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When you buy your seeds from the FERRY DISPLAY
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Before planting, be sure to consult the How-and-When chart in ““Make the Most of Your Vegetable Garden.” You'll want to keep that practical folder in a handy spot for guick reference all through the season. Your dealer has a supply in the
familiar FERRY display. e
Give the children a small plot in which to grow a garden of their own. It’s almost a sure-fire means of getting them to eat
vegetables. a
Raise some annual flowers in the vege- table garden for bouquets in the house. Border the plot with low growers such as Dwarf Marigolds or Zinnias, Sweet Alys- sum, Bachelor Button Jubilee Gem. Plant a row of taller kinds between the vegetable
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One of the surest ways to get tomatoes of your favorite variety is to grow the lants yourself from seed. Start them in- danse about a month before time to set the plants in the open ground.
Remember to select quick-growing vari- eties for those succession crops of vege- tables you’re going to plant in midsummer.
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Pep up the family’s appetite for vege- tables by preparing them in attractive new ways.
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Start seed of perennials at the same time as annuals. It gives the plants a chance to become strong and healthy for produc- ing blossoms the next year.
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If space is scarce, plant pole beans in- stead of bush beans. You should get about one-third more beans from pole varieties in the same area.
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Always thin young plants to the dis- tances recommended on the seed packets. You'll be more than repaid for your efforts in better vegetables and more abundant flowers.
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When flowers and vegetables need water, soak the ground thoroughly once a week rather than sprinkling lightly every day. Deep moisture encourages deep rooting.
BOOKLET CUPBOARD-—
Home gardeners! These folders are yours for the asking. You will find many valuable suggestions to help you grow vegetables and flowers successfully:
Flower Gardens—Old Fashioned and New If It’s a Matter of Taste (A list of choice vegetable
How Do Your Onions Grow?
Grow Lettuce Successfully
You, Too, Can Grow Fine Tomatoes Rock Garden Plants from Seed Grow Perennials from Seed
Let’s Have a Beautiful Lawn Ferry’s Victory Garden Plan
varieties selected for home gardens) Old-time Herbs for Modern Gardens Quick-growing Vines for Beauty and Use Ferry-Morse Sweet Peas—and How to Grow Them How to Store Vegetables for Winter Flower Garden Recipes (14 Groupings of Annuals for Borders) 21 Ways to Enjoy the Vegetables You Grow
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN
FERRY-MORSE Flower and Vegetable Seeds are listed alphabetically on inside pages of this Guide. All-available varieties can be secured through your dealer. He will be
glad to get special items for you.
We give no warranty, express or implied, as to the productiveness of any seeds or bulbs we sell and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Qur liability in all instances is limited to
the purchase price of the seeds or bulbs.
FERRY-MORSE SEED CO. Detroit 31, Michigan e San Francisco 24, California
A Few of the Many Superb Ferry-Morse
Flower Seed Introductions
SWEET PEA, Spring
Flowering
Best for outdoor summer bloom east of the Rockies. Due to vigorous growth it is more nearly heat resistant than any other Sweet Pea. Called “Spring Flowering” because the blos- VIOLA Blue Elf has “jumped right up into the heart of every soms mature for greenhouse growers midway gardener who has tried it.” This distinctive variety was devel- between the Early or Winter and the Late or oped by us in 1942 (See page 21) Summer Flowering (See page 20)
CLEOME, Giant Pink Queen, attractive tall annu- | MORNING GLORY, Pearly Gates was awarded a al. Received All-America Silver Medal Award, 1942. Silver Medal in 1942, having received the highest Blooms abundantly. Does well practically every- number of points in the entire history of All-America
where (See page 10) ; Selections. A perfect companion for Heavenly Blue
Garden Success Begins with Good Seed, Proper Planting, and Care
* Preparing the Soil
A rich sandy loam is well adapted to gardening. Other kinds of soil are suitable, but stiff clays need plenty of fibrous material and must be thoroughly broken up. Sandy soils generally need additional fertilizing.
For general use, where well-rotted stable manure is not available, a commercial fertilizer containing
4 per cent nitrates, 12 per cent phosphate, and 4 to 6
per cent potash is usually best. Apply at the rate of about 4 pounds to the square rod (16% ft. x 16% ft.).
When the garden soil is slightly moist and crumbly in your hand, it 1s in good working condition
Work the soil deeply and make the top 3 or 4 inches as fine and loose as possible. Much weed killing can be done by hoeing or raking just before planting. Do not work clay soils when they are wet enough to stick to rake or hoe.
* Planting
At time of planting seed in the open ground, the soil should be moist but never wet, when avoidable. To retain moisture after planting, cover seed imme- diately with fine, freshly prepared earth and press it down firmly and smoothly. This firming of the soil brings the particles of earth into close contact with seeds, prevents drying out, and facilitates growth.
Plant from the Ferry packet by tapping genily with the forefinger; it helps distribute the seeds evenly in the row
Plant at a time when the atmospheric and soil temperatures are most favorable for germination of the kind of seed to be sown. The best temperature for each kind may be learned from study of our cul- tural directions and zonal charts and by inquiring of successful gardeners in your neighborhood. —
The proper depth for covering seed variceal the different kinds of seeds and conditions of soil. This can be learned best through practical experience.
When planting seed, the soil must be loose and soft so that the tender stems of seedlings can easily push through, and the young roots quickly find plant food. This is usually secured by careful preparation of the soil and by not planting fine seeds when the
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ground is wet.
* Cultivating
Stirring the surface soil during the period of growth kills weeds, loosens the ground so as to encourage root development, allows air to enter, and helps to conserve moisture. Cultivation may be deep at first, but as the plants grow it should be more shallow to avoid injury to the roots. eed
* Watering
When plants need artificial watering, the best oaks - of the day for it are early morning or evening. The roots, however, may be watered at any time. One
good soaking is better than many light sprinklings.
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* Starting Plants Indoors
Seedling plants may be grown successfully in spring in shallow boxes of soil placed in south or east win- dows. The preparation of the seed box is simple but it needs care. Whether it is a cigar box or larger Mat” holes should be bored in the bottom—about six inches apart in larger boxes and about three inches apart in one of cigar box size. Over the bot- tom of the box spread pieces of broken flower pots or crockery, or small pebbles, then coarser soil, and last of all finely sifted garden soil, or a mixture of build- ers’ sand and fine soil.
Firm the soil and sow the seed thinly in rows. The general rule for depth of planting is about four times the diameter of the seed. Thin sowing is economy. The tiny plants crowd each other when planted too thickly.
Cover the seed box with a damp cloth or paper until germination starts and place a pane of glass
Fill a shallow box or flat with fine soil or builders? sand and soil. Make shallow depressions with a straight-edged flat stick. Scatter the seed from the packet .. . not too thickly. Cover with soil and tamp down with the flat of the hand or a smooth board
over the top. Remove the paper or cloth as soon as _ the first sprouts break through the soil. Wipe off the glass when water collects on it from evaporation. This will prevent moisture from dripping on the little plants and perhaps causing ‘‘damping off.”’
During the day prop up one edge of the glass cov- ering for ventilation.
Keep the seed box moist but not wet or water-
logged. The best way to water is from beneath by
setting the seed box in a pan of water or in shallow water in a sink.
When seedlings are two or three inches high, they
are ready to be transplanted, either to individual pots or out-of-doors.
* Transplanting
Proper methods in setting the young plants out- doors are just as important as good care while get- ting them started indoors.
1. It isa good plan to harden the young plants to outdoor conditions by setting the boxes outside in good weather for several days before transplanting.
2. Either choose a day that is cool and cloudy, or do the transplanting in the afternoon.
3. Water the plants well before disturbing them.
4. Avoid injury to the roots in taking up the plants, and if possible keep a ball of earth around them until they are set in the open.
5. Water the soil before and after setting the plants. If the soil is very dry, partly fill each hole with water before setting the plants.
6. Firm the soil around the roots of the plants so that they can take hold securely.
7. The plants will get a quicker and better start if they are shaded from the direct rays of the sun for a few days after transplanting.
When seedlings are large enough to set out in the open
ground, dig a hole large enough and deep enough to
receive the roots of the plant without crowding. Fill
the hole about half full of water before setting the plant. Firm the soil around the roots
* Keeping the Garden Healthy
1. Spray and dust with reliable insecticides as soon as there is the least suspicion that insect pests may be at hand. Do not give them a chance to get a foot- hold. “An ounce of prevention . . . ”’ is a safe maxim to follow.
2. In fall, remove and burn all rubbish in the gar- den. Many insect eggs may thus be destroyed that would otherwise be harbored over winter.
3. If you have had unsatisfactory results because of certain plant diseases, try some of the new strains of flowers and vegetables that are resistant to dis- ease. You will find many disease-resistant strains listed in this Guide.
When to Plant Your Vegetables
Seasonal Zones Compiled from the U. S. Department of Agriculture Records, Based on the Average Date of the Last Killing Frost in Spring
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Pe a Artichoke......:|30 | Feb.-Mar.| Mar.-May]..........|....2..... Horse Radish..:| 37 | Jan.-Apr. | Feb.-Apr. | Mar.-May| Apr.-June Asparagus. ..... 30 | Mar.-Apr.} Mar.-Apr.| Mar.-May| Apr.-June || Kale........... 37 | Feb.-June | Feb.-May| Mar.-May| May-June Beans: 2225: 30, Apr.-Aug.| Apr.-June| May-June} May-June || Kohl Rabi...... 37 | Mar.-June| Mar.-May| Apr.-May| May-June Beets 32, | Jan.-Dec. | Feb.-Oct. | Mar.-July| Apr.-July || Leek........... 37, | Mar.-Apr.| Mar.-May| Apr.-May| Apr.-May Broccoli, Heading| 32 |- July-Oct. | Feb.-Mar. Mar.-Apr.| Mar.-Apr. || Lettuce........ 37 | Jan.-Dec. | Aug.-May| Mar.-June] Apr.-June Broccoli, Sprout.| 32 | Feb.-June| Feb.-June| Mar.-July| Apr.-July || Melon, Musk. ..| 38 Apr.-June} Apr.-June| Apr.-June| May-June ~ Brussels Sprout./ 32 | Feb.-May| Feb.-Apr. | Mar.-Apr. Mar.-Apr. || Melon, Water.../ 39 | Apr.-June| Apr.-June Apr.-June| May-June Cabbage, Spring.| 32 | Jan.-Mar.| Jan.-Apr. | Mar.-May Mar.-May || Mustard....... 39 | Feb.-May| Feb.-May| Mar.-June| May-July Cabbage, Fall...| 33 | June-Aug.| June-Aug.| Apr.-June Apr.-June || Okra........... 39 | Apr.-June] Apr.-June| Apr.-June} May-June Cardoon........| 33 | Mar.-May| Mar.-May|..........].......... aT ee be 39 | Dec.-Mar.| Dec.-Apr. |. Feb.-May} Mar.-June Carrot..........| 33 | Jan.-Dec. | Jan.-Mar. Mar.-June| Apr.-June || Parsley........ 40 | Jan.-Dec. | Jan.-June | Feb.-June}| Mar.-June Cauliflower, Parsnip... ..... 40 | Mar.-June| Feb.-June| Apr.-June| May-June
Spring....... 34 | Feb.-Mar.|} Feb.-Apr. | Mar.-Apr.| Mar.-May || Peas........... 41 | Jan.-May | Jan.-Apr. | Feb.-May| Mar.-June
Cauliflower, Fall.| 34 | May-July | June-Aug. May-June} May-June || Pepper......... 42 | Feb.-Mar.| Feb.-Apr. | Mar.-May| Mar.-May Celery.........| 34] Mar.-June] Mar.-May Apr.-June| Mar.-June || Pumpkin....... 42 | Apr.-June| Apr.-June| Apr.-June| May-June GOnervile eee 34 | Feb.-May| Feb.-Mar.| Mar.-June} Apr.-June || Radish......... 42 | Jan.-Dec. | Feb.-Oct. | Mar.-Aug.| Apr.-July Chicory....... |34| Feb.-May| Mar.-June Mar.-June| Apr.-June |} Rhubarb....... 42 | Feb.-May] Feb.-May] Mar.-May} Apr.-June Chinese Cabbage) 35 | Aug.-Oct. | Aug.-Sept.|- Mar.-May|Apr. & July || Roquette....... 42 | Feb.-~May| Mar.-May| Apr.-June} May-June Chives........ |35 | Feb.-May| Mar.-May| Mar.-May]| Apr.-June Rutabaga.......| 45 | July-Sept.| July-Sept.| July-Aug. | July-Aug. Coliards....... -| 35 Jan.-May| Feb.-May| Mar.-June| Apr.-June sal sifys 35 oie 42 | Feb.-May| Mar.-May]| Apr.-May| May-June ' Gom=. ieee |35 | Apr.-June} Mar.-June| May-July | May-July |] Sorrel.......... 43 | Feb.-May| Mar.-May| Apr.-May| May-June Corn Salad. .... | 35 | Mar.-Aug.| Mar.-Oct.| Apr.-July | May-Aug. || Spinach... ..... 43 | Jan.-Dec. | Feb.-Oct. | Mar.-Sept.| Apr.-Aug- Cress..........|36 | Mar.-Aug.| Mar.-July| Apr.-June May-June || Squash......... 43 | Apr.-June| Apr.-June| Apr.-June| May-June Cucumber...... 36 | Apr.-June| Apr.-June Apr.-June| May-June || Sunflower..... 44 | Mar.-Apr.| Mar.-May| Apr.-June| May-June Dandelion. .... | 36 | Apr.-June} Apr.-June!| Apr.-June} May-June || Swiss Chard....| 44 | Jan.-Dec. Feb.-Sept. | Mar.-Aug.| Apr.-July Egg Plant..... .| 36 | Feb.-Mar.| Feb.-Apr. Mar.-May| Apr.-May || Tobacco...... 44 | Jan.-Feb. | Feb.-Mar.| Mar.-May| Mar.-May Endive ..| 37 | July-Sept.| Aug.-Sept. Mar.-May| Apr.-June || Tomato........| 44 Jan.-Mar.} Feb.-Mar.} Mar.-May]| Mar.-May Fennel 37 | Mar.-May | Mar.-May| Apr.-May| May-June || Turnip, Spring. .| 45 |: Feb.-Mar. Jan.-Mar.} Feb.-Apr=} Mar.-May . Herbs 46 | Feb.-Apr. | Mar.-Apr.} Apr.-May May-June ‘| Turnip, Fali.....| 45 | Aug:-Oct. | Aug.-Oct. July-Aug. | July-Aug. —_ es = = nee paieaicaiaaonaibel 4 a Se ee
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Amaranthus... . - Anagallis....... Anchusa........ Antirrhinum....
Aster..........
Aus. Pea Vine... Bach. Button.. ..
Brachycome.... Calendula...... Calliopsis.......|- Callirhoe....... Campanula..... Candytuft...... Canna......... Cardinal Climber Carnation. .....
Cheiranthus.... Chrysanthemum Cineraria.......
Columbine...... Coreopsis...... Cosmos........ Creep. Zinnia. . Cynoglossum... Cypress Vine... Dahlia..........
_ Delphinium.....|. | Dianthus.......
_ Didiscus.......|. Digitalis........ Dimorphotheca. . Dolichos........ Eschscholtzia. . . Euphorbia...... Four o’Clock.... Gaillardia......
Gypsophila..... Helichrysum.... Heliotrope...... Hesperis....... fieuchera...... Hibiscus....... Hollyhock...... Hunnemannia...
~ When to Plant Your Flowers
ZONE 1
Sept.-Apr. Aug.-Mar. Oct.-Apr. Oct.-May Feb.-June Oct.-May Feb.-May Oct.-May Oct.-May Oct.-Mar. Aug.-Mar. Sept.-May Aug.- Mar. Aug.-Mar. Feb.-June Aug.- Mar. Sept.-May Oct.-Apr. Feb.-May
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Sept.-Apr. Feb.-May Sept.-May Jan.-Apr. Aug.-Mar. Aug.-Apr. Sept.-June Jan.-June Feb.-May Oct.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. Oct.-Apr. Aug.-Mar. Sept.-May Jan.-May July-May Oct.-May Feb.-May Feb.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. Aug.- Mar. Sept.-Apr. Sept.-Apr. Jan.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May
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Aug.-Mar. Oct.-Mar. -Feb.-June Aug.-Mar. Feb.-May Apr.-May Sept.-May
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Feb.-May. Feb.-May Sept.-Mar. Aug.-Mar. Oct.-May Sept.-May Apr.-May Sept.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May Aug.-Apr. Aug.-Mar. Aug.-Mar. Oct.-Dec. Sept.-May Aug.-Mar. Sept.-May Sept.-May Mar.-May Feb.-May
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Feb.-May| Apr.-June} May-June Sept.-Mar.|*Feb.-May |*Apr.-June Feb.-May}| Apr.-May| May-June Oct.-May | Mar.-May| Apr.-June Feb.-May| Apr.-June *Feb.-May |*Mar.-June Mar.-May| Apr.-June Mar.-May| Apr.-June *Jan.- Mar. |*Mar.-May Feb.-May| Mar.-May *FReb.-Apr. |*Mar.-May Feb.-May| Mar.-June
*Feb.-Apr. |*Mar.-May *FReb.-Apr. |*Mar.-May Feb.-May| Apr.-June *Feb.-May |*Mar.-May Sept.-May| ......... Feb.-May | Mar.-May Feb.-May| Apr.-June Mar.-May| Apr.-June *Feb.-Apr. | Mar.-Apr. Feb.-May| Apr.-June Jan.-May | Mar.-June Jan.-Apr. | Mar.-June Feb.-May | Mar.-May *Reb.-May |*Mar.-May Feb.-Apr. | Mar.-June Jan.-Mar.| Feb.-Mar.
Mar.-May| Apr.-June *Jan.-Mar. |*Mar.-May Feb.-May| Apr.-May Feb.-May| Mar.-May *Jan.-Mar. |*Mar.-Apr. *Jan.-Mar. |*Mar.-Apr.
Feb.-May Aug.-Apr. Feb.-May Aug.-Oct. Feb.-Apr. Feb.-May Feb.-Apr.
Mar.-May Aug.-May Mar.-May Mar.-Apr. Mar.-May Apr.-May
Feb.-Apr.
May-June *A pr.-June May-June May-June *A pr.- May Apr.-June *A pr.-June Apr.-June *A pr.-June *A pr.-June May-June *A pr.-June May-June May-June May-June Mar.-Apr. May-June May-June May-June Apr.-May *A pr.-June Apr.-June Mar.-May May-June *A pr.- May May-June May-June ¥*A pr.-May' ¥*A pr.-June Apr.-June Aug.-May Apr.-May Apr.-May Apr.-June May-June Feb.-Apr.
*Feb.-Apr. |*Mar.-May|*May-June *Feb.-Apr. |*Apr.-May |*May-June Mar.-May| Apr.-May Feb.-May | Mar:.-June ‘Mar.-May| Apr.-May Mar.-May| Apr.-May
Feb.-Apr.
Mar.-May
*Feb.-Apr. |*Mar.-May Mar.-May| Mar.-May Feb.-May| Mar.-May
*Feb.-Mar.|*Mar.-Apr. Mar.-May| Apr.-May Apr.-May| Apr.-June
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Mar.-Apr. Mar.-Apr.
Mar.-Apr. Apr.-June
*Feb.-Apr. |*Mar.-June Mar.-May| Apr.-June *Mar.-May|*Apr.-May
Mar.-May| Apr.-May:
Mar.-May Apr.-May
Apr.-May May-June
*Reb.-Apr. |*Mar.-June
Feb.-Apr.
Mar.-May
Feb.-May| Mar.-May *Mar.-May|*Apr.-May *Mar.-May|*Apr.-May *Mar.-Apr.|*Apr.-May *Reb.-Mar.|*Mar.-Apr.
Mar.-May *Reb.-Apr. Apr.-May Feb.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. Mar.-Apr.
Apr.-May *Mar.-May Apr.-May Mar.-May Mar.-May Mar.-May
May-June Apr.-June “May-June
May-June Mar.-Apr.:
*A pr.-June Apr.-May Apr.-June
*A pr.-May May-June
. May-June May-June Apr.-June
. May-June
*A pr.-June May-June
*May-June May-June May-June May-June
*A pr.-June May-June Apr.-May
*A pr.-May
*A pr.-May
*May-June Apr.-May Apr.-June Apr.-May May-June Apr.-June Apr.-June Apr.-June
Kudzu Vine..... Lantana.......: Larkspur....... Lathyrus....... Lavatera.......
Lupin.......... Marigold....... Matricaria...... Matthiola...... Mesembry- anthemum.... Mignonette.....
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Momordica..... Moon Flower... Morning Glory. . Myosotis....... Nasturtium..... Nemesia....... Nemophila...... Nicotiana.......
Phiox drum.... Physalis........ Pinks
Pyrethrum...... Ranunculus..... Ricinus.........
Scarlet Flax .... Scarlet Runner. . Schizanthus..... Shasta Daisy ... Sidalcea........ Snow-on-Mt.. . .
-Star of Texas. ..
Stokesia........ Sunflower......
Sweet William. . Tex. Blue Bon. . . Thermopsis. .... Thunbergia..... Tithonia........
Virginian Stock.. Whitlavia....... Woolflower..... Xeranthemum.. . CANA, ese ns
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Sept.-Mar. Oct.-May Aug.-Mar. Aug.- Mar. Aug.- Mar. Sept.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May Sept.-Mar. Aug.-Mar. Feb.-May Feb.-May July-Nov.
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Feb.-May Mar.-May Jan.-May Jan.-Apr. Sept.-Mar. Mar.-May Feb.-May Sept.-May Feb.-May Jan.-Mar. Feb.-May Sept.-Mar. Aug.-May Aug.-Mar. Feb.-May Sept.-May Sept.-May Oct.-Mar. Oct.-Apr. Aug.-Mar. Feb.-May Feb.-May Aug.- Mar. Aug.-Mar. Feb.-June ‘Mar.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May Sept.-May Sept.-May Oct.-Apr. Apr.-June Sept.-May Aug.-Mar. Sept.-Apr. Sept.-May
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Sept.-May Aug.-Mar. Feb.-May Aug.-Mar. Apr.-June Aug.-Mar. Aug.-Mar. Sept.-Apr. Aug.-Mar. Feb.-May Aug.-Mar. Aug.-Mar. Jan.-Mar.
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Aug.-June Sept.-May Feb.-Apr. Feb.-May Mar.-May
Feb.-Apr. Mar.-May *Jan.-Apr. Mar.-May *Mar.-May *Feb.-June *Mar.-May Mar.-May Mar.-Apr. *Reb.-May *Mar.-May Mar.-May *Feb.-Apr. Mar.-May
Apr.-May Mar.-May Mar.-May Apr.-May Feb.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. *Feb.-Apr. Mar.-June Mar.-May Mar.-May Mar.-June Feb.-Mar. Mar.-May *Mar.-May *Jan.-Apr. *Feb.-Apr. Feb.-May Feb.-May Feb.-May *Feb.-Apr. Feb.-May *Feb.-Apr. *Jan.-Apr. Apr.-June *Feb.-Apr. *Feb.- Mar. *Mar.-May Apr.-June Feb.-May Mar.-May *Feb.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. *Mar.-May Feb.-May Apr.-May Mar.-June *Feb.-May Feb.-Apr. Mar.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. ‘Mar.-May Feb.-May Mar.-June Feb.-Mar. Apr.-May *Dec.-Mar. Jan.-Apr. Jan.-Apr. Mar.-May Mar.-May *Feb.-Apr. Feb.-May Feb.-May *Reb.-May Feb.-Apr. Mar.-May Feb.-May Mar.-May Feb.-May.
Mar.-May Apr.-June *Feb.-May Apr.-May *A pr.-May Mar.-June *A pr.-May Apr.-May Apr.-May *A pr.- May *A pr.-May Apr.-June *Mar.-June Mar.-May
Apr.-May Mar.-June Mar.-June Apr.-June Mar.-May Mar.-May *Mar.-May Apr.-June Apr.-May Apr.-May Apr.-June Mar.-Apr. Mar.-June *A pr.-May *Feb.-May *Mar.-May Mar.-June Mar.-June Mar.-June *Mar.-May Mar.-May *Mar.-May *Feb.-May May-July *Mar.-May *A pr.- May *A pr.-May Apr.-June Mar.-May Apr.-May MM ar.-Apr. Mar.-May *A pr.-May Mar.-May May-June Apr.-June
*Mar.-May].
Apr.-May ‘Mar.-Apr. Mar.-June Apr.-May Apr.-May Mar.-May Apr.-May Apr.-June *Mar.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. Feb.-Apr. Apr.-May Apr.-May *Mar.-May Apr.-May Apr.-May *Mar.-May Mar.-May Apr.-May Apr.-May Mar.-June Mar.-June
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Apr.-June Apr.-June May-June Apr.-June May-June May-June Mar.-June May-June May-June May-June May-June Apr.-June Apr.-June Mar.-June Apr.-June
May-June Apr.-June Mar.-June May-June Apr.-June Apr.-June Mar.-May May-June May-June — May-June May-June Mar.-Apr. Apr.-June Apr.-June Mar.-May May-June Apr.-June May-June Apr.-June Apr.-June May-June Apr.-May Apr.-June May-July Apr.-May Apr.-May Apr.-May
. May-June
Apr.-June Apr.-June Mar.-Apr. Apr.-June ‘May-June May-June
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May-June Apr.-May May-June Apr.-June Apr.-June- Apr.-May Apr.-May Mar.-May Apr.-May Apr.-June Mar.-May Mar.-May Apr.-June Apr.-June May-June Apr.-May Apr.-June Apr.-June Apr.-June Mar.-May May-June May-June Apr.-June Apr.-June
*NOTE.—Perennial varieties of the kinds starred may also be planted in the fall.
