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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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WATER MELON— Continued 
Citron 
to spawn from 8 to 10 square feet 
Cifron T i ie f r mt ? are medium sized, uniformly round and are used ex- 
V/1UUU clusively tor preserves or pickles. The color is dark green, distinctly 
striped and marbled with light green. The flesh is white and solid but is not at 
all suitable for eating raw. Seed red. The fruits mature late in the fall and in 
this condition can be kept for a longtime. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c 
J^[ J-J J? The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are 
. . . numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary conimer- 
« ial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of 
pin wish-red, changing to liver color. The mushroom produces “seed*' or spores and 
there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, 
which is developed and preserved in horse manure, pressed in the form of bricks. 
•M ushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open 
air. tlie great essential being a uniform degree of temperature and moisture. Our 
space is too limited here to give the necessary cultural directions, but these are 
published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 3oc., a book con¬ 
taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. (See list inside of 
back cover ) 
SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. Produced from original spore cultures 
under the new French process which permits the indefinite reproduction of selected 
varieties. Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn on tin; market. Our stock 
a , °.f tnc ^vhite variety which is the sort generally preferred. Each brick is sufficient 
of bed. Brick (about 1J4 lbs.), postpaid 65c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.75 
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MI TQ T Apr) Mustard is not only used as a condiment 
^ but the green leaves are used as a salad 
or cut and boiled like spinach. Sow as early in the spring as the 
ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches apart, covering 
one-half inch deep. For succession, sow every few weeks till au¬ 
tumn. Water freely. In the south theseed may bo sown in autumn 
and the plants used early in the spring as a salad and for greens. 
.. T? |. i The leaves are comparatively small and 
W fllte rLngllsn smooth, deeply cut or divided and of medi¬ 
um dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth and 
soon bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. 
Seed light yellow 
and larger than 
thatof othervari- 
eties. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 
40c; Vi Lb. 75c. 
Mustard, Southern Giant Curled 
Southern 
Giant Curled 
The leaves are 
large, light green 
with tinge of yellow, much crimped and frilled at edges. The plant is upright 
or slightly spreadingin growth. This variety is highly esteemed in the south 
for the market as well as the home garden on account of its vigorous growth, 
hardiness and good quality. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V 4 Lb. 75c. 
I arfTP I An excellent sort with very large, light green, 
c JHiooin Leavea plain or comparatively smooth leaves, borne 
well above the ground. The plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright 
when young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre¬ 
ferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than the rougher 
reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; 
leaved varieties. Seed small, 
Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c. 
Okra, White Velvet 
NASTI IRTTI JM TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian 
1 V- ' AV 1 * v-nvi Cress. Grown not only for ornament but the beau¬ 
tiful orange and yellow flowers and the foliage are used for garnishing. The 
young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. The green seed pods are 
greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. Early in spring sow, pref¬ 
erably in rather light soil, in rows three feet apart and two inches apart 
in the row, covering one inch deep. When the young plants are about four 
inches high thin to six inches apart in the row. Vines can be supported if so 
desired by stakes, strings or brush. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Vi Lb. 90c. 
For other varieties of Nasturtiam see page 8G. 
OKRA OR Gl JMRO The y° un S seed pods are used in 
w ViWIVXUV-J soups, stews, catsupg, etc. Highly 
esteemed in the south. After danger of frost is past.the ground being warm 
and in good condition, plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, cover¬ 
ing with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When about three 
inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and keep 
free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one to 
three inches long. 
Extra Early Dwarf Green Prolific variety." r \ery y P rod,S 
Plants twelve to eighteen inches high. Pods short, deep green, slightly cor¬ 
rugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 25c; 
Lb. 75c. 
\i 7 L ! f The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early 
VV niie velvet maturing and very productive. The pods are white. long, 
smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 
Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Perkins’ Mammoth Long Pod 
pods are deep green, very long, slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and 
of good quality This is a desirable market as well as home garden sort. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz.ISc; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
p* r vxri •- The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very 
UWari W nite productive. The pods are of medium length, greenish 
white, quite thick, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c* 
Oz.l 5c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
