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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
RADISH -—Continued 
WINTER VARIETIES 
Seed for winter radishes should be sown about the first of August in rich, warm, sandy 
loam, in rows about twenty inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well up thin to 
three inches apart m the row and give frequent cultivation. For winter use, the roots should 
be pulled and packed in damp sand and stored in a cool cellar. 
rkma ™ s is a , n extensively grown variety for fall and winter use. It is 
V-'iiina knowm also as Chinese Rose. The roots are cylindrical, or largest 
near the bottom, st ump rooted or blunt at both ends. The skin is smooth and of a bright 
deep rose color. The flesh is white, firm, crisp and pungent. The tops are moderately 
large with leaves distinctly cut and divided; leaf-stems tinged with rose. The roots are 
usually four to five inches long by about one and one half to two inches in diameter when 
fully mature, sometimes growing considerably thicker. It is a desirable late maturing 
garden sort. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
r A Let.’ a l This excellent variety is sold also as Chinese White Winter. The roots are 
Leiesuai long, cylindrical, w ith beautiful white skin and flesh, the whitest and usually 
the least pungent of the winter varieties. When fully mature the roots are six to nine 
inches long by about two and one-half to three and one- 
half inches in diameter. The flesh is compact and crisp. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; l / 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
California Mammoth 
Whit#* Chin;* nine t0 twelve inches long, by three to 
lc Vxiiiiid f our i nc hes or more in diameter just 
below’ the shoulder, tapering regularly to the tip. The 
flesh is very crisp and solid, decidedly pungent but well 
flavored, keeping well through the winter. The variety 
matures later than Celestial and the roots are not as 
mild but they attain a larger size under favorable con¬ 
ditions. For table use they are pulled before fully grown. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; V 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 
di 1C • i The roots are round, some- 
Kouna Olack Spanish times slightly top Shaped, 
three or four inches in diameter. The skin is almost black. 
The flesh is white, very compact, decidedly pungent, but 
well flavored. The variety keeps well through the winter. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Half Long Black Winter ^liaWsh 1 ^^ 
tween the Round and the Long Black Spanish, and seems 
to combine the good qualities of both. The roots have 
grayish black skin and crisp, pungent but well flavored 
white flesh. They are four to five inches long and dne 
and one-half to two inches in diameter, sometimes 
approaching stump rooted form at maturity. Pkt. 8c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
I RL,,!, • i One of the latest and hardiest 
Long Black Spanish long garden radishes, espe¬ 
cially adapted for winter use. The roots are long, thick, 
almost black, somewhat wrinkled. The flesh is white, of 
firm texture, decidedly pungent but well flavored. The 
roots when mature are usually seven to nine inches long 
by two to three inches in diameter at thickest part. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $ 1.50 
RHUBARB or Pie Plant 
Radish, Scarlft China 
grow 
Rhubarb, also known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is the earliest spring vegetable and is 
ivu for its leaf stalks which are extensively used for pies and sauce. 
feet apart each way and givea dressing of coarse manure every spring. The stalks should not 
be plucked until the second year. When a blossom stalk appears, it should be cut back well into 
the ground and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. Our seed is saved 
from selected plants of the Linmeus, Victoria, Giant and other improved sorts, but like the 
seeds of fruit trees, rhubarb seed cannot be relied upon to reproduce the same varieties. 
SEED—Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
ROOTS—by mail, prepaid, 20c each; by express or parcel post, not prepaid, $1.25 per dozen. 
ROQI JE/E'M^E hardy annual, the leaves of which are long, smooth and glossy and when young are used 
' ^ , * ‘ke mustard for salads. When in condition for use the plants are from eight to ten inches high. 
Sow the. seed in shallow drills about sixteen inches apart, in early spring ami for succession every few weeks thereafter 
Water freely. 1 he young leaves will be ready for cuttir~ -— 1 — A ’ - 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; */ 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Radish, Half Long Black Winter 
cutting in about six weeks from time of planting. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; 
SALSIFY or Vegetable Oyster 
One of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when cooked are. very palatable and nutritious and are served in a 
variety of ways. The flavor is similar to oysters. Salsify succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred 
to a good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped 
Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are perfectly hardy and mav 
remain out all winter, but should be dug early in spring, as they deteriorate rapidly aftergrowth commences. Frost does not 
injure the roots, but before the ground freezes a quantity for w’inter use may be stored in a pit or in a very cool cellar. 
Mammoth SanrlwirK Iclanrl ™ s variety is large and strong growing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots, and 
iviammoin janawicn island is lessliable to branch than the other sorts. The tops are grassy. It is invaluable for 
market gardeners’ use. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; l / 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
SORREL T h u imp f£ v , ed va . rieties pf Sorrel when well grown and cooked like spinach make a palatable dish. Sow in 
y , w drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to six or eight inches apart in the row. One may commence 
cutting in about two months and the plants will continue in full bearing from three to four years. 
Large Leaved French S’ P<Ue srccn lcav030f r,ne quality ' pkt - 8 '- 2forl5c = 
