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PAGE AcrocliniuM .....ceees 71 Ageratum.........+- neti INP al haya isa sreiete orererstersiele 70 Alsike.....ccssceeeeeees 70 AlySSUM.......-.eeeees 7A AmaranthuS.......+++ 72 Amaranth; Globe...... 81 ANEMONE... .ee aaterresce 92 JANMISC lee ae sees eee 68 Antirrhinum.......ee- 72 Aquilegia......... pepe KRrabis. 2.4 2 22sssseeeee PATLIGHOK@ ue reicieie siereloiae 21 Asparagus......... 21, 72 INSUG Trees isicislae isiefal 72, 78 Baby’s Breath........ 74 Bachelor’s Button...4, 74 Balloon Vine........++. 74 Ballina acne taccieecn eer 68 BalsSaiin.se.. ess sary elavert 74 SS VAPPIG seecices=- 84 SOR RO rere = tereicrereye 84 Basil, Sweet........0+-% 68 Beans) .2. eases 8, 22 to 27 Beans, Scarlet Runner 74 Gb. e teense 3, 28, 29 Begonia,...ccsssesdees= 74 Bellis® scene sete ele ie Bignoniaesentsatecen <2 74 Bird Seeds.........++4 70 BOOKSiisaece uel clelerererie 105 BONA SC re weer ete iterate 68 BOGEGOlG an. oe eee tee care © 42 Brazilian Morning © GOI eiiere faces ete 82 Broccoli. as. + sssccemee 29 Brussels Sprouts. ..... 29 BU Sie 2 srcrareverele 100, 102 Butterfiy Flower...... 7 Cabbage...... 3, 30 to 32 (Ca laginmpernraecee yas. 100 Calceolaria..........00 4 @alendula. seasons 4, 74 California Poppy...... 74 CalliopsiSee.s.) ese eee 7 Campantilaa..cecsea oes 75 Canary Bird Flower...75 Candy tutt.. 2. sckierte tf MISTING, ci ccere cistefeinie cistemteveie (3) Canning Directions.11,12 Canterbury Bell ...... 7 CATE WEY cscs saree as aes 68 Carpet of Snow....... (6: Cardiospermum....... 74 Carnation: .cc.s.sc0..5- {4 Cacrotice.cacmes (see soe WASSADERAG senile settee 46 Castor Bean...,.......5 76 Cauliflower.......... 3, 34 Celery..iscsccces 3, 35, 36 Celery Cabbage..... ..32 CeleriaGiiccccccsce en sss 46 Celosia...... Rae wicicie 4, 7% Centaurea............. U7 @heiranthush.525 40.5% rie SN OTVANS: 5s cect ci eesieicie 36 WHICOLY Si. seas seat ase 36
PAGE Chinese Cabbage......382 Chinese Primrose...... 91 Chives: Seaiecsewinceise 36 Chrysanthemum...... ihe @ineraria c222.. ers ces %8 GUAT N sarees 6 cis als eaters 78 Clematistenqceeiteoeeiie: 78 @lOVeRie es cae tee cary 70 WODRBA ia vcicisc sie cwuiciies 78 CockKSCoMmD i. .i.6 cscs es 78 Coix Lachryma.. =<. .... 78 Cold=Hrameteciccia. oer 20 WOlGUS seiitecies ca aeciness 78 CollardSics sc sscsstea ca ces 37 Columbine acces acmer 78
Convoivulus Major....78 Convolvulus Minor....78 Cooking Receipts 13 to 18
COLEGQDSIS? c iateais shccisictes TAs WOTIANGGE. fanes cote sei 68 Corn eee 6, 8, 37, 38 Corn Flower.........« afitl Corn Saladtee-cceeean 38 COSMOSs sess osiic sara s.a 78 COW DEB Soar siete cia. srereterere 70 Cress. Manele Merona hs 40 Cucumber... acdsee 39, 40 CUCURDICA sy. eect setters 78 Cup and Saucer........ (3 OVcClaMeNns.. <.52% + sicse. 79 Cypress Vine.......... 79 Dahlia. 05 c00 0.00% 79, 100 DAISY teeta wee se: 79 Dandellon macs. c-66 40 "DALUV Eye cee esc s 0 ei stern) 79 Delphiniume.: «7.006 79 Devil-in-a-Bush........ 83 Dianthus..... 76, 79, 89. £8 DigtbaliS epee eet ees 79 1B 1 | any reer eniden rinses 68 Dimorphoteca......... 79 Dolichos....... ee 79 Dusty Miller. ...... LUG tes)
Dwarf Morning Glory..79
Kchinocystis.......... 99
Hes ePlant. -sceeciiees 41 Elephant’s Ear....... 100 Emerald Feather...... 7
WINGIVG? 00s eecaee oe 41 Bscarolle. fesse ge vines ie 41 Eschscholtzia.......... 80 Evening Glory......... 80
Everlastings..71, 81, to 91
Farm and Garden Im-
plements......... 103 Farm Seeds, Miscel- laneous.... ....... 70 Fennel, Florence...... 41 ‘ Sweet......... 68 MOrnSi eee. one eels er £0 | Meverfew. oc ..cc es sciese 80 iDrarecelatlo men enesneenace 41 Flowering Sage........ oF
Flower Seeds, Culture.71 Flower Seeds...4, 71 to 99
Forget-Me-Not......-. 8 | Four O Clock.... 80 | WOXPIOVE] assem selene els 80
French Honeysuckle. .80
PAGE Gaillardiaj....-dsisc0s0: 81 Garden Plan........... 10 Garlic.tinctacasuices.s- 41 GeraniuiMn e.as ook a 81 GUT OWER tei « crstecic see al Gladiolus........:,. 81, 101 Globe Amaranth......81 Gloxini ate iesticeee to §1 |. Golden Feather........91 Gomphrena....... Bsa! Gourd. 2232. Sere ot 81 Grass Seeds........ 69, 70 Gy psOphilareccde seins 81 Efedysarum........ sin Sl Helianthusiessc. ccs a0 81 Helichrysum.........- 81 HehOtropeseieccie seer ses 82 FIELDS syecsiatete aieicjeses cuca 68 Hesperis....... oe 82 Hibiscus Africanus....82 Folly iOCkw eee eece 82 Honey Dew Melon....46 Honeysuckle....... = 80 Horehound... 05 fess 68 Horse Radish..........41 HNOtbed Sic Selec onceete ss 20 Humulus Japonicus.. .82 PMN Caan. saci e 70 Hunnemannia......... 80 Hyacinth Bean......... 82 TEV SSOD iden easels 68 MDCLISSS Sasa catecicvaeey. 82 Tee Plant 61. as nce essen 82 Impatiens Balsamina.82 Immortelles. ...... 00... 82 Tpomoea,....... :79, 82, 84
Japanese Hop.........82
JOS: BEALS acct osiar6 «282 Joseph’s Coat. ........ 82 BG Gan ote cic coue of ererets arasche 42 Ki @HI ai. .:0.64.a100. 0 oe.0 2-2 82 Kohl Rabie 2 seen eee 42 Lady-in-the-Green ....83 antandn sec es eae 82 GEIS PUT y ore erctatate erateraions 83
Lathyrus Latifolius...82 si Odoratus... .82
Mavend Chevamecdsc: waeb8 Tuan GLASS eine vsretecsocses 69 UCC secs er ier telcreits 42 Metin Gene wea oie 43, 44 G11 UE Merete cheaters a eieetere 83 WObeliancesn 0. atecteroumte 83 Love-in-a-Mist. ..... 83 Lucerne or Alfalfa....70 ILE his Sabon KO pUDOOnan 83 Wiadeira Vine........ 102 NalCOMMIA: sccsstse aslo oi ",83 Mangel Wurzel....... 29 Marigold... . . 83 Marjoram, Sweet...... 68 Marvel of Peru........ 83 Matiniolaae @ Wisc eceen 83
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Mesembryanthemum. .82 |.
Mexican Fire Bush....82
Mignonette. .... 00. 000% 84 Mignonette Vine...... 102 Millet. sicuied ciaa's fereevetas 70 SMa OSA siete seers stererettis 84 Mam Sicece scteee eee 84 Mira biliSga.c-i movers: 84 MOmOrdiGaina. secs os: 84 Monkey Flower........ 84 Moon Flower .......... 84 Morning Glory..:.2..:. 85 Morning Glory, Dwarf.79 Moss Rose.........- octets! Mourning Bride....... 85 Mushroomte..2-escce: 48 Muskmelon ........ 45, 46 Musk Banta. ccc ccretsts 84 VES Genre econ se)cicue i ateiersiane 48 VV OSO.GIS tare otstmertatersterertt: 80 Meyrsip lyin ccs. 85 Nasturtium... 48, 85 IND COGIAN Biss g reyeiciets aietere's 86 IND ella sreeiercissreess = 86 GEnothera........... nop’) Or alratotenterisieireranerey 48 ONIONS wees 49 to 51 ONIONISCUS se elcile os 50 WPansyiee cccic ss eset 86 RA PAVieIaeadrae ereetelcteres 90 Parsley? fae ress.-toe 52 IPATSUI Pace cites eee 52 IRE@AS ec eeiees .58, 55 ‘“* Everlasting ...... 88
‘© Sweet...... 94 to 97 Pelargonium .......... 88 Pentstemon ........66- 88 IRBOUVierecie taeriiteie 88 1242) 0) 8) be OOO nUG aUOOOr 56 Pepper GrasS......00s 40 Benliwiti lense sents ee 88 PEA SAleecn acrouiere nts cia 32 Petuntaes pec actos cand: 88 Phlox Drummondi....89 ‘Pie (Plant. 4.2 acceso 59 PINES. eteigisserercve ciate ste 'ererane 89 Plant Bed Cloth...... 108 Poor Man’s Orchid....90 POPP Vine cee oneness 90 Portulaca: 1... see: 90 PRIM TOSE canice esos nees 91 IPRiMUl aerate ene 91 PumMpEAn « sccjee s atclecise)s 56 PYPFCtREUMy sees ease ee 91 Radishis coc. cccicsse 57, 59 RE PCr cctw a aera eet 70 _| Red Hot Poker....... 102 | Reference Tables 104, 105 RIOSCU Ais ~ siercierers cies ore 84 Rhodanthe @ scsiacs sees 91 PUI DEIED ere metele cteteleteters 59 EQIG@UIVAS ierece crate ratetele cere iereie 91 Bocket, Sweet........- 91 Roquette. ..... ene ceees 59
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PAGE ‘Rose Multiflora........ 91 Rosemary..... aeeieeee 68 ROOLS tase 100, 102 RUC» sea eletameriouaalesnien 68 Ruta Bagaiceccseesie ee 67 Saffroncinen siscccseree 68 Sage, cia sti sseeigeien 68 Salpiglossis........... 91 Salsit yi. 6 uciatwseeseres 59 Salvid)..ccser oon see ee ~ 92 Savory, Summer...... 68 Scabiosa...... PAY 92 Scarlet Flax........:.. 92. Scarlet Runner Beans 92 Schizanthus..... ee 92 Sea Kale Beet.......... 28 Seed Drills......... ss 103 Sensitive Plant........ 92 Sil axces aes ete ieee 9% Snapdragon............ 92 SOUS HUME wie eases e 70 Sorrel sacettanccceerene 59 Spinach. ¥cn.cencahn 6, 60 Spinach Beet.......... 28 SOUMAS Depts crits 61, 62 Stoke sigleuicees cle seee 93 Straw Flower......... 93 Sugar ‘Beet...jccctscer 29 Sugar Canes: caceaac: 70 Summer Cypress...... 82 Sunflower.......% 70, 93 Swed elie ats ie ses 67
Sweet Peas.......94 to 97 Sweet Rocket.........° 93
Sweet Sultan....... wet? Sweet William......... OS Swiss Chard........... 28 MPA GSCLCSN aialecice core sores 98 TECOMBasc sacs ocatieasete ff Tetragonia .........ee. 60 DRYME ssc eee cone seis - 68 PODS CCOn ssiesieonee eet 62 MNOMALOs- «eerie mre 6, 68, 64 AMaixoyacincronon soc cn0e 102 Tropseolum............ 98. TMEOWelS irae eicveriers stele 108 Trumpet Vine.:....:..74 TUDEY OSGi) seater erties 102 Ubon OE Gn Age onsoos 65, 66 Wegetable Oyster ..... 59 WVETDCNG cose 6 cers « wrdc eres 98 Vetch or Tare........- 70 WHT CS, cece oredr oicialetereteies 98 Viola Tricolor. ......2' 98 Virgin's Bower........ 78 Virginian Stock....... 99 Wallflower........... 99 Watermelon ....... 47, 48 WeEeCdEIS2. «6 sso 5 <= 103 Wild Cucumber....... 99 Wind Flower........+. G2. Wistaria Chinensis....99 WAtIOOE. s20 «m cletelereieie%e 36 Wool Flower........ 4, 99 WOoOrmwo0dd .....seeeees 68. MinNias: os.< veces aisisierss« 99
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Acroclin Ageratul Alfalfa . Alsike... Alyssum Amarant Amarant Anemone Anise.... Antirrhi Aquilegi: Arabis. . Artichok
Asparag’ | | | | Aster: .. 2a | Baby's ! | |
Bachelor | Balloon °" | Balm.... Balsam.. te A es Pr j Basil, Sw Beans .. i Beans, S: | Beet.... 1 Begonia. Bellis. .. Bignonia Bird See Books... | Borage.. Borecole Brazilia1 | Glor, — || Broccoli | Brussels Bulbs... Butterfly
NAMES OF ARTICLES WANTED
Cabbage | Caladiui
Calceola Calendu! Californ Calliopsi Campan Canary | Candytu Canna... Canning Canterb Carawa) Carpet ¢ Cardiosy Carnatic | Carrot.. _— ! 4 Cassaba, Castor E Caulifio. Celery.. Celery ( Celeriac Celosia. Centaur Cheiran’ Chervil. Chicory
Pounds
D. M. FERRY & CO’S
SEED ANNUAL
——= 1922 ——
Blood Will Tell
CIENCE is continually proving what the common sense of the race has known for
centuries.
“You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow'’s ear, says the old adage.
“Blood will tell” said our forefathers and now the scientists confirm by statistics based on broad averages the fact that plants and animals must have good ancestry to be trustworthy
and dependable.
Our specialty is the development of pure-bred flower and vegetable seeds.
