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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
KOHL RABI 
Tne edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed above ground. 1 \^ te n de * ce ent 
when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of c &and turn p. 
Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible mrovs i one £ne- 
half feet apart and when well established thin to six inches apart in the row. Plantings at intervals or ten aays % in gi e a 
succession until hot weather, when they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part or JUiy ror ran use. 
r i \iri w (Extra for forcing) This variety is extremely early with distinctly small tops, bulbs are of 
Early White Vienna medium size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best quality foi the table if used 
when about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
r n i \r‘ Very early, with small top, the leaf stems being tinged with purple. Bulbs of medium size, 
Early Ilirple Vienna purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor planting. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
. This sort is also called Large White. It is hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, 
Large Careen weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color; leaves large and very numerous. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Va Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 
w T"* ¥^* ¥JT This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are 
H p |C flat, and the stems are very large, cylindrical and bulbous. Sow early in spring in drills twelve to iirteen inches 
* *• apart, covering one-half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches apart in row and draw the earth about them 
when cultivating. If one desires very white and tender leeks transplant when about six inches high, setting four inches 
apart in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery. 
. , w-., This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of good quality, and is extensively cultivated 
London riag in this country. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c? Va Lb. $ 1 . 00 ; Lb. $3.50 
_ a • r?i A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek, hardy and productive. It is a favorite with 
Large American rlag many market gardeners and is also extensively used for the home garden. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Va Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
T r* Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad, covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort 
Large rvouen stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Va Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
__ » The largest variety, when well grown often three inches in diameter, white and tender. It is 
Monstrous Larentan au exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60 c; Va Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
LETTUCE 
The color is light yellowish green- 
For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting 
the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe 
freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing 
and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening 
oil well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit. . .. , . ... , 
Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal 
manuring and thorough preparation. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worKed. in 
drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them 
out and use as required. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should be thinned 
ten to twelve inches apart in the row. 
Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked n are some, 
times grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and California 
Cream Butter are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south. 
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES 
• * a. (Seed white) This is a handsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety^ for the home garden 
IVlay JNing and market, forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent quality. "" 1 . . 
tinged with reddish brown when mature. The inner 
leaves blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and but¬ 
tery. The plant is very compact for so large a head. 
The variety is exceptionally early outdoors, attaining 
a size suitable for use before other sorts and is also very 
satisfactory for forcing. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
r> it* • n n A ' (Seed black ) One of the 
Early 10nnis LSck.il best heading lettuces, espe¬ 
cially desirable for early planting outdoors and also suit¬ 
able for forcing. The plants are large, with thick, 
bright green leaves. They form very solid heads, the 
inner leaves blanching to a rich creamy white, and 
are crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
c I j b. (Seed black) A very extensively 
Salamander used sort of excellent quality for the 
home garden and market. The variety withstands hot 
weather remarkably well. It forms a large compact, 
light green plant. The leaves are broad, thick, some¬ 
what crumpled and closely overlapping so that the inner 
ones are very finely blanched. It is one of the most 
satisfactory heading lettuces for growing outdoors. 
Pkt.8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz.35c; Va Lb.55c; Lb.$1.75 
■ tii i , b. (Seedwhite) This is a 
Hubbard S Market thick leaved, bright green 
heading variety, forming a large, very compact head 
similar in type to Salamander, slightly larger, and a 
little later maturing. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
| ni 1 b. A smooth leaved lettuce 
Mammoth DlacK forming very large, compact, 
Rutter cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- 
occucu ish green leaves, the inner ones 
beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. 
It is one or the most largely grown sorts, suitable for 
the home garden as well as market. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 
b. (Seed white) This is an excellent summer 
Deacon variety. The head is of large size, is very 
firm and remains in condition for use a long time. The 
plant is very compact, with few outer leaves which are 
usually very smooth, thick and of light green color. 
The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are 
crisp, buttery and very well flavored. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 15c: 2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Unrivaled Summer 
it • l J C B (Seed white) A large light, bright 
Unrivaled oummer green heading lettuce similar ill habit 
of plant to Big Boston but a trifle earlier maturing as an outdoor 
summer variety and having no red or bronze shading on the 
leaves. Heads are large, firm and of excellent quality. Pkt. 8c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
n . b. (Seedichite) This market variety is very 
Dig DOStOn popular for outdoor culture and is also in demand 
as a compact, large heading, forcing sort for cold frames. The 
plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The leaves are broad, 
comparatively smooth but wavy at the edge, thin, very hard and 
crisp. In color they are bright light green, the head slightly tinged 
with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch to an attractive 
greenish white, tinged with light yellow. It heads up under cold 
weather conditions better than any other variety, and is grown 
very extensively in the south for shipment north in the winter. 
Pkt. 8c. 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
