D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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WATER MELON —Continued 
Sweet Heart 
shadl. e Thefleshis bright' red, firm but very sweet. The fruit remains in iood^concfition^aling^time after ripeniue 
black. Our stock will be found very uniform m shape, size and color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
^ypsy or Georgia largest 
Rattlesnake 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 fruit8 are too late maturing 
to ri|)en properly in the north. The 
vines are large and vigorous. Seed 
nearly white. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
A 80x1 them variety of 
i riumpn strong vigorous growth. 
The fruits are of largest size, nearly 
round, dark green, sometimes in¬ 
distinctly striped with a lighter 
shade and have a firm rind so that 
they stand shipment exceptionally 
well. The flesh is bright red and of 
good quality. Seed black. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.l5c; V 4 Lb.25c; Lb.75c. 
r . The fruits are medium sized, uniformly round and are used exclusively for preserves or pickles. The color is dark 
Citron 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 long time. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c- 
y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 90c. 
Gypsy or Georgia Rattlesnake 
Ml IS HR OOM The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary 
commercial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of pinkish-red 
changing to liver color. The mushroom produces “seed” or spores and there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken 
threads, called spawn, which is developed and preserved in horse manure, pressed in the form of bricks. Mush rooms can 
be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open 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 ror the culture of mushrooms. (See list inside of back cover ) 
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. By a newly discovered process of selection and 
grafting, the spawn is scientifically propagated so that large, vigorous and finely flavored 
mushrooms are reproduced. The sort we offer is earlier, more productive and a marked 
improvement on wild spawn, either French or English. Brick (about 1J4 lbs.), postpaid 35c; 
5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.00 
1MI I ST A R H Mustard is notonly used as a condiment but the green leaves are used 
v-' ^ * rilXL/ 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 
be sown in autumn and the plants used early in the spring as a salad and for greens. 
larger than that of other varieties. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz.l5c; !4 Lb. 20c; Lbi 50c. 
A The leav es are large, light green with tinge of yellow, much 
jOUinern Vaiant V-Airiea 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. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; *4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
I Qmsw-t+k I ~ i An excellent sort with very large, light green, plain or com- 
Laige omootn Leavea paratively smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. The 
plant is of very quick growth, fairly upright when young becoming somewhat spreading at 
maturity. This sort is preferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than 
the rougher leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
N ASTI IRTII TM TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown 
1 ^ 1 v -' A 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, 
;ep. When the young plants are about four inches high thin to six inches 
apart in the row. The vines can be supported if so desired by stakes, strings or brush, 
c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. For other varieties of Nasturtium see page 79. 
Pkt. 5c; 
If \C R A OR fl l IMRO TI ie young seed pods are used in soups, stews, cat- 
\yiYI\r\ VJL/IYIUV sups, etc. Highly esteemed in the south. 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 in best condition for use when from one to three inches long. 
WkJfr** Tlie P lants are about three and one-half feet high, early maturing and 
Willie velvet very productive. The pods are white, long, smooth and are tender until 
nearly full sized. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
f ~~~ r* J This variety is about three feet high, very early and 
rerKins IViammOin Long rod productive. The pods are deep green, very long, 
slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and of good quality This is a desirable market as 
well as home garden sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ty Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very productive, 
l^warr wnlie The pods are of medium length, greenish white, quite thick, slightly cor¬ 
rugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
Okra, White Velvet 