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War Time or Peace Time—
Complete List of Ferry-Morse Flower Seed Varieties for Home Gardens
If your dealer's display doesn’t contain all varieties you want at the time of your call, he will gladly order at your request
h—Hardy; resists low temperatures
hh—Half-hardy; needs protection where temperatures are low
t—Tender; will not endure frost
Name on Packet
Abronia umbel- lata grandiflora
Achillea ptarmica, The Pearl
Acroclinium, Double Mixed
Adonis aestivalis
African Daisy, Hybrids
Ageratum, Blue Ball
Ageratum, Dwarf Blue Bedder
Ageratum, Midget Blue
Alyssum (Sweet), Carpet of Snow
Alyssum (Sweet), Little Gem
Alyssum (Sweet), Violet Queen
Alyssum, Hardy
Anagallis grandi- flora, Blue
Anchusa capensis, Bluebird
Anchusa italica, Dropmore
Arabis alpina Arctotis grandis
Arctotis, Large Flowered Hybrids
Armeria maritima Asclepias tuberosa
Aster, Double American Beauty Mixed (Wilt Resistant)
Aster, Double American Branching (Wilt Resistant)
Aster, Double American Branching, Rosalie
Aster, Double Early Royal (Wilt Resistant)
Aster, Double Giants of California
Aster, Double Giants of Cali- fornia, Mixed
Other Names
Sand Verbena | Sneezewort; Yarrow |
Helipterum
Pheasant’s Eye
Dimor photheca
Floss Flower
Alyssum procumbens
Alyssum compactum evectum
Alyssum compactum erectum
Alyssum saxatile com- pactum; Basket of Gold
Pimpernel
Summer Forget-me- not
Summer Forget-me- not
Rock Cress
Blue-eyed African Daisy
Blue-eyed African Daisy
Thrift; Sea Pink
Butterfly Flower; Butterfly Weed
Callistephus; China Aster 3
See
“Key to |\Symbols’’
h-A
h-P
KEY TO SYMBOLS
A—Annual; lives only one season B—Biennial; lives two seasons, often blooms second year only P—Perennial; tends to live from year to year
Colors— Suggestions— Prices
Rosy lilac. Trailing. Rock gardens and window boxes. Thrives in rather
poor soil pkt. 10c Double satin-white flowers. Blooms long season. Needs sun pkt. 10c Mixed colors. Cut when in bud for winter bouquets pkt. 19c
Deep crimson; dark centers. Interesting cut flower and showy in border.
Germination somewhat slow pkt. 10c Shades of yellow, orange, and apricot. Blooms profusely for long season.
Good rock garden plant pkt. 10c Clear blue. Fine edging plant pkt. 10c
Compact plants with large clusters of deep, rich lavender-blue flowers.
Ideal for edging. A Ferry-Morse development pkt. 10c The finest variety for neat edgings. All-America Award pkt. 15c White. One of the best edging plants. Fragrant. Masses of flowers
pkt. 10c White. Edging plant. Fragrant pkt. 10c
New. Rich violet. Retains color throughout season. Perfect edging plant pkt. 10c
Brilliant yellow. Rock garden and front of border. Blooms with tulips
pkt.10c -
Clear, deep blue. Bushy plants. Useful edging or rock garden plant pkt. 10c
Clear, bright bine: white eye. Rough, hairy stalks and foliage. Flowers larger and color more intense than forget-me-nots pkt. 10c |
Deep gentian blue flowers in drooping sprays. Does well in dry location. Prefers partial shade. Long blooming pkt. 10c
Pure white. Easy to grow. Likes sun. Showy for edging or rock garden pkt. 10c-
Petals white, light lilac backs, steel blue center, ringed yellow. Stands dry weather well. Likes sun pkt. 10c
Attractive blend of colors. Fine for low borders _ pkt. 25c
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Pretty rock garden pkt. 10c
Rose-pink globe-like flowers: Grass-like foliage. plant. Does well in rather poor soil
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Well blended colors. Flowers similar to American Branching, but larger; blooms two weeks later pkt. 15c
Separate colors: White (BALL’S WHITE); Pink (PEERLESS PINK); Rose; Lavender; Purple; Ruby Red (HEART OF FRANCE); and Mixed. Fully double. Very regular and symmetrical. Bloom same time as Crego Each: pkt. 15¢
Mixed, pkt. 10c
Deep rose-pink, a new shade. Handsome, ieee flowers, 100% double. Long stems. Very free blooming. Our introduction pkt. 15c
Separate colors: Lavender; Peach Blossom; Purple; Rose; White; Mixed. Very early. Free blooming. One of best for northern sections ; Each: pkt. 15c-
Mixed, pkt. 10c
Separate colors: Lavender; Peach Blossom; Purple; Rose; White. Same type as Crego but larger flowered. Plant only where season is long Each: pkt. 15c
Late; plant only where —
Lovely colors. Crego-type flowers, but larger. pkt. 15c
season is long
Your Home Needs Lovely Flowers
_ Name on Packet
Aster,, Giant Cal- ifornia Sun- shine, Mixed
Aster, Giant Crego
(Wilt Resistant) Aster, Double . King Mixed
(Wilt Resistant)
Aster, Imbricated Pompon Mixed
Aster, Single Chinensis Mixed (Wilt Resistant)
Aster, Single Perennial Mixed
Aubrietia bougain-
villei, Dark Blue]
Australian Pea Vine
Bachelor Button, Blue Boy
Bachelor Button, Red Boy Bachelor Button, Double Rose Bachelor Button, Double Snowman ‘Bachelor Button, Double Mixed Bachelor Button, Jubilee Gem Balsam, Bush Double Fireball Balsam, Bush Double Rosy White Balsam, Bush Double White Balsam, Bush Double Mixed
Balsam, Double Tall Mixed
Bartonia aurea
Other Names
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Michaelmas Daisy Purple Rockcress
Dolichos lignosus
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Centaurea cyanus; Ragged Sailor; Cornflower
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Northern Gardenia
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Lady’s Slipper; Touch-me-not
Blazing Star
Didiscus coeruleus
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“Key to Symbols”
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Colors— Suggestions—Prices
Fine blend of colors. Taller and larger flowered than old Sunshine type. For mild climates pkt. 25c
Separate colors: Crimson; Lavender; Rose-pink; Purple; White; and Mixed. Shaggy, twisted petals Each: pkt. 10c
Splendid blend of colors: Narrow quilled petals. Long stems. Blooms before most late varieties pkt. 15c
Pretty colors. Erect habit. Small pompon flowers. Fine for cutting
pkt. 15c
Soft and vivid colors. Somewhat like Shasta,Daisy inform pkt. 10c
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946-
Rosy flowers; purplish pods. Does well only in mild climates. Dense growth in one season. Climbs pkt. 10c Rich, deep blue. Fine cut flower. Long blooming season pkt. 10c
Bright crimson, a vivid new shade. Attractive with the Blue variety.
Fully double blossoms. Fine for cutting pkt. 10c Attractive rose shade. Large blossoms pkt. 10c Best white variety pkt. 10c
| Well-blended colors. Blossoms somewhat thistle-like inform pkt. 5c
Blue. Attractive edging plant, compact and tidy. Dwarf form of Bach- elor Button, Blue pkt. 10c
Cherry with vermilion cast pkt. 15c
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White with faint flush of pink. New improved strain. Early. Many
flowers pkt. 10c Pure white. Taller growing than other Bush Balsams pkt. 10c Fine blend of colors. Attractive for bougets. pkt. 10c
Blending shades of pink and rose. Fine cut flower. Long blooming
season pkt. 10c
Golden yellow flowers, bristling stamens. Gray, thistle-like foliage. Plant in dry sunny spot in rock garden. California native pkt. 10c
pkt. 10c
Blue. Unusually good for cutting
Blue Lace Flower
Hardy Alyssum is like a splash of spring sunshine in the foreground of a border or in a rock garden. (See page 6)
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Calendula, Sunshine
Name on Packet
Brachycome, Mixed
Calendula, Ball’s Gold
Calendula, Ball’s Orange Im- proved
Calendula Camp- fire (Sensation)
Calendula, Gold (Lemon Queen)
Calendula, Orange King Calendula, Radio
Calendula, Sunshine
Calendula, Double Mixed
California Native Flowers
California Poppy, Extra Golden
California Poppy, Mixed
Calliopsis, All-Double Mixed
Calliopsis, Tall Mixed
Callirhoe involucrata
Campanula carpatica Blue
Campanula pyramidalis Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth Flowered
Cand ytuft, Umbellata
Canna, Finest Large Flowering Mixed
Canterbury Beil, Annual Single Mixed
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Other Names
Swan-river-daisy
Pot Marigold
Calendula chrysantha
Pot Marigold
Eschscholtzia caltfor- nica Eschscholizia
Annual Coreopsis
Annual Coreopsis Winecup; Poppy-
mallow Harebell
Chimney Bellflower
Iberis
| Canna
Campanula medium
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Campanula carpatica (Harebell)
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Rich assortment of ciyors. Fine rock garden plant. Start seed early in-
doors pkt. 10c Golden yellow. Extra size. Long stems. Extreme vigor. Ideal for forcing pkt. 15c
Rich deep orange. Larger flowered, longer stemmed, and lighter colored than Orange King. Does not endure hot weather pkt. 15c
Large brilliant orange flowers pkt. 10c
Golden yellow. Long stems for cutting. Effective with blue larkspur
pkt. 10c Deep orange. Very suitable for garden use pkt. 10c Rich orange. Bristling quilled petals pkt. 10c
Bright golden yellow chrysanthemum-shaped flowers. Long stems for cutting pkt. 10c
Brilliant hues, well blended pkt. 5c
General mixture of annual wild flower varieties suitable for mild climates
pkt. 10c Golden orange. Good in foreground of border pkt. 10c Delightful combination of vivid colors pkt. 10c
Flowers 1 to 1% in. across in delightful combinations of yellow, orange, maroon, crimson, mahogany, Practically all double pkt. 10c
Single flowers, golden yellow to maroon. Blooms from June to autumn. Likes sunshine. pkt. 5c
Large, bright rosy-crimson, cup-shaped flowers. Trailing plants. Excel- lent for dry sunny spots, rock gardens, wall gardens, dry banks pkt. 25c¢
Blue. Dainty bell flowers over rosette of heart-shaped leaves.- Gem for
rock garden and low border pkt. 10c Blue. Long spikes packed with starry bells. Does well in warm dry location pkt. 10c White. For low borders and bedding. Large flower spikes pkt. 10c
Compact plants with flat clusters of small florets. Separate colors: Lilac; Purple; Rose (ROSE CARDINAL); White; and Mixed Each:pkt.10c —
Gorgeous hues. Seeds very hard; notch or file before planting pkt. 10c
Large pendant bells in shades of blue, pink, white. Good border subject pkt. 10c
You May not Find in the Ferry Display
Name on Packet
Canterbury Bell, Cup and Saucer
Canterbury Bell, Single Mixed
- Cardinal Ciimber
Carnation, Chabaud Giant
Carnation, Chau- baud Giant Mixed Carnation, Enfant de Nice Mixed
Castor Bean, ; Zanzibariensis
| Castor Bean, Mixed
Celosia, Dwarf Fiery Feather Celosia, Feathered
Crimson Celosia, Tall Feathered Mixed
| Centaurea
gymnocarpa Centaurea imperialis Cerastium tomentosum Cheiranthus allioni Chinese Forget- _me-not, Firma- ment Chinese Lantern Chrysanthemum, Double Coro- narium Mixed Chrysanthemum,
Single Annual Mixed
_ Cineraria, Large
Flowered Mixed
Clarkia, Double Chamois Queen
| Clarkia, Double
Salmon
Other Names
Campanula calycanthema Campanula medium Ipomoea quamoclit hybrida Dianthus caryophyllus
Ricinus Ricinus
Celosia plumosa
Dusty Miller
Sweet Siler Snow-in-summer Siberian Wallflower Cynoglossum amabile Physalis francheti Annual Chrysanthe-
mum
Annual Chrysanthe- mum
Cineraria hybrida grandiflora
Clarkia elegans
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t-P used as annual
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California Poppy, Extra Golden (See page 8)
Colors— Suggestions— Prices
Separate colors: Light Blue; Dark Blue; Pink; White; and Mixed. Fine border subject Each: pkt. 10c
Blue, pink, and white. Branching plant with large pendant bells. Good border subject pkt. 10c Fiery red. Dainty trellis climber for warm, sunny location pkt. 10c
Separate colors: Cardinal Red; Salmon; Deep Rose; Mellow: White. Large double flowers six months after seeding Each: pkt. 25c
Pretty blend of colors. Especially good cut flower. Blooms six months
after seeding pkt. 10c Good blend of colors. Similar to Chaubaud Giant, but slightly larger flowered and petals broader pkt. 25c
Huge leaves brilliant green to lustrous bronze. For quick shrub effects pkt. 10c
Leaves of varying colors.
Temporary hedge, screen, or background planting
pkt. 10c
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Stately crimson plumes. Impressive in the garden. Striking for winter
bouquets when dried pkt. 10c Crimson, rose, and golden yellow. Good background plant pkt. 10c Silvery gray, deeply cut foliage. Ornamental border plant pkt. 10c Separate colors: Amaranth Red; Yellow (Suaveolens); and Mixed.
Delicate fragrance. Good border flower Each: pkt. 10c Small white flowers in profusion. Silvery gray foliage. For rock garden and edging. Sun or partial shade. Blooms early pkt. 10c Fiery orange, four-petaled flowers. Rock garden or low border. Blooms first season from seed pkt. 10c
Blue. Bushy and compact. More dwarf than other varieties. Fine for border edging or cutting pkt. 10c
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
White and shades of yellow. Compact plants.
Bloom in midsummer. Delightful cut flower .
pkt. 10c
Excellent for pkt. 10c
Combinations of yellow and white. Daisy-like blooms. bouquets. Long stiff stems
Shades of red, purple, blue, and white. Successfully grown outdoors in mild climates; ideal pot plant in colder climates pkt. 25c
Fresh cream pink. Excellent where summers are cool pkt. 10c
Salmon-orange. Excellent in the border wherever summers are cool pkt. 10c
Dahlia, Unwin's Dwarf Hybrids (See page 11)
You'll Find Descriptions and Planting
Name on Packet
Clarkia, Double Mixed
Cleome, Giant Pink Queen
Cobaea scandens
Cockscomb, Dwarf Crested
Cockscomb, Dwarf Mixed
Coleus, Large Leaved Mixed
Columbine, Imperial Long Spurred Hybrids
Columbine, Long Spurred, Blue Shades
Other Names
Clarkia elegans
Spiderflower
Cup-and-Saucer Vine Celosia cristata nana Celosia cristata nana Foliage Plant
Aquilegia
See “Key to Symbols”
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Small Fruited Gourds (See page 12)
Easy-to-grow climbers to help beautify your home grounds
Colors—Suggestions—Prices
Rich colors. Erect, bushy plants pkt. 10c
Huge trusses of bright salmon pink on long stems. Novel seed pods. Very striking. A Ferry-Morse development. All-America Silver Medal, 1942.
(See illustration, page 1) pkt. 10c Blue. Clings to brick, screen, or other rough surfaces. Grows rapidly
pkt. 10c
Crimson combs, bronze foliage (EMPRESS); Rose combs (ROSE).
Showy in border with other annuals Each: pkt. 10c
Ruffled velvety crests in shades of red and rose. Showy in the border to
edge other annuals pkt. 10c
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Delightful blend of colors. Excellent in rock garden or border. Does well : in part shade pkt. 10c
Shades of blue. Large single flowers; long spurs pkt. 10c
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory (Page 15)
10 :
Directions on all Packets of Ferry’s Seeds
Name on Packet
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Columbine, ; Longissima Coral Bells Coreopsis, May- field Giant Coreopsis, Double Sunburst Cosmos, Early Double Crested
Cosmos, Early Yellow Flare
Cosmos, Early Mammoth
Cosmos, Late Mammoth Mixed
Cosmos, Orange Flare
Cosmos, Sensa- tion
Cosmos, Sensa- tion Dazzler
Cosmos, Sensa- tion Mixed
Creeping Zinnia Cypress Vine
Dahlia, Cactus Mixed =
Dahlia, Double Mixed
Dahlia, Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids
Delphinium, Dwarf Chinese
Delphinium, Paci- fic Giant White
Delphinium, Paci- fic Hybrids
Delphinium, Tall Hybrids
Dianthus deltoides erecta
Dianthus plumarius English Daisy,
- Double Mon-_ strosa Mixed
Forget-me-not, Blue Bird
Four o’clock, Mixed
Fox¢love, Fine Mixed
Gaillardia, Giant Perennial Mixed
Gaillardia grandi- flora Portola Hybrids
Gaillardia picta,
Double Lorenzi- |
ana Mixed
Gaillardia picta, Single Mixed
Gerbera Jame- soni Hybrids
Geum, Double Golden Ball (Lady Strath- eden) -
Geum, Double Scarlet
Other Names
Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora
Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora
Cosmos bipinnatus
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Sanvitalia procumbens Ipomoea quamoclit Dahlia, Cactus type ahi Informal type
Semi-double Dahlia
Perennial Larkspur
‘Maiden Pink
Bellis perennts
Myosotis oblongata
Mirabilis jalapa; Marvel of Peru
Digitalis gloxinaeflora Gaillardia grandiflora
Blanket Flower
Transvaal Daisy
Avens
Avens
See “Key to Symbols”
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2 ft.
Bit: Sifts Silite
7 in.
8 in.
12 in.
Colors—Suggestions—Prices
Sensational type with extra long spurs. Pale golden yellow blossoms pkt. 25c
See Heuchera sanguinea, page 12 Glossy yellow. Single flowers. Long stems for cutting. Excellent in large
masses in the border pkt. 10c Rich golden yellow. Blooms first season but flowers are better second season pkt. 10c
Crimson; Pink; White; and Mixed. Finely cut foliage. Center of flower double with many small petals, outer petals large Each: pkt. 25c
Flowers of golden or “‘butter’’ yellow. Free blooming. More striking than Orange Flare, and slightly later and taller. All-America Silver Medal, 1942 pkt. 10c
Crimson; Pink; and Mixed. Large, single flowers. Long graceful stems. Especially adapted to the North Each: pkt. 10c
Blended colors. Single flowers graceful for cutting. Plants beautiful for backgrounds. Use where season is long pkt. 10c
Golden-orange. Striking in flower border. Good for cutting pkt. 10c
White (PURITY); Pink (PINKIE). Very large single flowers on long , stems. Early enough to bloom anywhere in U. S. Each: pkt. 15c
Bright crimson. Flowers about 4 inches across with broad overlapping petals. Blooms midsummer to frost. All-America Award, 1943 : pkt. 15c
Pink, red, and white. Very large flowers. Early enough to bloom any- where in U. S. pkt. 10c Many small, deep yellow, double flowers resembling miniature zinnias. Black centers. Lifes sunshine. Fine edging plant pkt. 10c Scarlet; Mixed (scarlet and white). Graceful lacy vine for trellis or arbor. Climbs readily Each: pkt. 10c
Variety of gorgeous colors. Shaggy twisted petals pkt. 25c
Fine blend of vivid colors. Loose double flowers pkt. 25c
Gorgeous blend of colors. Group in foreground of border for spot of lovely color pkt. 10c
Soft sky blue (AZURE FAIRY); Ultramarine blue (BLUE BUTTER- FLY). Reaches full development first season from seed planted early. For low borders Each: pkt. 10c
New. Enormous, double clear white blossoms. Strong stems. Highly mildew resistant pkt. 25c |
Shades of blue, lavender, mauve. Large flower spikes. Particularly suited to Pacific Coast conditions. Mildew resistant pkt. 10c
Silvery blue (BELLADONNA); Deep intense blue (BELLAMOSUM). Sown early will flower late first season Each: pkt. 15c
Single flowers in shades of bright carmine rose. Plants erect and com- pact. A fine addition to the rock garden or low border. pkt. 15c
See Pinks, Hardy Single and Double Mixed, page 17.
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Blue with small yellow eye. Combine with bulb flowers in rock garden or border pkt. 10c
Red, white, yellow, and striped and blotched. Use as bushy hedge or in clumps in border pkt. 10c
Rose and white. Combines well with Sweet Williamfand Pinks pkt. 10c
Tones of maroon and orange: Strong growing and hardy. Blooms early. Semi-double blossoms pkt. 10c
Bronzy red centers, petals gold-tipped. Blooms for long season. Semi- double pkt. 10c
Shades of sulphur, orange, scarlet, amaranth. Easy to grow pkt. 10c
Tones of yellow and red. Bright, easily grown border plant pkt. 10c
Pastel tones of red, orange, yellow, rose, and pink. Difficult to grow and recommended only to experienced gardeners pkt. 10c
Rich golden yellow. Well suited for bouquets and for perennial border. Does especially well on Pacific Coast pkt. 15c
Dazzling scarlet. Good in border and rock garden. A little hard to start pkt. 10c
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Gilia capitata Gilia tricolor
Godetia, Semi- dwarf Single
Godetia, Semi- dwarf Single Mixed
Godetia, Tall Double Mixed
Gourd, Dipper Gourd, Dishcloth
Gourd, Hercules Club
Gourds, Large and Small Fruited Mixed
Gourds, Small Fruited Mixed
Gypsophila, Covent Garden Market
Gypsophila paniculata, Double White
e Heliotrope, Dark Varieties Mixed
Hesperis matronalis
Heuchera sanguinea
Hibiscus Marvels Mixed
Hollyhock, Alle- éheny Mixed
Hollyhock, Double
Hollyhock, Indian Spring
Hollyhock, Single Mixed
Hollyhock, : Triumph Mixed
Hunnemannia fumariaefolia
Hyacinth Bean, Mixed
Iberis gibraltarica Ice Plant
Iceland Poppy, Coonara Pink Hybrids
Iceland Poppy, Gartford Mixed
Iceland Poppy, Sunbeam
Ipomoea bona nox
Joseph’s Coat
Kochia childsi
Kudzu Vine
Lantana hybrida _M ixed
Other Names
Birdseye Gilia
Satinflower; ‘‘Fare- well-to-spring”’
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Cucurbita
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Gypsophila elegans; Baby’s Breath
Baby’s Breath
Heliotropium hybrida Sweet Rocket
Coral Bells
Mallow
Althea rosea
Bush Eschscholizia; Golden Cup
Dolichos lablab Perennial Candytuit
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
Papavar nudicaule
Papaver nudicaule
Papaver nudicaule
e Evening Glory
Amaranthus tricolor Mexican Fire Bush;
Burning Bush
Pueraria thunbergiana; Jack-and -the- bean- stalk
Lantana
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Colors— Suggestions— Prices
Clear lavender blue. Scabiosa-like flowers. Bushy plant, lacy foliage = pkt.10c
Delicate star-shaped flowers of lavender-blue shading to bee pure ‘3 throat. California native flower - 10c e:
Rich scarlet on white (DUKE OF YORK); Bright salmon ae white edge (SYBIL SHERWOOD). Well suited to partial shade in mild
climates Each: pkt. 10c = Rose, carmine, salmon-orange, and white. Adapted only toclimates with cool summers pkt. 10c a % : Rose, pink, lilac, and white. Long graceful spikes with pompon-like blossoms pkt 10c Fruits easily fashioned into long handled dippers pkt. 10c Bo Spongy interior fiber makes excellent scrubbing material pkt. 10c r) ‘ Massive, club shaped fruits pkt.10c Ornamental and interesting forms pkt. 10c a - Interesting shapes and colors suitable for ornaments. Vine decorative pkt. 10c ‘al White. Combine with colorful flowers in garden and bouquets. Sow at — intervals during summer for plentiful supply pkt. 5c — ES: Tiny white rose-shaped flowers. *Cut before fully open for winter bou- — 4
quets pkt.. 25m
Shades of violet.
Pleasing contrast with brighter colored Howetee Fragrant :
pkt. 10c
Old-time favorite with delightful ach: pkt. 10c ;
Charming for low border or rock — pkt. 25c
Tones of red, rose, and white. Large flowers. Tall hedge or background
Separate colors: Purple; White.
fragrance
Bright coral red flow ers on wiry stalks. garden
plant with handsome foliage pkt. 10c Gay colors. Huge, semi-double flowers deeply fringed and frilled at edges pkt. 10c
Separate colors: Crimson; Pink (NEWPORT PINK); Deep Rose; Scarlet; Yellow; Salmon; W hite; Mixed. An excellent variety Each: pkt. 10¢ ea
Clear, soft pink. Semi-double blossoms in profusion. Fine new introduc- : tion. All-America Award, 1939 pkt. 10c
Many pretty colors. The old fashioned variety, very hardy for tall back- grounds pkt. 10c
pkt. 15c
Good cut flower. — pkt. 10c _
pkt. 10c 4
Blend of pastel shades. Early blooming. Semi-double
Lemon yellow, cup-shaped flowers. Bushy plants.