Because our
trial grounds and stock seed farm are the largest and best equipped on the continent we have the facilities to enable us to apply successfully our long experience in plant-breeding.
You cannot afford to waste effort on a garden lacking the best seeds obtainable. - Blood
will tell. Plant Ferry’s pure-bred seeds.
We are not bound for any definite time or quantity by these prices and they are subject to change without notice. e recom- mend that you order as early as possible.
OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH WITH THE ORDER. We do not send C. O. D., as the cost of collecting return charges is quite an unnecessary item of expense and the prices being given, we can conceive of no necessity to warrant goods being so sent.
HOW TO SEND MONEY. Remittances may be made at our risk by any of the following methods, viz: Postal Money Order, Ps on New York or Chicago, or Express Company’s Money
rder.
The rates charged for Postal Money Orders and Express Money Orders are now so low that these are the best ways to remit. We will bear the expense of sending money in either of these ways, or of the cost of a New York or Chicago Draft if no more expensive than a Postal Money Order. Deduct the cost of the order from amount sent.
When Money Orders cannot be obtained, letters containing money should always be registered. Money in ordinary letters is
unsafe If currency is sent by express, the charges should be pre- paid. PERSONAL CHECKS. If personal checks are used they should
be certified, otherwise shipment of your order may be delayed pending collection.
NAME AND ADDRESS SHOULD ALWAYS BE GIVEN. Frequently we receive unsigned letters. Sometimes they contain money and orders. Sometimes too, letters are received in which the name of the town is left out and the postmark is blurred. We cannot fill orders unless we know the name and address of the buyer. The easiest way for you is to use our order sheet filling in
the blanks.
(2 Where perishable or other goods are ordered to be sent by freight or express to such great distances that the cost of transpor- tation will nearly or quite equal the value of the goods, we must de- cline to ship unless purchasers remit us, in addition to the price of goods, sufficient funds to prepay transportation charges. When this requirement is not complied with, we reserve the right of declining the order and returning money to the person ordering.
Detroit, Mich., January 2, 1922
In common with some other seedsmen we have, for the con- venience of our customers as well as ourselves, discontinued the use of the terms bushel, peck, quart and pint and now quote all seed listed in our catalogue by weight.
Ten pound lots of Beans, Corn, Peas, Grass, Clover, Mis- cellaneous Farm Seed and other seeds where 100 pound prices are quoted will be supplied at the 100 pound rate.
HUNDRED POUND LOTS. When ordered at the 100 pound rate we deliver free at depot or express office in Detroit, Mich., the freight or express charges to be paid by the party ordering.
FREE OF POSTAGE OR EXPRESS CHARGES. Packets, Cunces, Two Ounces, Quarter Pounds or Pounds, ordered at list prices, will be sent free by mail or express.
Customers ordering enough for a freight shipment, 100 pounds or more, or desiring to pay their own express charges, may deduct 8 cents per pound from prices of this catalogue on all seeds quoted by the pound or less.
SEEDS BY WEIGHT. We supply half pound and over at pound rates; less than half pound lots are charged at ounce, two- ounce or quarter pound rates. We do not, however, put up half pounds of beams, corn or peas.
BAGS. To every order for 10 pounds and upwards, to the amount of 100 pounds, 40 cents must be added for a bag in which to ship.
NON-WARRANTY. Sometimes though not often our seeds do not come up after planting. This may be due to one or more o several reasons, such as covering too deeply or not deeply enough, too much or too little water, too cold weather or a baking sun which forms a crust too hard for the tender shoots to penetrate. Some- times insects destroy plants at the surface before they are seen by the gardener. Wecannot perscnally direct the use of our goods after they leave our hands; neither can we fully control anywhere or at any time the operation of natural law as it affects seeds; therefore, we give no warranty, express or implied, as to de- scription, purity, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds or bulbs we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Ifthe purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be returned.
D. M. Ferry & Co.
2 D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIP DGIVESGARALOGUE.
STANDARD SEEDS | “AT THE STORE AROUND THE CORNER”
ACCESSIBILITY. Although we fill many thousands of mail orders every season our chief means of distributing Ferry’s seeds is through the hands of first class local dealers throughout the United States and Canada. There is scarcely a responsible retail merchant anywhere that cannot supply your needs fully and immediately with the minimum amount of trouble and the maximum amount of pleasure and profit in the results. Market gardeners and others planting large areas have come to depend confidently upon our seeds sold in bulk. They know that purity of type results in large crops of the finest fruits and vegetables and that it pays to plant only the best. Our market gardener trade increases every year and we seldom lose a customer. The professionals who make their living by gardening—in other words the experts—know and use Ferry’s seeds. It is no wonder then that there is a steady increase in the number of those who buy Ferry’s packet seeds for smaller gardens.
COMMISSION PACKETS. There must, of course, be a good reason for this general confidence in our packet seeds. No product can maintain a prominent place in public esteem for sixty years unless it posses- ses genuine intrinsic merit. Ferry’s seeds have become a household necessity because they were the best obtainable. It has been to our financial advantage to supply satisfactory goods because having long ago reached the territorial limits of that portion of the conti- nent lying north of the Rio Grande, we must sell to the same people year after year. We cannot afford to lose our well earned position in public esteem. When you buy a packet of Ferry’s you can be sure that we know as far as it is possible to foresee that the seeds will be of satisfactory vitality and will produce good results.
**FRESH EVERY YEAR”? means that our packets are put up especially for the season in which they are sold. We do not send out packets a second time. Our traveling sales- men visit the trade at least once every year. All unsold papered seeds are then taken up and shipped back to Detroit and none of our packets are ever on sale a second season. Therefore you can be just as sure of the con- dition of seeds offered in a newly opened ‘““commission”’ box as_ of those received direct- ly from us by mail. The purchaser receives in a sealed envelope fresh seeds that bear the imprint of the largest garden seed house in the world, seeds that have directly behind them the most complete organization, the greatest experience and the finest facilities ever devoted to the production and distribu- tion of graden seeds.
EXPERIENCE. Our splendid organi- zation enables us to specialize. Inasmaller seed house which inciudes other lines than garden seeds one may be familiar with more kinds of work but he cannot know as much about any one thing as if he gave that thing his whole attention. In a large organization a man tends to find his proper work and hav- ing found it to become its master. Hence at every point our business is directed by men especially fitted by nature and training for the duties they perform. Moreover we have been supplying garden seeds for sixty-six years. Multiply our huge annual volume by the time we have been seed merchants and you can readily see we have had the greatest expe- rience of any garden seed producers nowin business.
In a word, we have every facility and in- centive to meet your needs. Buy Ferry’s seeds of ‘the store around the corner’’ and you will become one of our army of staunch friends.
Die Mer Ruy a ecrCOnn (DER Olt. MilrPC H: 3
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES
Beet—Detroit Dark Red
We believe this is the best beet for the market and home garden, and on account of its uniformly deep rich color, the most desirable for canning. The tops are small and upright in growth. The leaves are dark green,
shaded with red. The flesh is deep vermilion red, zoned with darker shade.
Careful comparisons with all
the prominent varieties on the market in this country and in Europe prove that the Detroit Dark Red Beet
is the most uniform in shape and size and the most attractive in color.
Cabbage—Copenhagen Market This is undoubtedly the most valuable cabbage of recent intro- ductions. The heads are exceptionally large for so early a variety, very solid and of excellent quality. Matures but a few days later than Early Jersey Wakefield and is equally valuable either for the home or market garden. Our strain produces the large round heads that are characteristic of this variety. (See cut and further description,
page 30) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; %4 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
Cabbage—Midseason Market
This variety which we previously listed as Dwarf White Summer is a second early variety of distinctive merit. Heads medium to large, round or nearly so, very solid and heavy. Interior color of head re- markably white and of fine flavor and texture. Plants vigorous grow- ing but very uniform in type and are quite short stemmed. Leaves light green in color, comparatively short and broad. An excellent sort for the home garden as it is a sure header and stays in condition for use a long time. Also recommended as a valuable addition to the list of kraut varieties. (See further description, page 31) Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.75; %4 Lb. $3.25; Lb. $12.00
Cabbage—Hollander or Danish Ball Head
We have given a great deal of attention to this variety and offer seed of our own growing which, judging from our trials, will produce more uniformly typical heads than can be grown from stock obtain- able elsewhere. Very hardy, sure heading, very solid, of good quality and asoneof the best keepers is particularly desirable for distant markets or for late spring use. (See cut and further description, page 32)
Our own strain, Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.60; %4 Lb. $2.75; Lb. $10.00 Choice imported seed, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; %4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75
Cauliflower—Danish Giant, Dry Weather An excellent second early variety especially adapted for growing in the open ground. Recommended for localities subject to long dry sseasons as it will often produce heads of fine quality under these conditions when other sorts are total failures. Heads of medium to large size, very solid, pure white and of fine quality. Pkt. 25c; 4 Oz. 95c; Oz. $3.00; 2 Oz. $5.50; 14 Lb. $10.00
Celery—Columbia
No better celery has ever been produced than our strain of Colum- bia. It is early maturing. The plants are stocky and heavy, and when well grown the heart blanches to a very attractive light golden yeliow. Columbia has no superior in beauty of golden shading, solid- ity and size of stalk. In rich nutty flavor we have found it unsur- passed. The variety is not only very desirable for the private garden but is well suited for the home market. Try it and be convinced. (See cut and further description, page 35) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; Y% Lb. $1 40; Lb. $5.00
Cucumber— Early Fortune
An excellent shipping variety producing very attractive fruits of rich dark green color. The fruits average uniformly about nine inches long, cylindrical or slightly tapered at ends. The seed cavity is small and the flesh thick, crisp and tender. Plants vigorous growing and productive. es
Recommended as one of the best shipping sorts yet introduced.
(See cut on this page and further description, page 40) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
It is unsurpassed inquality. (See cut and further description, page 28) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
CucumBer, EARLY FORTUNE
4 NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH.
Centaurea—Cyanus (Bachelor’s Button)
Also known as “blue bottle” and “ragged sailor.’’ These well known hardy garden plants are among the most attractive and graceful of the old-fashioned garden annuals. They are of the easiest culture succeeding in soils and situations in which many other flowers would fail to grow. They do best, however, in moderately rich garden soil and will amply repay any care or attention given them.
Seed may be sown out of doors as early in spring as the ground can be prepared and if the flowers are kept picked so as to prevent the plant exhausting itself by seeding, it will furnish a profusion of bright blue, purple, white or soft pink flowers from July until late in autumn. The flowers last exceptionally well after cutting and will increase considerably in size after being put in water.
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See colored plate on opposite page and further description and list of varieties page //.
Cyanus Mixed. Bright bluc, purple, white and shades of rose. Pkt. 10c.
Calendula (Pot Marigold)
A well known, old-fashioned annual that has long been in favor. During the past few years it has greatly increased in popularity and is now largely used by florists for cut flowers. Also their brilliant colors in shades of lemon, orange and cream make them very effective for garden decoration. If flowers are picked off and not allowed to go to seed the plants will bloom from early summer until killed by severe frost.
See colored plate on opposite page and further description on page /4. Double Meteor. Pkt. 10c.
VARIOUS TYPES OF PANSIES (See colored plate page 8/7, and further description page 86.)
Pansies are now produced in an almost infinite variety of colorsand markings. Their brilliancy of shading extended season of blooming and long keeping characteristics make them general favorites. The strains now offered are far superior to the old Heart’s Ease and the esteem in which they were held by older generations has been heightened by the greater variety and more brilliant colors of the improved sorts.
We have been interested in the bringing forward of some of the finest large flowering strains and have spared neither pains nor expense to obtain the very best.. Each year we make extensive trials of pansies in which are included stocks from the most successful growers and prominent seedsmen. From these trials we are able to judge the desirability of the different varieties and the quality of stock from various sources. Our list includes the choicest varieties; our stocks are unsurpassed in quality.
Variegated and Striped. Flowers are beautifully striped in various colors, very rich and attractive. Pkt. 10c. Navy Blue. Deep lavender-blue pedals, dark blue about the eye. Pkt. 10. Ferry’s Superbissima Blotched. Very large flowers of exceptionally fine form and substance, usually ruffled and beautifully veined and blotched in all the finer and deeper shades and colors found in pansies. Pkt. 15c. Giant Blue Black. Very large flowers; a rich velvety purple almost black. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Trimardeau Mixed. Flowers of richest, most varied shades, well rounded form and generally marked with three large blotches. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Flowering Parisian Mixed. The flowers of this splendid mixture are of largest size, very fine form and range of colors often in the lighter shades. Each petal is usually beautifully blotched. Pkt. 10c.
Giant Yellow (Trimardeau). Very large yellow flowers with large black centers. A very distinct and attrac- tive variety. Pkt. 15c.
Lord Beaconsfield. The lower petals are very deep violet purple, shading in upper petals to white, slightly tinted with purple. The flowers are very large and finely formed. Pkt. 10c
Celosia—Childsi (Chinese Woolflower)
A new and very attractive form of Celosia with large, globular flowers which resemble a ball of brilliantly colored wool. The plants are vigorous growing, two to three feet high and branch freely, each branch terminat- ing ina flower head. A bed of these plants when in full bloom makes a gorgeous showing and even a few plants set in a mixed border will be found a valuable addition. They are of easy culture and continue in bloom from early summer until killed by frost. Seed may be sown out of doors as soon as the ground is warm and dry or plants may be started indoors and transplanted to place when weather is settled. (See cut and further description, page 77)
Childsi Crimson. Brilliant purplish crimson flowers. Pkt. 10c. Childsi Yellow. Very light canary yellow. Pkt. 10c.
Nasturtium
It is doubtful if any other garden annual will give as much satisfaction with as little trouble and expense as Nasturtiums. They are of easy culture, requiring only a light sandy soil, a sunny situation and plenty of water for perfect development. In color one may find an almost endless range from sulphur yellow through shades of rose to scarlet, crimson and maroon. Many of the flowers are beautifully blotched or marked.
The dwarf varieties are very desirable for borders or edgings and the trailing sorts if given support may be used for covering arbors and trellises. They may also be grown in window boxes with good results. (See further description and list of varieties, page 85) :
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Alpha Sweet Corn | The earliest sweet corn. Matures a week to ten days ahead of Mammoth White Cory.
