D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
47- 
WATER MELON —Continued 
„ r* * One of the 
Gypsy or beorgia largest 
DattlAcnaUe an ^ best known 
home garden and 
shipping sorts, especially adapted 
for the south. The fruits are very 
long, of a light green color, dis¬ 
tinctly striped and blotched with a 
darker shade. The flesh is bright 
scarlet, tender and sweet when 
grown in the south., although usu¬ 
ally the fruits are too late maturing 
to ripen properly in the north.Vines 
are large and vigorous. Seed nearly 
white. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
r> . The fruits are medium 
Citron sized, uniformly round 
and are used exclusively for pre¬ 
serves 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.8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 
15c; 2 Oz.25c; Va Lb.40c; Lb. $1.25 
Gypsy or Georgia Rattlesnake 
MUSHROOM 
sty 
The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there arc 
. numerous varieties. W e handle the ordinary commer- 
:ial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of 
air, the 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 35c.. a book con¬ 
taining very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. (See list iusui ■ of 
back cover ) 
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. By a newly discovered process V ,c- 
lection and grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, v.gr >us 
and finely flavored mushrooms are reproduced. The sort we offer is earliei, ...ore 
productive and a marked improvement on wild spawn, cither French or English. 
Brick (about 1*4 lbs.), postpaid 45c; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.25 
Citron 
Ml 1ST ARO Mustard is not only used as a condiment but the green 
A •*»■**•*■-' 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 autumn. 
Water freely. In the south the seed may bo sown in autumn and the plants used 
may 
early in the spring as a salad and for greens. 
\\ri • . 17 i» i The leaves are comparatively small and 
W nlte LngllSh smooth, deeply cut or divided and of medium 
dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth ami soon 
bolts to seed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. 
Seed light yellow and larger than that of other varieties. Pkt. 8c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. 75c. 
c .1 /-. • . 1 i The leaves are large, light 
southern Vaiant LUXleQ green with tinge of yellow, 
much crimped and frilled at edges. The plant is upright or 
slightly spreading in 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
. rj .if j An excellent sort with very 
Large ^mootn Leaved large, light green, plain or com¬ 
paratively smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. The 
plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright when young, be¬ 
coming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre¬ 
ferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than 
the rougher leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to 
nearly black. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; 
Lb. $1.00 _ 
M A QTl TP Til TM tall MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes 
1 UIX I nJIYl called Indian Cress. Grown not only 
for ornament but the beautiful 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, preferably 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. Tines can be supported if so desired by stakes, 
strings or brush. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 30c; Va Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75. For other varieties of Nast urtium see page 87. 
O A OR C* I TM RO The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, catsups, etc. Highly esteemed in the 
v^ivrv^-v VJVJ mUv/ soutn. After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and in good condition, 
plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, covering 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 iu best con 
tion for use when from one to three inches long. 
U7L . w l The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and very productive. The pods are 
W nlte V elvet white,, long, smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; 
Lb. $1.00 
This variety is about three feet high, very early and productive. The pods are deep 
Mustard, Large Smooth Leaved 
n i * d J i uis variety is about three feet high, very early i 
rerkins Mammoth Long r od green, very long, slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality 
This is a desirable market as well as home garden sort. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
ds are of medium length, 
run The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive. The poc 
Uwarr White greenish white, quite thick, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 8 c, 2 for 15c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