Makes unusually attractive border
Purple and white. Fast growing vine
Lilac flowers shading white. Spreading rock garden plant of easy culture
pkt. 10c Sparkling foliage and small pinkish white flowers. Well adapted for dry sk banks and rock gardens pkt. 10c Clear shades, pale pastels to deep rose. Slightly ruffled flowers. Fern tiem
foliage pkt. 15cm : ‘
Beautifully fluted blossoms in pastel shades.
a 4 Flowers first season re 4 seed sown early ee
pkt. 10c Yellow (AMURENSE); and Mixed. Flowers first season from seed sown a
early Yellow (Amurense); pkt. 25¢ Mixed: pkt. 10c
Stout twining vine. Violet flowers that stay open in evening. Broad smooth leaves pkt. —
Red, yellow, and green foliage. Somewhat coarse, but showy. Thrives in | x hot, dry locations pkt. 10c — ;
Foliage changes from green to bright red late in season. Good, quick- growing temporary hedge plant
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946 Beh:
display from seed first season pkt. Bae
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Blancas from Seed This Year?
Name on Packet —
Larkspur, Double Stock Flowered
Deep Pink (ROSAMOND)
Lilac Supreme Purple
Rose Queen Salmon Rose
Larkspur, Dwarf ‘Stock Flowered Rose Pink
Larkspur, Giant Imperial
Blue Bell Blue Spire Carmine King Lilac Spire
Los Angeles Improved
; Miss California White King Mixed
Larkspur, Super
Majestic Lavender
Larkspur, Super Majestic Rose Pink
Larkspur, Super Majestic White
Lathyrus
Lavatera splen-: dens rosea
Lavender Lilium regale
Linaria, Fairy Bouquet Mixed
Linaria, Morocco Hybrids
Other Names
Annual Delphinium
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Annual Delphinium
Annual Delphinium
Annual Delphinium
Annual Mallow Lavandula vera Regal Lily Linaria maroccana
Linaria maroccana
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4 ft. ees
5 to 6ft.
5 to 6 ft.
5 to 6 ft.
SLE: 2 ft 3 ft. 10 in.
15 in.
Colors—Suggestions—Prices
Blooms early summer to fall
Large, round flowers. Early pkt. 10c { Lilac-mauve. Large round flowers. Our introduction pkt. 10c Our 1940 introduction. New and distinct shade. Compact plants pkt. 10c
New shade of bright rose. Early and free blooming. Award of Merit,
Royal Horticultural Society. Our introduction pkt- 10c Our 1941 introduction. Pleasing new shade. Early and vigorous pkt. 10c
Our 1940 introduction. Brilliant. Free-blooming. Compact plants. Ideal
for garden and cut flowers pkt. 10c Plants of upright habit. Long stems for cutting Lovely sky blue pkt. 10c Beautiful blue pkt. 10c Brilliant scarlet pkt. 10c Attractive pinkish-lavender pkt. 10c Handsome rose pink pkt. 10c Salmon rose-pink pkt. 10c Large double, pure white blossoms pkt. 10c White, pink, blue, rose, lavender pkt. 10c
Our 1941 introduction. Long clean stems. Huge double blossoms of rich _ lavender pkt. 10c
Our 1940 introduction. Long clean stems. Huge double rose pink blos- soms. Extreme vigor pkt. 10c
Vigorous growth and abundant pkt. 10c
Large double flowers on long spikes. bloom. Our 1942 introduction
See Perennial Sweet Pea, page 16 Bright rose pink. Large cup-shaped flowers during entire summer. Decorative and, gay for hedges and borders pkt. 10c
Lavender flowers. Gray foliage. Pleasing addition to garden. Dry for sachet use pkt. 10c One of finest lilies in existence. Flowers white tinged pink, yellow throat. Furnishes flowers second season and thereafter pkt. 15c Red, pink, purple, yellow, and white. Neat for edgings and rock gardens. More compact than other maroccana types pkt. 10c Many shades of crimson, orange, blue. Erect plant. In flower eight weeks from sowing pkt. 10c
A field of lovely Gartford Iceland Poppy growing for seed on one of our California ranches. (See Page 12)
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Marigolds are Gay and Decorative;
See Name on Packet Other Names “Key to Jahr. Colors— Suggestions— Prices = Symbols” ; : Linum flavum Perennial Flax; h-P dette Bright yellow flax-like blossoms in great profusion. Prefers open, sunny, | j Golden Flax well drained location. Beautiful with Delphinium pkt. 25c
Linum perenne Blue Flax h-P 18 in Light blueflowers. Profuse blooming. Gracefulin rock garden pkt. 10c
Lobelia, Celestial | Lobelia compacta h-A 4 in Bright blue, white throat, green leaves. Compact edging plant pkt. 10c or True Blue
Lona. Crystal Lobelia compacta h-A 4 in Sapphire blue; dark foliage. Compact edging plant pkt. 10c
alace :
Lobelia, Trailing | Trailing Lobelia hh-A . Deep blue flowers, white eye. Window boxes, hanging baskets, rock gar- Sapphire dens pkt. 15c
Love-in-a-mist, Nigella damascena; h-A 18 in Cornflower blue flowers on long stems. Feathery foliage partly conceals Double Devil-in-the-bush flowers. Old-fashioned border flower pkt. 10c
Lunaria biennis Honesty; St. Peter’s h-B 2) ft Seed pods translucent, silvery. Ornamental in winter bouquets pkt. 10c
Penny; Money Plant
Lupin hartwegii, | Annual Lupin h-A 2 ft. Shades of blue. Showy spikes for garden bed or border pkt. 10c Mixed : ;
Lupin, Perennial Lupin polyphyllus h-P Sitite Shades of lavender, rose, and buff. Use in masses in border pkt.10c Mixed . : :
Lupin, Russell’s Perennial Lupin h-P 3 tt, Many lovely colors. Wonderful border flower. Gold Medal, Royal Horti- Hybrids cultural Society, 1937 pkt. 25c
Marigold, African Tagetes erecta h-A 30 in Orange and yellow. Less odor if stems are cut carefully and leaves not __ Double Tall bruised pkt.10c | Mixed (Supreme
Hybrids) \
Masisold, Burpee- = : h-A 30 in. | Brilliant orange. Odorless. Same form as Guinea Gold pkt. 10c gold
Marigold, Crown x & h-A 20 in Orange. Odorless. Short center petals curled and quilled, with flat droop- of Gold ing outer petals pkt. 10c
Marigold, Early r 7 h-A 20 in Light clear yellow. Flowers have incurved petals like small chrysanthe- Sunshine mums. Very early pkt. 10c
Marigold Flash 3 E, h-A 18 in Single flowers, about 134 in. across, range in color from yellow to rich
orange, each marked with red or maroon. Brilliant for borders, beds, or pot plants. All-America Award, 1945 pkt. 25c
Marigold, Golden < # h-A 18 in Golden orange flowers. Double crest in center, surrounded by row of outer Bedder petals. Very early. All-America Award, 1942 - pkt. 10c
Marigold, Gold F h-A 30 in Yellow and orange. Delightful combination of carnation-flowered strains. Medal Blend pkt. 10c
Marigold, Guinea 5 < h-A 30 in. | Brilliant orange. Loose flat petals. Effective in bouquet and border Gold pkt. 10c
Marigold, Honey- ‘2 : h-A 16 in Light golden orange. Large flowers with incurved petals surrounded by comb guard petals. Bushy plants. Good cut flower pkt. 15c¢
Marigold, Lime- 3 . h-: 20 in All-America Bronze Medal, 1940. Primrose yellow. Early blooming. light Not odorless pkt. 10c
Marigold, Mam- : E h-A 30 in Huge chrysanthemum-like flowers of light yellow. Very attractive for ~ moth Mum cutting. All-America Award, 1944 pkt. 15c
Marigold, Yellow 5 2 h-A 30 in Light clear yellow. Superb for border and cutting -pkt. 10c Supreme !
Marigold, Sunset | 7 agetes gigantea h-A Sutts Tones of orange, yellow, primrose. Huge flowers with loosely formed — Giants Mixed petals. Fragrant. For mild climates only pkt. 10c
Marigold, French | J agetes patula h-A 6 in Canary yellow flowers of scabiosa type. Blooms early. Attractive for edg- Double Dwarf ing. All-America Award, 1942 pkt. 10c Butterball ;
Marigold, Dwarf e es h-A 9 in Small flowers with golden yellow centers, mahogany collars. Uniform in Coronet growth and season of bloom. Plants compact, free-flowering. Low Improved edgings and window boxes _ pkt. 5c
Marigold, Dwarf s & h-A 12 in From lovely golden orange to golden yellow; many beautifully blotched Harmony and striped. Crested centers. Very early pkt. 10c Hybrids
Marigold, Dwarf x s h-A 9 in Pure golden orange. Scabiosa type. Very floriferous. Dark green jolars Treasure Blooms midsummer to frost. Our introduction pkt. 15c
Marigold, French : < h-A 12 in Mahogany outside petals; orange tufted center. Blooms early and until Double Dwarf hard frost pkt. 10c Harmony
Marigold, French a e h-A 10 in Orange, yellow, maroon. Compact rounded plants, ideal for edging and Double Dwarf bedding pkt. 10c Mixed (Har- mony Hybrids)
Marigold, French o as h-A 12 in Fully double, brilliant orange flowers of the Harmony type. Blooms early Double Dwarf and all summer. Unsurpassed as border or edging plant. Superb new Melody Ferry-Morse development—All-America Award, 1942 pkt. 10c
Marigold, French bs e h-A 9 in All-America Award, 1941. Extra early. Free blooming. Harmony-type Double Dwarf flowers with light yellow centers pkt. 10c - Spry
Marigold, Single . “ h-A 8 in Single row of golden yellow petals around center of velvety garnet French Dwarf pkt. 10c — Legion of Honor
Marigold, Sunkist s h-A 6 in Golden orange blossoms. Harmony-type, one-inch across. Very early
and long blooming. Unusually good for ano boxes and edgings.
; All-America Award, 1943 pkt. 15c
Marigold, French e + h-A 214 ft. | Fine blend of two-toned flowers. For border decoPuiae and cutting Deuble Tall
Mixed
pkt. 10c
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Select Some of the Newer Varieties
Marigold Melody and Ageratum Dwarf Blue Bedder
Name on Packet
Other Names
See “Key to Symbols’
Marigold Early Sunshine (See page 14)
Colors— Suggestions— Prices
—S$§$. $F =, | SSS... ess _———
Matricaria capensis, Double White
Matthiola bicornis
Mignonette, Machet
Mignonette, Red Goliath
Momordica, Balsam Apple
Momordica, Balsam Pear
Momordica, Mixed
Moon Flower
Morning Glory, Crimson Rambler
Morning Glory, Giant Mixed Morning Glory,
Heavenly Biue Morning Glory, Liberty Mixed Morning Glory, _ Pearly Gates ‘Morning Glory, Scarlett O’Hara Morning Glory, Troubadour Morning Glory, Mixed
Nasturtium, Golden Gleam
Nasturtium, Golden Globe
Nasturtium, Scarlet Gleam Improved
' Nasturtium, Gleam Hybrids
Nasturtium, Dwarf Mixed
Nasturtium, Tall Mixed
Feverfew
Evening Scented
Stock Reseda
Reseda
Momordica balsamina
Momordica charantia
Balsam Apple and Pear
Ipomoea grandiflora
alba Convolvulus Ipomoea imperialis
Ipomoea rubro coerulea
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Ipomoea Ipomoea Ipomoea Convolvulus major
Tropaeolum
Tom Thumb Nasturtium
Tropaeolum lobbianum
h-A
12 ft. or more
12 ft. or more
10 ft.
12 ft. or more sep or more 12 ft. or more
10 ft. HDs tite:
10 ft. or more 15 in. tall; 3 ft. trailing 12 in.
15 in. tall; 3 ft. trailing 15 in. tall; 3 ft. trailing 12-ine
18 in. EallesSe tte trailing
Dainty white button-like flowers in terminal clusters. Excellent in garden and for cutting. Long blooming pkt. 25c
Small mauve flowers. Especially desirable for fragrance pkt. 10c
Bronze spikes; dark green leaves. Greatly valued forfragrance pkt. 10c
Large coppery-red spikes. Vigorous plant. Thrives in full sun or partial shade pkt. 10c
Brilliant yellow flowers; spherical fruits. Lacy foliage pkt. 10c
Cylindrical, elongated yellow fruits. Sometimes boiled and eaten in young state pkt. 10c
Yellow flowers; fruits of apple and pear shape. Ornamental vine
pkt. 10c White blossoms. A vine unsurpassed for size of flowers. Fragrant in evening pkt. 10c
Ruby red, white throat. Strong climber. Effective against side of house
or on fence or trellis. Our 1939 introduction pkt. 10c & Radiant colors with odd markings. Graceful vine pkt. 10c
Clear sky blue, creamy throat. Quick, dense growth and beautiful flowers » make this vine wonderfully popular pkt. 10c
Blend of Heavenly Blue (blue), Pearly Gates (white), and Crimson Ram- bler (red) pkt. 10c
Large, pure white blossoms. Vigorous growth. Very floriferous. A Ferry- Morse development. All-America Silver Medal Award, 1942 pkt. 10c
Bright red. Large flowered. Not a strong climber. Good in window and porch boxes. All-America Award, 1938 pkt. 10c
Enormous crimson blossoms, rimmed white. A gay climber pkt. 15c
Clear tones of blue and crimson. Twine over fence, trellis, or on strings. Easy to grow pkt. 5c
Golden yellow, semi-double flowers. Unsurpassed for cutting. Heagrant pkt. 10c
Golden yellow. Compact form of Golden Gleam. For cutting, window box, low border planting pkt. 10c
Brilliant scarlet. Fine for cutting and border use. Some singles among the semi-doubles pkt. 10c
Salmon, rose, yellow, primrose, red. Some singles among semi-doubles
pkt. 10c
Bright and pastel colors. Well suited for edgings, low borders, window boxes pkt. 5c Bright colors. Window box; ornamental vine planting for trellis; cutting garden pkt. 5c
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Name on Packet
Nemesia, Blue Gem
Nemesia ¢grandi- flora suttoni, Mixed
Nemesia, Triumph Mixed
Nemophila, Insignis Blue
Nicotiana, Evening Star
Nierember¢gia Purple Robe
Painted Daisy, Single Mixed
Pansy, Superb Giant Mixed
Pansy, Dwarf Swiss Giant Mixed |
Pansy, Geneva Super Giant Mixed
Pansy, Maple Leaf Giant, Mixed
Pansy, Swiss Giant or Rogsli |
Pansy, Coro- nation Gold
Pentstemon ¢glox- inoides Mixed
Perennial Sweet | Pea, Mixed Petunia, Balcony Blue
Petunia, Flaming Velvet
Petunia,
| King |
Other Names
Nemesia compacta
Nemesia grandiflora
Nemesia compacta Baby-blue-eyes
Nicotiana affinis hy- brida; Flowering tobacco
Dwarf Cup Flower
Pyrethrum roseum; Persian Daisy
Viola tricolor
Beard Tongue Lathyrus latifolius
Petunia hybrida
See “Key to Symbols”
h-A
h-A
h-A h-A
hh-A hh-P
h-P h-A
h-A h-A
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8 in.
12 in.
8 in.
8 in.
Dress Up Your Vegetable Garden ;
Colors— Suggestions— Prices
Forget-me-not blue flowers. Excellent edging plant. Needs moist, cool climate pkt. 15c
Warm tones of red, yellow, orange. Plants and flowers larger than Blue Gem; plants more spreading pkt. 15c
2 x Deep red, orange, yellow, blue, dark purple. Excellent edging or rock garden plant wherever summers are cool pkt. 10c
Sky blue shading lighter at center. California wild flower that does well in other parts of country. Useful as ground cover pkt. 10c
White, lavender, purple, rose, red. Mass in border for fragrance. Com- bine with taller annuals pkt. 10c
Deep blue or violet-blue. Can be grown as an annual. Continual bloom > over long period. Very nice for border or rock garden. All-America Award, 1942 pkt. 25c
Tones of roseand red. Beautiful in perennial border in spring pkt. 10c_ Bright colors. Large flowers. Compact plants pkt. 10c
More compact than regular Swiss Giant. Flowers fully as large. Excel-
lent for window box and border edging pkt. 25c Many rich colors. Our own reselection of the Roggli type. Mammoth flowers pkt. 25c
Fine blend of colors. Extremely large flowers. Vigorous plants pkt. 25c
Separate colors: Rich garnet (ALPENGLOW); Deep blue (BERNA); Blue with deep blue blotches (LAKE OF THUN); Golden, blotched deep brown (RHINEGOLD). Large circular flowers. Long blooming season Each: pkt. 25c
Clear yellow, lower petals lightly flushed orange. Large, nicely shaped flowers. Nice for edgings and window boxes pkt. 25c —
a Gay colors. Large spikes of tubular flowers with spotted throats. Bloom
for long period pkt. 15c Carmine, pink, white. Excellent low climber for fences, stumps, and banks. Not fragrant pkt. 10c
Deep violet blue. Flowers larger than ordinary petunia. Ideal for win- dow box pkt. 10c
Large flowers of rich, deep red - pkt. 10c
Separate colors: Blue; Crimson; Violet; White; Howard's Star. Easiest petunia to grow and best for bedding Each: pkt. 10c
This brilliant field of Petunias on one of our Cali- fornia ranches is a seed crop of Rose Bedder, a Ferry- Morse introduction (See page 17)
Pansy, Geneva Super Giant
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with a Border of Colorful Flowers
Name on Packet
Petunia, Radiance ~
Petunia, Rose King Improved
Petunia, Large Flowered Mixed
Petunia, Celestial Rose
Petunia, Cheerful
Petunia, Cream Star
Petunia, First Lady
Petunia, Glow
Petunia, Hollywood Star
Petunia, Igloo
Petunia, King Henry
Petunia, Rose Bedder
Petunia, Rosy Morn
Petunia, Salmon Supreme
Petunia,Silver Blue ;
(Heavenly Blue)
Petunia, Ferry’s Midget Mixed
Petunia, Dwarf Giants of Cali- fornia Mixed
Petunia, Giants of California, Mixed (Single Fringed)
Petunia, Giant Ruffled Gaiety, (The Art)
Petunia, Maxi- mum Double Fringed, Mixed
Petunia, Dwarf Maximum Dou- ble Fringed Mixed
Petunia, Single Giant Snow- storm
Petunia, Single Giant Fringed, Theodosia Improved.
- Phacelia
Phlox drummondi
Phlox drum- mondi, Dwarf
_ Phlox, Star Mixed
Pinks, Annual Double Carna- tion Shades
Pinks, Double China Mixed
Pinks, Hardy Single and Double Mixed
De Gaiety, Single Mixed~—
Other Names
Petunia hybrida
Petunia nana compacta
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Petunia superbissima
Petunia superbissima
Petunia erecta
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Petunia, All-Double
Petunia, All-Double
Petunia hybrida grandiflora
Petunia hybrida grandiflora
Phacelia campanula- yia; California Blue Bells
Annual Phlox Annual Phlox
Phlox cuspidata
Dianthus heddewigit laciniatus flore plena
Dianthus chinensis
Dianthus plumarius
Dianthus heddewigii
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See
“Key to Symbols’’
h-A
h-A
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2 ft.
15 in.
13 in.
16 in. 12 in.
10 in.
12 in.
12 in.
8 in. 12 in. 8 in. 12m: 12 in: Rel inte
12 in:
Colors— Suggestions Prices
All-America Award, 1941. Dazzling scarlet-rose, with gold center. CARE
flowered. Very free flowering pkt. 10c Deep clear rose-pink. Large, plentiful flowers. Our introduction. All- America Award, 1935 pkt. 10c
- Violet, rose, pink, white, lavender, crimson. One of the best window box
varieties pkt. 10c Deep pink. Best pink petunia. Excellent for bedding, edging, window boxes pkt. 10c Large blossoms of clear salmon-pink. Compact plants. Ideal for bedding and borders. All-America Award, 1944 pkt. 25c
All-America Silver Medal, 1940. Soft, creamy white, star-shaped blos- soms. Extremely free-blooming pkt. 10c
All-America Award, 1940. Pale rose pink, cream throat, darker veining. Bushy plants. Splendid for borders and window boxes pkt. 25c
All-America Silver Medal, 1939. Dwarf, ball-shaped plants. Many flowers of rich rose-red with lighter throats pkt. 25c
Rose-pink flowers shaped like five-pointed stars, waved edges. Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections pkt. 15c
Small, creamy-white, yellow-throated flowers. Neat, compact plants. Unexcelled for massing and for window boxes. Blooms mid-June to late summer. All-America Award, 1943 pkt. 15c
Rich ox-blood crimson. Large flowers. Compact plants pkt. 25c:
Bright rose-colored blossoms with golden throats. Many flowers, com-
pact plants. Our introduction pkt. 10c Rosy pink with white throat. Bopuler for window boxes pkt. 10c Deep salmon pink. Flowers small, but plentiful pkt. 25c Silvery sky blue. Very pretty combined with Celestial Rose pkt. 10c Our own special colorful blend. All the newest dwarf varieties pkt. 10c
Wide range of colors. Plants compact. Single flowers very large and open throated. Unusually suitable for window box or potting
pkt. 50c Wide range of colors. Huge fringed flowers. Harderto grow than smaller-flowered petunias pkt. 25c
Frilled. Very free- pkt. 50c
Vari-colored, carmine and white single flowers. blooming. Effective
Nice blend of colors. Practically 100% double and mostly giant-flowered in our trials pkt. 75c
Compact form of the pkt. $1.25
Blend of reddish purple, crimson, rose, and white. Maximum strain. Superb pot plant
Mammoth white flowers. Beautiful in window boxes pkt. 50c
Very large ruffled flowers of soft rosy pink with veined yellow throat pkt. 50c
Compact plant. Edgings and pkt. 10c
Vivid gentian blue with prominent white anthers. Many bell-shaped flowers. Early and late blooming. rock gardens
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946 Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Much superior to the old
Shades of salmon, rose, red. Superb flowers. pkt. 10c
Japanese pinks
Rich colors and markings. Fringed fiowers somewhat like Sweet William
but larger pkt. 10c Splendid assortment of colors. Deeply fringed flowers. Rich clove scent pkt. 10c
Fragrant. Delightful in the
Fringed petals. pkt. 10c
Gay colors, rich markings. border
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Ferry'’s Seeds for Your Garden
Name on Packet
Platycodon grand-
iflora Blue
Poppy, American Legion
Poppy, Double Shirley, Sweet Briar
Poppy, Single Shirley Mixed
Poppy, Orientale Hardy Red
Poppy, Orientale Hybrids
Poppy, Orientale Salmon Shades
Portulaca, Double Mixed
Portulaca, Single
Primrose, Showy Evening
Primula mala-
coides,New Baby
Primula veris Mixed
Ranunculus, Morse’s Mam- moth Double Mixed
Rudbeckia bi-color superba
Rudbeckia, Starlight
Salpiglossis, Large Flowered Mixed
Salvia, Bonfire
Salvia farinacea, Blue Bedder
Salvia patens
Salvia splendens
Saponaria vaccaria rosea
Scabiosa caucasica
Scabiosa columbaria
Scabiosa, Blue Moon
Scabiosa, Dwarf Heavenly-Blue
Scabiosa, Giant Annual
Scarlet Flax
Scarlet Runner Bean
Schizanthus, Dr. Bad¢ger’s Hybrids
Sensitive Plant
Shasta Daisy, Alaska
Sidalcea, New Hybrids
Other Names
Chinese Bell Flower _
Papbaver rhoeas
Papaver rhoeas
Papbaver orientale
Moss Rose; Sun Plant
Moss Rose; Sun Plant
Oenothera lamarckiana Baby Primrose Primula polyanthus;
Bunch Primrose
Buttercup
Cone Flower
Cone Flower Painted Tongue
Flowering Sage; Scarlet Sage
Flowering Sage
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Soapwort; Bouncing Bet
Pincushion Flower
Linum grandiflorum rubrum
Phaseolus coccineus
Poor Man’s Orchid
Mimosa pudica
Chrysanthemum leu- canthemum hy- bridum maximum
Greek Mallow
See “Key to
Symbols”
h-P
h-A
h-A
h-A
h-A
h-A h-A
t-P used as annual
hh-P t-P
t-P ~ h-A
lehes
18 in.
18 in.
18 in.
