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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Honey Dew Melon 
The originator’s description of this new melon states that the original seed was obtained from a melon 
shipped to New York City from Africa. By crossing this original strain with Rocky rord Musk Melon and 
later recrossing with a Cassaba melon he has produced a variety that is not only distinct but one that has in 
only a few years attained a place at nearly the head of the list of shipping melons. . 
The fruits are of medium size, round or slightly oval, five to six inches in diameter and weigh about six lbs. 
each. The skin is smooth with an occasional net and when fruits are ripe is creamy yellow in color, rlesh light 
emerald green, fine grained and of very sweet, sugary flavor. Rind thin but very firm and the fruits stand ship¬ 
ping remarkably well. If picked shortly before fully mature the fruits will keep for several weeks. Matures 
about two weeks later than Rocky Ford. {See further description , page 45) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 
Va Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
Musk Melon—Defender 
One of the best yellow fleshed melons. It is excellent for shipping and is a desirable, intermediate sort for 
the home garden. The fruits are medium sized, oval, slightly ribbed, covered with gray netting. The flesh is 
firm, fine grained and of highest flavor. The color is rich, deep orange-yellow. The flesh extends to the rind 
and retains its color and quality quite to the outer shell which, though thin, is very hard and firm. The vines 
are very vigorous and productive. This splendid variety 
was originated and introduced by us in 1901 and we have 
taken pride in maintaining our stocks in the highest state 
of purity and excellence. We believe it is identical with 
the melon introduced in 1907 and sold largely as Burrell’s 
Gem. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Radish—Icicle 
An excellent white variety with long, very smooth, 
clear white roots which are very crisp and tender. When 
mature the roots are four to five inches long but^are ready 
for use when about half that size. $ 
One of the most desirable varieties for the home garden, 
furnishing roots that are usable almost as soon as the early 
turnip rooted sorts. ( See cut on this page and further 
description , page 57) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Ok'.* 35c; 
Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
Squash—Delicious 
The increased demand for this squash shows conclu¬ 
sively that its high quality .has become more generally 
known and appreciated. Many prefer it to Hubbara, 
so long regarded as the standard or excellence. Delicious 
is a fall and winter squash of medium size. Although not 
very thick the shell is hard and strong. The flesh is 
bright yellow, thick, very fine grained and of most excellent 
flavor. We believe the seed we offer is equal to the best 
obtainable. {See colored plate, page 61, and further de¬ 
scription, page 62) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
Vi Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Tomato—Earliana 
Each season we make thorough outdoor trials of all of 
the most promising tomato novelties in comparison with 
our own stocks, and for many years we have carefully 
observed the habit of growth, color, time of maturity and 
quality of practically every new variety catalogued by 
anyone. Each weekly picking of every variety is accu¬ 
rately tabulated in four groups as to number and weight 
of marketable fruits as well as those that seem small, rough 
or otherwise unsuitable. In none of these trials have we 
found a variety whose first pickings equaled our strain of 
Earliana in weight and quality of marketable fruits. 
The vines are small which permits close setting of the 
plants but they are also very productive for such an early 
variety. The fruits are bright deep scarlet, nearly round, 
smooth and of excellent quality. We consider our strain 
of Earliana to be the best first early tomato yet introduced. Our stock has been very carefully selected and 
grown under our own supervision and we believe the seed we offer is the best on the market. {See colored plate, 
page 61, and further description, page 63) Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; Va Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50 
Tomato—Early Detroit 
We are convinced that our strain of Early Detroit is the best early purplish pink tomato for shipping. 
The variety as offered by us has met the exacting requirements of this most critical class of trade, especially 
of southern growers who supply the early markets of the north. Early Detroit is not only the most productive 
of the purplish pink tomatoes for the early market, but in uniformity and size of fruit, freedom from cracking, 
and from tendency to blight, it leads all others of its class. It continues better than any other market sort 
with which we are acquainted to give large smooth fruits to the end of its season. It is also a desirable tomato 
for the home garden. Since its introduction by us in 1909 we have given the variety particular attention, and 
the seed we offer is of very superior quality. {See further description, page 63) Pkt, 8c, 2 for’15c; Oz. 65c; 
2 Oz. $1.15; Va Lb. $2.00; Lb. $6.50 
Radish, Icicle 
