extra cleaned. PkE 10c; Ox 2o1; 2 Ox! Mc-Vu-b SsV! ^ * * improved if on very riS “ofl The see 
