D M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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PEPPER 
also P for'm”kin| ”hoV a c r t?ow a^chili tfuc^ me&t ^ Vegctable dishes 113 wel1 as for and mangoes. They are used 
o J £ second early sort- The plants are tall, bearing a pro- 
Kea ^nerry fusion of round, bright red fruits, about two thirds 
of an inch in diameter, which are very pungent when 
ripe A V6TV 
ornamental plant, when in fruit. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c: Oz. 55c- 2 Oz $1 00- 
Vi Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50 * * * 
D J rk;i; A late variety. The pods are bright, rich red, about two 
i\ea v^nill inches long, one-third to one-half inchin diameter at the 
l.ase, tapering to a sharp point and exceedingly pungent when ripe. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 55c; 2 Oz. $1.00; Vi Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50 
I r» J A we h known medium early variety having 
Long Ked Cayenne a slender, twisted and pointed pod about 
four inches long. The color is deep green when fruit is young, bright 
red when ripe. The flesh is extremely strong ami pungent Pkt 8c 
2 for 15c; Oz. 55c; 2 Oz. $1.00; Vi Lb. $1.60; Lb. $5.50 
I D^ll D .,11 Sometimes called Sweet Mountain. 
Large Dell or Dull INose The plants are vigorous, about two 
feet high, compact and very productive, ripening their crop uniformly 
and early. The fruits are large, with thick, mild llesh of excellent 
quality for use in salads and mangoes or stuffed peppers. The color 
is deep green when fruit is young, bright crimson when ripe. Pkt. 8c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; Vi Lb. $2.00; Lb. $7.00 
DU if _ An improved American variety, very large and at 
KUDy ISJng tractive. The plants are about'two and one-half feet 
high, vigorous, compact and productive. The fruits are often four to 
four and one-half inches long and <>f deep green color when young, 
bright red when ripe. The flesh is thick and mild flavored. One of the 
best varieties for mangoes or stuffed peppers. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c- 
Oz. 80c; 2 Oz. $1.30; Vi Lb. $2.25; Lb. $7.50 
p* • . The fruits of this very productive sort are exceptionally 
rimiento smooth and flossy, of good size, medium length and at¬ 
tractive color. The flesh is very thick and solid, mild and of very fine 
flavor. Desirable not only for salads and stuffed peppers but it is also 
the sort used largely by canners. The plants are vigorous and upright, 
about two to two and one half feet high, with short, broad, dark green 
leaves. The fruits are deep green when young, becoming deep red as 
they mature. Pkt.8c, 2for 15c; Oz.60c; 2 Oz.$1.00; Vi Lb.$1.75; Lb.$6.00 
The fruits of this very desirable sort are of the 
largest size, ripen earlier than any of the other 
very large sorts and average heavier, as the flesh is exceptionally thick. 
Large Bell or Bull Nose 
Giant Crimson __, _ r _ ___ 
average heavier, as the flesh is exceptionally thick. The plants are vigorous and upright, about two find 
one-half to three feet high, larger than those of Chinese Giant and more productive. The color is deep green when fruit is 
young, deep crimson when matured. The flavor is mild. One of the very best sorts for salads and large mangoes. Pkt. 8c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; 
Large Sweet Spanish A 
long, frequently seven inches 
color is deep green when * 
A Lb. $2.50; Lb. $9.00 
late maturing and attractive, red, sweet popper. 
nisn feet high, upright. vei*y compact, vigorous and productive. The fruits i 
dies in length and about two inches in diameter, with very thick, mild flesh of exc 
fruit is young, rich red when ripe. Pkt. fc, 2 for 15c; Oz.‘ 75c; 2 Cz. $1.25; Vi Lb. 
The plants are about two and one-lialf 
are very large and 
xcellent quality. The 
$2.00; Lb. $7.00 
PUMPKIN 
Pumpkins are less sensitive than melons or cucumbers to unfavorable conditions of soil and climate but are cultivated the 
same, though on a larger scale. They are raised between hills of corn or in fields bv themselves, but more properly belong to the 
farm than the garden as they readily mix with ana injure the quality 
of the liner squash. After danger of frost is over plant the seed in 
hills eight to ten feet.apart eaeli way, dropping about a dozen seeds 
in a hill. The soil shotild be made as rich as possible. If planted with 
corn two or three seeds a. rod apart each wav will bo sufficient. 
When danger from bugs is pSst, thin to three plants to a hill, 
p; The fruits are of medium size ami nearly round. The skin is 
i 1C light yellow, smooth and is covered with a fine gray netting. 
The flesh is light yellow, very thick, sweet and finely flavored. This 
variety makes very delicious pies. (Crop failed) 
Sugar or New England Pie 
for pies. The fruits are deep orange, eight to ten inches in diameter, 
round or somewhat flattened and slightly ribbed. The flesh is rich 
deep yellow, fine grained and very sweet. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c- 
O-.. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
I amo YJIa r The pumpkin most extensively used for feeding 
i-.arge I enow Stock: also used for making pies. It grows to a 
large size and varies in shape from nearly round or slightly flattened 
to quite long. .Flesh deep, rich yellow, line grained and highly 
flavored. This variety is often planted with corn. It. is known also 
as Field Pumpkin. (Crop failed) 
Green Striped Cushaw 
larly striped or traced with green. Flesh light yellow, very thick, 
rather coarse but sweet. This sort is very productive and popular 
in some sections. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.50 
Very popular in the south, but not as well 
adapted to northern latitudes. The fruits 
are flattened, with the diameter usually 
about ice the length. The skin is mottled 
light green and yellow, eh- aging to creamy yellow when mature. 
The flesh is yellow, tenner and of excellent quality. Pkt 
2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 35c; Lb. $1.00 
Sweet Cheese or 
Kentucky Field 
Sweet Cheese or Kentucky Field 
8c. 