Colors— Suggestions—Prices
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Steel blue with sparkling sheen. Buds are like small balloons. Flowers cup-shaped with pointed petals. Excellent in permanent border or
semi-shaded rock garden pkt. 10c — Dazzling scarlet with white cross at center. Single flowers. Sow in beds
by themselves or in groups in the border pkt. 10c Charming double and semi-double pink flowers pkt. 10c
Shades of pink and rose, bright scarlet, carmine-red. Large flowers pro-
duced over long season Z pkt. 10c Glowing scarlet: A gorgeous splash of color in garden or border pkt. 10c_ Mostly red, with some white, rose, salmon, and orange.’ Large cup- shaped flowers. Long stems. Fern-like foliage pkt. 10c Fine new color development in Oriental Poppy. Gorgeous blossoms, — spring to late summer pkt. 15c Superb blend of gay colors. High percentage of doubles and semi doulas pkt Cc
Scarlet; and Mixed. Useful ground cover in dry sunny spots; at home in rock garden Each: pkt. 10c
Brilliant yellow. Interesting twilight bloomer pkt. 10c ~
Deep rosy lilac. Solid flowers. An improved variety pkt. 5c
Shades of lavender, red, maroon, yellow, white. Clusters of flowers on wiry stems. Rock garden or low border pkt. 25c
Yellow, orange, and red tones. Compact plants. Large double and semi-double flowers. Very attractive in hardy border in early Sune pkt. 10c
Cone shaped brown centers; golden petals, velvety brown spots at base. Excellent as cut flower, or in clumps in border pkt. 10c
Large flowered, semi-double. Primrose-yellow to mahogany, some bi- colored. Long stems for cutting. Good background plant. All-America Award, 1942 pkt. 15c
Large lily-like flowers on long wiry stalks rising from low base of leaves. pkt. 10c
Bright red. Especially pretty with dark green or white background pkt. 10c
Pale, cloudy blue, tubular flowers on tall slender spikes. Desirable for
cutting pkt. 15c One of finest indigo blue flowers. Long flower spikes. Plants bushy. Attractive in border -pkt. 25c
Scarlet. Large flowered early strain of this vigorous old favorite pkt. 10c Gay rosy scarlet. Dense bright green foliage. Many starry flowers. Rock
garden or front of border pkt. 10c Lavender blue. Attractive flowers on long stems. Blooms through the ~ summer pkt. 25c —
Lavender; Pink. Plants more dwarf and spreading Each: pkt. 25¢
All-America
Separate colors: than Caucasica type. Finely cut foliage
Clear lavender blue. Huge flowers on fone. strong stems. Honorable Mention, 1939 pkt. 10c_
All-America Award, 1940. Clear lavender blue. Dwarf bushy plants. For low borders pkt. 10c ~
Maroon; Peach Blossom; Red; Rose; White; Yellow; and Mixed. Large — double blossoms about 2 in. across Each: pkt. 10c
Bright glossy red. Graceful in clumps in the border. Excellent rock
garden plant pkt. 10c Bright red, pea-shaped flowers. Splendid ornamental climber which — gives good shade. Beans good for table use
pkt. 10c°
Flowers like tiny butterflies in pastel shades with dainty markings. A beautiful collection pkt. 10c :
Leaves droop and fold when touched. Interesting in outdoor summer garden or as pot plant. Small pink flowers pkt. 10c
White. Flowers extra large with yellow centers. Somewhat later in blooming than regular strain. Splendid where season is long a pkt. 10c |
Stately
Odd shaped blooms in pink and rose shades on long spikes. pkt. 25c
plants. Useful for tall backgrounds and as a cut flower
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are Easily Available through Your Dealer
_Gathering seed of Cleome, Giant Pink Queen_at Oakview, Star of Texas Ferry- Morse Seed Co.’s Seed Breeding Station near Detroit, Michigan (See page 10)
Name on Packet
Snapdragon, Com- pact Bedding Bronze (Rust- Resistant)
' Snapdragon, Com-
x
pact Bedding Light Salmon Pink (Rust- Resistant)
| Snapdragon,
Giant Bedding, (Rust-Resistant)
‘ Snapdragon, Tall
Maximum (Rust-Resistant)
‘ Snow-on-the-
mountain Star of Texas
Statice sinuata
Statice suworowi
Stevia serrata, _ White
Stock, Beauty of Nice
Stock, Early Beauty of Nice Carmine Rose
Stock, Double Dwarf Ten Weeks
Stock, Giant Imperial
“Stock,
Giant Winter, Mixed
Stokesia cyanea
Matthiola incana
Perennial Cornflower | h-P
Ht.
18 in.
18 in.
2 ft.
3 ft.
2 ft.
16 in.
od ft.
2it.
Dit:
16 to
18 in.
18 in.
12 in.
PR site
: See Other Names “Key to Symbols’ Antirrhinum nanum h-A Antirrhinum nanum h-A Antirrhinum majus h-A Antirrhinum — h-A maximum Euphorbia variegata h-A Mae texanum h-A Sea Lavender h-A Rat Tail Statice; h-A Sea Lavender Piqueria t-P Matthiola incana h-A M atthiola incana h-A Matthiola incana h-A “ “« h-A Brompton Stock; hh-B
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114 ft.
Colors—Suggestions— Prices
Rich golden bronze, flushed rose. Plants dwarf and compact. Free blooming. Our introduction pkt. 10c
Exquisite color. Our own special strain bred to resist rust pkt. 10c
Pink; Scarlet; White; Yellow; and Mixed. Strong growing. Our own . special strains bred to resist rust Each: pkt. 10c
Copper (COPPER QUEEN); Crimson; Pink (PINK SENSATION); White; Yellow; and Mixed. Huge spikes. Requires staking. Our own strains. Each: pkt. 15c
Foliage bright green and silvery-white Adds interest and contrast to flower border pkt. 10c
Small, daisy-like flowers. Golden yellow with yellow eye. Free blooming. Ideal for dry, sunny locations pkt. 10c
Rose; True Blue; White; Yellow (BONDUELLI); and Mixed. Stiff stalks bear dense groups of blossoms! in graduated rows. Dainty winter
bouquets Each: pkt. 10c Rose colored blossoms on tapering spikes resembling long slender tails pkt. 10c
Tiny clear white blossoms, faintly scented. Hardy in mild climates. May be used as annual in short season climates. One of best of small flower- ing plants pkt. 10c
Canary Yellow; Chamois (AURORA); Crimson; Lavender; Light Pink; Mauve; Old Rose; Purple; Rose Pink (ROSE OF NICE); Salmon Rose; White; and Mixed. Follows Ten Weeks class in season of bloom.
Plants pyramidal Each: pkt. 10c Our own 1941 introduction. Weeks earlier than regular Beauty of Nice. Sure to bloom. New, attractive color pkt. 10c
Bright Pink; Canary Yellow; Crimson; Lavender; Mauve; Purple; White; and Mixed. Excellent for edgings or low beds Each: pkt. 10c
Outstanding strainsfor cutting. Antique Copper; Carmine Rose; Chamois; Crimson; Dark Purple (ELK’S PRIDE); Golden Rose; Lavender Mauve; ‘Old Rose; Rose; Salmon Rose; White (SANTA MARIA); ~ Yellow (GOLDEN BALL); and Mixed. Long stems. Large flowers.
Each: pkt. 10c
Huge spikes. Late blooming. Use in open only in mild climates. pkt. 25c
Beautiful light blue flowers, about 3 inches across, resembling single corn- flower or single Aster. Long, firm stems ideal for cutting pkt. 25c
i
You ll Find Exquisite Sweet Pea Colors
FERRY-MORSE SWEET PEAS RECOMMENDED AS BEST IN THEIR COLOR CLASS
EARLY FLOWERING SPENCER—Plant outdoors in autumn in California and the South; plant in very early spring for
early summer bloom where summers are hot.
Early Daphne—Soft salmon pink on cream ground (Sil- ver Medal International Flower Show 1937); Early Memory — Clear rosy lavender; Early Chime — Light salmon pink; Early Mariner—Clear marine blue (Award of Merit Dutch Horticultural Society); Early White Harmony — Black seeded white; Signal Red — Bright scarlet; Early Star — Sparkling rose pink flushed salmon (Award of Merit, Dutch
SPRING FLOWERING SPENCER—Our new class of Sweet Peas. than the Early Flowering. Tremendous vine growth. Extra long stems.
methods as for other Sweet Peas. (See Page 1.)
Blue
Clear Pink Mauve
Lavender
Also widely grown for greenhouse use.
Horticultural 'Society); Early Triumph— Soft lilac mauve (Certificate of Merit, Chicago Commercial Flower Growers); Early Boon — Deep cream pink shaded salmon (Certificate of Merit, Chicago Commercial Flower Growers); Early Dawn—Deep chamois pink; Early Cinderella—Clear light blue; Early Mars—Rich ox-blood crimson
Each: pkt. 10c
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They do even better under hot summer conditions Fragrant. In growing them use the same cultural
Rose Pink White, Black Seeded
Each: pkt. 10c
SUMMER (OR LATE) FLOWERING SPENCER—Plant where nights are cool and days not extremely hot.
Ecstasy—Blush pink; Peer—Bright orange pink (Award of Merit, British National Sweet Pea Society); Welcome — Brilliant scarlet; King Lavender—Clear lavender; Gigantic
ple; Fairyland—Rich, rose cream pink; Stylist—Clear rich rose pink; Flagship—Clear navy blue (Silver Medal, Scot- tish Sweet Pea Society)
—Clear white, black seeded; Amethyst—Clear medium blue; Each; pkt. 10c
Discovery— Beautiful chamois pink; Vista—Clear light pur-
‘““FERRY-MORSE SWEET PEAS and How to Grow Them,’’
containing complete list of vari- eties, will be sent free upon request
See Name on Packet Other Names “Key to Ht. Colors—Suggestions— Prices Symbols”’ Strawfliower, , Helichrysum h-A 214 ft. | Brilliant and soft colors. Double pompon flowers. Best of all Everlast- Mixed ings for winter bouquets pkt. 10c Sunflower, Double| Helianthus h-A 6 ft. Quilled petals in solid hemisphere of bright yellow pkt. 10c Sun Gold s Sunflower, a h-A 5 ft. Petals crimson and yellow; center deep red. Useful background flower Red and Gold pkt. 10c Sunflower, h-A 3 ft. Yellow petals around a small dark disc. Bushy branching plant. Three- Single Stella inch flowers on long stems pkt. 10c Sweet Peas, Early | Lathyrus h-A Sit. Separate colors: Blue; Cream-pink; Lavender; Rose-pink; Scarlet; White ) Flowering or Each: pkt. 10c Spencer more | Sweet Peas, Early “ h-A Salite Brilliant collection of named varieties. For winter bloom in California Fiowering Spen- ; or and the South; for early summer bloom where summers are hot cer Mixed more pkt. 10c Sweet Peas, Late 2 Sibie. Freer blooming and longer stemmed than early varieties. Use where Flowering h-A or summers are fairly cool. Blue; Cream-pink; Lavender; Rose-pink; Spencer more Scarlet; White; and Superb Mixed Each: pkt. 10c | Sweet Peas, Late 2 h-A 3 ft. Wide range of lovely colors pkt. 5c | Flowering or : Spencer more : Choice Mixed : i} Sweet Peas, & h-A Shite Blue; Clear Pink; Lavender; Mauve; Rose Pink; White, Black Seeded; | Spring Flower- or and Mixed Each: pkt. 10c ing Spencer more ! Sweet Pea, Lathyrus lattfolius See Perennial Sweet Pea, page 16 Perennial Sweet William, Dianthus barbatus h-P Dit: Dainty shades. Not so showy, but longer in flower than the Single type Double Mixed pkt. 10c Sweet William, Dianthus barbatus h-P 2 it. Salmon Pink (NEWPORT PINK); Bright Scarlet (SCARLET BEAU- Single TY); and Mixed. Fine rounded clusters, 3 or 4 in. across. Especially good to follow tulips Each; pkt. 10c_ Sweet Wivelsfield Dianthus h-A 15 in Red and pink. Similar to Sweet William but plants are smaller. Fra- grant. For edging or for cutting. Double flowered pkt. 10c Tagetes signata Single Dwarf Mari- h-A 10 in Small, golden yellow fiowers on bushy plants. Ideal for edging pkt. 15c
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in Your Dealer's Ferry Display
Sweet Peas growing on our Trial Grounds. At the left a row, of Spring Flowering; at the right a row of
Early Flowering (See page 20)
‘Name on Packet
Texas - Blue Bonnet
Thermopsis caroliniana
Thunber¢gia alata, ‘Mixed
Tithonia
Verbena
Verbena Hybrida Mammoth
Verbena, Super- Giant Hybrids
Vinca
. Viola cornuta
Viola cornuta bicolor
Viola, Blue Elf
Viola cornuta, Jersey Gem ~
_. Viola, Large Flowered Mixed
Virginian Stock
_ Whitlavia glox- inoides Blue
Other Names
Lupin texensts False Lupin
Black Eyed Susan
Tithonia speciosa;
Mexican Sunflower
Verbena hybrida Verbena gigantea Verbena gigantea
Vinca rosea; Periwinkle
Tufted Pansy
Johnny-jump-up
Johnny-jump-up
Tufted Pansy } Viola cornuta Malcomia
California Canter- bury Bell
SWEET PEAS, SPRING FLOWERING. Flowers large, abundant, fragrant. vine growth. Succeed where other Sweet Peas fail be- cause of summer heat. Rose Pink, Blue, and Lavender (All-America Award winners); Mauve, Clear Pink, and White. Package containing 6 packets
See “Key to Symbols’’
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t-P used as annual’
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Zinnia, Royal Purple (See page 22) This splendid addition to our list of outstanding Zinnias received an All-America Award in 1942
SWEET PEAS, EARLY FLOWERING. Huge waved flowers. Bright colors. For winter bloom in California and the South; for early summer bloom where summers are hot. Package containing 6 packets 50
SWEET PEAS, LATE FLOWERING. (Known on West Coast as ‘‘Summer Flowering’’). Lovely colors. For local- ities where summers are fairly cool. Package containing 6 packets
Colors— Suggestions— Prices
Rich deep blue; heart-shaped rose-pink eye. :Prefers cool weather. Good
in dry locations pkt. 10c
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Blossoms white through buff to deep orange with solid black center. Twines or climbs. Use as annual for window box, ground cover in sun, or to overhang bank pkt. 10c
Vivid orange-scarlet flowers; odd-shaped leaves. Annual in North; peren- nial in mild climates. Early flowering strain pkt. 10c
Scarlet; Fine Mixed (superb blend). Good-sized blossoms. Rock gar- dens, low borders, window boxes Each: pkt. 10c
Separate colors: Blue with white eye; Pink (LUMINOSA); Scarlet (LU- CIFER); White. Large flowering strain with fine rounded blossom clusters Each: pkt. 15c
Superb blend of colors. Large flowers. Finerounded clusters pkt. 15c
Separate colors: White; Rose; White with rose center; and Mixed. Very satisfactory for bedding and borders. Foliage free from insects : Each: pkt. 10c
White; Yellow; Light Blue (BLUE PERFECTION); and Mixed. One of best. edging plants for border or rock garden
: Separate colors. Each: pkt. 25c
Mixed: pkt. 10c
Gold and purple. Dwarf plants covered with tiny blossoms. Our own growing pkt. 15c
Small blossoms with upper petals deep violet-blue, lower petals lighter, gold eye, black markings. New, distinct variety of our own introduc- tion. Ideal for rock gardens, window boxes, edgings in semi-shade. Best treated as annual (See page 1) pkt. 15c
Seed not available until after harvest, 1946
Ruby, bronze, blue, golden yellow and many unusual shades. Special formula blend of choice large flowered Violas pkt. 25c
Red and white. Rock garden, bedding, edging pkt. 10c
Violet blue bells with white interiors. Leaves heart-shaped and toothed. California native that does well almost anywhere pkt. 10c
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Zinnias—Gay and Easy to Grow
Lilliput and Cupid Zinnias in gay colors
Name on Packet
Wild Garden Mixture
Woolfiower, Crimson
Xeranthemum Double Mixed
Zinnia, Double Giant Dahlia Flowered
Zinnia, Giant Double
Zinnia, Double Elegans, Mixed
Zinnia, Double Fantasy Mixed
Zinnia, Cupid Tiny Tim
Zinnia, Lilliput or Pompon
Zinnia, Mexicana Hybrids
Zinnia, Navajo Mixed
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Zinnia, All-Giant | Indian Summer | Mixture
Zinnia, All-Giant | Pastel Mixture
Zinnia, Super Crown o’Gold Pastel Tints
Other Names
| Old Fashioned
Garden Flowers
Celosia childsi or globosa Everlasting
Youth-and-Old-Age
Cut-and-come again Youth-and-Old-Age Improved Red Rid- ing Hood Youth-and-Old-Age Mexican Zinnia
Gaillardia Flowered
Youth-and-Old-Age
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ZINNIAS, GIANT FLOWERED. Colors selected for brilliance.and harmony. Our own superb, fully double strains. Package containing 6 packets... .50c
Colors— Suggestions— Prices
Splendid mixture of kinds and colors for interesting border planting
pkt. 5c Vivid crimson flower clusters. Showy border plant. May be used as Everlasting pkt. 10c
Rose, purple, yellow, or white silky petals around tufted centers of white. Excellent for winter bouquets pkt. 10c
Light Yellow (CANARY BIRD); Crimson (CRIMSON MONARCH IMPROVED); Golden Yellow (GOLDEN DAWN); Lavender (DREAM); Light Rose (EXQUISITE); Orange and Gold (ORIOLE); Purple (PURPLE PRINCE); Rich purple (ROYAL PURPLE); Scarlet (SCARLET FLAME); White (POLAR BEAR); and Mixed. Our own improved strains Each: pkt. 10c
Lavender; Rose; Crimson; Light Yellow; Golden Orange; Orange; Pink. Purple; Scarlet; White. Grand background flower. Showy cut flower. Easy to grow. Our own improved strains Each: pkt. 10c
Flowers about 2% in. diameter. Dome shaped with petals overlapped Each: pkt. 10c
Red, rose, orange, yellow. Delightful novelty pkt. 10c
Gay scarlet. Compact plants and small flowers. An edging gem anda fine cut flower pkt. 10c
Canary Yellow; Crimson; Flesh; Golden Gem; Lilac Gem; Orange; Pur- ple; Rosebud; Salmon Gem; Scarlet; White; and Mixed. Charming for low borders and cutting Each: pkt. 10c
Yellow, orange, mahogany. Exquisite colors and form. Some single, some double pkt. 10c
Medium sized, double flowers. Odd markings and brilliant hues, resem- bling an Indian rug pkt. 10c
Crimson, flame-scarlet, cherry, golden-yellow, and burnished copper.
Superb cut flowers. Blended for those who like bright colors pkt. 10c
Pink, lavender, primrose, soft yellow, and white. Superb cutting flowers” blended for those who prefer soft colors
Blend of soft, pretty colors. Huge, double blossoms. Each petal overlaid
at base with deep golden yellow. Fine for cutting pkt. 10c
BORDER AND WINDOW BOX COLLECTION Petunia (two shades), Verbena Mixed, Harmony Marigold, Golden Gleam Nas-
turtium, Ageratum Blue. boxes. Package containing harvest 1946.
Enough for a generous border and several window 6 packets.
Seed not available until after
pkt. 10c :
Flowers Grouped for Special Uses
Easiest to Grow Under Ordinary - Garden Conditions
Alyssum, Sweet
Bachelor Button
Calendula
California Poppy
_ Candytuft, Annual
Chrysanthemum, Annual
Coreopsis
Cosmos
Four o’clock
Gaillardia
Marigold
Nasturtium
Poppy, Annual
Portulaca
Snow-on-the-moun- tain
Sunflower, Ornamen- tal
Zinnia
For Fragrance
Abronia
Alyssum, Sweet Candytuft Carnation Centaurea imperialis Heliotrope
Hesperis matronalis Lavender
Lilium regale Matthiola Mignonette Nicotiana
Petunia
Primula
Scabiosa
Stock
Sweet Pea
Sweet William Verbena
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For Edgings —
Ageratum
Alyssum, Sweet
English Daisy
Heuchera (Coral Bells)
Linaria
‘Lobelia
Marigold, Dwarf
Nemesia
Pansy
Petunia, Dwarf
Portulaca
Verbena
Viola
For Backgrounds
Cleome Delphinium
‘Hollyhock
Larkspur, Super Majestic Poppy, Oriental Hardy Red Sidalcea Sunflower, Ornamental. Tithonia
For Winter Bou- quets
Acroclinium Chinese Lantern Cockscomb Gypsophila
' paniculata Helichrysum
Lunaria
Statice Xeranthemum
For Semi-Shade
Anchusa italica Bachelor Button Balsam Centaurea im- perialis Clarkia. Coleus Columbine English Daisy Forget-me-not Geum Godetia Linaria Lupin Mignonette Nasturtium Pansy Platycodon Sweet William | Viola
For Window and Porch Boxes
Ageratum Bachelor Button, Jubilee Gem Candytuft Cobaea ‘scandens Coleus pep Heliotrope Lantana Lobelia Marigold, Dwarf Mignonette Morning Glory Nasturtium, Dwarf Nierembergia Pansy Petunia Phlox drummondi Snapdragon, Giant Bedding Thunbergia ~ Verbena
_ Vinca
For Rock Gardens, Annuals Abronia
African Daisy Alyssum, Sweet Brachycome - Ice Plant
Linaria
Lobelia
Phacelia
Phlox drummondi Portulaca Saponaria Schizanthus Thunbergia Scarlet Flax
Star of Texas © Statice
Verbena Virginian Stock
For Rock Gardens, Perennials
Alyssum, Hardy Arabis
Armeria
Asclepias tuberosa Aubrietia Callirhoe
~ Campanula carpatica
Cerastium tomentosum Cheiranthus (biennial) Columbine Dianthus deltoides Dianthus plumarius English Daisy Forget-me-not Gypsophila paniculata Heuchera ~ (Coral Bells)
Iceland Poppy
Linum Nierembergia Platycodon Primula, Hardy Ranunculus Thermopsis Viola
Vines for Screening and Ornament Australian Pea Vine Cardinal Climber Cobaea scandens Cypress Vine
Gourd Humulus japonicus Kudzu Vine Momordica
Moon Flower Morning Glory Perennial Sweet Pea Scarlet Runner Bean Sweet Pea Thunbergia
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For Withstanding
Drought
Abronia
Achillea
African Daisy
Ageratum
Alyssum, Carpet of Snow
Arctotis
Armeria
Asclepias tuberosa
Bartonia
Brachycome
Calliopsis
Campanula pyramidalis
Candytuft
Chinese Forget-me- not
Coreopsis
Cosmos
Four o'clock
Hollyhock
Ice Plant
Joseph’s Coat
Kudzu Vine
Lavender
Petunia
Portulaca
Snow-on-the- ‘mountain
Statice .
Star of Texas
Sunflower, Ornamental
Tithonia
Verbena
Vinca
Zinnia
For Cut Flowers
Aster Bachelor Button Calendula Calliopsis Carnation Chrysanthemum Clarkia Coreopsis Cosmos Delphinium Gaillardia Godetia Gypsophila Larkspur Marigold Nasturtium Painted Daisy Pinks Rudbeckia Salpiglossis Scabiosa Shasta Daisy Snapdragon Stocks Stokesia Sweet Pea Sweet William Zinnia
For Early Bloom Alyssum, Hardy Arabis
Aubrietia
Calendula Campanula carpatica Cerastium Columbine
‘Coreopsis
Delphinium English Daisy Foxglove Gaillardia grandiflora Painted Daisy Pansy Phacelia Primula veris Ranunculus Sweet William Viola
For Midsummer Bloom
~ Achillea
African Daisy | (Dimorphotheca)
Ageratum
Brachycome
California Poppy
Calliopsis
Cleome
Coreopsis
Gaillardia picta
Hollyhock
Larkspur
Lobelia
Nasturtium
Perennial Sweet Pea
Petunia
Phlox-drummondi
Poppy
Scabiosa
Shasta Daisy
Verbena
Vinca
Viola
Zinnia For Late Bloom
Alyssum, Sweet Aster
Bachelor Button Calendula Celosia Coreopsis Cosmos
Dahlia Gaillardia Globe Amaranth Hunnemannia Marigold
Pansy
Salvia Snapdragon Vinca
Viola
. Zinnia
Outstanding Vegetable Variet
Swiss Chard —delicious for greens both fresh and canned (See page 44)
Tomato, Rutgers —fine for juice as well as for canning (See page 45)
Peas, Thomas Laxton — of superb flavor and sweetness (See page 41)
Adapted to Home Canning.....
BEANS — Bush Green Pod
Stringless Green Pod *Tendergreen
BEANS—Bush Wax Pod Pencil Pod
Stringless Kidney
BEANS— Pole Kentucky Wonder
BEANS—Lima Henderson’s Bush
*Fordhook Bush
BEET Detroit Dark Red
CORN, Sweet Ferry’s Golden (Charle- voix) Golden Bantam Golden Cross Bantam
(See pages 34 and 35)
SPINACH *xLong Standing Blooms- dale (See page 43)
Savoy Leaved or Blooms- dale sae
PEAS Laxton’s Progress Little Marvel Telephone Thomas Laxton
SWISS CHARD Large Ribbed Dark Green
TOMATO Bonny Best Marglobe (See pages 43 and 44) Pritchard
Rutgers
*Ask your dealer to order this lesser known variety.
Corn, Ferry’s Golden (Charlevoix) — superior in sweetness and flavor, on or off the cob. Our intro- duction (See page 35)
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Good for Winter Storage
BEET Detroit Dark Red
CABBAGE -Ferry’s Hollander
CARROT Danvers Half Long
Nantes ~ Red Cored Chantenay
ONION Southport Red Globe
Southport White Globe Southport Yellow Globe Yellow Globe Danvers
PUMPKIN Sugar or New England Pie
. RUTABAGA American Purple Top
SQUASH
Delicious
Hubbard : Table Queen
% TURNIP Purple Top White Globe
Beet, Detroit Dark Red —excellent for canning whole when the roots are no more than an inch and a half in ; diameter. Right for storing when of medium size or Winter Squash, Delicious —the rich yellow flesh slightly larger. Tender and of fine quality for slicing and indicates high nutritive value (See page 44) pickling even when full grown (See page 32)
Cabbage, Ferry’s Hollander — one of the best late varieties : for planting in home gardens (See page 33) Turnip, Purple Top White Globe (See page 45)
Swiss Chard —delicious for greens both fresh
and canned (See page 44)
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Outstanding Vegetable Varieties to Can and Store for Winter
Adapted to Home Canning...-> El Se OGIO ALLL POET CE SRI A
BEANS— Bush Green Pod Stringless Green Pod
xTendergreen
BEANS—Bush Wax Pod Pencil Pod Stringless Kidney
BEANS—Pole Kentucky Wonder
BEANS—Lima Henderson’s Bush *Fordhook Bush
BEET Detroit Dark Red
CORN, Sweet 5 Ferry’s Golden (Charle- voix) Golden Bantam Golden Cross Bantam (See pages 34 and 35)
Tomato, Rutgers—fine for juice as well as for
canning (See page 45)
Peas, Thomas Laxton — of superb flavor and sweetness (See page 41)
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SPINACH *xLong Standing Blooms- dale (See page 43)
Savoy Leaved or Blooms-
dale
PEAS Laxton’s Progress
Little Marvel Telephone Thomas Laxton
SWISS CHARD Large Ribbed Dark Green
TOMATO Bonny Best
Marglobe (See pages 43 and 44)
Pritchard Rutgers
*Ask your dealer to order this lesser known variety.
