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D. M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
CORN 
SWEET OR TABLE VARIETIES- Continued 
This corn, when very young, cooks remarkably white, but the rip 
use we consider it the best second early sort where tenderness ana 
Black Mexican _ 
sired. It does especially well as a second early variety in the south. The stalks are about six and one-half feet high 
are about eight inches long and are usually eight rowed. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00 
This excellent 
e grain is bluish black. For homo 
sweetness are the qualities ”tost d e . 
'.c ears 
E7 > r 1 IT 1 ms excellent sort, introduced by us in 1898, has proven its merit as the best evenrroon 
r erry S t-arly Evergreen Strain that is distinctly earlier than Stowell's. The strain we offer has to a remarkable do 
gree, all the qualities that have made Stowell's Evergreen the leading main crop sweet corn for so long a time. The ears of 
Ferry's Early Evergreen are about seven to seven and one-half inches long, with Fourteen to twenty more or less irregular rows 
with very deep, white grain of the very best quality. Stalks about six ana one-lmlf to seven feet high. A very desirable main 
crop variety for home garden and market, and well adapted for canning. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c nostna;j 
100 Lbs. $25.00 P dj 
* r Those who like the old reliable Stowell’s Evergreen will find in Avon Evergreen a better variety. It fa 
Avon evergreen 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 deptn. The stalks are vigorous, 
seven to eight feet high. This is a splendid main crop variety for the market, 
the home garden or the canner. It remains *oiig in condition for use. Pkt. 15c. 
(Packet* only) 
c*. IP C The standard main crop variety, much used for 
otowell S evergreen the home garden, market and canning. It is 
hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condi- 
boiling. Our stock has been carefully grown and selected to 
a sh( 
tion suitable for 
avoid the tendency to 
horter grain and deterioration in the evergreen character 
greei 
of this best known of all late sorts. The ears about seven to eight inches long, 
fourteen to twenty rowed, with very white grai 
one-half feet high. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 
rrain. The stalks are about seven and 
70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.50 
, I This variety has a small, white cob, densely cov- 
v^Olintry vaentieman ered with irregular rows of very long slender, 
white grains of excellent quality. The ears are seven to nine inches long. The 
Mrtlks 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. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00 
.i This variety, also called Late Mammoth, produces the largest 
lViammom 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. 15c. (Packets only) 
FIELD VARIETIES 
rLr_„l_ r AdotYiD Very early and used extensively for a first early 
XLXira iLariy /Adams table corn in the south. The stalks are about four 
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. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lb*. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lb*. $16.00 
Early Adams or Burlington 
the south Ihe ears are about eight inches long, twelve or fourteen rowed. 
Hie 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. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lb*. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 
Farlv R An parly flint sort about seven feet high, known also 
i\cu uicxz .eu as Smut Nose. Ears ten to twelve inches long, eight 
rowed and are well filled. Grain flinty, of fine quality, bright yellow at base 
of ears, but red at the tips. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c. postpaid; 10q Lb*, market price. 
Early Golden Dent or Pride of the North ™t variety 6 a The 
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. 15c; Lb. 30c. postpaid; 100 Lb*, market price. 
POP CORN 
H e supply pop corn in lots of 5 pounds and less , shelled. 
RlanL- Rpo 11 Fir beheve this is not only the earliest maturing variety in 
oiacK Deauiy cultivation but it is ready for popping earlier than any other 
sort. It pops very large and exceptionally white. The kernels are black but this 
color is not noticeable after popping, when this sort is the largest and most ten¬ 
der of all. The ears are about six inches long, twelve rowed The kernels are 
smooth, shallow and are nearly square. Pkt. 15c; Lb*. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. 
market price. 
R™ A very handsome and prolific white variety. The ears are five 
vv illlc ixice to seven inches long. The kernels are long, pointed and some¬ 
what resemble rice. This excellent rather late maturing variety yields heavily 
and is considered the best pop corn for parching. Pkt. 15c; Lb'. 40c. postpaid; 
100 Lb*, market price. 
Not less than 10 pounds at the 10Qpound rate. One hundred pound prices do 
not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound 
to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of corn 
Stowell’s Evergreen 
CORN SALAD —Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettuce 
This is a small, quick growing salad plant for late fall, winter and sprint? use 
and spinach. ^ 6 
The leaves are used as a substitute for lettuce 
about one-fourth inch of 
The plants will also do 
ery rich soil. The seed 