For many years we have been seeking a variety of sweet corn that would be earlier than Mammoth White Cory and still produce ears of fair size and good quality. Of the many varieties and strains which have come under our observation both at our Experimental Garden and in field crops Alpha stands out preeminently in meeting these requirements.
The ears average six to seven inches long, are uniformly eight rowed fully equal in quality to Mammoth White Cory with skin a trifle more tender. The stalks are very uniform in height averaging about four feet. Ears are set low and close to the stalks.
For the market grower who reaps an extra profit by getting his produce on the market ahead of his compet- itors this will be a money-maker; for the home gardener it will produce desirable ears for the table a week ahead of the next earliest variety. (See colored plate on opposite page and further description, page 37) Pkt. 15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00
Spinach—-King of Denmark _ Also known as ‘‘Antvorskov’”’ (See colored plate on opposite page)
This new variety is undoubtedly the most valuable introduction of spinach in recent years. Although the plants are ready for use almost as soon as the medium early sorts they remain in good condition from a week to two weeks after all other varieties have gone to seed.
The plants are of rapid growth, resemble the ee Long Season in type but leaves are more crumpled - or blistered and are of a darker green color. The leaves are thick, stand well after cutting and are of good quality.
The photograph reproduced on this page shows a view of a spinach trial at our Experimental Garden. The row labeled No. 11900 represents this new variety and shows its long standing characteristic; the rows alongside of it show plants of other-varieties which have gone to seed.
We believe this variety will in a few years be one of the leading sorts as its distinctive qualities are sure to win favor for it from both the home and market gardener.
You are urged: to give it a trial this season. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lh. 30c; Lb. $1.00; 10 Lbs. $7.50; 25 Lbs. $17.50
Tomato—Avon Early
This new extra early, scariet fruited variety, which we offered last year for the first time, is the result of several years of careful breeding and selection at our Oakview Stock Seed Farm. We consider it the most desirable variety of its class.
The fruits are large for so early a variety, round or slightly flattened, of deep scarlet color, smooth, free from cracks and of good quality. It produces ripe fruit as early as the best strains of Earliana and will outyield that variety in both the first and subsequent pickings. The fruits are of more desirable shape, more free from cracks and show less green about stem than any other extra early variety we have ever tried. (See colored plate on opposite page and further description, page 63) See DESCRIPTION OF SPINACH, KING OF DENMARK ON THIS PAGE Pkt. 25c; Oz. $1.25; 2 Oz. $2.15; 14 Lb. $4.00; Lb. $15.00
Tomato—Gulf State Market
Although this variety was developed primarily to meet the demands of tomato growers who ship to distant markets, its many excellent qualities make it also a very desirable sort for the home gardener or the grower for local markets.
It is earlier than any other good purple tomato. The vines are exceptionally robust making the crop less susceptible to blight than other varieties thus increasing the possibilities of a perfect stand in the field if weather or other conditions are unfavorable.
The fruits are almost true globe shaped and are entirely free from cracks or blemishes about the blossom end. Fruits on the same cluster ripen uniformly, making it an economical variety to pick. The fruits color a rich purplish pink clear to the stem after picking.
In our experimental trials in comparison with other varieties of its class we have found that it will outyield both in bulk and number of fruits any other shipping tomato.
In localities where this variety was grown last season it gave complete satisfaction and from the many favorable reports we have had on it we believe it to be the best shipping tomato ever offered. (See colored plate on opposite page and further description, page 63) Pkt. 25c; in 1 Oz. sealed packets $2.00 per Oz.
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Onions Several desirable types illustrated on page 51.
We have for many years given particular attention to our stocks of onion seed and the intelligent and carefully directed efforts at our Oakview Stock Seed Farms have done much to maintain their superior quality. It is not alone sufficient to breed up a strain to the ideal but it is necessary year after year to continue breed- ing and selecting to prevent deterioration.
Uniformity and excellence of type in respect to shape, size and color and evenness of maturity are qualities in our stocks that are appreciated by critical onion growers.
We believe our stocks of onions are unsurpassed by any others.
Extra Early Red. The first of the red sorts to ripen. A very hardy, medium sized variety that yields well and is very uniform in size and shape. Keeps remarkably well for so early a variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lh. $1.25
Extra Red Wethersfield. A medium early, very productive sort, very popular for general cultivation. An excellent keeper and will do better on poor and dry soils than most other varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15; 2 Oz. 25c; Y% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
Yellow Globe Danvers. A main crop variety with uniformly globe shaped bulbs of medium to large size. It is an excellent keeper and is grown largely for shipping. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35
Michigan Yellow Globe. This very productive main crop sort will give a maximum yield when grown on rich, black lands. It is largely planted by professional growers and is one of the best long keeping, shipping sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35
White Portugal. A medium sized onion of mild flavor and with beautiful clear white skin. This variety is a favorite with many for use when young as a salad or bunching onion. The bulbs are nearly round when of bunching size, somewhat flattened when mature. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 14 Lb. 75c.; Lb. $2.25
White Globe. Sometimes called Southport White Globe. This variety yields abundantly, producing medium to large handsome ‘bulbs of clear white color. One of the most desirable for the home garden and also desirable for shipping. This differs from the Southport Red Globe and the Southport Yellow Globe only in color. Our stocks of these varieties are exceptionally fine. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25cs 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 es
Beans—Baldwin Wonder Wax
This variety is a most prolific, wax podded pole sort of excellent quality for snaps for the home garden. ‘The vines are hardy and vig- orous in growth, and when in condition for use as snaps the pods are very long, about seven inches, uniformly cylindrical, exceptionally brittle and stringless. The color is a very attractive light yellow. We consider Baldwin Wonder Wax the most desirable bean of its class yet introduced. (See cut and further description, page 26) Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. pestpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00
Beans—Detroit Mammoth Lima
This comparatively new pole lima bean is the largest podded of any variety of this class. The mammoth pods are nine to eleven inches long, medium dark green in color and contain five to seven beans of the most excellent quality. It comes into bearing medium early and the vines which are vigorous and strong growing are ex- ceptionally productive. A variety of distinctive merit for the home garden. (See cut on this page and further description, page 27) Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00
Corn—Charlevoix (Pronounced Shar-le-voy)
The many favorable reports we have had on this variety confirm our opinion that it is the best yellow grained sweet corn yet. intro- duced. The ears are about seven inches long, usually twelve rowed, and when in condition for use are deep creamy yellow in color. The grain is rather short, very sweet and tender and is unsurpassed in quality. In season it is about the same as Early Minnesota but remains in condition for use longer than most: of the early or inter- mediate sorts. An excellent sort both for the home and market garden.
_. We recommend a trial of this variety; you are sure to be pleased withit. (Seecut and further description, page 37) Pkt. 18c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00
: Noi less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not staclude transportation; if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of beans, corn or peas. ; Bean, DETROIT MAMMOTH LIMA
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EQUIPMENT OF THE MOST IMPROVED TYPE FACILITATES THE HARVESTING OF THE CROPS
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For the convenience of those who es = aaa = have only a limited space at their com- he 5. UE oe ee ee ae mand, the accompanying plan is sug- gested as an aid in laying out a small ee Asparagus Salsify kitchen garden. =
Where the rows are made the dis- Parsnip tances apart indicated on this diagrams: hick Sec ee ee |e, eee thirty-five feet are required in one di- rection. =o. anid S S h
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it is desirable to have the corn at the north end, otherwise the corn is likely to shade too much the rows near it on the north side.
The rows may be as long as space permits or individual preferences may call for, and where space is less limited, more rows of favorite sorts may be added or provision made for other vege- tables or flowers that may be desired. ea
The Asparagus, Horse Radish and a Rhubarb should be permanent beds.
Among the varieties of vegetables 4s that we recommend, mentioned some- a what in.order of planting, are the fol- | lowing: “ Tomato, Early—Avon Early, ee ee oe Chalk’s Early. Jeweland Early Detroit. x
Cabbage, First Early—Early Jersey
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Dwarf Peas
Followed by Celery
Early Cabbag> and Cauliflower or Brussels Sprouts
Early Beets (followed by Turnips or Fall Spinach)
Wakefield and Copenhagen Market. mS Onions Early Radish Cabbage, Second Early and Inter- Bred oe eres Sin tae es ae ee Bt ee ae See ae ages
mediate—Early Summer, Midseason = Dwarf Beans ; and Carrot or Endive
Market, Succession, Early Winnigstadt. Pe ee ae a ee es ag a Cauliflower—Early Snowball and
Danish Giant, Dry Weather. a eee BEY BOpRer Onion—Bunching and White Portu- | —__
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The above sorts do best when started indoors and transplanted. Others men- tioned below may be sown outdoors.
Lettuce, Clustering or Loose Leav-. ed—Black Seeded Simpson and Ferry’s Early Prize Head.
Lettuce, Cabbage or Heading—Cali- fornia Cream Butter and Big Boston.
Onion—Yellow Globe Danvers, Southport Red Globe and White Globe,
Radishes— French Breakfast, Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped, Early Long Scarlet and Crimson Giant Turnip.
Spinach—Early Giant Thick Leaved, Long Season and King of Denmark.
Parsley—Plain and Champion Moss Curled.
Asparagus—Palmetto and Conover’s Colossal.
Peas—Premium Gem (dwarf), Thomas Laxton (medium), Champion of England (tall).
Beet—Detroit Dark Red and Crosby’s Egyptian.
Corn, Early—Mammoth White Cory, Crosby’s Early, Golden Bantam and Charlevoix.
Corn, Main Crop—Ferry’s Early Evergreen and Stowell’s Evergreen.
Beans, Dwarf Wax Podded—Golden Wax and Prolific Wax, Black Seeded.
Beans, Dwarf Green Podded—Early Red Valen- tine and Stringless Green Pod.
a eae Pole—Kentucky Wonder and White Crease ack,
Cucumber—Early White Spine and Improved Long Green.
Squash, Summer—Mammoth White Bush Scallop and Mammoth Summer Crookneck.
5 ft.
Cucumbers, Melons or Late Squash (One or more hills of each)
Squash, Fall and Winter—Delicious and Hubbard.
Musk Melon—Emerald Gem, Admiral Togo and Osage.
Water Melon—Peerless and Monte Cristo.
Carrot—Danvers and Chantenay.
Parsnip—Hollow Crown and Long White Dutch.
Salsify—Mammoth Sandwich Island.
Cabbage, Fall and Winter—Midseason Market, Premium Late Flat Dutch and Hollander.
Turnip—Extra Early White Milan and Early Pur- ple Top, Strap Leaved.
Even a small yard should have its flowers. Plant a few Sweet Peas or some Nasturtiums, either Dwarf or Trailing. Our mixtures of Asters, Pansies, Pe- tunias, Phlox Drummondi, Poppies, Morning Glories, Marigolds, Verbenas and Zinnias, all are easily grown. A few packets of flowers well grown will give an abundant harvest of pleasure.
Each packet of seed gives cultural directions suf- ficient to insure success under normal conditions, and more detailed suggestions for many sorts will be found in the following pages.
Buy Ferry’s seeds of your local dealer.
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CANNING DIRECTIONS
Canned vegetables for use when fresh vegetables are not available have an assured place in household economy, and by this method any surplus of the garden may be used to advantage. All of the garden vegetables are wholesome and nutritious when properly canned, and if the directions given are followed all of them may be kept satisfactorily. There are several methods by which vegetables may be canned. We believe, however, that what is known as the ‘“‘cold-pack’’ method is the most satisfactory for general use. By this method, with a table showing the time required for cooking, any fruit or vegetable may be canned successfully.
The Home-Made Outfit.—A serviceable cold-pack home canning outfit may be made of materials found in any household. All that is necessary is a vessel to hold the jars or cans, such as a wash boiler or large tin pail. This vessel should have a tight fitting cover and be deep enough so that water will cover the top of the jars at least one inch. Provide a false bottom of wood or a wire rack to allow of free circulation of water under the jars. The wood bottom may be made of perforated boards or of lath or similar strips of wood nailed to cross pieces. A strip of wood around the edge of the rack will prevent the jars slipping off when lifting the tray out of the cooker. If furnished with handles made of heavy wire the tray may be lifted out of the cooker entirely for re- moving or replacing jars.
Containers.—All types of jars that seal perfectly may be used. It is suggested that use be made of those to which one is accustomed or which may be already on hand. New rubbers should be purchased each year, but the glass jars may be used indefinitely. Be sure that no jar is defective. The containers should be thor- oughly clean. It is not necessary to sterilize them in steam or boiling water before filling them, for the reason that in the cold-pack process both the insides of containers and the contents are sterilized. The jars should be heated before the cold product is put in them.
Directions for Cold-Pack Method
The cold-pack method of canning is so simple and the directions so easily followed that almost any one may successfully can vegetables or fruits with it. The steps to be taken and the precautions to be observed are as follows:
Select sound vegetables and fruits. (If possible can them the same day they are picked.) Wash, clean and prepare them. Have ready, on the stove, a can or pail of boiling water. Place the vegetables or fruits in cheese-cloth, or in some other porous receptacle—a wire basket is excellent—for dipping and blanching them in the boiling water. Put them whole into the boiling water. (See time-table for blanching on next page.) After the water begins to boil, begin to count the blanching time.
The blanching time varies from one to twenty minutes, according to the vegetable or fruit. When the blanching is complete remove the vegetables or fruits from the boiling water and plunge them a number of times into cold water, to harden the pulp and check the flow of coloring matter. Do not allow to stand in cold water.
The blanching of vegetables removes excess acids, improving the flavor. It also causes some shrinkage, so that a larger quantity may be packed in a container. The blanching and cold dip cause vegetables to retain their original coloring, which enhances their appearance.
Pack the product into the containers, leaving about a quarter of an inch of space at the top. With vegetables add one level teaspoonful of salt to each quart container and fill with boiling water.
Test the rubber by stretching or turning inside out. Fit on the rubber and put the lid in place. If the con- tainer has a screw top do not screw up as hard as possible, but use only the thumb and little finger in tightening it. This makes it possible for steam generated within to escape and prevents breakage. If a glass top jar is used, snap the top bail only, leaving the lower bail loose during sterilization.
Place the filled and capped containers on the rack in the sterilizer. If the home-made or commercial hot water bath outfit is used, enough water should be in the boiler to come at least one inch above the tops of the containers, and the water, in boiling out, should never be allowed to drop to the level of these tops. Begin to count processing time when the water begins to boil.