Corn, Ferry’s Golden (Charlevoix) — ior wi sweetness and flavor, on Me off He bk: Om cits duction (See page 35)
Good for Winter Storage
BEET Detroit Dark Red
CABBAGE -Ferry’s Hollander
CARROT Danvers Half Long Nantes Red Cored Chantenay |
ONION Southport Red Globe Southport White Globe Southport Yellow Globe Yellow Globe Danvers
PUMPKIN Sugar or New England Pie
RUTABAGA American Purple Top
SQUASH Delicious Hubbard Table Queen
TURNIP Purple Top White Globe
Winter Squash, Delicious — the rich yellow flesh indicates high nutritive value (See page 44)
Cabbage, Ferry’s Hollander — one of the best late varieties for planting in home gardens (See page 33)
Beet, Detroit Dark Red—excellent for canning whole when the roots are no more than an inch and a half in diameter. Right for storing when of medium size or slightly larger. Tender and of fine quality for slicing and pickling even when full grown (See page 32)
Turnip, Purple Top White Globe (See page 4)
Hints for Planting Vegetables
yee es ee ara” <e- If you suspect cutworms in the garden soil, make a collar of stiff paper or cardboard for each tomato, pepper, or other young plant when setting them out. Make the collar about six inches wide and sink half-way into the ground
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Thin the young plants in the garden row so that they stand at the distance apart recommended on the seed packets
As soon as weeds show up between the garden rows, gel after them with the hoe. It saves a great deal of time and energy to destroy them before roots get tough
beans. Get poles four to eight feet long. Drive them
ARTICHOKE (True Artichoke, not Jerusalem Arti- choke). Sow seed in March or April, giving young plants protection until danger of frost is past. In transplanting, set in rows about four feet apart and about two feet apart in the row. In mild climates plants produce a crop of buds the second year. Where winters are severe, protect the crown with a heavy
mulch.
ASPARAGUS. Soak the seed 24 hours before plant- ing. Sow in rows about 18 inches apart, and 15 to 20 seeds to the foot. Cover two inches deep. Thin the young plants to about one inch apart. Hoe frequently. Set plants in permanent beds the following spring.
BUSH BEANS. Plant when all danger of frost is past. With the corner of the hoe, make rows about 18 inches apart and an inch and a half to two inches deep across the space you are going to plant. Drop the beans along the row about three or four inches apart. Cover with fine soil and press down firmly with the hoe. When the plants come up, thin them so that they stand about-six inches apart.
POLE BEANS. Plant at about the same time as bush into the ground in rows that are about three feet apart.
Set the poles three feet apart in the row. Have the rows run north and south. Around each stake, plant
five to eight beans about an inch and a half or two || inches deep. Press the soil down firmly. When the |
plants come up, thin out all except the four strongest plants at the base of each pole. one direction around the poles. Hoe around the plant
often to keep the soil loosened. -
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BEETS. Plant beets about the same time as radishes and lettuce. Have the soil fine and loose. Make rows one-half to one inch deep and about 18 inches apart. Sow the seeds about an inch apart in the row. Cover with soil, and press it down firmly. Keep the weeds out when the plants come up. As soon as the tops are five
to eight inches tall, pull out some of them and cook them for greens. Keep thinning and using the young | plants until the beet roots stand about four inches |
apart in the row. 4 BRUSSELS SPROUTS. This vegetable can be grown '
wherever conditions are favorable for late cabbage. It | requires the same culture.
CABBAGE. Set out both early and late cabbage as © soon as there is no danger of frost. Have the rows | two to three feet apart. Set the plants one to two feet | apart in the row, depending upon variety.
CARDOON. The rows should be about four feet apart, | and the plants two feet apart in the rows. Rich soil is | necessary. The stalks require blanching, and the plant | is raised much like celery. |
CARROTS. Sow carrot seed as early as radishes and / lettuce. Make the rows in the same way as for beets. | Sow the seed thinly, letting it drop a little at a time from the corner of the packet. Cover the seed with ¢ one-fourth to one-half inch of soil and press it down firmly. When the plants are about two inches tall, ’ thin them so that they will not crowd each other. Keep | out the weeds. Hoe around the plants often to keep
the soil loosened.
CAULIFLOWER. The same methods that produce good cabbage will produce good cauliflower. The only difference is that cauliflower heads must be protected i
as the heads begin to do not cramp the heads.
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More Hints for Planting Vegetables
CELERIAC. Sow seed at the same season and give the same treatment as celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil in rows two feet apart and six inches apart in the row. Give thorough culture. It is not necessary to earth up or “‘handle”’ the plants. When the roots are two inches in diameter, they are ready for use.
CELERY. Celery seed will sprout at comparatively
low temperatures, but it needs constant and abundant
moisture. The soil for starting plants should be fine and loose, and the seed must be covered only 4 inch deep. It takes about two weeks for seed to sprout. For fall and winter use in the North seed may be planted from March 15 to May 15. When seedlings have three or four leaves well started, prick out about three inches apart each way. Keep the soil moist and transplant to open ground when plants are 75 to 90 days old.
CHINESE CABBAGE. This vegetable is easily raised
as a succession crop. The plants can be set out in the rows which have been occupied by earlier vegetables. Do not plant too early.
COLLARDS. Sow the seed thickly in rows in rich ground, transplanting when about four inches in height;
_or sow where the plants are to remain and when well- _ started thin to two or three feet apart in the row.
CORN. Plant when all danger of frost is past, and the
ground is warm and dry. If planted in cold, wet soil, the kernels will rot. To plant in hills, make a shallow hole in the soil with the corner of the hoe and drop in six kernels. Cover with about two inches of fine soil
_and press down firmly. Have the hills about four feet
apart and plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart. When the plants are six inches high, thin out all except three or four of the strongest in each hill. To
_ plant in rows like beans or peas, make a shallow trench
with the hoe, drop in the kernels three to four inches apart, and cover about two inches deep. When plants are well up, thin to six or eight inches apart.
CUCUMBER. Delay planting until all danger of frost is past. Soil should be warm, fairly moist, and loose.
' Seed must be covered about one inch deep. Plant in -
hills, dropping eight or ten seeds to the hill. When six
inches tall, thin to three in a hill.
EGG PLANT. This semi-tropical fruit requires con-
| tinuous warm weather for best results. The seed ger-
-minates slowly and should be started in a hotbed. Set
the plants in the open ground when two inches tall if the weather continues warm. Shade young plants from hot sun and spray with paris green or arsenate of lead to protect from potato bugs.
- ENDIVE. For early use sow in rows in spring; for later
supply sow in June or July. When well started, thin the plants eight inches to one foot apart. When nearly grown, tie the outer leaves together over the center to blanch the heart of the plant. Two or three successive plantings during July will provide endive for winter use. Just before killing frosts in fall, dig the plants, being careful to take plenty of soil with the roots and to avoid injury to the leaves. Pack closely together and store in dark cellar.
FENNEL. Culture is about the same as for celery.
GARLIC. Separate sections or “‘cloves’’ of each bulb
_and set in rows ten or twelve inches apart and four inches | gett in the row. Take up in fall and store in cool, dry | place.
_HORSE-RADISH. Set roots in ground vertically, small end down, with tops of roots one to three inches _ below the surface. Cultivate thoroughly until the leaves
cover the ground; their shade will keep down weeds.
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KALE OR BORECOLE. Sow the seed one-fourth to one-half inch deep in rows two or three feet apart. When the plants come up, thin them so that they are from eight to twelve inches apart in the row.
KOHL RABI. As early in spring as possible, sow the seed in rows in light, rich soil. When plants are well established, thin three to six inches apart in the row. Plant at intervals of ten days for a succession of bulbs until hot weather, after which they fail to grow.
LEEK. Sow in rows early in spring, covering one-half
inch deep. Thin the plants to two to four inches apart
in the row and draw the earth about them when culti-
vating. If you desire very white and tender leeks,
transplant when about six inches tall, set four inches > apart in trenches about two feet apart, and gradually
earth up like celery.
Wrong and Right Way to Water
Turning the hose directly on plants in the garden row 1s likely to injure them. It also wastes water .. .
Instead... give plants a good soaking by laying the hose
on the ground and letting the water trickle along close to
the roots. Resting the hose nozzle on an old blanket or piece of sacking helps spread the water more evenly
Give Your Garden a Good Start
In preparing the soil, drive the spade or spading fork straight down full length with your foot
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Use the back of the rake to help break up clods; use the tooth-side to make the soil fine and smooth
To measure distances between rows a yard stick is a great convenience
PLANTING HINTS (Continued)
LETTUCE. Sow lettuce seed as soon as the ground can be worked. Make rows the same as for carrots and beets. Sow the seed thinly, letting it run out slowly from the corner of the packet. Cover with about one-fourth to one-half inch of soil and press down firmly. If the plants of loose leaf let-
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tuce look crowded when they come up, thin them a little. —
Thin head lettuce plants so that they stand about eight to ten inches apart in the row. Have the rows at least twelve inches apart. Lettuce does best when the weather is cool and moist.
MUSKMELON. In sections where summers are short, seed can be planted indoors or in hotbeds in small boxes. The young plants can be transferred to the garden when danger of frost is past. If practicable, spade in a liberal forkful of well-rotted manure at the bottom of each hill.
The rows should be at least five feet apart, and the hills ©
two to three feet apart in the rows. In general, the culture is the same as that for cucumber.
WATERMELON. Raising watermelons requires about the same culture as muskmelons except that the vines need more room. Hills should be liberally manured, and cultivation careful and thorough.
MUSTARD. Sow at the same time as radishes and lettuce. Make the rows in the same way. Sow the seed thinly and cover with one-fourth to one-half inch of soil. Press down firmly. When the plants are about two or three inches high, thin them so that they are four to eight inches apart in the
row. Mustard plants make the best greens when they are ©
given plenty of water so that they grow quickly.
OKRA or GUMBO. Okra seed does not germinate well at cool temperatures, and planting should be delayed until the ground is warm. Drop four or five seeds to the foot and cover one-half to one inch deep. Thin to about two feet in the row and keep thoroughly cultivated.
ONION. Onion seed germinates well in cool weather. Plant as soon as the soil can be prepared. Shallow planting is advisable,—one-fourth to one-half inch. When a few inches tall, the young plants can be thinned to prevent crowding, and the plants removed can be used as green onions. After that, they can be pulled as needed, and those left to become fully ripe can be stored for winter.
PARSLEY. The seed is even slower to gerniinane than pars- nip. It grows best in rich mellow soil and should be sown as early as possible in rows with a covering of not more than one-half inch of soil firmly pressed down. When the plants are well up, thin them to three to four inches apart in the row. As soon as those of the curled varieties are about three inches tall, cut off all the leaves; the new growth will be brighter and better curled. Every cutting will improve the quality of the leaves.
PARSNIP. Parsnips grow best in loose, rich, sandy loam but will make good roots in any soil that is reasonably rich and deep. Stony soil and raw manure are likely to produce branched or misshapen roots. The seed requires steady abundant moisture for germination and should be sown as early as practicable. Sow in rows and when well up thin to three to six inches apart in the row. Keep the ground moist if possible. Parsnips are improved by freezing, and a portion
of the crop can be left in the ground all winter to be dug in -
spring when the ground has thawed. PEAS. Peas need moderate temperature, plenty of mois-
ture, and long daylight hours. They are not injured by light —
frosts and may be planted as early in spring as the soil will
permit. By planting some of several varieties at the same —
time, a well-arranged succession can be obtained, extending
over a period of 30 days. Successive plantings of a desirable _ variety will also provide a succession, but this cannot be —
extended over as long a period with good results. All vari-
eties more than one and one-half feet tall do better if staked —
up or otherwise supported when four to six inches tall. Use sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows.
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by Preparing and Planting it Properly
PLANTING HINTS (Concluded)
PEPPERS. Culture, soil, and temperature requirements for peppers are about the same as for eggplant. A moderate dressing of guano, poultry manure, or complete commercial fertilizer hoed into the soil after the plants are six to eight inches tall will be beneficial.
PUMPKIN. Pumpkins are less sensitive to unfavorable conditions of soil and weather than melons or cucumbers, but they are cultivated in about the same way.
RADISH. Sow radish seed as early as the ground can be
worked. Make the rows in the same way as for lettuce, beets, and carrots. Sow the seed thinly, and cover with one-half to one inch of soil. If the plants seem crowded when they come up, thin them out. Radishes will be crisp and tender if they grow quickly and have plenty of moisture.
‘RHUBARB. Sow seed in rows an inch deep and thin the plants to six inches apart. In the fall transplant to a per- manent location, setting the plants three to four feet apart. The stalks should not be taken for use the first year.
‘ROQUETTE. In early spring, sow the seed in shallow rows about 16 in. apart, and for succession sow every few weeks. \ Water freely. The young leaves are ready for cutting when | plants are eight to ten inches tall.
|RUTABAGA. This vegetable requires a longer growing ‘season than turnip and needs more moisture. Seed may be ;sown from mid-June to mid-July. Culture is practically the ;same as for turnip except that the plants should be thinned | to six or eight inches apart in the rows. When grown, pull, i top, and store in cool cellar or pit.
‘SALSIFY or VEGETABLE OYSTER. Sow seed early
one-half to one inch deep, giving about the same culture as
‘for parsnip. Succeeds best in light, rich soil that has been
stirred quite deeply.
)SORREL. Sow in rows early in spring and thin the seed- lings to six or eight inches apart in the row. Cutting may begin in about two months, and the plants will continue in full bearing from three to four years.
/SPINACH. Plant seed as early in spring as ground can be ) prepared. Have the soil fine and loose. Make the rows about 12 inches apart. Sow the seed thinly, and cover with about
an inch of soil. Press down firmly. When the plants are » about three inches tall, thin them so that they are three to /six inches apart in the row. Keep out the weeds.
‘SQUASH. Plant about the same time as corn, when the | ground is warm and dry. For summer squash make hills ‘two to three feet apart; for winter squash, three to four _feet apart. Drop six to eight seeds in each hill. Cover with about one to one and one-half inch of fine soil, and press down firmly. When the plants are up, thin them so that only three or four of the strongest ones are left in each hill. Well rotted manure or a little complete fertilizer may be mixed with the soil in each hill before the seeds are planted.
‘SWISS CHARD. Plant at about the same time as lettuce and radish. Make the rows in the same way, and about 18 inches apart. Sow the seeds about one inch apart in the row, and cover with one-half to one inch of soil. When the plants are three or four inches high, thin them so that they are eight or ten inches apart in the row. Hoe the plants often, and keep out the weeds.
TOMATO. Set out tomato plants when the weather is warm and sunny, and there is no danger of frost. Set the plants three or four feet apart each way so that they will have plenty of room. Water around the roots of the plants
when setting them out if the ground is dry. Hoe often until the plants are quite large.
‘TURNIP. For summer turnips, sow the seed as early as that of radishes and lettuce. Scatter the seed, or sow it in ‘rows like those of radishes and lettuce. Cover the seed with about half an inch of soil. For fall and winter turnips, sow the seed in July in the same way.
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Plant seeds thinly. Large seeds such as peas and beans should be three to four inches apart in the row
About four times the diameter of the seed 1s a good general rule to follow for depth of planting. This means covering large seeds one to two inches deep, medium-sized seeds one-half to one inch deep, and small seeds one-quarter to one-half inch deep
After planting, press the soil down firmly with the flat of the hoe to bring the seeds into contact with the soil moisture and hasten germination |
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NOTE! ‘Days to table size’’ means length of time from date of planting to the time when the veretables are ready to eat in the climate of southern Michigan. In most cases the reference is to seed planting; in the case of broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauli- flower, celery, egg plant, pepper, and tomato, length of time starts with the date the plants are set in the open ground.
Name
ARTICHOKE Green Globe
ASPARAGUS
Mary Washington (Rust Resistant)
Mary Washington (Roots)
BEANS—BUSH WAX POD Ferry’s Golden Wax
Pencil Pod Wax Round Pod Kidney Wax
Stringless Kidney Wax Sure Crop Wax Top Notch Golden Wax
BEANS—BUSH GREEN POD
Bountiful
Broad Long Pod (Fava Bean, Horse Bean)
Dwarf Horticultural Ferry’s Plentiful
Fordhook Favorite French Horticultural
Full Measure Giant Stringless Green Pod
Landreth’s Stringless Green Pod
Stringless Black Valentine Stringless Green Pod Stringless Red Valentine
Stringless Refugee Tendergreen
Tennessee Green Pod
BEANS—FOR DRY USE
Early Marrow Pea or White Navy
Red Kidney White Kidney
BEANS—POLE WAX POD Kentucky Wonder Wax
BEANS—POLE GREEN POD
Blue Lake
Burger’s Green Pod Stringless
Early Blue Lake
Improved Missouri Wonder
Kentucky Wonder (Old Homestead)
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Days to |
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Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
2 yrs. | Deep green, globe-shaped flower heads. Does best in mild climates. Fleshy bud scales are
2 yrs.
1 YF:
150
67
62 63
55 66
65
the part eaten pkt. 10c
Large, firm, green shoots. Very fine flavor. Recently developed rust resistant strain pkt. 10c
Ask Your Dealer for Prices
Plump pods 4% to 5 in. long. Vines small, productive. A favorite because of earliness and excellent quality carton 10c Pods bright yellow, round, fleshy, 5% to 6 in. long. Brittle. Tender. Desirable for home garden as well as for market = carton 10c
Waxy light yellow pods, 54% to 6 in. long. Desirable for home garden as well as canning carton 10c
Large, fleshy, round pods of rich, creamy yellow. Excellent quality and flavor carton 10c Long, flat, meaty pods, 6 to 6% in. long. Large sturdy plants. Very popular carton 10c
Pods attractive. clear golden yellow, 44% to 544 in. long. Flat-oval. Fleshy. Brittle carton 10c
Abundant, straight, broad pods 6 to 7 in. long. Popular flat-podded green bean carton 10c
Plants very large and erect. Pods glossy green, 5 in. long by 144 in. broad. Desirable for
green shells carton 10c Pods 5 to 54 in. long, wide and flat at snap stage, becoming almost round at green shell stage. Desirable for green shell and snaps carton 10c Outstanding new variety of our own introduction. All-America Award, 1939. Very produc- tive. Long straight flat pods. Excellent quality and flavor carton 10c White seeded. Useful for snaps; also for baking when seeds are ripe carton 10c Vigorous, semi-running bush bean much preferred in New England States. Good for green shells as well as snaps carton 10c Round, fleshy, brittle pods 6 to 6% in. long. Very satisfactory main crop variety carton 10c Pods 6 to 6% in. long; round, fleshy, brittle. Good yielder. Fine for canning as well as for the table carton 10c Very similar in all respects to original strain, but usually a little more vigorous and pro- ductive, and pods keep green color longer carton 10c Improved form of old Black Valentine. Round, dark green pods carton 10c Round pods 5% in. long, fleshy and tender. Unusually fine flavor carton 10c Fleshy pods 4% to 5 in. long. Entirely stringless strain of the old dependable Red Valen- tine carton 10c Pods very uniform, 5 to 5% in. long. Young pada particularly valuable for canning and pickling whole carton 10c
Fleshy round pods about 7 in. long. Light green. Fairly new variety of real merit
carton 10c .
Pods 6 to 7 in. long, broad; stringless in snap stage. Splendid aaa Our introduction carton 10c
Plants large with tendency to form runners. Hardy. Prolific. Beans ripen uniformly. The —
common white bean of commerce carton 10c Seeds kidney shaped. Rich deep red. Standard commercial varies carton 10c Beans large, long kidney shaped. High quality large bean carton 10c Pods thick and wide. Good climber. Heavily productive carton 10c Same as White Creaseback carton 10c Same as White Seeded Kentucky Wonder : carton 10c
Earlier than original strain, and vines shorter and more slender. Desirable in sections where season is short, or for early market carton 10c
Seeds medium size, flattened, kidney shaped. Unsurpassed as green shell beans carton 10c
Slender, dark green pods often 10 in. long hang in clusters. Best quality green pole bean
carton 10c_
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Name BEANS— POLE GREEN POD - (Cont.)
Lazy Wife
London Horticultural McCaslan Pole Morse’s Pole No. 191 Oregon Giant
Rust Resistant Kentucky Wonder (Brown Seeded)
Scarlet Runner
Scotia or Striped Creaseback
St. Louis Perfection White
White Creaseback
White Seeded, Kentucky Wonder (Burger’s Green Pod Stringless)
BEANS—DWARF LIMA
Burpee’s Improved Bush Dwarf Large White
Early Market Fordhook Bush (Potato Lima) Fordhook No. 242 Henderson’s Bush (Baby Lima) . ;
Jackson Wonder Bush
Thorogreen
BEANS—POLE LIMA Challenger or Fordhook ~ Pole
* Florida Butter, Speckled
King of the Garden
Ferry s Plentiful Bean is becoming more popular year by year (See page 30)
Days to Table Size
75 85
68 75 70 65
66
68
92 85
88
Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
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Good climber. Heavily productive. Pods medium green, 6 to 6% in. long, fleshy, Excellent for snaps, green shell, and dry shell use carton 10c Pods 6 in. long, straight, thick, green splashed with crimson. Excellent for green shells carton 10c Pods 8 in. long, medium green, slightly flattened, fleshy, of good quality. White seeds. Fine for snaps and dry shell use carton 10c Definite resistance to rust. Dark green pods 7 to 9 in. long. White seeds. Strongly recom- mended for sections where rust is prevalent. Our introduction carton 10c Pods 8 in. long and 4% to % in. wide. Used principally in northern section of Pacific Coast carton 10c Considerable resistance to bean carton 10c (See page 18 for carton 10c Fine to grow among carton 10c
Kentucky Wonder carton 10c
Similar to Kentucky Wonder, but foliage slightly darker. rust
Dark green pods 6 in. long desirable for snaps. decorative use)
Abundant light green round pods about 6 in. long, fine grained, tender. rows of corn
White seeds, very good for baking when dry. Young pods good for snaps. quality. Our introduction
Tender, fleshy pods about 5% in. long; dry beans clear white. Green beans fine for snaps; dry beans for baking carton 10c
Long, dark green pods for snaps; seeds good for baking. Grown principally in Southern Cali- fornia carton 10c
Green shell beans very good.
Plants large, heavily productive. Four large, thick beans to a pod carton 10c Pods 414 in. long; 3 to 4 large, thick beans; dry beans white, flat. Scandard large-seeded lima carton 10c Smooth dark green pods; mostly 3 large flat beans to the pod. Very early and prolific. Fine for home and market. Developed by U. S. Department of Agriculture carton 10c Pods 4 to 414 in. long. Three to four seeds. Dry beans white, very plump. The finest quality lima bean carton 10c Large thick beans, 3 or 4 to the pod. Easy to shell. Finest flavor. Developed by U. S. De- partment of Agriculture. All-America Award carton 10c Pods small; 3 to 4 small flat seeds; dry beans white. Popular in North because of earliness. Excellent quality carton 10c Pods medium size. Four to five feguly thick, large beans. Dry-beans marked brownish-red. Popular in South carton 10c
Similar to Henderson’s Bush but seed coat and seed interior greenish. Attractive for can- ning carton 10c
New. Extremely heavy producer. Plants 10 to 15 ft. tall. Pods 5 to 6 in. long. Contain 4 to
6 large thick green beans _ carton 10c Pods in clusters. Beans buff, spotted reddish brown. Popular and dependable in South carton 10c
Improved form of Large carton 10c
Pods large, about & in. long. Four to five large, thick, white seeds. White Lima
SO Dark Red (left); Early ee (right) (See next page)
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Name
Follow Early Radishes or Lettuce with
BEANS—Pole Lima (Cont.)
