_M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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CUCUMBER — Continued 
r ar l v Whlfp Sr»in#^ ° ne of th f ^ sort ? for table use - The vines 
Hairy W nite opine vigorous, frmting early and abundantly The fi 
are uniformly straight, dark green, fairly well covered with white spines 
when mature are usually ahout seven inches in Icrt.h Tiu> .... 
The vines are 
i fruits 
are uuuuruuj utinv gieeu, lauiy wen covered with white spines and 
when mature are usually ahout seven inches in length. The flesh is crisp tender 
and of excellent quality. The variety is much used for the home garden and 
market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 * U 
l^ri j.i A medium early, white 
IvlOnalKe green color and of exce 
hardy and productive. The mature f 
are often about eight inches in length, and are uniform in size and shape The 
color is very dark green, slightly striped at the ends. The dark green color is 
hite spined cucumber of handsome, very dark 
excellent quality for slicing. The vines are very 
me fruits when grown under favorable conditions 
mirrt It oiwl o ka «i _ i . .... 
Extra Long or Evergreen White Spine ^abie" sort a^TTon^ 
cylindrical, very dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh The vines 
are vigorous and productive and come into full hearing somewhat later than Early 
White Spine. The mature fruits are about eight to ten inches in length This 
variety is adapted also for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c- 
Lb. $ 1.25 
Improved Long Green The stock we offer under this name is in a class 
impiwea Long vareen by itself. The vines are very vigorous and pro¬ 
ductive. The fruits are very long, often twelve to fifteen inches when mature 
They are uniformly slender and of beautiful dark green color. The large warts and 
spines are well distributed over the surface instead of being clustered at one end 
as* 11 l i“ enor stocks. The variety furnishes some fruits early but matures the 
bulk of its crop rather late. It is a standard sort for slicing and is very largely used 
for pickles. The fruits are often used for making sweet pickles This is probably 
the most extensively used cucumlier for the home garden and market ‘ We have 
grv^en this vanety especial attention for many years and we believe the stock we 
offer has no equal. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; »/ 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 
Small Gherkin F fP l ^ 8 \ '? h, ’ s is small, oval, prickly fruited sort 
ynerKin quite distinct from all others and grown exclusively for 
pickles. It is the smallest of all the varieties and should always be picked when 
young and tender. The seed is distinctly smaller than that of other cucumbers and 
n; slow to germmate, requiring usually from two to three weeks. Pkt. 5c- Oz 15c- 
CRESS 
spring as the ground can be worked sow the seed in rich, well 
l shallow -* -• 
As early in sp _ 
prepared soil, in shallow drills about sixteen inches apart, covering with about one- 
!\ a . 1 i lc 1 °~ ? 01 l ,lrm, y P r ©ssed down. When the young plants are well started 
thin four to six inches apart in the row. For succession plant every two weeks 
thinning out as required for use. Keep off insects by dusting with Pyrethrum powder! 
Curled or Penner The le ? v ? s of ^ this smal ! sa,ad are much billed 
* e PP er v»rass or curled, and are used for garnishing. It is 
also desirable with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes 
a most agreeable addition. The plant is of rapid growth, about one foot high 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. K 
True Wafer This is a distinct variety of cress with small, oval leaves. It 
1 f thrives best when its roots and stems are submerged in water. 
A fair growth may be obtained in soil which is kept wet but does best when 
grown along moist banks or in tubs in water-covered soil. It is one of the most 
delicious of small salads and should be planted wherever a suitable place can* 
fOUnd. Thf> QAPrl ic Hanoi Iv CAum and IJ .*•!->* 1-,. j _ , ■ 1 . 
be 
The seed is usually sown and lightly covered 
aiong uie borders of small, rapid streams. The plants will need' no subsequent 
culture, as under favorable conditions they increase very rapidly by self-sown seed 
and extension of the roots. When gathered for the market the shoots should be 
cut, not broken off. In summer it is best to cut them closely, the oftener the 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; V 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 
better. 
DANDELION 
rich soil, in drills eighteen inches apart; thin 
: thev will Bo fit ( .nttin» --:_ 
Sow early in spring in very warm . .-- 
wu ve mtdies apait and cultivate well; they will be fit for cutting the next spring 
\\ hen grown for the roots, sow in September and cultivate well during the fall and 
the following summer; the roots will be fit to dig in October. 
or French f AmmAn 4 decided improvement on the wild 
ni r r rencn Lommon dandelion. It. is very early and vigor¬ 
ous. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 K 
Imnroved Thirl* I eaverl Unsurpassed in thickness of leaf and deep 
Iiupruvea 1 niCK Leavea green color. It is compact and forms an up¬ 
right regular tuft at the center. This cabbaging sort is much superior to the com¬ 
mon or uncultivated dafltfelion. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; '/ 4 Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 