Consult the time-table on next page, and at the end of the sterilizing period remove the containers from the sterilizer. Fasten covers on tightly at once, turn containers upside down to test for leakage, leave in this po- sition until cold and then store in a cool, dry place. Be sure that no draft is allowed to blow on glass jars, as it may cause breakage.
If jars are to be stored where there is strong light wrap them in paper, preferably brown, as light will fade the color of products canned in glass jars, and sometimes deteriorate the food value.
Vegetable Canning in Cold-Pack
- Vegetables may be divided into five classes, all the vegetables of each class being sterilized by practically the same process under the cold-pack method. These classes are: (1) vegetable greens; (2) roots and tubers; (3) tomatoes and corn; (4) pumpkin and squash; (5) pod vegetables, such as beans, peas and okra. Directions for these various classes are given herewith. :
Vegetable Greens.—Besides spinach, dandelions and kindred greens this class includes cabbage, brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Greens should be trimmed, the old leaves and coarse stems removed, and the greens then blanched in steam from 15 to 20 minutes, in a regular steamer or in any other closed receptacle in which the greens will be suspended or raised above the water. After blanching they should be plunged into cold water. They are then packed tight in containers. If one wishes one may season with meat, olive oil, etc., to taste. Add hot water to fill up the crevices and sterilize two hours in the hot-water bath outfit.
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CANNING DIRECTIONS—Continued
Root or Tuber Vegetables.—This class includes carrots, parsnips, beets, turnips and sweet potatoes. After being thoroughly washed and scrubbed with a vegetable brush they should be scalded long enough to loosen the skin. Plunge them immediately into cold water, then scrape or pare off the skin. They may be packed whole or cut into cubes. Fill containers with boiling water, with one level teaspoonful of salt to each quart container. Screw on the tops lightly and sterilize for an hour and a half in the hot-water bath outfit. Cool and store.
Tomatoes.—These demand special canning directions. Scald the tomatoes enough to loosen the skin. Then plunge them into cold water, core and skin them and pack them whole. Do not put in any hot water, but add a level teaspoonful of salt to each quart container. Loosely seal and sterilize 22 minutes in hot-water bath outfit. Tighten covers, invert containers to cool and test, wrap in paper and store.
Corn on the Cob.—Be sure to have fresh corn. After removing the husks and silk blanch the corn on the cob from five to fifteen minutes. Then plunge it into cold water and pack the ears, alternating butts and tips, in half-gallon containers. Fill the containers with boiling water and put two level teaspoonfuls of salt in each gallon. Sterilize the partially sealed containers three hours in the hot-water bath outfit. Tighten covers, tip the containers on their sides to cool, wrap them in paper and store.
Corn off the Cob.—If you do got care to can corn on the cob, after blafiching slice the corn from the cob with a thin, sharp knife. Pack the sliced corn in containers, add a level teaspoonful of salt to each quart, fill with hot water and sterilize for three hours as in the case of corn on the cob.
Pumpkin and Squash.—For pie filling cut pumpkin or squash into small pieces, then cook for thirty minutes, so that it becomes pulp. Add one cup of sugar and one teaspoonful of salt to each quart of pulp. After partially sealing sterilize ninety minutes in hot-water bath outfit. Cool, wrap and store. Pumpkin or squash may also be put up in cubic form for special uses, such as frying, creaming or baking. To do this blanch for ten minutes, dip into cold water, pack into containers, fill each container with boiling water and add one level teaspoonful of salt to each quart, but no sugar. Sterilize for ninety minutes in the hot-water bath outfit.
Pod Vegetables.—Such vegetables as lima beans, string beans, peas and okra, should be blanched in boiling water from two to five minutes, plunged into cold water and packed. Fill container with boiling water, adding a level teaspoonful of salt to each quart. Sterilize two hours in hot-water bath outfit. Cool and store.
Precautions
One of the troubles to be guarded against in keeping canned goods is the development of mold during storage. Mold is apt to develop if the sealing is defective. Care must therefore be used in sealing. Mold may also de- velop if the tops of jars are removed, after sterilizing, for replacing rubber rings. It is unsafe to keep jars ina damp place where the rubbers may decompose, as this, too, may result in the development of mold.
Another thing to guard against is improper or inadequate blanching and cold dipping. If vegetables or fruits which require blanching are not handled properly in the process shrinkage is apt to occur during the period of sterilization. Care should be taken to follow the instructions on this point.
Careless packing must be avoided. Vegetables and fruits should be packed closely in containers, and after this has been done the containers should be filled with hot salted water in the case of vegetables and syrup in the case of fruits.
In canning vegetable greens, fenctuceae spinach, dandelions and kindred vegetables, and cabbage, brussels sprouts and cauliflower, it is important that the mineral salts and volatile oils should not be lost. The retention of these is required for ‘perfect results. For this reason the greens must never be blanched in hot water. The blanching must be in steam. This may be done by having them suspended in a closed vessel partially filled with boiling water, taking care to see that they are above the water line.
It is important that vegetables and fruits should not be allowed to remain too long in the sterilizer. If sterilization is allowed to continue too long the product will shrink. Watch the time and follow the schedule as given in the table.
One of the things to be avoided with canned peas, corn, beans and asparagus, is the development of what is known as the state of being “‘flat sour.’”’ The canned goods. may show no signs of spoilage, and yet be found, on opening, to be in this condition. The trouble is manifested by a sour taste and disagreeable odor. It may be avoided by making use of vegetables that have not been gathered more than five or six hours. Blanch, in and pack one jar at a time, placing each jar in the canner as it is packed. This is a wise precaution, and one that should not be overlooked.
TIME-TABLE FOR BLANCHING AND STERILIZING
The following time-table shows blanching and sterilizing time for various vegetables:
Blanching Sterilizing Blanching Sterilizing
Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Vegetable Greens.......... 15 to 20 120 "TomatOesin ass se ce <0 To loosen skin 22, CAnOaCC «seen eee, 15 to.20 120 Corn: (on.cobror off)... 2.255: DitOwls 180. Panhhower. “ocnwse a? see 15 to 20 120 Lama Beans. a). ¢28% ast see 210-5 120 ossels Sprouts... 2 eee ean 15 to 20 120 Dering Beans.as aa as4 ecules 20.) 120 OU ie ae 5to 8 90 Pease ee 7 Sik ae ee 2to 5 120 PP APSADS oe ee ae ee gee 2 5to 8 . 90 Okra... See) Pete 120 SO eos ce aa Pie a cue ol vat 3to 8 90 Pumpkin (for pie)... ..Cook 30 min. 90 Turnips. . Sodtewermes. 4 LoLoees 90 Squash (for pie). . ..Cook 30 min. 90 Sweet Potatoes. sei cade jOnbOars 90 Pumpkin or Squash Cubes. . 10 90
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Good vegetables are delicious when properly cooked. They are among the choicest dishes that can be obtained. Fortunately as the price of meat has advanced the quality of vegetables has improved. From mo- tives of economy, pleasure and health, no housekeeper can afford to overlook the home garden as a main source
of food supply, especially if there are children in the family. Moreover since the appearance of food has much to do with its digestibility the garden can minister to health through the sense of sight also, for from the garden come the little extra things which make the difference between a dainty table and one that is com- monplace or unattractive. Vegetables from the home garden are so fresh that proper cooking and serving add the last touches needed for perfection.
Few people realize what a variety of dishes the garden affords. The range is great. Also there are many excellent ways of cooking the same thing. We hope the following pages will help you to share in the oppor- tunities that a little care and attention make possible to every one.
General Suggestions
Cooking vegetables in hard water requires more time than is mentioned in these receipts. It is essential to avoid overcooking vegetables, as you lose thereby their delicacy of flavor, and if pro- longed it usually makes them tough or tasteless.
The age and freshness of vegetables determine the time required for proper cooking. Cabbages, beets and carrots fresh from the garden will cook more quickly and are much better flavored than those taken from
cold storage, or those which have become wilted on the market.
Even from your own garden, vegetables
freshly gathered have a more delicate flavor and require somewhat less cooking than those that have become
slightly wilted.
Always cook strong flavored vegetables such as cabbage, onions and turnips in uncovered vessels; also cook uncovered all vegetables whose color you wish to retain such as young peas, beets and rhubarb.
Thoroughly wash all vegetables in clean, cold water before preparing for cooking. Spinach may be
washed to advantage as many as eight times.
Unless otherwise directed, all spoon measurements are level. Soak in cold water half an hour before cooking all leaf and stalk vegetables such as turnips, cabbage and
celery. Start all vegetables in boiling water. See page 18 for sauces to go with vegetables.
ASPARAGUS
This is one of the earliest and most delicious of spring vegetables. Where space is available a per- manent bed 8 or 10 feet square will be found a valuable addition to the home garden.
Creamed Asparagus
Prepare asparagus by washing, trimming, and cut- ting into inch pieces. Boil about 25 minutes, except the tips which should not be put in till the last 10 minutes. Drain and serve with white sauce (see page 18), or in bread cases, saving out the tips to use as a garnish.
Asparagus on Toast with Butter Sauce
Trim the hard or tough end from lower part of stalk, wash, remove scales and tie with a piece of soft twine or tape. Cover with boiling salted water and cook until tender, or from 20 to 30 minutes, leaving tips above water the first 10 minutes. Lift bunches out of water by tape, drain, remove tape and lay on pieces of toast. Serve with butter, or a sauce made as follows:
Yq cup butter ¥% teaspoon salt ¥ teaspoon pepper
¥% teaspoon finely chopped parsley 34 teaspoon lemon juice
Put butter in a bowl, and work with a wooden spoon until creamy, add salt, pepper and parsley, then lemon juice very slowly.
Salt most vegetables after half done.
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Prepare asparagus same as for asparagus on toast. Serve with Hollandaise sauce (see page 18).
BEANS
Beans, in their many varieties are among the most valuable and extensively used of all vegetables. With the exception of the limas all are suitable when young for use as snaps.
Creamed New Snap Beans
Take 2 quarts of beans, cut in half-inch pieces and wash carefully; drain and cover with boiling water; boil until tender. Do not cover beans while cooking. Drain and cover with white sauce (see page 18) made with either butter or bacon drippings. The bacon drippings improve the flavor of the beans and are much less expensive than butter.
Shell Beans
Dry beans should be thoroughly washed and picked; and are much improved in quality if allowed to soak in cold water over night. If newly dried, cook about 2 hours in a sufficiently small quantity of water so that there will be none to drain off when beans are ay cooked. Cook old beans 3 hours or more until sort.
Lima Beans
Lima beans are most delicious when used as green shells, especially if freshly shelled and pods are not too mature,
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BEETS Garden beets are generally recognized as one of the best root vegetables, and in the form of sugar possess a high food value. The tops of most varieties, especially the Swiss Chard, make delicious greens.
Boiled Beets
Wash and cook whole in boiling water until soft, which will require from one to three hours. Drain and put in cold water, and the skin may be easily re- moved. Cut in slices or cubes, season with butter, salt and pepper or serve with white sauce.
The length of time required to cook will depend on whether the roots are fresh, old beets requiring con- siderably more time.
Beet Greens with Young Beets
The beets usually used for greens are those that are
pulled in thinning out the seed row, and are most de- |
sirable if roots have not reached 1 inch in diameter. Wash thoroughly and cook until tender in boiling salted water. Both tops and root are used; the flavor may be improved by the addition of a piece of bacon. Season with butter, salt and pepper. Serve with or without vinegar.
Pickled Beets
Cut cold boiled beets into cubes or slices and cover with vinegar, adding 1 teaspoon salt, dash of pepper and 1 tablespoon sugar to each half cup of vinegar used. If young beets 14% to 1%inches in diameter are available, pickle whole.
Swiss Chard
This kind of beet is grown exclusively for the num- erous, fleshy, tender leaves and leaf stalks, which are superior to those of other beets for use as greens. Later in the season the wax-like leaf stems are cooked like asparagus or are pickled. When properly pre- pared it will be found a most delicious vegetable.
Plain Boiled Chard
Wash and cut the stalks 1 inch wide; put in sauce- pan and cover with boiling water; boil 30 minutes, or until tender; drain; dust with salt, 1 teaspoon to the quart of chard; garnish with hard-boiled egg. Serve with either lemon juice or vinegar. May also be boiled with smoked bacon.
Creamed Chard
Strip the green from the ribs; boil the green alone; drain and cream same as spinach.
Cut the ribs in 3-inch pieces; put in saucepan; cover with boiling water and boil35 minutes, or until tender; drain; dust with salt; pile in center of shallow dish and pour the creamed green around.
Garnish with 1 hard-boiled egg chopped fine.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
This vegetable is used in the fall and early winter and by some considered more tender and delicious than any cabbage. The small, cabbage-like heads when properly prepared make a very tempting and nutritious side-dish.
Wash and pick off outer leaves. Place the heads in pan of boiling water, to which has been added a hand- ful of salt and a small piece of soda. Do not cover while cooking. Boil quickly until tender, which should take about 15 minutes. Drain off water, spread a little butter over them, pepper slightly and serve hot.
CABBAGE
Cabbage is a desirable vegetable that may be had at all times of the year. - Its characteristic flavor and food value have made it one of the most extensively grown vegetables for home use.
Boiled Cabbage
Remove outer leaves, cut in quarters and remove part of core. Soak a few minutes in cold water to which has been added a teaspoon of vinegar or salt. This will draw out any insects that may be lodging under the leaves. Drain. Have sufficient boiling water to which has been added a tablespoon of salt and a small piece of soda. Let the cabbage boil quickly till tender, leaving the dish uncovered while cooking. This may be served in the following ways:
Ist, Seasoned with butter, salt and pepper.
2nd, With white sauce (see page 18).
3rd, Scalloped as per directions below.
Scalloped Cabbage
Cut one-half boiled cabbage in pieces; put in but- tered baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix well with 144 as much white sauce. Cover with buttered crumbs, and bake until crumbs are brown.
Cole Slaw
Select a small, solid cabbage, remove outer leaves. Cut in quarters, and with a sharp knife slice as thin as possible. Soak until crisp in cold water, drain, dry between clean cloths and serve with cream dressing made as follows:
1 teaspoon mustard A few grains cayenne 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon melted butter 2 teaspoons flour Yolk 1 egg 1% teaspoon powdered % cup hot vinegar
sugar ¥% cup thick cream
Mix dry ingredients, add butter, egg and vinegar slowly. Cook over boiling water until mixture thickens; cool and add to heavy cream beaten until stiff.