Large Speckled or Christmas
Large White
Small White (Carolina or Sieva)
BEET—TABLE Crosby’s Egyptian
Detroit Dark Red
Early Blood Turnip
Extra Early Flat Egyptian Early Wonder
Ferry’s Crosby
Green Top Bunching
Long Dark Blood (Above Ground)
Perfected Detroit Tall Top Early Wonder
BEET—SUGAR Klein Wanzle ben
BEET—MANGEL WURZEL Danish Red Giant Ecken- dorf Danish Yellow Giant Eckendorf Giant Half Sugar, Green Top
Giant Half Sugar, Rose Top|
Mammoth Long Red
BROCCOLI Cauliflower type © Green Sprouting
Rapa
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Long Island Improved
CABBAGE, FIRST EARLY Copenhagen Market
Early Jersey Wakefield Golden Acre
Jersey Queen Resistant Detroit
CABBAGE, MEDIUM ESE
All Head Early All Head Select All Seasons
Charleston or Large Wakeiield
Ferry’s Round Dutch
(Early Dwarf Flat Dutch)
Globe Glory of Enkhuizen
Marion Market
Midseason Market
Pp t. *
Days to
Table Size
90
120
60
50
90
| Uniformly round heads.
in garden = pkt. 10c
Pointed heads, small and firm. Earliest pointed variety. Plants compact for small garden
planting pkt. 10c
| Similar to Copenhagen Market, but heads are smaller. Earliest round headed cater P : pkt. 10c — | Yellows Resistant Early Jersey Wakefield d pkt. 10c © Yellows Resistant type of Golden Acre. Uniform round heads. Our introduction pkt. 10¢ © Firm flat heads, weighing 6 to 7 Ibs. Especially good for kraut pkt. 10c Yellows Resistant All Head Early pkt. 10c i
Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
Broad flat pods contain large flat beans of creamy green with deep red or maroon marenee Be
Needs long growing season carton 10c _ Pods 5 to 5% in. long. Usually 4 large beans. Splendid climber. Good home garden choice
in South carton 10c — Pods 3% in. long; 3 to 4 small seeds of splendid quality. Known as Pole Butter Bean of the © :
South carton 10c
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Lighter in color than Detroit Dark Red. Round, flattened. Excellent for early beets and
greens. Famous for sweetness pkt. 10c Deep rich red; globe-shaped. Very little zoning. Tender and delicious. Best all-purpose beet; the standard of excellence in table beets. Our introduction pkt. 10c
Flesh bright red. Tops somewhat coarse. Quick-grower which many gardeners like pkt. 10c _
Roots flattened. Flesh dark purplish-red with light zoning pkt. 10c Flattened globe shape. Deep purplish-red, zoned lighter. Good home garden beet pkt. 10c ~ Light or orange-red strain of Crosby’s Egyptian. Excellent quality. Our introduction . , : pkt. 10c
Early and attractive. Foliage keeps fresh color well into fall. Roots almost round. Interior + color bright blood red. Our 1940 introduction pkt. 10c —
Long slender roots of dark purplish-red. Best table beet for field culture. Splendid keeper =
pkt. 10c A fine strain of Detroit Dark Red with longer bright green tops pkt. 10c Early beet of Crosby type with specially large tops. Suitable both for root use and for — greens pkt. 10c
Soil producing best results © pkt. 10c —
Roots medium large. Very rich in sugar content. Good keeper. is rich, friable sand or clay loam
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Roots very large, thick, cylindrical. Red above, rose below ground. Grows largely above ground pkt. 10c
Roots light yellow, tinged with green above ground. Aside from color same as Danish Red | Giant Eckendorf pkt. 10c_
Roots long ovoid, grayish white with light green shoulder. Flesh white pkt. 10c _
Roots long oval, tapered. Grayish white with rose colored Shoulder. Flesh white, rich in~ sugar 2 : pkt. 10c_
Large, spindle-shaped roots, straight and oust Grow 44 to ¥% out of ground. Light red. Flesh white tinged rose pkt. 10c
(See Cauliflower, Winter) *
Plants 3 to 4 ft. tall. Many sprouts about 5 in. long end in heads of deep green buds. Use in bud stage. Cook only 15 to 20 minutes pkt. 10c Leaves and small heads make excellent greens. Cut just before heads start to bloom. Sow seed very early in spring. Quick growing pkt. 10c_
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Many firm little heads aninch or two in diameter. Very satisfactory pkt. 10c
Plants about 20 in. tall. for home gardens for fall and early winter use
Interior white, very solid. Plants compact for setting close an
pkt. 10c pkt. 10c
Heads about 6 in. in diameter, round and firm. Very good second-early cabbage. Our i ine troduction p kt. 10¢
Yellows Resistant Glory of Enkhuizen pkt. 10c
Large, round, firm heads. Good main crop selection for home garden. Fine for ae im Pp. & =
Yellows Resistant strain of Copenhagen Market. Produces normal crop on infected soils - where non-resistant strains fail pkt. 10c {
Large round head. Splendid variety to follow one of the First Earlies. Our introduction ©
Resistant to hot dry weather One of the best for Southern home gardens
Very large flat heads. Large pointed heads.
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a Row of Compact-heading Cabbage
>. pated CB ES
A field a carrot growing for seed on one of our California Cabbage, Copenhagen Market — one of the best varieties
ranches for small home gardens Days to Name fable Description— Points You Want to Know—Prices ize
CABBAGE,MEDIUM EARLY
-(Cont.) i Slow Bolting Flat Dutch 90 ~ povulat on the Pacific Coast. Heads will stand a long time after maturity without poluine to : Fi 3 see pkt 10c Stein’s Flat Dutch 95 Heads large and flat but deep and firm pkt. 10c CABBAGE, LATE Danish Ballhead | 90 Large flattened globe-shaped heads. Very firm and solid. One of best late cabbages pkt. 10c Ferry’s Hollander - 100 Medium sized round heads. Firm and solid. Wonderful quality. Best variety for home gardeners to plant for winter storage. Our introduction pkt. 10c _ Ferry’s Premium Late 105 Large, flat, deep, firm heads. Reliable keeper. Much used for kraut. Our introduction Flat Dutch i pkt. 10c Mammoth Rock Red 90 | Large head. Appetizing color. Tender. Good flavor. Fine for pickling and salads pkt. 10c Oakview Ballhead 100 A larger, heavier head than Ferry’s Hollander; otherwise similar. Our introduction pkt. 10c Penn State Ballhead 90 Attractive, flattened, globe-shaped heads. Excellent for winter storage. Fine for Brae pkt. 10c Round Red Dutch (Early) 80 Deep red, round, solid heads weighing 3 to 5 Ibs pkt. 10c Savoy, Chieftain 88 Flattened globe-shaped. Crumpled leaves. Outstanding quality. Our introduction; All- : America Award 1938 pkt. 10c Savoy, Improved American 85 | Flattened globe-shaped. Medium large. Interior leaves crumpled. Very Sg ae tory i : pkt. 10c Succession _ 84 Large, flat, deep heads. Very dependable for late summer and fall use pkt. 10c - Wisconsin All Seasons 90 Large flattened head. Excellent quality. Especially valuable in localities infected with ; (Yellows Resistant) cabbage yellows pkt. 10c Wisconsin Hollander No. 8 90 Yellows Resistant. Developed out of Ferry’s Hollander. Splendid for storage and ee : ; pkt. 10c CARDOON Large Smooth 180 -Grown for fleshy leaf stalks or midribs. Plants about three feet tall, grayish-green. Leaves i i frequently tied to hasten blanching pkt. 10c CARROT - Danvers (Half Long) 75 Roots longer than Red Cored Chantenay, taper to blunt point. Fine color and evo Say p c French Forcing (Earliest 60 Earliest and smallest carrot grown. Almost round pkt. 10c Short Horn) _ Imperator 77 Cylindrical, well-stumped roots, about 8 inches long at maturity. Deep orange color. Popu- lar bunching variety for shipping in California and the South pkt. 10c _ Long Orange 85 Long, slender, pointed. Good for table when young, for stock when matured pkt. 10c Morse’s Bunching HU Long, almost cylindrical roots. SuPudie: for the garden as well as for shipping. pkt. 10c - Our introduction - Nantes (Coreless) 68 Flesh bright orange; cylindrical; no core. Many prefer-this above all others because of fine pee : : sweet flavor pkt. 10c _ Nantes, Strong Top 68 A strain of the true Nantes which we have bred for stems and tops that do not break off so easily as the old type pkt. 10c _ Ox Heart or Guerande 75 Broad, stocky, heart-shaped; 41% to 5 in. long. Good table carrot when young, for stock See feed when mature. Especially adapted to clay soils pkt. 10c
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You can Raise Superior Vegetables
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Days to : : Name Table Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices Size— CARROT (Cont.) \ 3 es Red Cored Chantenay 70 Rich, orange-red clear to center. Tapers to blunt end. :Sweet, tender. Outstanding favorite. H Our introduction pkt.10c | Short White 90 Roots 7 to 8 in. long, tapered. One of best for stock pkt.10c | Supreme Half Long 75 Refined strain of Danvers. Small core. Deep attractive color. Tender, sweet, fine flavor. — Our introduction. Special mention, 1937 All-America Selections : pkt. 10c Touchon 68 Similar to Nantes, but with greater length and strenger tops. Excellent quality for home and market garden : pkt. 10c 7 CAULIFLOWER Early Snowball ‘‘A’”’ 52 Super Snowballtype. Short-leaved type well adapted for greenhouse forcing or early market. Heads medium size, snow white, deep, smooth, compact. Our introduction ~ pkt. 10c Snowball ‘‘X’’ 60 Snowdrift type. Large, solid white heads of fine quality. Recommended for use where weather : conditions are unfavorable for growing earlier maturing strain. Our introduction pkt. 10c Winter 75 Large, white, solid heads of excellent quality. Plants hardy, vigorous, and easily grown where winters are mild. Strains differing in maturity dates have been developed. Our introductions pkt. 10c CELERIAC Large Smooth Prague 110 Large, round, smooth tubers; very tender. For — flavor in soups, stews, and salads § pkt. 10c CELERY : : Easy Blanching 110 Splendid early variety. Blanches readily. Vigorous, compact growth ; pkt. 10c Emperor or Fordhook - 135 Stems thick and round. Fine for late fall use and winter storage pkt.10c | Ferry’s Pascal 140 Large, compact, green-leaved. Stalks blanch to yellowish-white. Unsurpassed flavor pkt. 10c 1 Golden Detroit 90 Plants compact, full-hearted. Stems 7 to 8 in. long; blanch easily; free from strings. Our | introduction pkt. i0c } Golden Plume or 110 Thick, solid stalks that blanch readily. Finest quality. Very desirable for home use pkt. 10c Wonderful Golden Yellow Self 125 Compact growth. Thick solid stalks that blanch to clear waxen yellow. Popular because Blanching (Dwarf) of earliness and fine flavor pkt. 10c Golden Yellow Self 90 Fairly tall, compact, firm stalks that blanch readily. Early, pkt. 10c Blanching (Tall) z Morse’s Masterpiece 90 Early, self blanching variety of superior quality and flavor. Very satisfactory in home or market garden for early use or for storage. Our introduction pkt. i5c Non-Bolting Golden 100 Recommended for sections where unfavorable conditions cause ordinary strains to bolt. Plume, Tall Otherwise similar to Golden Plume, but later. Our introduction pkt. 10c Soup or Cutting 120 Tops grow rapidly, furnishing cuttings all season. For cooking and seasoning, not for | ; blanching pkt. 10c Superplume 85 An improved Golden Plume, excellent to store ake fall and winter use. Our introducyicn pkt. 10c Supreme Golden 95 An outstanding new strain of the Golden Yellow Self Blanching type. Our pee ee | , pkt. 10c | Utah 130 The most popular green celery. Fine flavor pkt. 10c White Plume 125 Stalks and foliage blanch readily to snowy white. Valuable for early market pkt. 10c Winter Queen 130 Moderately dwarf, erect, compact, with solid heart. Best winter variety pkt. 10c
Sweet Corn, Golden Cross Bantam Collards, Georgia or Creole
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from Ferry-Morse Seeds
Days to Name Table _ Size CHERVIL : Curled 90 CHICORY _ Asparagus or Catalogna 55 Large Rooted or Coffee 65 Small Rooted or 65
Radichetta ~- Witloof or French Endive 150
CHINESE CABBAGE
Chihli 70 Wong Bok ES CHIVES 90 COLLARDS Cabbage or Heading 75 (Buncombe) Georgia or Creole 5 CORN, SWEET (WHITE VARIETIES) Alameda Sweet 90 Alpha 72 Black Mexican 88 Country Gentleman 110 Early Sweet or Sugar 93 Ferry’s Early Evergreen 98 Howling Mob 85 Oregon Evergreen 95 Stowell’s Evergreen 105
CORN, SWEET (YELLOW VARIETIES)
Bantam Evergreen 95 (Golden) Carmel Golden 85 Ferry’s Golden 86 (Charlevoix) Golden Bantam 83 Golden Cross Bantam 88 P-51X39 g _ Golden Early Market 76 Golden Sunshine 80 Ioana I-P39XI-45 : 87 Marcross C13 X6 72 Whipple’s Early Yellow 85 CORN, FIELD ‘Early Adams or 90 Burlington Extra Early Adams 78 Trucker’s Favorite 90 POP CORN Golden Hulless 105 Hulless (Australian 105 ‘ Hulless or Tom Thumb) _ South American 110 _ White Rice 110
Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
Similar to parsley, but of more delicate texture. Leaves bright rich green (See also Herbs,
page 46) Crop failed Long, slender, distinctly cut, green leaves. Also known as Italian dandelion. Very desirable for salads pkt. 10c Dried roots used as substitute or adulterant for coffee. Roots 12 to 14in. long pkt. 10c Slender, strap leaves. Used for salads pkt. 10c
Compact clusters of blanched leaves. Rich, mildly acrid flavor. Attractive salad vegetable pkt. 10c
Heads 18 to 20 in. tall, very firm, well blanched; crisp, sweet, tender. Serve as salad or cook like asparagus pkt. 10c Heads 8 to 10 in. tall, broad, and firm. Well blanched and of excellent quality pkt. 10c
Grass-like leaves with appetizing flavor like mild onion. Use in salads, cottage cheese, and
many cooked dishes pkt. 10c Low growing compact. plants, 114 to 2 ft. tall. Cabbage-like flavor. Popular as greens in South pkt. 5c Grows 2 to 3 ft. tall. Large, light green leaves in open cluster. Grown in South in place of cabbage and used as greens. Light frost improves crop pkt. 5c
Stocky plants, ears plump, 7 to 8 in. long. Adapted to Pacific Coast. Husks wrapped tightly
about top limit injury by corn ear worm carton 10c The earliest sweet corn. Surprisingly sweet and tender carton 10c One of the richest flavored and most tender varieties. Kernels clear white at table stage; become blue-black when ripe carton 16c Ears 7% to 9 in. long, 2 in. thick; packed with irregular rows of white, sweet kernels. For many years one of most popular late home garden varieties carton 10c Slender ears, 9 to 914 in. long, 2 or 3 toa stalk; plants 6 ft. tall. Desirable as medium early variety carton 10c Valuable for home gardens. Ears 7% in. long. Kernels remain fresh and tender remarkably long time. Our introduction carton 10c
Ears 7 to 74% in. long, 12-rowed. Kernels milky white and of good sweet flavor carton 10c
Ears medium to large; 12 to 18-rowed. Tight husk helps protect ear from corn ear worm. Popular in Southern California for winter use and as late corn on northern coast carton 10c
Large ears about 8 in. long; big kernels; very sweet. One of best late varieties; earlier than
Country Gentleman carton 10c \ Large ears 744 to 8 in. long; rich golden cream kernels; fine flavor. Remains in condition a long time carton 10c Dwarf, second-early variety,! popular in California. Large, thick, 12-rowed ears. Our intro- duction carton 10c Ears 6% to 7 in. long; kernels unusually sweet and tender. Finest flavored home garden variety. Our introduction carton 10c Uniform ears 6 to 7 in. long; true 8-rowed strain. A favorite for flavor. The earliest really sweet variety carton 10c The best hybrid sweet corn. Large ears, 12 to 14-rowed. Less susceptible to Stewart’s Disease than many other varieties carton 10c Large, attractive ears, 12 to 14-rowed. Valuable early home garden variety carton 10c
Taller, more vigorous plants and larger ears than Golden Bantam. Very good quality carton 10c
Ears 7% to 8 inches long, 12 to 14-rowed. Medium narrow light yellow kernels. Developed by Iowa Experiment Station. Received All-America Award, 1939. Highly. resistant to
drought and bacterial wilt. Excellent for canning and market garden carton 10c Very desirable early variety. Ears 6% to 7% inches long, 10 to 14 rowed, kernels medium yellow. Highly resistant to bacterial wilt carton 10c
Stalks 6 feet tall. Ears 7 to 8 in. long, 14-rowed. Excellent flavor carton 10c
White kernels, sweet and tender when young; ears 7 to 8 in. long, 2 in. thick. Much used for
table in South carton 10c Ears 4% to 5 in. long; fairly tender and sweet when young. Extremely early. Widely used in South for roasting ears carton 10c ‘Similar to Early Adams. Much used in South for roasting ears carton 10c
Kernels rich golden yellow; 400 per 02.; pointed. Popped kernels large, white, with tinge of —
cream. Our introduction carton 10c Dry ears small, 34% to 4in. Kernels translucent waxy white; 325 per oz.; pointed. Popped kernels large and snow white carton 10c Large yellow kernels that pop to enormous size without hard centers carton 10c Dry ears 6 in. long. Kernels translucent, waxy white; 325 per oz.; pointed. Popped kernels large and snow white carton 10c
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Days to | spate : - Name Table Description— Points You Want to Know—Prices Size CORN SALAD (Fetticus or Lamb's 45 Thick leaves of mild flavor. Use fresh or cook like lettuce or spinach Crop failed Lettuce) CRESS Curled or Pepper Grass 45 | Frilled, curled leaves; warm pungent flavor. Appetizing addition to lettuce; also used for garnishing : pkt. 10c True Water | 180 | Hardy perennial water plant. Leaves of piquant flavor used for salads and garnishing. | | Thrives best in running water or in soil kept wet nie Crop failed CUCUMBER A&C 68 Fruits slightly tapered, but fairly straight and symmetrical. Deep green. Very popular in southeastern United States pkt. 10c Black Diamond (It Stays 60 Splendid shipping variety. Fruits rich dark green pkt. 10c Green) : Boston Pickling 60 Medium dark green; 6 to 7 in. long when grown; only slightly tapered. Popular for pickling; also used for slicing ; pkt. 10c Chicago Pickling 60 Fruits slightly longer and more tapering than those of Boston Pickling pkt. 10c (Westerfield) Crystal Apple 65 A true cucumber but like an apple in shape and size. Crisp, tender pkt. 10c Early Cluster 56 Short, thick, blunt fruits about 54% in. long. Medium dark green. Desirable for pickling and slicing pkt. 10c Early Fortune 66 A desirable slicing variety extensively grown for shipping. Fruits very dark green pkt. 40c Early Short Green (Early 56 Fruits 6 to 7 in. long. Bright medium green. Very good for.making so-called ‘‘gherkin” Frame) pickles when fruits are young pkt. 10c Early White Spine 60 Medium dark green, slightly tapering to blunt ends; 7 in. long, 2% in. thick. Very popular for home gardens pkt. 10c Improved Long Green 68 Medium dark green; black-spined; 10 to 12 in. long. Excellent for slicing pkt. 10c Lemon 65 Deep lemon yellow, about 3 in. in diameter, nearly round. Odd, but delicious cucumber for slicing and salads pkt. 10c Longfellow 72 Valuable for home gardens and shipping. Handsome, dark green fruits pkt. 10c National Pickling 50 Straight, symmetrical fruits become 6 in. long when mature. Superior for small pickles. Very uniform pkt. 10c Small Gherkin 60 Genuine West India gherkin. Pale green oval fruits with spine-like projections. Make tasty pickles pkt. 10c Snow’s Pickling 52 Deep green color. Popular for small pickles pkt. 10c Straight-8 66 Straight; symmetrical; 8 in. long, 114 in. diameter; rich deep green. Unsurpassed for slicing. ' Our introduction, All-America Gold Medal Award. pkt. 10c DANDELION Cultivated or French 95 Low-growing, compact. Leaves long and broad. Spreads 18 to 20 in. Fine salad plant Common pkt. 10c Improved Thick Leaved 95 Thick leaves of deep green. Compact with upright tuft at center. Superior to uncultivated plant pkt. 10c EGGPLANT Black Beauty 80 ; Large, symmetrical fruits. Retain glossy, black-purple coloring for long time. POpHaE : pkt. 10c Fort Myers Market 85 | Fruits of ideal size for shipping. Color deep purplish black with high gloss. Vigorous, very productive, high bush variety, especially adapted to Florida and Cuba ; pkt. 10c_ Improved Large Purple 80 Yields 4 to 6 large fruits of dark purple. Flesh firm and meaty. Plants spineless. Very popular variety pkt. 10c
Two unusually outstanding vegetable varieties of Ferry- Morse development . . . on the left, Red Cored Chantenay Carrot (see page 34); on the right, Straight-8 Cucumber
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Chinese Cabbage, Chihli (See page 35) Endive, Deep Heart Fringed Days to / j Name deble Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices ize ENDIVE Broad Leaved Batavian 90 Leaves large and broad. Heads compact, well-rounded. Unexcelled for salads because of (Escaroile) crispness and tenderness pkt. 10c Cos Type 100 All-America Award, 1941. Our introduction pkt. 15c Deep Heart Fringed 90 All-America Silver Medal, 19406. Our introduction pkt. 10c Full Heart Batavian 90 An improved form of Broad Leaved Batavian pkt. 10c Green Curled, Green 95 Leaves mossy appearing. Center blanches to delicate white. Very good for fall and winter Ribbed : use pkt. 10c Large Green Curled (Pink 95 Vigorous and resistant. Outer leaves bright green, midribs tinged with rose. Center leaves ’ Ribbed) blanch readily. Attractive salad plant pkt. 10c “FENNEL , Florence. 85 Branching plant with feathery foliage and bulb-like base. Sweet-flavored bulb eaten cooked or raw; stalks eaten like celery ; pkt. 10c - GARLIC BULBS ; 120 “Cloves’”’ or divisions used like onion sets for propagation. Bulbs extensively used for flavor- : ing in sections of large foreign born population Ask Your Dealer for Prices /'HORSE-RADISH .Maliner Kren 1 yr. Improved variety producing thriftier, larger plants with larger roots than common horse- : radish Ask Your Dealer for Prices - KALE or BORECOLE Dwarf Blue Curled 85 Improved strain of Dwarf Curled Scotch. Very popular in vicinity of Norfolk pkt. 10c Dwarf Green Curled 85 Low, spreading plant. Finely curled, parsley-like leaves. Desirable for greens and garnish- : ing. Exceptionally hardy pkt. 10c Jersey or Thousand 80 Strong growing plants 6 to 8 ft. tall. Smooth leaves. Much used for poultry and stock feed Headed : : pkt. 10c Siberian 85 Dwarf, spreading plants. Large plume-like frilled leaves. Sometimes called “German ge pkt. 10c Tall Green Curled Scotch 85 Light green densely curled leaves on plants 3 ft. tall. Widely grown for greens. Very hardy; improved by light frosts pkt. 10c “KOHL RABI ~ Early Purple Vienna 60 Bulbs purplish color; flesh white and tender pkt. 10c Early White Vienna 60 Bulbs light green on outside; flesh white, mild-flavored, tender. Most popular table vey ; pkt. 10c LEEK | Large Flag or Giant 150: Early. Popular gardener’s variety with long, thick, well blanched stem pkt. 10c Musselburg : - Monstrous Carentan 150 Very popular hardy variety. Pure white stem. Dark, blue green leaves pkt. 10c
LETTUCE, HEADING
Bibb 57 Small, somewhat loose heads with a distinct flavor. Outer leaves deep glossy green, interior rich yellowish waxy green: Very tender pkt. 10c Big Boston é 76 Plain edged leaves tinged bronze at margins. Buttery yellow at heart. One of best flavored varieties pkt. 10c Cornell No. 456 ~ 82 _ An excellent new variety of the Iceberg type developed at Cornell University. Similar to i ; Great Lakes in appearance and performance pkt. 15c Great Lakes 82 New variety of Iceberg type, introduced by Michigan State College. Highly recommended for planting in the Great Lakes area. All-America Award, 1944 pkt. 10c
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Name Table Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
LETTUCE, HEADING (Cont.)
