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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Beet—Detroit Dark Red 
1 bebeve thi.s is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its uniformly deep rich 
C h 1 ^ 6 roost desirable for canning. The tops are small ana upright in growth. The leaves are dark green, 
Th^ fl. r th i Cd - ? 00 * * s mec ^i um sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood red color, 
l ne tlesh is deep vermilion-red, zoned with darker shade. Careful comparisons with all the prominent varieties 
on the market in this country and in Europe prove that the Detroit Dark Red Beet is the most uniform in shape 
and size and the most attractive in color. It is unsurpassed in quality. (See cut and further description , page 28) 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 25c; 2 Ox. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Cabbage—Wisconsin No. 8 
A “yellows” resistant strain of cabbage developed out 
of our stock of Hollander under the direction of Dr. 
L. R. Jones of the University of Wisconsin. At Racine, 
Wisconsin, where for several years many of the com¬ 
mercial crops of cabbage were badly infected or entirety 
destroyed by the disease called the yellows this strain 
has proven to be practically immune from attack. 
The disease resistant properties of this variety, how¬ 
ever, apply only to that known as the “yellows” and 
no claim is made that it is less susceptible to other 
forms of disease such as Black Rot, Black Leg or Club 
Root than other sorts. 
Although showing considerable variation in type the 
plants resemble Hollander but are larger and more leafy 
and spreading. The heads are round or somewhat 
flattened and retain to a remarkable degree the solidity 
and excellent keeping qualities of the Hollander. 
For localities where cabbage plants are affected by 
the yellows we earnestly recommend a planting of this 
new Strain. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. $2.50; 2 Oz. $4.50; 
Vi Lb. $8.00 
Cabbage—Chinese Improved or Pe-Tsai 
The strain we offer of this new salad plant re¬ 
sembles Cos Lettuce rather than Cabbage. The leaves 
when young are crimped, of light green color and ap¬ 
pear like Smooth Leaved Mustard but with much 
broader and heavier midribs. The plant as it matures 
becomes more upright and forms heads much like Cos 
Cabbage, Chinese Improved or Pe-Tsai 
T ,, . . . - . becomes more upright and forms heads much like Cos 
Lettuce. I he inner leaves blanch an attractive light yellow or creamy white with very white midribs. It is of 
distinctive flavor, very mild and pleasant. It is served as a salad like lettuce or cooked like asparagus. (See cut 
on this page and further description, page 32) Pkt . 8c , 2 for 15c; 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Va Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
Celery—Columbia 
No better celery has ever been produced than our strain of Columbia. 
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It is early maturing. The plants 
r i j prouucea tnan our strain ot Columbia. It is early maturing, 
are stocky and heav^y, and when well grown the heart blanches to a very attractive light golden yellow. Columbia 
has no superior in beauty of golden shading, solidity and size of stalk. In rich nutty flavor we have found it 
unsurpassed. The variety is not only very desirabl for the private garden but is well suited for the home market. 
£&.VISlEwSJ ( fUTther deS ' T V tion < **1‘ Pkt- 8c. 2 for 15c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. ,,.00; 
Desirable Turnips for Table Use 
. J} * varieties illustrated on the page opposite have long been + 1 leading sorts for culinary purposes. Our 
passed^any others 1 offered 0 beGn selected by us * or man y years and we do not hesitate to say they are unsur- 
Whitc Egg 
An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear white roots of medium size. The flesh is clear white 
Pa m ^. n 2 e f« a iSc e ; Oz n l^oS; y. L b?«c?Lb?^ e | n so n b S St conditionfor table use are about tw ° inches in diameter! 
Early Whit Flat Dutch Strep Leaved 
a ea * white turnip extensively used for the table. The roots are f medium size, flat, very white 
fleshed, fine grained and very sweet and are in best condition for table i*se when from two to two and one-half 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $?.2$ 
Early Purple Top Strap Le* fred 
One of the most extensively used of all turnips. An dxcehent tab^e var ety * Tien roots ure from two to two 
.and one-half inches in diameter. Flesh white, fine grained an^ weet. Roots ot medium size, flat, purplish 
red above ground, white below. PW». 8c. 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Ox. 25c; £ib. 40c; Lb. ,1.25 
Purple Top White Globe 
Dus excellent table variety is globular in shape, of good size and very attractive appearance. The flesh 
is white, fine grained and tender. The roots are in best condition for table use when about three inches in 
diameter. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 O*. 35c; Vi Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
Yellow Stone 
A very desirable yellow fleshed variety maturing slightly later than the preceding sorts. Roots of medium 
size, uniformly globe shaped, skin smooth and attractive pale yellow color. Flesh crisp, tender and of very good 
quality. The roots are suitable for table use when from three to four inches in diameter. p k » 2 f«r 1 *^. 
Oz. 15c; 2 Ox. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 rK1, oc - ^ ror t&c. 