Hot Slaw
Slice cabbage as for Cole Slaw, using one-half cab- bage. Heat in a dressing made of yolks of two eggs slightly beaten, one fourth cup of cold water, one tablespoon butter, one fourth cup hot vinegar, and one half teaspoon salt, stirred over hot water until thickened.
CARROTS
The carrot is one of the most wholesome of our garden vegetables, and is deserving of more general cultivation for table use. Whether used in soups, or stews, for garnishing, as a side dish alone, or in com- bination with peas or other vegetables, it is always at- tractive. Carrots should be merely washed and scraped (not peeled) before cooking, as the best flavor and brightest color are near the skin.
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Creamed Carrots
Wash, scrape and cut the carrots into small cubes, put on to boil with boiling water enough to cover; boil until tender, without a cover. Serve with white sauce
Carrots and Peas
Wash, scrape, and cut carrots in strips, cubes or fancy shapes; cook until soft in boiling salted water. Drain, add an equal quantity of cooked green peas.
Season with butter, salt, and pepper, or serve with white sauce. Another good way is to serve with potato balls.
Carrots and Onions
Fry out bacon cut fine or use half lard and half butter. Put in some finely cut onions (two fair sized bulbs to a quart of carrots) and fry a golden brown. Have carrots scraped and cut in small pieces. Add about a half glass of hot water, cover tightly and cook over a slow fire for about two hours or until the carrots are done. Season to suit.
CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by professional growers, because of the erroneous notion that it is so difficult to grow that only skilled gardeners can pro- duce it. The flavor is more delicate than cabbage; it is also more easily digested, and may be served in so many attractive ways that it is surely worthy of more general use.
Creamed Cauliflower
Remove leaves, cut stem off close, and let stand one-half hour in salted water. Put it stem side down in boiling water sufficient to cover it, to which has been added one teaspoon salt.
Cook uncovered from % to % hour, drain, separate florets and reheat in one and one-half cups white sauce. Hollandaise sauce may be used in place of the white sauce (see page 18).
CELERY.
Regarded as one of the most appetizing fall and winter vegetables for eating uncooked. Celery is very palatable.and nutritious when cooked, and is also a desirable addition to many soups and stews.
Creamed Celery
Wash, scrape and cut celery into inch pieces, and cook about 20 minutes, or until soft, in boiling salted water; drain, and to two cups celery add one of white sauce.
Scalloped Celery
Mix boiled celery with a thick white sauce and pour into a buttered baking dish and cover with a layer of grated cheese and buttered crumbs. Brown in hot oven.
CORN
Corn, especially the sweet or sugar varieties, is one of the most generally cultivated of all vegetables. It is extremely high in amount of food content, contain- ing one-third more food value, pound for pound, than whole milk. Not only is it a very palatable and nu- tritious table food that may be served in a number of ways, but is also one of the standard sorts for canning.
Boiled Corn
Green corn for boiling is decidedly superior in quality if picked just before cooking, its excellent qualities being greatly diminished if ears have become ’ withered or stale.
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Remove husks and silky threads. Cook ten to twenty minutes in boiling water. Place on platter covered with a napkin; draw corners of napkin over corn, or cut from cob and season with butter and salt.
Or the ears may be dropped unhusked into boiling water and let boil briskly for fifteen minutes. When cooked in this manner the silk is easily removed with the husks. What is left over from a meal also keeps better than if husked and may be warmed over either in hot water or in the oven.
Roast Corn
_ To roast sweet corn leave the husks on the cob, put in a slow oven and bake one-half hour. Do not re- move husk till ready to serve.
Corn Fritters
One dozen ears of sweet corn, grated, three beaten eggs, two tablespoons milk, two tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt and alittle pepper. Bake in small cakes on a griddle with plenty of butter; or drop by spoon- fuls into drip fat, and fry a golden brown. The fat should be as hot as that for doughnuts. Serve hot.
CUCUMBERS
This is one 0. the vegetables that can be grown to perfection by any one who can control a few square yards of reasonably good soil. Every family should be supplied from their own garden, since the fruit is so much better when gathered fresh from the vines as desired for use than it is in the more or less wilted condition in which it is found on the market. The popularity of the cucumber is due largely to its pleas- ant flavor when served uncooked as an appetizer. It is also largely used for salads, either alone or in combi- nation with other vegetables, and while not usually regarded as a cooking vegetable, we believe the fol- lowing receipts worthy of a trial.
Boiled Cucumbers
Old cucumbers may be pared, cut in pieces, cooked until soft in boiling salted water, drained, mashed, and seasoned with butter, salt and pepper.
Fried Cucumbers
Pare cucumbers and cut lengthwise in one-third inch slices. Dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, dip in crumbs, egg, and crumbs again, fry in deep fat and
drain. EGG PLANT
The egg plant is increasing in popularity as a palat- able substitute for meat. When cooked in fat it has considerable food value, and when properly prepared will be found as desirable as many of the better known vegetables.
Fried Egg Plant
Peel and cut an egg plant into one-quarter inch slices, dust with salt and pepper, roll in beaten egg yolk, then in fine bread crumbs, and fry in deep fat.
Stuffed Egg Plant
1 egg plant 1 beaten egg
1 cup softened stale bread crumbs Salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons butter paprika to taste ¥% tablespoon finely chopped onion
Cook egg plant fifteen minutes in enough boiling salted water to cover. Cut a slice from the top and remove pulp, taking care not to come too close to the skin. Chop pulp and add crumbs.
Melt butter in frying pan, add onion and fry five Add chopped pulp, crumbs and seasoning and cook five minutes. Let cool slightly, add beaten egg and refill egg plant. Cover with buttered bread crumbs (% tablespoon melted butter to 14 cup crumbs) and bake twenty-five minutes in a hot oven.
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KALE
Extensively grown, especially in the south, for the leaves, which are used as greens. It is as easily grown as cabbage, and by many considered decidedly superior in flavor.
Kale with Bacon
Cut away the outer and decayed leaves, and the stalks, wash with care and drain. Cookin boiling water, slightly salted, until tender (about thirty min- utes). Drain thoroughly, chop fine and serve with white sauce (page 18). Garnish with thin strips of bacon, fried brown, and white of hard boiled egg cut in rings; the yolk may be grated and sprinkled over the top. To vary the flavor substitute bacon drip- pings for butter, in the white sauce.
KOHL RABI
The edible part is the turnip shaped bulb formed above ground. It is tender and of excellent quality when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the flavors of cabbage and turnip. The bulbs are most desirable for use when about the size of an egg.
Fried Kohl Rabi
Parboil for half an hour, cut in half and fry in melted butter fifteen or twenty minutes. Serve over them the butter in which they were cooked, and dredge with salt and pepper. The time required to cook kohl rabi depends largely upon the age at which it is used.
Kohl Rabi Au Gratin
Slice kohl rabi, boil twenty minutes, or until nearly tender, and arrange layers in a baking dish with white sauce (page 18). Season each layer with pepper and salt, sprinkle the top with grated cheese and buttered crumbs (1 tablespoon butter to 1 cup crumbs) and bake twenty minutes in moderate oven.
LETTUCE
Every garden, regardless of size, should contain a liberal planting of this popular vegetable.
Although most extensively used as a salad plant it will also be found desirable as a cooked vegetable; the coarse outside leaves may be shredded and used in soups.
Stewed Lettuce
Trim away the outer leaves, wash carefully, and boil in plenty of salted water until tender. Drain and press out all water. Put into saucepan with pepper, salt and a little butter. Dredge lightly with flour and add three tablespoons of good gravy or one- quarter cup cream. Simmer gently for a quarter of an hour, stirring constantly. Add 1 dessertspoon of vinegar or lemon juice and serve hot. If cream is used omit lemon juice or vinegar.
OKRA OR GUMBO
Okra is extensively grown in the Southern States and has many excellent qualities which make it worthy of more general cultivation. Although known in some sections only through its use in gumbo soup, it may be cooked in many appetizing ways, either alone or combined with other vegetables or meats.
Okra should always be cooked in agate, porcelain or earthenware, as vessels made of iron, copper or brass will discolor the pods and often make them unfit for use.
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Stewed Okra
Cut the ends off the pods of young okra, boil for one hour in salted water, then drain and reheat in a saucepan with some melted butter. Fry brown, keeping well stirred to prevent scorching; season well with salt and pepper, and when thoroughly heated serve. If desireda cup of tomato sauce may beadded when starting to fry.
Baked Okra
Arrange alternate layers of sliced cooked okra and tomato in a well buttered baking dish, separating them with layers of boiled rice well seasoned with salt and pepper and dotted with butter. Cover the top with fine buttered bread crumbs (1 tablespoon butter to 1 cup crumbs) and brown in hot oven.
Okra Soup 2 lbs. chicken, or beef without 4 qts. cold water fat or bone 1 onion che ped 2 cups okra chopped fine fine
Y% |b. butter Salt and pepper
Cut the beef or chicken into small pieces and season well with pepper and salt. Fry it in the soup kettle with theonion and butter until very brown. Then add the cold water and let it simmer for an hour anda half; add the okra, and let it cook slowly for about three hours longer.
ONION
The onion is one of the most generally used of all vegetables. It not only contains considerable nutri- ment and has valuable medicinal properties, but is most useful in counteracting the bad effects of sed- entary life. The disagreeable odor it imparts to the breath may be avoided in a great measure by thorough cooking, or by eating a few leaves of parsley.
Small Onions in Cream
Put small onions in a dish of cold water and remove skins while under water. They should then be put in rapidly boiling water, and this changed after the first five minutes of cooking, then put in fresh boiling salted water, and cook for from half an hour to forty minutes. Serve with white sauce. For onions au gratin, fill a buttered baking dish with creamed onions; cover with grated cheese and let heat in oven five or six minutes.
Onion Souffle
1 cup white sauce (page 18)
% cup stale bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1% cups cold boiled onions, chopped fine
2 eggs (yolks and whites beaten separately)
Add to white sauce the bread crumbs, parsley, onions and yolks of eggs, in order given. Mix thor- oughly and fold in with a fork the stitfly beaten whites. Put in buttered baking dish or individual ramekins, sprinkle with buttered crumbs and brown in oven.
PARSNIP
The value of the parsnip as a culinary vegetable is well known, and because of its excellent keeping qualities should be planted in every home garden, es- pecially where other vegetables are not procurable throughout the winter.
Parsnip Fritters
Wash and cook forty-five minutes in boiling salted water. Drain and plunge parsnips into cold water and the skins will slip off easily. Mash, season with butter, salt and pepper, and skape in small flat round. cakes, roll in flour and fry in butter,
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Parsnips and Drawn Butter Sauce
Clean and scrape young parsnips and cut into small pieces; cook until tender in boiling salted water (about 10 minutes). Drain and serve with half the quantity of drawn butter sauce.
Drawn Butter Sauce
¥y% cup butter - 3 tablespoons flour 1% cups hot water Melt half the butter, add flour with seasoning. Pour on the hot water gradually, then add remainder of butter in small pieces.
¥% teaspoon salt ¥% teaspoon pepper
PEAS
Probably no vegetable is more universally appre- ciated than young peas fresh from the garden. They contain a comparatively high percentage of protein, and are usually considered, with green corn, as having the highest food value of all garden products. Proper cooking when the peas are in prime condition for the table insures a food delicacy that is unsurpassed.
Boiled Peas
Remove from pods and cook in a small quantity boiling salted water until tender. Add salt the last five minutes of cooking. Drain; season with butter, pepper and salt. If they have lost much of their natural sweetness they are improved by the addition of a small amount of sugar.
They may be served with half the quantity of white or drawn butter sauce.
Pea Timbales
Rub 1 quart of cooked peas through a sieve. To every cup of pea pulp add two beaten eggs, two table- spoons melted butter, two-thirds teaspoon salt, one- eighth teaspoon pepper and a few drops of onion juice. Pack in buttered moulds and bake in a mod- erate oven until firm. Serve with one cup of white
sauce to which has been added one-third cup of peas. ~
PEPPER
Peppers when properly prepared make some of the most attractive salads for the table, and their value as a food as well as an appetizer, is giving them in- creasing popularity. They may be used either green or ripe for salads, chili sauce and chow chow, and are a desirable addition to meat and vegetable dishes of many kinds.
Stuffed Green Peppers
Slice the stem end from sweet peppers. Cut away inside seed and pulp, and fill with a mixture made of one cup fine crumbs, one grated onion, one-half cup chopped nuts, one teaspoon salt and two teaspoons of melted butter. Set in a pan containing a little water and melted butter and bake from twenty minutes to half an hour, basting occasionally.
Escallop of Peppers and Corn
Cut enough sweet corn from cob to make three cups. Take two or three sweet green peppers and remove inside pulp and seeds; then slice in very thin circles, and arrenge in alternate layers, salting each layer, until dish is filled, finishing the top with peppers. To a cup of cream, or milk, add one beaten egg and two tablespoons of melted butter; pour this over the whole and bake for half an hour in a hot oven. Canned corn may be used, in which case less cream will be needed.
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WARMED OVER POTATOES
To a quart of cold peeled potatoes add a table- spoonful of fat, preferably bacon fat; season well with salt and pepper and heat slowly. Chop fine and when thoroughly heated add a cupful of sour cream. Sweet cream will do but the sour gives a little better flavor. If well warmed and properly seasoned they are much better than when first cooked.
RHUBARB
Rhubarb, also known as pie plant or wine plant, is the earliest spring vegetable, and is grown for its long leaf stalks, which are extensively used for pies, sauce and other dishes. Its piquant flavor makes it a de- sirable appetizer and an excellent accompaniment to the heavier and plainer foods of the diet.
Rhubarb Pie
1% cups rhubarb
1 cup sugar
Wash thoroughly, and cut stalks of rhubarb in half inch pieces before measuring. Mix sugar and flour, add to rhubarb and bake between crusts. Rhubarb may be scalded first, thus losing much of the acidity and requiring less sugar.
SALSIFY
Salsify is rapidly gaining in favor as a desirable vegetable for fall and winter use. Its excellent keep- ing qualities are such that roots stored in the fall may be had throughout the winter months. The flavor is similar to that of oysters, and when cooked is palat- able and delicious.