Green Mignonette 66 A somewhat larger selection of the older variety; wholly green, no trace of brown. Very — crisp. Especially adapted to tropical climates. Popular in South Pacific pkt. 10c © Hanson 82 Large,-hard cabbage-like head. White heart pkt. 10c — Hubbard’s Market 67 Well known butter heading variety. Also popular in Cuba and South America pkt. 10c © Iceberg 82 Very popular for home gardens. Head large, hard, crumpled, red tinged. Inside white, crisp © pkt. 10c Imperial No. 44 82 Very popular in Northeastern States pkt. 10c Imperial No. 847 83 A New York type especially adapted for eastern and southern use pkt. 10c May King 61 Earliest heading lettuce. Medium small, firm, round head pkt. 10c ' Mignonette 66 Excellent quality. Very small head © pkt. 10c New York (Iceberg type) 81 Large, dark green, tightly folded head, well-blanched and sweet. Very widely grown pkt. 10c | Salamander (Black Seeded 70 Forms heads when weather is too warm for most varieties pkt. 10c | Tennisball) | White Boston 76 Light green head; buttery yellow heart. An outstanding variety. Our own perfected pure- bred strain _ pkt. 10c LETTUCE, LOOSE LEAVED Black Seeded Simpson 35 Broad, light yellowish green leaves, frilled and crumpled. Attractive early variety pkt. 10c Chicken Lettuce 37 Very hardy. Rapid growing. Non-heading. Produces flower stalks early and abundance of ‘leaves over long period pkt. 10c Early Curled Simpson 35 Compact plants. Leaves bright lustrous green, broad and frilled. Plant thickly and use when young and tender pkt. 10c Grand Rapids 35 Leaves large, broad, waved, frilled, light green. Very tender. Our introduction pkt. 10c Prize Head 35 Outside leaves ringed red; interior green. Frilled, crumpled, tender, sweet. One of most — satisfactory varieties for home gardens pkt. 10c LETTUCE, COS or |
ROMAINE | Dark Green 72 Medium large, dark green. Firm well-folded head pkt. 10c White Paris or Trianon 70 Outer leaves medium light green; interior whitish green. Loose heads 8 to 9 in. tall. Summer
‘ salad lettuce pkt. 10c MUSKMELON, ORANGE ;
FLESHED | Bender’s Surprise . 85 Medium to large. Oval. Skin light yellow when ripe. Delicious flavor pkt. 10c | Early Osage 84 Fruits 6 to 7 in. diameter. Almost round. Thick, sweet flesh of salmon-orange. Splendid ©
for home gardens. Our introduction pkt. 10c Hale’s Best : 82 Oval fruits 6% in. long, heavily netted. Thick, ‘deep, salmon flesh. Earliness and rich flavor © make this a favorite pkt. 10c | Hearts of Gold 100 Round, 5 to 6 in. diameter. Thick, sweet flesh of deep salmon-orange. Fine to plant for suc- cession where season is long pkt. 10c | Honey Rock 85 Nearly round, 5 to 6 in. diameter. Thick, deep salmon flesh. Sweet musky flavor. One of newer varieties well-adapted to home gardens. Early pkt. 10c | Improved Perfecto 90 Fruits almost spherical, 6 to 7 in. diameter. Outstanding for fine quality pkt. 10c Iroquois 90 Fruits oblong, heavily netted. Thick orange AES of high quality. Excellent for home or | market garden pkt. 10c |
Leaf Lettuce, Black Seeded Simpson Head Lettuce, White Boston Our own perfected purebred strain
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Days to Name Table Size MUSKMELON, ORANGE S FLESHED (Cont.) Milwaukee Market 85 ‘Persian 115 Pride of Wisconsin 90 _ Resistant, No. 45 87 Tip Top 90 ~MUSKMELON, GREEN FLESHED Netted Gem or Rocky 92 - Ford ~~ MUSKMELON, WINTER _Casaba, Golden Beauty 120 Crenshaw 110 Honey Ball : 105 Honey Dew (Green 115 Fleshed) WATERMELON : Citron (Red Seeded) 95
Everywhere in the United States
Dixie Queen (White Seeded 95 Cuban Queen)
Early Kansas 85 Ferry’s Peerless 85 Florida Giant 95 Harris’ Earliest 80 Irish Grey 95 Kleckley’s Sweets or 85 ‘ Monte Cristo Klondike, Black Seeded © 85 Klondike, Brown Seeded 85 Klondike, Striped 85 oe Mountain or Dixie 95 Belle Tom Watson 95 Winter King and Queen 95 Wonder ; 85 | ).USHROOM _ Pure Culture Spawn | 5 to 10 wks. MUSTARD Florida Broad Leaf 33 Large, Smooth Leaved 33 -Southern Giant Curled : 35 (Long Standing) Tendergreen or Spinach- 32 mustard
OKRA or GUMBO
Clemson Spineless 68 Dwarf Long Pod Green 65 Perkins’ Mammoth Long 68 Pod White Velvet 70 ONION, RED Red Wethersfield 102
Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices Large egg-shaped fruits. Excellent flavor. Popular for home gardens pkt. 10c Round fruits, 6 to 8 in. diameter. Very dark green, netted. Flesh thick, bright orange. Distinctive flavor. Needs long growing season pkt. 10c Similar in size and shape to Honey Rock. Oval. Tough, heavily netted rind. Flesh deep orange and very thick. Sweet and of excellent quality pkt. 10c Oval fruits with indistinct ribbing and netting. Salmon flesh, thick, firm, sweet, and of good quality. Resistant to powdery mildew pkt. 10c Large, round to oval; commonly 714 in. Jong. Thick, sweet yellow flesh. Fine flavored home garden melon ~- pkt. 10c Small, oval, 4144'to 5 in. diameter. Abundant yielder. Well-known favorite pkt. 10c Globe-skaped. Pinched at stem end. Leathery rind. Most successful in California and Gulf States pkt: 10c A cross between Casaba and Cantaloupe. Matures in late summer and bears well into fall. Needs long growing season. Salmon flesh. Wonderful flavor pkt. 10c Earlier than Honey Dew and can be grown where season is shorter. Very prolific, long keeping variety*of high quality pkt. 10c Broad-oval, 7 to 8 in. long. Thick, light green flesh. Fine-grained, delicious. May be picked before fully ripe and stored in cool place pkt. 10c
Round; green with irregular stripes. Flesh white, firm. For preserves and candied fruit. Not to eat uncooked pkt. 10c
Nearly round, light green striped with darker green. Deep red flesh, crisp and sweet. Fruits often weigh 40 to 50 pounds. Excellent for home gardens. Much used in South pkt. 10c
Distinctly early. Fruits nearly round, large, and of excellent quality. Seeds large and red-
dish. Popular in mid-west for shipping, pkt. 10c Medium size, round to oval. Flesh bright scarlet, very sweet. White seeds. Highest quality very early melon. Our introduction pkt. 10c Fruits nearly round, dark green. Flesh bright red, firm, of excellent quality. Large seeds mottled dark brown pkt. 10c Medium size, nearly round. Flesh bright scarlet, sweet, tender. Seeds black. Particularly satisfactory in North because of earliness pkt. 10c Fruits large and oblong, with very hard rind. Flesh bright red and of good quality. Seeds white. Especially valuable for distant shipping pkt. 10c Long oval. Weight 25 to 30 lbs. Rich red, very sweet flesh. White seeds pkt. 10c
Similar to brown seeded strain but a trifle smaller and earlier and has small black seeds pkt. 10c
Oblong. Uniform dark green. Flesh deep pink. Delicious flavor. Our introduction pkt. 10c
Much the same as brows seeded strain, but fruits are striped. Extensively used in California
for market pkt. 10c Nearly round; often weigh 60 to 80 lbs. in South. Flesh red, seeds white, tipped brown. Early enough so quite large fruits can be grown in North. Excellent quality pkt. 10c
Large, long, green fruit. Flesh deep red; brown seeds. Special favorite in South pkt. 10c Round, smooth, pale to yellow green, faintly striped. Flesh crisp, sweet, of good quality.
Will keep for several weeks properly stored ._ pkt. 10c Comparatively new. Useful for home gardens. Large fruits often 22 in. long. An improved Kleckley’s Sweets or Monte Cristo pkt. 10c
Produced from the original spore cultures under the new French process, permitting indefi- nite reproduction. We use stock of the white variety generally preferred
Brick Spawn: Weight about 114 lbs., enough to spawn about 10 sq. ft. Per brick 45c Bottle Spawn: Sufficient to spawn 40 sq. ft. $1.25 Leaves rounded, large, slightly crumpled, medium light green. Quick growing, remains in condition a long time , pkt. 5c Large, smooth, green leaves borne well above ground. Preferred by many because more easily prepared for table than rough-leaved varieties pkt. 5c Leaves large, light yellowish-green, much frilled. Highly valued in South because of vigorous growth, hardiness, and good quality pkt. 5c Narrow, spoon-shaped leaves of dark green. Rapid growth pkt. 5c
Plants 314 to 4 ft. tall. Pods rich green, straight, moderately ridged, and of high quality.
Remarkably uniform. All-America Silver Medal, 1939 pkt. 5c Long, fluted, dark green pods. Pods remain in fine condition a long time pkt. 5c Pods 4 to 5 in. long, deep green, slightly corrugated. Early and prolific. Very foe :
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Long, smooth white pods. Tender until nearly full size. A favorite in the South pkt. 5c
Large, flattened, thick bulbs. Flesh purplish- white. Early maturing. Heavy producer even in poor soils. The most popular red onion pkt. 10c
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A typical ‘‘ Victory Garden”’ in the early stages. A border of flowers adds to its attractiveness
Name ONION, RED (Cont.) Southport Red Globe
ONION, WHITE Bunching
Crystal White Wax Evergreen Bunching
Extra Early Barletta
Mammoth Silver King Queen
Southport White Globe
White Lisbon
White Portugal (American
Silverskin) White Sweet Spanish
ONION, YELLOW Australian Brown
Brigham Yellow Globe Early Yellow Globe Ebenezer
Southport Yellow Globe
Sweet Bermuda Sweet Spanish
Yeliow Danvers, Flat Yellow, Globe Danvers
PARSLEY
Champion Moss Curled (Extra Triple Curled)
Double Curled Evergreen
Hamburg Thick Rooted
Paramount Plain or Single
PARSNIP
Hollow Crown, Thick Shoulder
Smooth White Short Thick
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Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
| Medium to large, globe-shaped. Medium early. Popular. One of best keepers pkt. 10c
Crisp, white, mild. Suitable for spring appetizer. Fine for cooking when larger grown
pkt. 10c
Early flat onion, sweet and mild. Used for early shipment in Southwest pkt. 10c Profitable home or market garden variety for young or bunching onions. Produces 4 to 6 useful shoots from single seed first season pkt. 10c
Very early. Popular for pickles when small. Bulbs almost round at picking stage, becoming flat when grown Crop failed
Bulbs 4 to 5 in. diameter. Flat. Midseason in maturity. Mild in flavor Crop failed
Early market and pickling variety. Bulbs medium small. Pure white. Round when young, flat when grown. Mild and sweet Crop failed
Large size; medium early; firm; mild. Abundant yield. Our strain is unsurpassed in uniform- ity of shape and color pkt. 10c
Grown as early bunching onion. When mature, the round white bulbs are almost 3 inches in! diameter Crop failed
Pure white; very sweet, mild flavor. Early maturing. A favorite for green onions, for use in salads, and later for cooking pkt. 10c
Like original Sweet Spanish except color is white. Globe shaped pkt. 10c
Standard market variety of notably long keeping quality. Bulbs flattened globe. Thick, °
chestnut brown skin. Flavor strong. Our introduction pkt. 10c Very solid. Globe-shaped. Grown from selected bulbs of original strain pkt. 10c Excellent globe-shaped variety. Ten days earlier than Southport Yellow Globe pkt. 10c Large, somewhat flattened.- Leading variety for onion sets ~« pkt. 10c
Large, uniformly globe-shaped. Flesh white, crisp, mild. Medium early. We highly recom
mend this for general home garden planting pkt. 10c Medium to large, flattened. White flesh, mild and sweet. Needs long season to produce finest bulbs 2 pkt. 10c
Globe-shaped. Often weigh 2 lbs. Deliciously mild. For largest onions start seed early in- doors and transplant later outside pkt. 10c_
Hardy, easily grown. Fine for general purposes and for sets pkt. 10c Medium to large globe-shaped. White flesh, crisp, mild. Early maturing. Highly recom-
mended for home gardens pkt. 10c Dark green, tightly curled leaves. Unusually decorative for table use pkt. 5c Rich deep green, finely curled leaves pkt. 5c Large dense dark green foliage. More resistant to frost than other varieties. All-America ©
Award, 1940. Our introduction pkt. 5c Root resembles parsnip. Use for flavoring soups and stews. Store in sand for yess a
pkt.
Very uniform, triple curled. Plants 12 inches tall. All-America Award, 1935. Our introduc-
tion ; pkt. 5c Leaves deeply cut, flat, dark green. Excellent for seasoning; not so good for garnishing
pkt. 5c
Roots 18 to 20 in. long. Skin smooth, white. Flesh tender. Best and most popular variety —
in cultivation pkt. 10c
Long roots of excellent flavor. Will keep through winter without protection. Our introduc- tion pkt. 10c
About half the size of Hollow Crown and at least a month earlier. Splendid garden variety. Our introduction pkt. 10c
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-Parsnip, Hollow Crown —leave some of the roots in Pepper, Oakview Wonder —a blocky type—excellent the ground over winter to dig in spring for stuffing and baking é Days to Name Tale Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices 1ZE -
PEAS, FIRST EARLY
Alaska, Wilt Resistant 54 Vines 2% to 3 ft. tall. Plump pods 214 in. long. Extremely early. Give vines support when possible carton 10c American Wonder, 59 Vines 12 to 14 in. tall. Pods plump, straight. Very productive. Important, early dwarf Improved pea for home gardens. Same as Nott’s Excelsior carton 10c |. Gradus 58 Vines 3 to 3% ft. tall. Pods 4 in. long. Peas large. Early large- podded pole pea. Splendid quality carton 10c | Hundred fold 65 Large pods, nearly 4 in. long, 34 in. wide. Vines 18 to 20 in. tall. Pods borne singly. For home, market garden, shipping carton 10c | Laxton’s Progress 60 Abundant dark green pods, 4 in. long, 3 in. wide. Largest of dwarf peas. Vines 18 to 22 in. tall. Very uniform in size, growth, and maturity. Our introduction carton 10c | Little Marvel 62 Thrifty vines, 18 to 20 in. tall. Very plump 3-inch pods. Unsurpassed in quality and pro- ductiveness for home gardens - carton 10c ; Bvforse’ s Progress No. 9 58 Improved strain of Laxton’s Progress developed and introduced by us. Pods slightly larger and darker green. Definitely wilt resistant pkt. 10c ) Nott’s Excelsior, Improved 59 Same as American Wonder carton 10c ' Premium Gem 62 Vines 18 in. tall. Plump pods 23% in. long. Good home garden variety carton 10c | Thomas Laxton 57 Vines 34% to 4 ft. tall. Pods 4 to 4% in. long. Large, tender peas. Unexcelled flavor; sweet- ness retained until peas begin to harden carton 10c ) Worid’s Record 55 An improved earlier Gradus. Pods 3% in. long, wide, pointed at end - carton 10c YEAS, MIDSEASON | Alderman 5 Vines 41 to 5 ft. tall. Pods 41%4 ue 5% in. Whe Splendid dark-podded pea of Telephone type carton 10c Bliss’ Everbearing V2 Vines 30 in. tall. Pods 3 in. long. Peas large, sweet, marrowy in texture and flavor. Long bearing carton 10c Dwarf Telephone or Daisy 70 Vines about 2 ft. tall; otherwise resembles Telephone. Splendid uniform stock, developed oe by us carton 10c Giant Stride | WS) Vines about 2% ft. tall. ares pods 5 to 5% in. long, pointed, plump. Good shipping variety (Wilt Resistant) carton 10c Morse’s Market 70 New large podded pea. Vines 24 to 30 in. tall. Pods 5 to 5% in. long. Fine to plant with early peas for succession. Our introduction carton 10c ' Morse’s No. 60 73 Improved Giant Stride type. Vines about 3 ft. tall. Pods large, often 5% in. long, medium (Wilt Resistant) dark green; usually 9 to 11 peas of excellent quality carton 10c Telephone (Dark Podded) 73 .| Vines 4% to 5 ft. tall. Pods 414% to 5% in. long. One of best for home and market garden carton 10c Wisconsin Perfection 68 Vines nearly 3 ft. tall. Pods in pairs, 31% in. long; plump. Peas medium size. Canning a variety. Improved wilt resistant variety of McLean’s Advancer carton 10c J EAS, LATE Improved Stratagem or - 77 Vines 214 ft. tall. Large pods of Telephone type. Desirable for succession crop carton 10c otlatc | Large White Marrowfat 82 Vines 5 ft. tall. Pods very plump. Peas have rich marrowy flavor. Grown extensively for ¢ 3 dry use carton 10c ‘LEAS, EDIBLE POD : ‘Dwarf Gray Sugar 70 Vines 32 to 36 in. tall. Abundant pods 234 to 314 in. long. Color pale green. Quality ex- _ (Wilt Resistant) cellent carton 10c Melting Sugar 72 Vines 4 to 5 ft. tall. Abundant broad pods, 4 to 4% in. long. Rich flavor. To be cooked, j pods and all, like snap beans carton 16c
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Varieties in the Ferry Display
Days to Name Table Description— Points You Want to Know—Prices ize PEPPER, SWEET California Wonder 72 Vi igorous plants. Many blocky fruits with thick, crisp, mild, juicy flesh. Outstanding for stuffing and serving whole pkt. 10c Harris’ Early Giant : . 63 Good early variety for northern growing. Fruits large, 44 in. long by 3 in. through, very slightly tapered pkt. 10c Oakview Wonder 65 Earlier, more productive strain of California Wonder. Blocky shape. Thick walls. Excellent quality. Our own introduction pkt. 10c Pimiento 75 Medium size, cone-shaped. Especially good canning variety pkt. 10c Ruby King 68 Large, 414 to S in. long, slightly tapered. Flesh thick, sweet, mild. Approved by many home gardeners because of earliness and fine quality pkt. 10c Sweet Bull Nose 63 Medium sized square or slightly elongated. Excellent for home garden pkt. 10c Sweet Yellow 60 The largest yellow pepper. Pale yellow flesh. Very mild and sweet. Blocky shape pkt. 10c World Beater 70 Fruits 5 in. long by 34 in. diameter. Flesh mild. Walls thick. One of best large peppers pkt. 10c PEPPER, HOT Anaheim 78 Late. Particularly adapted to culture in South. Fruits 6 to 8 in. long; about 1 in. through; tapered. Mildly pungent pkt. 10c Bell or Bull Nose 55 Medium sized blocky fruits. Flesh mild, ribs pungent. Our stock superior in uniformity of size, shape, earliness pkt. 10c Hungarian Yellow Wax 60 Waxy yellow fruits, 6 to 7 in. long. 2 in. diameter, slightly crumpled, tapering, and pointed. | Larger and thicker-fleshed than other hot varieties. Fine for canning pkt. 10c Long Red Cayenne 70 Strong pungent fruits, 4 in. long, 1 in. thick, twisted and pointed. Especially good fon ersine pkt. 10c Red Chili 85 Bushy plants. Small tapering fruits about 2 in. long, bright red, very hot. Chiefly for making pepper sauce. Needs long season for growing pkt. 10c PUMPKIN Green Striped Cushaw 75 Crooknecked, 18 to 20 in. long. Weight 10 to 15 lbs. Flesh rather coarse but sweet. Popular in South pkt. 10c Large Yellow 70 Fruits weigh about 20 Ibs. Rich deep orange-yellow. Double-purpose pumpkin. Excellent (Connecticut Field) for pies and good for stock feed pkt. 10c Mammoth King 83 The largest pumpkin ever introduced. Has yielded 100 tons to acre. Very thick feeh re pkt. 10c Pie or Winter Luxury | 75 Small, nearly round. Weight about 8% Ibs. Flesh creamy yellow, thick, sweet, finely flavored pkt. 10c Sugar or New England Pie 75 Fruits weigh about 7 Ibs. Thick flesh of rich orange. Fine sweet flavor. The right size for | home use. Keeps well pkt. 10c Sweet Cheese or Kentucky | 80 Largely grown in South for canning and stock feed. Fruits very large, flattened pkt. 10c Field RADISH | Crimson Giant 29 Crisp, mild. Perfect condition until nearly 2 in. diameter. Largest of the early round radishes pkt. 5c Early Scarlet Globe 25 Bright carmine-red. Oval shape. Flesh crisp and mild until nearly an inch in diameter. Most desirable early table radish. Best before fully grown pkt. 5c Early Scarlet Turnip 25 Crimson. Turnip shape. Roots quickly become an inch in diameter. Very satisfactory for | early planting. Splendid quality pkt. 5c Early Scarlet Turnip, 25 Upper part rich red; lower part snow-white. Turnip shape. Reach 1)4 in. diameter before White Tipped becoming pithy pkt. 5c French Breakfast 25 Oblong, blunt. Rich scarlet with white base. Good quality pkt. 5c Icicle 27 Pure white. About 6 in. long, 1 inch thick. Small tops. Most crisp and tender of all radishes. A great favorite pkt. 5c Long Scarlet 27 Bright carmine-red. Smooth tender skin. Mild crisp flesh. About 6 in. long. Hasy to pull because upper part is out of ground ‘ pkt.. Sparkler : 25 Deep turnip shape. Bright scarlet with white tip =. © glee Se White Strasburg . 40 Roots 5 inches long; tapered; smooth; white; firm. Crisp, mild summer radish pkt. 5c RADISH, WINTER eae Chinese Rose Winter 50 Deep rose-red. Roots 4 to 5 in. long. -Flesh white, crisp, mildly pungent. Attractive and (Scarlet China Winter) of fine quality . . pkt. 5c Chinese White Winter 55 Clear white. Slightly oval to blunt base; 6 to 9 in. long. Not so pungent as most winter (Celestial) varieties pkt. 5c Round Black Spanish 55 Globe-shaped, 314 to 4 in. diameter. Skin black, flesh white, crisp, pungent. Desirable for | winter storing pkt. 5c . RHUBARB (Pie Plant) , Crimson Winter 2 yrs. | Long bearing. Fine flavor. Tender and sweet. Very popular in California pkt. 10c Victoria 2 yrs. | Straight crimson stalks. Delicious flavor. Excellent for home gardens pkt. 10c Rhubarb Roots (Victoria) | 2 yrs. (See description above) : Ask Your Dealer for Prices ROQUETTE 40 Leaves resemble radish but are smoother. Used for salads. Pungent odor pkt. 10c_ SALSIFY or VEGETABLE OYSTER Mammoth Sandwich 140 Large, uniform, smooth white roots. Desirable winter venerable. ‘Store in cool cellar Island pkt. 10c SORREL Large Leaved French 60 Large pale green leaves of fine quality. Appetizing when well grown and cooked like spinach
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are Suited to Your Locality
Name
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SPINACH Giant Thick-Leaved (Nobel)
Juliana
King of Denmark Long Standing Bloomsdale
New Zealand \ (Tetragonia)
Old Dominion (Blight Resistant) Prickly Seeded (Dark _ Green)
Savoy-Leaved or Bloomsdale
Viking
Virginia Savoy (alight Resistant)-
SQUASH, SUMMER . Early Bush Scallop, Green Type (Benning’s) Early Prolific Straightneck
Early White Bush Scallop (Patty Pan)
Days to Table Size
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Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
Medium green leaves of large size, slightly crumpled in center. Largest spinach in culti-
vation. Excellent for home gardens pkt. 10c Leaves deep green, much blistered. Compact growth. Ideal to plant for succession with earlier variety pkt. 10c Intermediate between smooth-leaved and blistered varieties pkt. 10c Dark green leaves, crumpled, rounded. Remains in condition a long time without bolting to seed pkt. 10c Groups of small fleshy leaves, tender and delicious when cooked. Ideal for summer use; endures heat and thrives in most soils pkt. 10c Large dark green heavily crumpled leaves. Long standing. Used mostly for an early spring crop pkt. 10c Large plant. Many rounded, thick, dark green leaves. Well-adapted to fall planting where winters are mild. Standard canning variety pkt. 10c Deep green leaves, large and blistered. Standard very early spinach pkt. 10c Large, dark green smooth leaves with short petioles. Fine quality. Very desirable for ship- ping and canning pkt. 10c Similar to Savoy-Leaved or Bloomsdale. Used principally in sections where mosaic occurs pkt. 10c
Convenient size for shipping. Popular on West Coast. Light green when young; creamy
white when mature. Retains green color long time pkt. 10c Straight, smooth fruits. Delicate creamy color. Vines produce abundantly. Peak of perfec- tion in summer squash. Our introduction, All-America Gold Medal 1938. - pkt. 10c Bushy plants. Creamy white, flattened fruits, scalloped on edges. One of most popular white varieties for home use pkt. 10c
ee, Butternut—an excellent new variety which Tomato, Marglobe—a wealth of meaty fruits of 4s universally well-liked superior flavor
Radish, Early Scarlet Globe—uniform oval roots, Spinach, Long Standing Bloomsdale—one of the best atirachive and appetizing for home gardens
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Name
SQUASH, SUMMER (Cont.) Cocozelle
Coccuzelle lunghe (Edible Gourd)
Dark Green Zucchini
Zucchini Summer Crookneck
SQUASH, WINTER Banana
Blue Hubbard Boston Marrow
Butternut Delicious
Golden Delicious Hubbard
Royal Acorn Table Queen or
Des Moines Warted Hubbard
SUNFLOWER Mammoth.Russian
SWISS CHARD (Spinach Beet; Sea Kale)
Fordhook Giant Large Ribbed Dark Green
Lucullus, Dark Green Rhubarb
TOBACCO Connecticut Seed Leaf Havana
White Burley (Root rot resistant)
TOMATO Bison
Bonny Best
Break O’Day
Chalk’s Early Jewel Dwarf Champion or Tree Earliana
Golden Queen
Greater Baltimore Grothen’s Globe
Gulf State Market
John Baer Jubilee
June Pink
Livingston’s Globe
McGee
| Marglobe Michigan State Forcing
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Try a Ferry-Morse Strain Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
Dark green marbled with yellow and light green. Flesh pale green, thick, firm, tender. Best for eating when 6 to 8 in. long pkt. 10c
Slender fruits become about 2 ft. long. Light green when young. Thick tender flesh. Prepare like summer squash. A delicacy in Italian gardens pkt. 10c
Smooth, cylindrical, dark green fruits. Use when young, sliced and cooked with aoe pkt. 10c
Color light green with grayish mottling; otherwise similar to Cocozelle pkt. 10c
Bright yellow, warted. Flesh pale cream, firm, tender. Good early variety for home planting p vy Cc
18 to 24 in. long, 7 in. diameter. Skin gray-blue. Flesh deep yellow, dry, sweet. Free from
fiber or stringiness. Fine for pies pkt. 10c Similar to original Hubbard, but with blue-gray shell pkt. 10c Large fruits, irregularly oval. Hard orange skin. Used as substitute for pie pump iy : pkt. 10c Early maturing winter variety. Fruits 10 to 12 in. long and 4 to 5 in. in diameter at bowl- shaped end. Dry yellow flesh. Excellent for baking and pies. Stores well pkt. 15c Heart-shaped, dark green. Weight 8 to 10 lbs. Bright yellow flesh. Rich flavor. ase well pkt. 10c Valuable canning variety because of high starch content. Color bright orange pkt. 10c Round, warted, dark green. Weight 12 to 14 lbs. Thick, bright yellow flesh. Fine flavor. Most widely grown of any winter squash pkt. 10c_ A strain of Table Queen with a high percentage of fruits of larger size than the original, Fruits dull dark green. Keeps well pkt. 10c Acorn-shaped, green, deeply furrowed. Flesh rich vellow, dry, mealy, delicious. Convenient size for baking and serving in halves pkt. 10c Slightly larger than true Hubbard. Excellent nueitiy pkt. 10c
Enormous heads, 12 to 20 in. diameter. Seed good for poultry feeding. Soil and culture same as for corn pkt. 10c
Large crumpled dark green leaves with broad white midrib pkt. 10c
Leaves slightly crumpled. Stems and midribs broad and thick. Superior flavor. Strip. leaves from midribs and cook separately pkt. 10c
Plant erect. Fleshy crumpled leaves of rich deep green. Makes very choice greens pkt. 10c | Attractive new variety. Leaves dark green with red veining; stems and midrib deep crimson. |
Highly recommended for home gardens pkt. 10c Hardy cigar variety. Adapted for growing in central and northern states pkt. 10c Much used for cigar wrappers. Leaf very thin and of fine texture pkt. 10c
A favorite for plug fillers and wrappers — ipkt. 10c
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Plants small, compact, productive. Fruits globe-shaped, scarlet. Extra early; especially
bred for northern United States pkt. 10c_ Bright deep scarlet. Medium large, smooth, firm. Splendid general purpose tone z pkt. 10c Medium to large globe-shaped. Very productive. Our own strain reselected from the original. Wilt resistant pkt. 10c_ Large scarlet fruits. Thick solid flesh, few seeds. Ripens early and continues through long season P pkt. 0c Purplish-pink fruits of medium size. Plants dwarf and tree-like. Needs no training; can use where space is limited pkt. 10c Fruits medium size, deep scarlet. Vines small. Particularly desirable for home gardens pkt. 10c Large, firm, smooth, bright golden yellow. Best large yellow tomato. Slice with red variety for contrast . pkt. 10c_ Similar to Stone. Particularly valuable for canning - pkt. 10c_ Deep scarlet fruits, free from objectionable yellow about stem end. Wilt resistant. Becom- ing popular in some sections for shipping pkt. 10c Purplish-pink, large, globe-shaped. Especially popular in South. Withstands drought well. Our introduction pkt. 10c_ Similar to Bonny Best but often a few days earlier pkt. 10c Vigorous plants produce a heavy yield of large, smooth, round fruits, rich orange in color. Flavor mild and non-acid. Equally desirable for the table, canning, and juice pkt. 10c Similar to Earliana in every way except color. Best extra-early purplish-pink variety ‘ pkt. 10c- Large, purplish-pink, globe-shaped.. Somewhat uneven in size but very smooth. Heavy producer . pkt. 10c Uniform, deep scarlet, globe-shaped. Heavily productive. Long bearing. Resistant to wilt and nailhead rust. Excellent ior home gardens pkt. 10c Pink-fruited, nearly round, smooth. Vines small. Early garden favorite, pkt. 10c_
Recently developed at Michigan State College. One of the best forcing tomatoes pkt. 10c
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taf Your Favorite Vegetable
Name.