2 tablespoons flour
Creamed Salsify
Remove tops from two bunches of salsify, scrape and cut in slices. Put ina bowl of cold water witha little lemon juice to retain whiteness. Drain and cook three quarters of an hour in enough boiling water to cover; add salt after fifteen minutes’ cooking. Drain and serve with highly seasoned white sauce.
Scalloped Salsify
Boil salsify as for above, but drain before quite done. Arrange in layers with slightly browned buttered crumbs. Season each layer with pepper, salt and paprika. Pour one-half cup milk and one beaten egg well mixed over all and bake in moderate oven about fifteen minutes.
SQUASH
The squash is one of the most valuable garden vegetables. It is very palatable when cooked, and when used for pies is as delicious as pumpkin. The summer varieties come to the table early in the season, and shculd be used when soft and tender; the winter sorts when stored, may be had from August until the following spring.
Fried Summer Squash
Select a very young summer squash and cut it in small pieces, removing seed and stringy portion. If squash is not young and fresh it should be peeled. Fry half an onion in one tablespoon of butter. When beginning to brown add squash and season with salt and pepper. Cook ten minutes, add one-quarter cup hot water and continue cooking until squash is tender.
Boiled or Steamed Summer Squash
If young and soft simply wash and steam till tender. If hard, pare and remove seeds, cook in boiling water till soft, turn into strainer and press out juice till nearly dry; add butter, salt and pep- per, and serve. ;
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Baked Winter Squash
Cut squash into pieces about two inches square and remove seeds and stringy portion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dots of butter. Put in a drip- ping pan and bake in a moderate oven about fifty minutes, or until soft. Serve in shell with butter, or scooped from shell and mashed. Season to taste.
Boiled or Steamed Winter Squash
Wash shell, cut into pieces for serving, cook in boiling water or steam it in shell till tender; season as eaten; or if preferred, remove from shell, mash and season before serving.
SPINACH
When properly prepared no plant makes more wholesome and nutritious greens than spinach. It is of easy culture, and if a succession of plantings is made, edible greens may be had throughout an ex- tremely long season.
Spinach with Eggs
Carefully pick over spinach and wash in several dif- ferent waters, changing from one pan to another each time. Put on to cook ina little water, and cook over a moderate fire until tender. Drain and chop fine. Season with butter, pepper and salt, serve on hot platter, garnish with poached egg; or cut the whites of hard boiled eggs into rings and arrange as border on spinach. Press yolks of eggs through wire strainer and put on center of spinach.
Spinach with Cheese Sauce
One quart spinach prepared as above, one table- spoon grated onion, salt and pepper, grated nutmeg, yolks of three hard boiled eggs. Mix well and add cheese sauce. Serve on rounds of toast and garnish with whites of eggs, chopped or cut in rings.
Cheese Sauce
1 cup white sauce, well seasoned 1 cup grated cheese
Cook in double boiler, keeping well stirred until cheese is melted.
TOMATOES
Probably as favorably known as any other veg- etable. It is extensively used for culinary purposes, and is one of the leading vegetables for canning. When in season the fresh tomatoes are very desirable for salads.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Egg and Peppers
Cut the inside from large, solid tomatoes and refill with a mixture of equal parts of chopped hard-boiled eggs and chopped sweet, green peppers, well moistened with melted butter and onion juice and seasoned with salt. Put in a baking dish, cover, and let bake for twenty minutes in a moderate oven.
Tomatoes may be stuffed in a great variety of ways, using fillings of chopped onion, fried cucumber, spinach, or bread dressing with sage, etc.
Fried Tomatoes
Put 1 tablespoon butter in frying pan and when melted lay in thickly sliced tomatoes which have been rolled in egg and crumbs. Fry and when brown turn carefully to avoid breaking the slices. Before serving season both sides with salt and pepper.
A half teaspoon of onion juice may be added to the butter in which they are cooking if desired.
Serve plain or with white sauce.
Deviled Tomatoes
Wash, peel and slice three or four large, solid toma- toes. Season with salt and pepper, dredge slightly with flour and fry in butter. Serve on a hot platter with dressing made as follows:
Cream four tablespoons butter, add two teaspoons powdered sugar, one teaspoon mustard, one quarter teaspoon salt and a few grains of cayenne. Mix well and add yolk of a hard boiled egg rubbed to a paste, one egg beaten slightly and two tablespoons of vines ar: Cook in a double boiler, stirring until thick.
TURNIPS
The turnip is an agreeable and wholesome vege- table which is much in demand for fall and winter use. While more delicious if used when young and tender, the roots keep exceptionally well and make a palat- able dish throughout the winter months.
Turnip Au Gratin
Cut boiled turnips in thin slices and arrange in a buttered baking dish in layers 1 inch deep; sprinkle each layer with melted butter, pepper, salt and grated cheese. Finish with cheese on top and bake for 20 minutes.
Mashed Yellow Turnips
Peel and quarter 2 large sized turnips, cover with boiling water and cook until tender. Drain, mash and add 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper.
Creamed Turnips
Wash turnips and cut in half inch cubes. Cook in boiling salted water until tender, or from 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and serve with white sauce.
WHITE SAUCE For Every Vegetable
Use twice the quantity of vegetables cut in cubes as you use of the White Sauce.
The proportion of the sauce we have used in these receipts, to cubed vegetables is always in the ratio of 1 to 2, but this can be varied to suit individual tastes.
2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cold milk 2 tablespoons flour Dash pepper (white pref- ¥% teaspoon salt Dash paprika [erably)
Have all the ingredients measured before beginning to mix.
Melt butter in a shallow saucepan; add flour and mix until smooth. Remove from fire; add cold milk, in three portions, stirring all the time. Return to fire, add salt, pepper and paprika, and then boil for three minutes.
This sauce can be used for all creamed vegetables, such as cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, onions, salsify and turnips.
Using one-fourth the quantity of flour with the other ingredients as stated above will give you the foundation for all cream of vegetable soups, except tomato.
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
y% cup butter ¥% teaspoon salt Yolks two eggs Few grains cayenne 1 tablespoon lemon juice % cup boiling water
Put butter in a bowl, cover with cold water, and wash, using a spoon. Divide in three pieces; put one piece in a saucepan with yolks of eggs and lemon juice, place saucepan in a larger one containing boiling water, and stir constantly with a wire whisk until butter is melted; then add second piece of butter, and, as it thickens, third piece. Add water, cook 1 minute and season with salt and cayenne.
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SEED WAREHOUSES OF D. M. FERRY & CO.
The Essentials to the Production of
Good Vegetables and Beautiful Flowers
G d S ] A rich, sandy loam is the best, but a fair de- cele] Oll gree of success may be secured from any soil which can be made rich and friable. Vegetables of the best quality cannot be grown on barren sand, a cold, hard, lumpy clay, nor in the shade of orchard or other trees.
Lib l M e A soil which does not need en- ipera anuring riching in order to produce the
best results is rarely found and very often success is in pro- portion to the liberality with which fertilizers have been used. Well decomposed stable manure where straw bedding has been used is the best; manure where sawdust has been used for bedding is not so good. Often wood ashes at the rate of one peck up to one bushel to the square rod will be of great benefit.
When good stable manure is not available, commercial fer- tilizers may be used at the rate of four to twelve pounds to the square rod and the more concentrated forms, such as Nitrate of Soda, Guano, Dried Blood and Potash Salts, at the rate of one to six pounds to the rod, the larger amounts preferably in three or four applications and at intervals of about ten days. A mass or lump of any of the commercial fertilizers, even if itis but a quarter of an inch in diameter, is liable to kill any seed or young plant which comes in contact with it, so it is very im- portant if such fertilizers be used that they be thoroughly pulverized and mixed with the soil.
Th h P ° Rich soil and liberal man- oroug reparation uring will avail little with- out thorough preparation. The soil must be made friable by thorough and judicious working; if this is well done all that follows will be easy; if it is neglected, only partial success is possible and that at the cost of a great deal of hard work.
The garden should be well plowed or dug to a good depth, taking care, if it is a clay soil, that the work is not done when it is too wet. If a handful from the furrow moulds with slight pressure into a ball which cannot be easily crumbled into fine earth again, the soil is too wet and if stirred then will be hard to work all summer. The surface should be made as fine and smooth as possible with the harrow or rake. It is generally desirable to plow the whole garden at once and to do this in time for the earliest crops, but the part which is not planted for some weeks should be kept mellow by frequent cultivation.
G d S d There is no more prolific source of dis- oOo eeds eppomtmnent and pure among prmateur gardeners than hasty, careless or
Properly P lanted improper sowing of the seed. A seed consists of a minute plant enclosed in a hard and more
or less impervious shell with a sufficient amount of food stowed in or around the germ to sustain it until it can ex- pand its leaves. form roots and provide for itself. Moisture, heat and a certain amount of air are necessary to secure germination. The germinating seed first absorbs water and swells. The starchy matters gradually become soluble. The seed-coats are ruptured, the rootlet emerges to go downward and the stemlet starts upward. The embryo lives for a time on the stored food, but gradually the plantlet secures a foothold in the soil and gathers food for itself. Germination is complete when the plantlet is able to shift for itself.
A dry seed may retain its vitality and remain unchanged for years, but after germination has commenced a check of a day or two in the process may be fatal. There is no time in the life of a plant when it is so susceptible of injury from the over-abundance or want of sufficient heat and moisture as at the period between the commencement of germination and the formation of the first true leaves. It is just then that the gardener should aid in securing favor- able conditions. These are:
FIRST—A proper and constant degree of moisture. The soil should always be moist, never wet. ‘To secure this cover the seed as soon as it is planted with well pulverized, freshly prepared earth pressing it firmly over the seed. This firming of the soil is very important as it brings the particles of earth into close contact with seeds and roots, prevents the drying out of the soil and facilitates quick growth. The best results are ob- tained in small gardens by laying a board on the row and then walking upon the board, or the back of the hoe may be used, but for truck farms and field crops a roller is equally satisfactory.
SECOND— A proper degree of heat, secured by sowing the seed when the temperature of the soil is that most favorable to the germination of the seed of that particular plant. Too high a temperature is often as detrimental as one too low. The proper temperature for each sort may be learned from a careful study of the following pages and the experience of the most successful gardeners in your vicinity.
THIRD—Covering the seed to sucha depth that while a uniform degree of heat and moisture is preserved the necessary air can readily reach the germinating seed and the tiny stem push the forming leaves into the light and air. This depth will vary with different seeds and conditions of the soil and can be learned only from practical experience. In general, seeds of the size of the turnip should not be covered with more than half an inch of earth pressed down, while corn may be _ an inch, beans an inch to two inches and peas one to three inches deep.
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FOURTH—Such a condition of soil that the ascending stem can easily penetrate it and the young roots speedily find
suitable food. when the ground is wet.
We can usually secure this by thorough preparation of the ground and taking care never to sow fine seeds Occasionally a heavy or long continued rain followed by a bright sun will so bake and crust the
surface that itis impossible for the young plant ,to find its way through it, or a few days of strong wind will so dry the surface that the young plants will be killed. In such cases the only remedy is to plant again.
Judicious Cultivation
permit it.
Not only should every weed be removed as soon as it appears, but the crust which forms after a rain should be broken up and the ground stirred as soon as it is dry enough to The more frequently and deeply the soil is stirred while the plants are young,
the better, but as they
develop and the roots occupy the ground, cultivation should be shallower until it becomes a mere stirring of the surface. The yield and quality of vegetables have often been decidedly lowered by injudiciously deep and close cultivation after
the roots of the plants had fully occupied the ground.
A very small garden, well cultivated and cared for, will give larger
returns and be in every way more satisfactory than a much larger one poorly prepared and neglected.
How TO BUILD AND MANAGE HOTBEDS
For early vegetables, some provision for starting certain plants earlier than can be donein the open air is desirable: for this purpose nothing is better than a good hotbed and its construction is sosimple and the expense so slight that every garden should have one. A hotbed proper not only protects the plants from the cold, but supplies bottom heat. By this term the gardener means that the soil is constantly kept several degrees warmer than the air above, that being the condition, so far as heat is concerned, which is most favorable for rapid and vigorous growth, and gardeners usually secure it by making a compact pile of some fermenting material and covering it with the earth in which the plants are to grow.
° ° The best heating material that is Heating Material easily available is fresh horse ma-
nure, containing a liberal quantity of straw bedding. Such manure, if thrown into a loose pile, will heat violently and unevenly and will soon become cold. What is wanted in the hot- bed is a steady and moderate but lasting heat. To secure this, the manure should be forked over, shaken apart and if dry, watered and allowed to stand afew days and then be forked over again, piled and allowed to heat a second time, the object being to get the whole mass into a uniform degree of fermentation and as soon as this is accomplished it is fit for use.
Some gardeners use sash made especially for hotbeds Sash and glazed with small lights cut from oddsand ends and sufurnished at verylowrates. Such sash can usually be pro- cured in any of our large cities and costs much less than if made to order. For garden use, however. we much prefera smaller sash that can be easily handled and the use of larger and better glass. We recommend that for home gardens the sash be about two and one-half by four or five feet and that the glass be not less than 10x14. laid with not more than one-quarter inch lap. In giving the order to one unaccustomed to the work, it would be well to state what they are to be used for, and that they
need to be made like skylight sash.
Th F This may be made of sound one-inch lumber, @ Frame the back twelve to fourteen inches high, the
front ten to twelve. It should be well fitted to the sash so as to
leave as little opening as possible and yet allow the sash to be
easily moved up and down, even when the frame is quite wet.
Th S | This should be light, rich, friable. Any con- € SO! siderable amount of clay in it is very objec- tionable. If possible, it should be unfrozen when put into the bed: for this reason it is much better to prepare it the fall before and cover the pile with enough coarse manure or straw to keep out the frost.
Mal ° g the Red This requires careful attention as
future success depends largely upon the manner in which this work is done. Having cleared away snow and ice, build a rectangular bed one foot larger each way than the frame to be used, carefully shaking out and spreading each forkful and repeatedly treading down the manure so as to make the bed as uniform as possible in solid- ity, composition and moisture. It is of the utmost impor- tance that this shaking apart and evenly pressing down of the manure should be carefully and thoroughly done: unless it is, one portion will heat quicker than the other and the soil will settle unevenly, making it impossible to raise good plants.
The proper depth of the bed will vary with the climate, season and the kind of plants to be raised. A shallow bed will quickly give a high temperature which will soon subside; a deeper one, if well made, will heat more moder- ately. but continue much longer. For general purposes, a bed about two feet deep will be best.
The bed completed, the frame and sash may be put on and fresh manure carefully packed around the outside to the very top (if the weather is at all severe, this outside banking should be replenished as it settles). The bed should then be allowed to stand with the sash partialiy open for a day or two to allow the steam and rank heat to pass off.
The earth should then be evenly distributed over the surface of the bed and carefully leveled. The earth should not be shoveled or dumped in one or more places in the bed and then leveled: if this is done uneven settling of the bed in- variably results. Care should be taken that the soil is dry and friable. If wet or frozen soil must be used. it should be placed in small piles until well dried out before spreading. The heat at first will be quite violent, frequently rising to
120 degrees, but it soon subsides and when it recedes to 90 degrees the seed may be planted. The importance of using dry soil and allowing the first rank heat to pass off is very great. Every season thousands of hotbeds fail of good results from these causes and seedsmen are blamed for fail- ure resulting from overheat, or wet, soggy soil.
The essentials for Management of the Bed success are a steady uniform degree of heat and moisture: keeping the soil at all times a few degrees warmer than the air and the careful “hardening off’ (by exposure to the air and diminishing the supply of water) of the plants before transplanting into the open air. Simple as these may seem to be, there are many difficulties in the way of securing them, prominent among which is overheating the air under a bright sun.
Without experience one would scarcely believe how quickly the temperatureinside of a well built hotbed will rise to 90 or 100 degrees upon a still, sunny day, even when the temperature outside is far below freezing, or how quickly the tempera- ture will fall to that outside, if upon a windy, cloudy day the sash is left open ever so little. A rushof cold air driven over the plants is far more injurious than the same tempera- ture when the air is still. Again, in cloudy weather, a bed will go several days without watering, but will dry upinan
hour when open on a sunny day.
A Cc ] d F is a simple construction of boards OiG-Frame for wintering over young plants,
Cabbage, Lettuce, - Cauliflower, etc., and is also useful to
protect and harden off plants from the greenhouse or hot-
bed before fully exposing them in the open air.
Select a dry, southern exposure, forma frame from four to six feet wide and as long asrequired. The back should be fourteen to eighteen inches high and the front eight to twelve, with a cross-tie every three feet. The frame may be covered with sash or cloth. Seeds of the vegetables to be wintered, sown in open border early in September, will be ready to plant in cold frames about the last of October. The soil should be well prepared and smoothly raked before planting. Admit air freely on pleasant days, but keep close in severe weather. .
These frames are particularly useful in the south and may be covered more cheaply with cloth shades than by sash. The shades are made as follows: Make light but strong wooden frames to fit over the bed and of a width to receive some com- mon brand of cotton cloth. The cloth may be unbleached and should be stretched over and securely tacked to the frames. We have found that Plant Bed Cloth, which we have for sale, is superior to any ordinary cloth for this purpose.
e In transplanting, the main points to be Transplanting regarded are: care in taking up the plants so as to avoid injury to the roots, setting out as soonas possible to prevent the air coming in contact with the roots, set- ting firmly so as to enable the plant to take a secure hold of the soil and shading to prevent the hot sun from withering and blighting the leaves. Where arank or soft growth of tops has been made in hotbed it is frequently desirable to trim off some of the larger leaves before taking up to transplant: this will retard too rapid evaporation of moisture from the plant and usually will prevent wilting.
In transplanting from a hotbed, harden the plants by letting them get quite dry a day or two before, but give an abundance of water a few hours before they are taken out. It is most apt to be successful if done just at evening, or immediately before or during the first partof a rain, about the worst time being just after a rain, when the ground being wet it is impossible to sufficiently press it about the plant without its baking hard. If water is used at all it should be used freely and the wet surface immediately covered with dry soil.
° The best time to water plants is early in the Watering morning or in the evening. Water may be given to the roots at any time, but should never be sprinkled over the leaves while they are exposed to bright sunshine. If watering a plant has been e@ommenced, continue to supply it as it isneeded, or more injury than good will result from what has been given. One copious watering is better than many scanty sprinklings. The ground should always be stirred with a hoe or rake before it becomes so very dry as to cake or crack.
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ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF
VEGETABLE SEEDS
WITH GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION
' The varieties in each class (for example, Wax Podded Beans) are usually arranged in their order of earliness. The descriptions of the varieties offered by us are based upon our very careful observations of the types as understood by us after many years of experience in carrying on a very large business. Our comparative trials of vegetables and flowers
have been conducted on a large scale at our Experimental Gardens and Oakview Stock Seed Farm. both out of doors.
and in greenhouses, and our inspection each year of crops grown for us has extended not only from the Atlantic to the Pacific but has included many of the countries of Europe. Nevertheless it should always be remembered that many vegetables are much affected in their habit of growth of plant and size, form and quality of the fruits by conditions of soil, climate, location and mode of culture which are often beyond our control, and our descriptions are for what may be expected under conditions that are approximately normal and favorable for good development.
The cultural directions in this catalogue are necessarily limited but they are as complete as space permits. For additional cultural information see list of books on the inside of back cover of this Seed Annual.
ARTICHOKE
The seed we offer is that of the true artichoke which is an extensively used vegetable in Europe. In it the edible portion is zhe thickened scales at the base of the flower-heads or buds. The plant is very different from what is known in America as Arti-
choke or Jerusalem Artichoke, in which the edible portion is the tuber.
In February or March sow and transplant in hotbed so as to give plenty of room until danger of frost is over. Then set in very rich, well drained soilin rows four feet apart and two feet apart inthe row. The plants can be raised in seed beds out of doors, but in that case will not be likely to produce heads the first year. Late in the fall cut off the old tops and suoveuenly protect the crowns with leaves or straw to prevent severe
reezing.
The second year thin the starting shoots to three of the best, which will commence to form heads about July 1st. The plants may also be blanched like cardoons. Thisisdone by cutting back the stems close to the ground in July, the rapidly growing shoots which then start up may be tied and blanched like celery. As artichoke plants do not yield satisfactorily after three or four years, it is best to start a new plantation as often as once in three years.
The plant of this variety is of medium height with
Green Globe rather deep green leaves. The buds or flower-heads
are green, nearly round or somewhat elongated. The scales are rather
narrow and spiny, and are moderately fleshy at the base. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.60; 4 Lb. $2.75; Lb. $10.00
ASPARAGUS
This is one of the earliest and most delicious of spring vegetables. We strongly urge all those having enough available space to put ina bed for their own use, following carefully the cultural directions given below.
Beds are usually formed by setting roots which can be procured of us. If you wish to grow plants from the seed yourself, pour warm water on the seed and allow it to stand until cool; pour it off and repeat two or three times with fresh warm water. Sow in spring in drills about eighteen inches apart and two inches deep in light, rich soil, planting fifteen to twenty seeds to each foot of row. When the plants are well up, thin to about one inch apart and give frequent and thorough cultivation during the summer. If this has been well done, the plants will be fit to set the next spring.
The permanent beds should be prepared by deep plowing or spading and thoroughly enriching the ground with stable manure or other fertilizer; a moist. sandy soilis best. If the subsoilis not naturally loose and friable, it should be made so by thoroughly stirring with a subsoil plow or spade. Set the plants about four inches deep and one to two feet apart in rows four to six feet apart. After the plants are well started, give frequent and thorough cultivation. Early the next spring spade in a heavy dressing of manure and about one quart of salt and double the quantity of fresh wood ashes to each sq ‘are rod and cultivate well as long as the size of plants will permit, or until they begin to die down. The next season the bed may be cut over two or three times, but if this is done, all the shoots, no matter how small, should be cut. After the final cutting, give agood dressing of ma- nure, ashes and salt. Cultivate frequently until the plants meet in the rows.
In autumn after the tops are fully ripe and yellow, they should be cutand burned. A bed fifteen by fifty feet, requiring about one hundred plants, if well cultivated and manured, should give the following season an abun- dang supply for an ordinary family and continue productive for eight or
en years.
A very early maturing and prolific variety, producing an
P almetto abundance of very large, deep green shoots of the best ATE ty. SEED—Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 25¢; Lb. 75c.
ROOTS — Postpaid, $2.00 per 100
By freiaht, express or parcel post, not prepaid, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per
9 This sort is one of the largest and most ex-
Conover Ss Colossal tensively used green varieties. Shoots bright green, sometimes tinged with purple at the top, very tender and of the best quality.
SEED—Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
ROOTS— Postpaid, $2.00 per 100 f 4
By Hrelehes express or parcel post, not prepaid, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per
PALMETTO
BEANS
No crop responds more readily than Beans to good soil and cultivation. A light, rich, well drained loam which was manured for the previous crop is the most desirable. If too rank manure is used it is apt to make the plant run too much to vine.
Beans are very sensitive to both cold and wet and it is useless to plant them before the ground has become dry and warm. The largest returns will result from planting in drills from two to three feet apart. Cover the seed one and one-half to two inches deep and thin the young plants three to six inches apart in the row. If planted in hills, make the hills about two feet apart each way. For succession, plant at intervals of one to two weeks till midsummer. The plants up to the time of blossoming should have frequent shallow cultivation, but any mutilation‘of the roots by cultivation after the plants come into bloom is likely to cause the blossoms to blast and so cut off the crop. Cultivation should always be very shallow and it is uselessto expect a
crop from a field so poorly prepared as to need deep stirring after planting.
We give careful attention to selecting and improving the different varieties and keeping them pure and we invite the
most critical comparison of our stocks with those of any other grower.
The varieties of garden beans we offer have been. separated for convenience into five groups: Wax Podded Dwarf or Bush sorts, Green Podded Dwarf_ or Bush sorts, Dwarf Limas, Pole or Running sorts and Pole Limas. Nearly all of these sorts, except the Limas, are suitable when young for use as snaps, which in some localities are called ‘‘snapshorts.’”’ The low growing sorts are called Bunch beans in some sections. In northern latitudes the term ‘‘butter-beans” is often applied to low growing wax podded sorts. In the south, however, by ‘‘butter-beans”’ is usually meant limas.
DWARF OR BUSH—WAX PODDED SORTS
Continued experience has satisfied us Challenge Dwarf Black Wax of the great merit.of this variety as the earliest wax podded bean. In all our many comparisons of this bean with other extra early sorts, we have found it the first to give a full picking of pods which were of very excellent quality. The plants, although small, are com- pact and erect, bearing pods well up from the ground. The pods arean attractive medium yellow in color, medium sized, about four and one-fourth inches long, roundish oval, considerably. curved, fleshy, crisp, tender and stringless. Seed jet black, longer-and=more curved than Prolific Wax. We consider this the best first earlyswax.bean for the home or market garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 ae
9 This is one of the earliest and D. M. Ferry & Co’s Golden Wax best dwarf sorts for the home market and private gardens. The plants are erect, compact, and very pro- ductive. The pods are of medium length, four and one-half to five inches, nearly straight, broad, flat, golden yellow, very fleshy and wax-like. The variety cooks quickly as snaps, shelling well when green, and is of superior quality used in either way. Seed medium sized, oval, white, more or less covered with two shades of purplish red. The amount.and shade of color on this and all parti- colored beans will be affected greatly by conditions of soil and ripening. This very extensively used sort was introduced by usin 1876. Weare convinced by many careful tests that none of the so-called improved strains is equal to the seed we offer of this standard variety. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00
° ° 2 This splendid variety is one of the earliest dwarf Michigan White Wax snap beans. It is a white-seeded Golden Wax bean of the original Golden Wax quality:; It is a vigorous and very productive garden variety. The pods are abundantly produced and are uniform in size and color which is a very attractive lightgolden yellow. They are four and one-half to five inches* long, comparatively broad, meaty and of the same superior quality as our Golden Wax. Seed medium sized, oval, clear white. «It is amost desirable home garden, market and canning sort. Pkt. 15c; Lb.35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.50 :
The plants: are alittle more upright and
Grenell Rust Proof Wax favorthan our Golden Wax. The hand-
some deep yellow pods are about five inches long, are broader and flatter than
our Golden Wax but are slightly inferiorin quality: This variety is sometimes
called an Improved Golden Wax andispopular with some gardeners. Pkt. 15¢; Lb. 30c;‘2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs.:$17:00 — ?
R f W The stock we offer is very productive, early and of superior merugee aX quality. The plants are very vigorous and branching. The ‘pods are four to five inches long, thick,fleshy, round, stringless and wax-like, being of a clear, light yellow color. Seed medium sized, cylindrical, rounded at ends, yellowish drab, heavily splashed with a bluish black. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c;
2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00 The plants of this very hardy and
p)
Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax productive second early or inter- mediate sort are strong, vigorous and have short runners, and rather small smooth leaves. The pods are about five inches long, oval-flat, stringless, light yellow, wax-like and handsome. Seed similar to a light colored Golden Wax. Pkt. 15¢; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00
9 e The vines of this early dwarf D. M..Ferry & Co’s Detroit Wax sortare hardy and productive. The plants are very erect. The pods-are attractive light yellow, straight, broad and flat, and are about four to four and one-half inches in length. Seed medium sized, oval, white with more or less irregular dark brown or black markings about the eye. This is used for the home garden as well as market and shipping. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00
fe ‘This improved strain of Black Wax Prolific Wax, Black Seeded we offer under this name is exception- ally productive, very hardy, reliable and of the best quality. It is very extensively used for snaps for the home garden and market. The plants are medium sized, erect in growth, with small foliage, very vigorous, early inter- mediate in season with longer bearing period than most sorts. The pods are of medium length, four and one-fourth to four and one-half inches, borne well up from the ground, curved, cylindrical and fleshy. They are of a clear, light
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D. M. Ferry & Co’s GOLDEN Wax
golden yellow color and remain a long time in condition for use as snaps. Seed small, oblong, jet black. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c;
2 Lbs. 6Cc. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00 _ ~
‘Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation:
if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price.
We do not put up half pounds of beans.