_. TOMATO (Cont.)
Morse’s Special Early No. 498 ‘Norton Ox Heart
Pearson Improved
Ponderosa or Beefsteak Pritchard (Scarlet
_ Topper)
Rutgers
Stokesdale Stone Supreme Marglobe
Victor
TOMATO—SMALL FRUITED Red Cherry Red Pear San Marzano (Large Fruited)
: Yellow Husk or Ground _ Cherry Yellow Pear Yellow Plum
TURNIP, WHITE FLESHED Cow Horn or Long White
Early Purple Top Strap-
_ Leaved
Early White Flat Dutch Strap-Leaved
Extra Early Purple Top Milan
Extra Early White Milan
Large White Globe (Norfolk) .
Purple Top White Globe
Sacro Wes Greens)
Me Snowball ‘Southern ‘Prize
White Ege
= TURNIP, YELLOW FLESHED
+ Large Amber Globe
_. Orange Jelly or Golden - ‘Ball
Purple Top Yellow _ Aberdeen
TURNIP GREENS Seven Top
RUTABAGA or SWEDE American Purple Top (Im- proved Long Island) - Laurentian Monarch or Tankard _ Sweet Perfection White
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Description—Points You Want to Know—Prices
Nearly globe-shaped. Bright scarlet. In season with Earliana. Very productive. Mainly
used in northern and western states. Our introduction pkt. 10c Wilt resistant strain developed out of Stone pkt. 10c Heart-shaped, rosy-pink, solid-fleshed, few seeds. Many home gardeners are enthusiastic about this mild variety pkt. 10c Bright scarlet. Large smooth fruits. Prolific. Especially adapted to California and the South; too late for North pkt. 10c
Extremely large, fleshy, very mild. Deep purplish-pink. One of best for home use pkt. 10c Deep scarlet, globe-shaped. Plants self-pruning, wilt-resistant. Excellent all-purpose, home
garden tomato pkt. 10c Recent development of New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Fruits medium to large. Highly recommended for canning and tomato juice pkt. 10c New, second-early, globe-shaped tomato. Round, scarlet fruits. Useful for home garden, market, and canning pkt. 10c Bright deep scarlet. Large, smooth, solid, nearly round. Unsurpassed for slicing and can- ning. Very popular late variety _ pkt. 10c Our own development. We recommend this as the finest stock of Marglobe in size and uni- formity of fruits pkt. 10c
Smooth, round, deep scarlet fruits) about 3 inches in diameter. Recommended as first early variety for home gardens and early market. Introduced by Michigan State College. All-
America Award winner pkt. 10c Fruits small, round, rich deep red pkt. 10c Fruits 2 in. long. Pear-shaped. Bright red pkt. 10c
Our selection of an Italian variety highly valued for paste and powder. Bright scarlet oval fruits; few seeds. Bred for large size and firmness. About 4 inches long. Used by canners
for “solid pack”’ . pkt. 10c Small, round yellow fruits enclosed in papery husks. Nota true tomato pkt. 10c Fruits two inches long; pear-shaped pkt. 10c Fruits oval, two inches long, clear deep yellow pkt. 10c
Tapered, slightly crooked, 12 to 15 in. long. Chiefly grown for stock. Mild, sweet, tender
for table when young pkt. 10c Roots flattened; purplish-red above, white below. Flesh white, tender. Important early home garden variety Carton 15c; pkt. 5c Roots flattened. Entirely white. Mild. Extensively used for table pkt. 5c Roots flattened, becoming 4 in. across. Purplish-red above, white below. Flesh white, fine- grained, mild pkt. 5c All white. Otherwise same as Extra Early Purple Top Milan pkt. 5c Large globular roots, 4 to 5 in. or more diameter. Chiefly grown for stock feed; young roots good for table use pkt. 5c Globe-shaped. Purplish-red above, sehite below. Flesh white, tender. Most popular variety for general use. Our strain outstandingly uniform - Carton 15c; pkt. 5c
. Large edible leaves and roots of splendid quality. Especially desirable because of ability to withstand aphids pkt: 5c Attractive, medium-sized turnip. Clear white. Fine grained, sweet, tender. pkt: 5c Two-purpose: variety. Abundance of leaves for greens and large top-shaped edible. Hooks
pkt. Egg-shaped, smooth, white. Half on root above ground. Splendid home garden variety Pp Large globular roots chiefly grown for stock pkt. 5c Globe-shaped. Skin smooth. Flesh yellow, fine-grained. Good na Delicate favee pkt. Roots large, globular. High quality. Splendid keeper pkt. 5c
Leaf shoots tender. Roots inedible. Widely used in South for greens and stock ees Pp e
Globe-shaped. Large creamy yellow, crisp, § solid. One of most satisfactory for both table
and stock feed Carton 15c; pkt. 5c Neckless. Large globular roots of creamy yellow with purple top. Excellent keeper pkt. 10c Large roots with small necks and tops. Roots purplish-red above, yellow below pkt. 5c White-fleshed variety, desirable for table use. Yields better than yellow varieties pkt. 5c
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Herbs for Flavor and Fragrance
Common Name Anise Balm Basil, Sweet
Borage Caraway
Chervil
Chives (See page 35)}
Coriander Dill, Mammoth Fennel, Sweet
Horehound
Hyssop Lavender Marjoram, Sweet
Parsley
Rosemary
Rue Saffron Sage, Broad Leaf
Savory, Summer
Thyme
Wormwood
Botanical Name
Pimpinella anisum Melissa officinalis
Ocimum basilicum
Borage officinalts Carum carui
Anthriscus cerefolium |
Coriandrum sativum Anethum graveolens Foentculum officinale
Marrubium vulgare
Hyssopus officinalis Lavandula spica Origanum marjorana
Petrosalinum sativum
: SUS Sees Rosmarinus officinalis
Ruta graveolens Carthamus tinctorius Salvia officinalis
Sartureia hortensis
Thymus vulgaris
Artemisia absinthium |
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ft.| Leaves and juice of flowering tops flavor cough sirups and candies
Suggestions— Prices
Seeds used for flavoring bread, cake, cookies, and candy
Leaves have a lemony, minty fragrance and give a fine flavor to fruit drinks Crop failed
Spicy, flower-like tasting leaves, delicious in green salads, tomato and cheese dishes and soups Pkt. 10c
Leaves and flowers used in cold drinks and to garnish salads Pkt. 10c Seeds used for flavoring cake, cookies, bread, cheese, baked apples
Pkt. 10c Leaves used like parsley for flavoring and garnishing Crop failed Seeds used in candy and to disguise taste of medicine Pkt. 10c Seeds and leaves famous for use in dill pickles Pkt. 10c
Fresh tender stems eaten raw like celery or in salads; seeds flavor candy and medicines Pkt. 10c
kt. 10c Often planted near bee hives to give fine taste to honey Crop failed Dried flowers used to scent linens - Crop failed
Young tender leaves good in salads and to flavor soups. Makes a pretty pot plant Pkt. 10c
Leaves add distinctive seasoning to many dishes cooked and uncooked (See page 40 for varieties)
Fragrant odor and warm, pungent taste make this an acceptable sea- soning for meats and soups Crop failed
Bitter herb, to be used sparingly for seasoning Crop failed
The yellow, thistle-like flowers picked while in full bloom are used for
coloring and flavoring Pkt. 10c Gray-leaved plant with blue flowers. A great favorite in meat and poultry dressings Pkt. 10c
Leaves and flowering tops popular in dressings, boiled with peas and snap beans, used with other herbs in salads and as flavoring for many meat dishes. Pkt. 10c
Sharp, aromatic flavor good in combination with other herbs in salads,
sandwiches, etc. Crop failed Next to rue, the bitterest of all herbs. Chiefly used in medicines Pkt. 10c
Ferry’s Lawn Grass Seed for Many Uses
Seed should be sown early in spring or in fall, at the rate of 1 pound to every 150 to 400 square feet, depend- ing on variety. Make the surface fine and smooth by raking. In spring, sow the seed as early as possible, prefer-
ably just before a shower, as this will push the seed far enough into the ground to cover it sufficiently. In fall, sow before the autumn rains, early enough so that the young grass can become established before cold weather.
ASTORIA BENT (Agrostis capillaris var. from underground rootstalks.
vis Astortane.) Spreads Helpful for binding light or sandy
soils when given special watering and rolling.
CHEWING’S FESCUE (Festuca rubra fallax) Valuable because of
ability to thrive on light sandy soils and in shady locations.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa fratensis). The basis of general lawn grass mixtures. Fine-leaved. Starts early in
Forms close turf.
spring.
Permanent.
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium perenne.)
producing a green lawn quickly.
RED TOP
ROUGH ST a MEADOW (Poa irivialis) An excellent grass
for shady locations.
SE ASIDE Benes Agrostis th, form turf. Much used for golf courses.
like, smoo
(Fancy)
(Agrostis alba)
maritima) .
Stoloniferous.
Valuable for Much used in mild climates.
E Generally used with Blue Grass. At its best in late summer when Blue Grass is past its prime.
Provides mat-
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Valuable addition to other lawn grasses because of quick growth and creeping habit.
FINE MIXED LAWN GRASS. Adapted to general lawn pur- poses. Superior mixture of best and cleanest grades of seed.
EXTRA FINE MIXED. For a beautiful close turf. Each variety has a different period of luxuriant growth for keeping lawn in ex- cellent condition all summer.
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE. Excellent selection of fine grasses which thrive in shade of trees or buildings.
Specially Adapted to West Coast
MORSE’S CALIFORNIA LAWN MIXTURE. (No white clover or rye grass.) Contains only finest-leaved grasses to make a good, perennially green turf. For general use.
MORSE’S GOLDEN GATE PARK LAWN MIXTURE. Con- tains most hardy and resistant grasses to endure much trampling. Inclaodes very little white clover.
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Try These Cooking Hints on Morse Vegetables Fresh from Your Garden
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BROCCOLI WITH BUTTERED CRUMBS 2 (Variety—Green Sprouting)
Cook broccoli upright in a deep kettle or asparagus cooker because the heads become tender sooner than the stems when submerged in water. Use only a little water and have it boiling and salted when the broccoli
~ goes in. Cover. Stalks and heads should be tender in
- about 15 minutes; the water should be nearly boiled
away. Never cook broccoli until it becomes mushy or falls into pieces. Brown a cup of soft coarse bread crumbs in three tablespoons melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle over the broccoli just before serving.
BAKED SUMMER SQUASH —> (Variety—Early Prolific Straightneck)
Cut in half lengthwise young squash of uniform size about seven inches long. Do not remove skins. Cook
in boiling salted water until slightly tender (10 to 15 : _ minutes). Remove, drain, and scoop out center with a
~ spoon, leaving a shell about Y inch thick. Mash the « scooped out part and season with a little finely minced _ green pepper and onion, salt and pepper: to taste, and _ butter or cream. Fill the shells and cover the tops with buttered crumbs. Place in shallow pan and bake until
: crumbs are golden brown (about 20 minutes in a 375° an oven). Serve 2 squash to each person.
< SPICY STUFFED BEETS (Variety—Detroit Dark Red)
Boil medium sized beets until nearly done (about 50 minutes). Slip off the skins under cold water and cook a few minutes longer in spiced vinegar, sweetened or un- sweetened. Remove from stove and let stand in the vinegar several hours or overnight. Drain. Hollow out centers with a small knife. Fill cavities with a mixture
of finely cut cucumber, parsley, and a little minced
Serve
onion or chives moistened with mayonnaise. each beet in a lettuce cup on salad plate.
< ESCALLOPED EGGPLANT (Variety—Improved Large Purple)
Peel one medium sized eggplant thinly, cut into small pieces, and cook until tender, (about 15 minutes) in a small amount of boiling salted water. Mash eggplant. Add one onion chopped, three or four large slices of bread broken into fairly small pieces, one egg beaten and mixed with two cups milk. Stir all together care- fully and season to_taste with salt’. and pepper.- Pour . into baking dish, sprinkle bread crumbs over top, and dot with butter. Bake about 45 minutes in a moderate oven (350° to 375°) until nicely browned. Serves 4 to 6. (Note: when peeling or cutting up eggplant put pieces in cold water until ready to use as air will turn them black. See illustration. )
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Planting Chart for Vegetables
DISTANCE
QUANTITY NEEDED For 50 ft | To Sow To Produce a Apart in Row to | . Between’ of Row an Acre Given No. of Plants |}Thin or Set Plants Rows ARetichokes Gin, See oe | 1 pkt. | 6 oz. 1 oz. to 500 18 to 24 in. 36 to 48 in. ASPAEAgUS oa aaa oe 1 pkt. 4 lbs. 1 oz. to 800 3 to 6 in. 12 to 24 in. Asparagus Roots........... 25 3600 to 7200 18 to 36 in. 24 to 48 in. Beans: bush S72 ee. 2 cartons 60 Ibs. 4to 6in. 18 to 24 in. ‘Beans-2Pole: sk os ee kcal 2 cartons 30 lbs. 6to 8 in. 36 to 48 in. Beebe ha ples. te ee esas | 2 pkts. 8 to 15 lbs. 1to 4 in. 18 to 24 in. Beet, Mangel and Sugar.... .| 2 pkts. 4 to 6 lbs. 3 to 6 in. 18 to 36 in. Broccoli to seeiioe soe 1 pkt. 3 OZ. 1 oz. to 5000 24 to 30 in. 24 to 40 in. Brussels Sprouts............ 1 pkt. 3 oz. 1 oz. to 5000 18 to 24 in. 18 to 36 in. Gaphaves J sssmcte eee 1 pkt. 3 02. loz. to 5000 12 to 24 in. 24 to 36 in. Gardoon: -. i. Seen eee 1 pkt. 4 oz. 18 to 30 in. 18 to 30 in. Carrots mtn ao aie eee 2 pkts. 3 to 5 Ibs. ito 5-3-in. 18 to 24 in. Cauliflower 264 eet ee 1 pkt. 4 oz. 1 oz. to 5000 18 to 24 in. 24 to 30 in. @alenyy ss se Gon goa ey ase oe 1 pkt. 4 oz. 1 oz. to 10000 4to 8 in. 20 to 48 in. GHICGRY. 252 <> = See eee 1 pkt. 4 Ibs. 2 to 4 in. 18 to 36 in. @ollands = os. 5.) sae see = 1 pkt. 4 oz. 1 oz. to 5000 12 to 18 in. 24 to 30 in. Sorin POP ssc ce eee Ree 2 cartons 6 lbs. 6to 8 in. 36 to 48 in. GorneSweet io. tee 1 carton 15 lbs. 6to 8 in. 30 to 48 in. Gorm: Salad 2-2 Foe ws pees. 2 pkts. 10 Ibs. 2to 4in. 12 to 18 in. BLESS one at Sa Pe eee 2 KES 10 lbs. 2to 4in. 12 to 18 in. ASICUMNDEE «202 nse oe eee 1 pkt. 2 lbs. J3t0 74 ft: 3 tome ft: DEnGEHOM es 22,2. = a eee | 1 pkt. 5 lbs. 6 to 12 in. 18 to 24 in. Pyiliase Cosson Oa. Rene 1 pkt. 5 lbs. 4to 8 in. 18 to 36 in. j Bravia] El P50) Aaa en ee = 1 pkt. 8 oz. 1 oz. to 2000 18 to 24 in. 24 to 30 in. RGIVES sca. Bak oe eee 1 pkt. 4 lbs. 8 to 12 in 18 to 24 in. Rennel. (A's Soa. ee eee 1 pkt. 3 Ibs. 4to 6in 24 to 40 in. Ganics 362 2h Sees 2 Ibs. 3 to 4 in. 12 to 24 in. Horseradish Roots.......... 100 10000 to 1500 6to 8 in. 30 to 36 in. Ree ec oe Ee eee: 2 pkts. 4 lbs. °* 1 oz. to 5000 8 to 12 in. 24 to 36 in. On RaDi., caxccrsee See oe 2 pkts. 4 Ibs. 3 to 6 in. 24 to 30 in. Peekcncs os 0 eae eee eek 2 pkts. 4 Ibs. 2to 4in. 12 to 42 in. ettuces Head=a tee 2 pkts. 3 lbs. 8 to 10 in. 12 to 18 in. Melon! Musk 3: Covel eee 1 pkt. 2 lbs. 2 £0- 3 AE: 6to 8 ft. Melon; Water.’ ..22 x65. 5s 1 pkt. 4 lbs. DHO ake 6to 8 ft. WVINIStand ero exes ek eee 2 pkts. 5 lbs. 4to 8 in. 12 to 24 in. Ol Sg ete Me Rimage ei 2 pkts. 8 lbs. 18 to 24 in. 24 to 36 in. Onion sane one ik eae ees 3 pkts. 5 lbs: 2to 4 in. 18 to 30 in: . Onion (fomsets)’.. cee e eee 40 to 80 lbs. Not thinned 12 to 14 in. PATSleyeren nox. < 5a ane 2 pkts. 3 Ibs. 3 to 4 in. 18 to 24 in. ParSMtpy ice os os = in nie ee 2 pkts. _ 3 Ibs. 5\to Guim: 18 to 24 in. Peas Garden>:,-: =. 2 jase 1 carton 90 to 150 Ibs. i-to 3 im: 24 to 36 in. EXE BY BLS) ea ai Rta 3 fe 1 pkt. 8 oz. 1 oz. to 1000 15 to 18 in. 18 to 30 in. Roem pins... miss eas 1 pkt. 3 to 4 lbs. 3 to 4 ft. 8 to 12 ft. Radish) x7 oxi eee ee 2 pkts. 10 to 12 lbs. Lito 712i: 12 to 18 in. Lic oubdoveug 0 pose seems Moser ieee be tee 1 pkt. 3 lbs. 18 to 24 in. 24 to 48 in. Raitabaga 20: a0 seas ae ee 2 pkts. 2 to 4 lbs. 6to 8 in. 18 to 24 in. Sape ees 3 on Beek tbe 1 pkt. 4 to 5S lbs. 6 to 12 in. 18 to 24 in. Salsitivs dio. knoe ee Dee 2 pkts. 8 lbs. 2to 4 in. 18 to 24 in. Savory; SUMMEFr 22.552 eee 2 pkts. 1 lb. 6to 8 in. 18 to 24 in. SOETEIZ Ae 6 ss; 9s ee See ee 2 pkts. 5 lbs. 2to 4 in. 12 to 24 in. SpimMaeh, hrc on oe ee a 2 pkts. 10 to 12 lbs. 3to 6in. 12 to 18 in. Squash; Summer........... 1 pkt. 4 lbs. 240. 3 it. Sate Att. Squash. Winter=os2 0s ee 1 pkt. 2 Ibs. 3to 4 ft. 6to 9 ft. Sunilower 2s. se ie Bk 2 pkts. 8 lbs. 8 to 12 in. 3 to 6 ft., MOMALOL Sisk? cas et ote 1 pkt. 4 oz. 1 oz. to 3000 3to 4 ft. + toxs7 HE, Wobactot- S02 Wise 1 pkt. 2 oz. 1 oz. to 5000 2 to. 3 ft. 3to 4 ft. EUTMID 6 eee, ee 2 pkts. 1 to 2 lbs. 3 to 4in 1205245 ites Number of Plants to the Acre at Given Distances
Dis. Apart No. Plants Dis. Apart No. Plants Dis. Apart No. Plants UD esleinea se eee eee 522.120 > 301% 3 ne Ss eee ee 58,080 10x OTE Gee eee eee ea 4,356 TES) in . prestelasianess AUG are ee elie aS ALP AO TESS GK eee at Se 14,520 10%. 6 Ths te eae 726 (ise: VATU ae Aa eee Nara Rae Re AS SOs SOyk At ene eer ee 95680 - 10 x10 9b 5 nee eee 435 AGS Al ee eee nee een 392204 Oi 223 6x) Baier a 7,260 12 SE Ae eee 3,630 AS SKA SLAIN co etme ee he Pee oe hee 345-48 0301 x - S ONE prt es Petree 4,840 12:x. 5 ftesto gees ee ere 736 i8x 3 in . Pema gmt naan aaa oon IW oye oO 5 Bec: 74> er: UR 1 Wala” cee ame meng eee Sg 12,446 12°31 See eee 302 a Sieg ZEIT oS ees wna eee 290405 AD xe DA aie eh oo ee ee, 6,223 16: =D He eS eee rae 2,722; PS elS lia hess oak were 1953605. 42 x SOR ere Se eee te ee 4,148 16°x/16 TE Se a eS eee 170 DOEKS AGTH <1 Gis era hr ar 313,635 AS ERS ine ise ied Se ee 10,890 , Siao0ni > eee 15.681 MSs sure ee 7,790 Approximate Number of DACP ant a ee eee IGUS60 =< AS ROE ee Pe ee 5,445 Feet of Row Per Acre at DASRAG AD chasers | be ee ee oe 155520°) AS 2230 an ie Shoe eh ee 4,356 Given Distances DOE AD AST yi oe Bey RRO oe oe en 10:890: "480 364th. So a Rea 3,630 <3) cae bay 1a ge a apes meee are cee 2001088 = At x AGamm esate ee 2,723 Dis. between rows Feet of row 2) US, Sal OY ha ape et ae oe eR RR NR Ne? 34848 2602s Oat a ie oe ee 2,901 1B an see ee 29,010 AUP. gd ey bo ace ark eae beset ae VAD A ORO ER AB alrth aeep ere iicc 2... eres eee at ae 2,178 24 ine ee Se 21,758 SO 1G is a eis a eames 131068 4 OO 2x00 Nini ai eee ee tee 1,743: 30 Ins. 2k a eee 17,427 30-20 an ce pee ee ee ee ee 10,454 roe ed eg i eo), (aE RMN AS A ims aa get 3,445 30 M2 he ee ee 14,526 30 x 24 in ieee 2s Se eee THUR OS o 8,712 BSS rhein anor eee Cae eta ay 1,815 42 IN he: See ee 12,439 SOP SOM T ee oe mate ee coer ere 6,970 BE URGE cee een ete ae ea 680° -48sine se Lo os Na ee ee 10;853
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