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WAX PODDED SORTS—Continued
e This very handsome black wax sort is medium early, fairly hardy and productive. It is one of the very
P. encil Pod Wax best sorts for home use and for near markets where highest quality is desired. The plants are strong growing with roughened leaves. The pods are long, five and one-half to six inches, straight, round, fleshy and of a bright yel- low color. They are tender, absolutely stringless and are produced through a long season. Seed long, round, medium sized, solid black. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.50
° 3 It has been claimed that this variety, usually midseason but sometimes earlier maturing, Currie s Rust Pr oof Wax is absolutely rust proof and we have found it as nearly rust proof as any wax podded bean. The plants are very vigorous, hardy and productive. The pods are light yellow, similar in shape to Golden Wax but longer, about five and one-half to six inches in length. Seed long, oval, rounded at ends, medium sized, purplish black. This is a well known market gardening and truckers’ sort in some sections. Pkt. 15c; Lb: 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00
: A vigorous growing, very productive variety, similar in gen- Sure Crop Wax eral appearance of plant and seed to Currie’s Rust Proof Wax; the pods, however, are more fleshy, of decidedly better quality and are string- less at practically all stages of growth. Pods about six inches long, nearly round, attractive in color and remain a long time in condition for snaps. Seed long, oval, rounded at ends, medium size, purplish black. A desirable variety for either the home or market garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.50
e The pods of this dwarf variety are longer than Unrival ed W ax Golden Wax and a little lighter in color, arerather
narrow and somewhat flattened but fleshy. This variety usually matures soon after our Golden Wax and is sometimes as early. The plants are large and vigorous with leaves similar to Golden Wax in color and shape but are a little larger. The pods when well grown are borne in abundance well up from the ground. Seed small, flat, slightly kidney shaped; color ochre-brown. This sort is suitable for market gardeners and is also used for the home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.50
9 ° This standard variety maturing a little later Wardwell Ss Kidney Wax than Golden Wax, yields a large crop of long, nearly straight, broad, light golden yellow, handsome pods. These are of large size, about six inches long, and are of good quality. They always com- mand a ready sale, making the variety one of the most profitable for the market gardener as wellas shipper. ‘Thisis also very extensively used for snaps for the home garden. The plants are strong growing and bear their long pods well up from the ground. The leaves are large, broad and slightly roughened. Seed large flattened, kidney shaped, white with dark markings about the eye. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00
° ° This variety is also known as New Kidney Wax.
Stringless Kidney Wax Piants of erect bushy habit, eighteen to twenty inches high, robust in growth and very prolific. Podsrich creamy white, six to seven inches long, somewhat flattened but very thick and fleshy; stringless and of excel- lent quality. Pods in general appearance are about half way between Wardwell’s Kidney Wax and Round Pod Kidney Wax and combine the good qualities of both these varieties. Seed medium large, slightly flattened, white with dark marking about eye. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
e This is also called Davis White Kidney Wax. It isa well known Davis Wax market sort, much used for shipping. The plants are very hardy and productive and the variety is very desirable where a handsome wax-podded, white seeded intermediate sort is wanted. The plants are very vigorous. The pods are remarkably long, about six inches, sometimes longer. They. are hand- some, light yellow, straight, very attractive and when young are crisp and tender. The dry beans are excellent for baking. Seed medium large, kidney shaped, clear white. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00
= A very handsome midseason variety, espe-~ Round P od Kidney Wax cially desirable for snaps for the home garden, — “The plants are of strong growth, spreading and very productive. The leaves are - large, broad and roughened. The pods are long and round, five and one-half to “six inches, slightly curved, light yellow, wax-like, stringless and of the very best . quality. Seed long, cylindrical, medium sized, nearly white with a little dark marking about the eye. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
This handsome variety of intermediate season
Scarlet F lageolet Wax seems to do especially well in the south and is
a favorite with many truckers. The plants are large, strong growing, erect and
produce very long, flat, rather coarse, deep yellow wax-like pods seven to eight
inches in length. Seed very large, flat, bright red changing to plum-violet. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
Vi ] Fl ] W This sort is known also as Perfection Wax. The
1olet ageo et @X pods are very large, and are very similar to those of Scarlet Flageolet Wax. When well grown this is one of the most showy wax varieties. Seed large, flat, dark violet. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
H d W The plants of this late maturing variety are exceedingly vigor-
oason AX ous, hardy and productive. It is rust resistant and is becoming popular with shippers. This variety is very well adapted for market gardening purposes on account of its vigor of growth, productiveness, handsome pods and freedom from bean diseases. The pods are handsome, clear creamy white, very long, about six to seven inches, straight or slightly curved, flat but fleshy and of good quality. They are crisp and tender if picked when quite young. Seed long, cylindrical, uniform in shape; color dull purplish red splashed with pale buff. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00
e A distinct variety, late maturing, sometimes called
Crystal White Wax Silver Wax, and not strictly a Gis bean. It is de- sirable for pickles. The plants are vigorous, branching and very productive. The leaves are small. The pods are greenish white with silvery shade, short, about | three and one-half inches in length, curved, round or thicker than wide, with
crease in the back; very fleshy and brittle. Seed very small, oval, white. Pkt. 15c; 7 Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.00 Hopson Wax
_,, Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of beans.
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BEANS-—DwakrF OR BUSH
GREEN PODDED SORTS
The green podded dwarf sorts are perhaps the most important class of garden beans and are probably more extensively used for snaps than the wax podded varieties, although the latter are considered by many as the more attractive in appearance. The green podded sorts are as a rule the more productive, being less sensitive to unfavorable conditions of soil and climate and of late years have been less susceptible to bean diseases.
An extremely early, green podded sort furnishing round, fleshy, light green pods which are
Extra Early Refugee slightly curved, of medium size, about five inches long and of fine quality. The plants area little smaller, more upright, and the leaves a little larger than those of the late Refugee, and the seed much the same in shape and color. Our stock is uniform, the vines ripening pods well together and long before those of the Refugee or Thousand to One. Seed long, cylindrical, rounded at ends, drab, nearly covered with dark purple blotches. This is an excellent snap bean for early markets and stands shipment well. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 :
F; While this does not differ greatly from the Earl Round Yellow Six Weeks, Improved Round P od Yellow Kidney Six Weeks athe AP EaEAnee of fe plants, the pods are shorter, much thicker, fleshier and mature earlier; the plants are usually shorter and more compact. The pods are about four and one-half inches long, attractive light green and are desirable for early snaps for the home garden and market. Seed medium sized, round, light yellow with darker marking about eye. Pkt. 15c; Lb.30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 ‘
° The plants of this hardy Early Yellow Kidney | variety, known also as . Long Yellow Six Weeks, are large, vig- Six Weeks orous, erect and very productive. The leaves arelarge. The pods are long, about six inches, straight, flat, handsome, rather light green and when young are of good quality for snaps. Seed medium sized, long, kidney shaped, light yellow with small brownish circle about the eye. This is early matur- ing anda fine shipper. It is much used forthe home garden and market. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00
e This excellent dwarf, green podded sort
Bountiful is similar in appearance to Early Yellow Kidney Six Weeks butis of much better quality. The vines are vigorous and productive. The pods are very long, six to seven inches, straight, broad, flat, light green, of handsome appearance and absolutely stringless for snaps. They are tender and brittle much longer than most sorts. The pods are longer, broader and have much longer tips than those of Long Yellow Six Weeks. Seed medium sized, kidney shaped, light yellow with brownish circle about eye. Bounti- fulis a most desirable early sort for snaps for the home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. post- paid; 100 Lbs. $15.00
For snaps there is nothing Extra Early Round superior ato pols rey . among the dwarf green P od Red Valentine podded sorts both for the home and market garden and many prefer it to the wax varieties. Theplantsare of medium size, erect, with dark green leaves. The pods are of medium length, about four and one-half inches, medium green color, curved, cylindrical, with crease in back, very fleshy, crisp and tender. Where the young plants have to contend with adverse conditions, no other dwarf bean is more certain than the Valentines are to set pods. Seed long, of medium size and unsym- metrical in shape, purplish pink splashed with pale buff. We know of no stock of Red Valentine which can be compared with that we offer in uniformly high quality of pod. Our strain combines in high degree all the good qualities of the sort. Pkt. 15c¢; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00
. A very hardy and productive Black Valentine green podded sort with strong, vigorous vines. The pods are nearly round or slightly flattened but very handsome, are much longer, straighter and less fleshy than Red Valentine, the plant a little more spreading, and in season a little later. A large crop can be depended on and the product is very attractive on the market. It is very extensively used for shipping. The pods are medium dark green and about six inches long. Seed small to medium sized, black, oblong, slightly flattened. Pkt. 15¢c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
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This early intermedi- Tennessee Green |B od ate snap yeaa is very popular in some sections of the south and where ExTRA Earty Round Poo RED VALENTINE known in other parts of the country is considered of exceptional merit. It is the longest podded dwarf sort. The plants are large, somewhat spreading and prolific. The foliage is dark green, with leaves large and crumpled. The pods are very long, often six to seven inches, flat, irregular in shape, bright but rather dark green and of exceptionally fine flavor. The green shell pods are much depressed between seeds. Seed of medium size, oval, flat, yellowish brown in color. Pkt. 15c;Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
_, Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of beans.
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GREEN PODDED SORTS—Continued
° A very desirable dwarf green podded snap sort for the home garden and largely grown for the Stringless Green Pod market. The plants are large, spreading and productive. The pods are medium green, five to six inches long, cylindrical, larger than those of Red Valentine but are quite as fleshy, of equally high quality and remain crisp and tender longer. They mature a little later. Seed of medium size and length, yellowish brown. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c;
2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $19.00 :
° ° An exceedingly productive and very handsome sort. The plants are large, vigorous Giant Stringless Green Pod ana spreading. The pods are large and nearly round, and of medium green color.
They mature a few days later than those of Stringless Green Pod, average about one-fourth inch longer and more nearly
straight. The quality is very good for snaps for home use. The variety is suitable also for the market. Seed long, slender,
yellow. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $18.00
° One of the best dwarf sorts for green shell beans for the home garden and market and can be Dwarf Horticultural used early as a green podded snap bean. The plants are very productive, compact and upright, with large leaves. The mature pods are about five to five and one-half inches in length, broad and thick, curved, with splashes of bright red on a yellowish ground. They become fit for use as green shelled beans early and in this condition the beans are very large, easily shelled and are about equal to the Limain quality. Seed large, oval, plump, pale buff splashed with deep red. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 A standard very productive sort, highly esteemed for late planting for snaps and Refugee or Thousand to One very extensively used for shipping, canning and pickling. Sometimes called Late Refugee, Round Pod Refugee and Improved Refugee. The plants are very large, spreading, exceedingly hardy, with many small, smooth light green leaves. The mature pods are about five and one-fourth inches long, cylindrical, slightly curved, medium green when in condition for use as snaps but as they mature becoming light yellow, sometimes splashed with purple. Seed long, cylindrical, light drab, thickly dotted and splashed with purple. Pkt.15c; Lb.30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00
The following three Dwarf vr Bush sorts are extensively planted as field beans.
° This sort is a sure cropper and not only more prolific than the
Early Marrow Pea or Dwarf White N aVY common white bean but is also of better quality. The plants are large and spreading, with small, thin leaves and occasional runners, ripening their crop comparatively early. The pods are light green, straight, short, about three and three-fourths inches, but usually containing six beans. _ The beans are small, oval, white, handsome and of superior quality for use as dry beans. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 20c; 2 Lbs. 30c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $8.50
° ° The plants of this very prolific sort are large, slender, spreading, with
Large White Marrow or Mountain short runners and small leaves. The pods are broad, about five and one- half inches long, medium green, changing to yellow. A choice family sort both for green shells and dry beans. Seed large, ovoid, clear white, cooking very dry and mealy. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $10.00
° The plants of this late variety, also called
Royal Dwarf Kidney White Kidney, are upright, very large,
branching, with large, broad leaves. The pods are coarse, dark green
and about six inches long. Seed large, white, kidney shaped, slightly
flattened and of excellent quality, for family use either green shelled ordry. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00
DWARF LIMAS
The dwarf lima class cannot be recommended too highly. The beans can be grownand gathered much more easily than the pole limas as the vines require nosupport. They can also be grown closer together than those of any pole variety. Dwarf limas are fully equalin quality to pole limas and _as arule are earlier maturing.
Linas require a longer season for maturing than other garden beans. Do not plant till the ground is dry, weather warm and danger of frost is over. If possible select rich, light soil. Plant in drills twoto three feet apart, dropping the beans three to four inches apart and covering one and one-half to two inches deep. If planted in hills, make the hills two to three feet apart one way and two to two and one-half feet the other and plant four to six beans ina hill. Hoe often but only when the leaves aredry.
° ° (HENDERSON'S) A dwarf form of Bush Lima or Dwarf Sieva the small White Lima, valuable on that account, and because of its extreme earliness, hardiness and pro- ductiveness. The plants are without runners but continue to growand set pods until stopped by frost. The leaves are small and very dark green; flowers small, yellowish-white, borne in clusters and often above the foli- age. The pods are medium dark green, short, about twoand three-fourths inches, flat and contain two to four beans which are of excellent quality either green-shelled or dry. This is much used by canners, as well as for home and market garden use. Seed small, flat and white with slight tinge of yellow. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 9 I d ° This is a little the earliest Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima maturing of the large seeded limas. The plants are vigorous and productive. The pods are medium green, very large, about five inches long, thick and usually contain four beans, which are unusually thick, of largest size and of excellent quality. Seed very large, thick and usually shows a greenish white tinge which is generally considered an indication of superior quality. One of the best and most extensively used bush limas for the market as well as home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 e e A bush form of the true Large White Dwarf Large White Lima Lima and of equally good quality. The plants are uniformly dwarf but very productive. The pods are medium green, are as broad and very nearly as long as those of the pole va- riety of Large White Lima and are a little more curved. They contain from three to five very large, flat beans of very good quality for home garden or market. Seed very large, flat, white with slight greenish tinge. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 ° An improved dwarf lima of the Kumerle F ordhook Bush Lima type. It issometimes called Potato Bush Lima. The plants are vigorous and erect, bearing well above the ground. The pods, which are produced in large clusters, are medium green, about four and three-fourths inches long and each contains three to five large beans of exceptionally fine quality. It is much more produc- tive than Kumerle and matures earlier. Seed large, irregularly oval in shape, very thick, white with greenish tinge. This sort is popular for home and market use, especially inthe east. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00 Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices . do not include transportation: if ordered slipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price, We do not put up half pounds of beans FORDHOOK BusH Lima
26 D. M:. PERRY © (CO°S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
BEANS —POLE or RUNNING
Although pole beans require considerable care and labor, they are when properly grown usually of longer bearing period than the dwarf sorts and are generally more productive.
Pole beans are even more sensitive to cold and wet, as well as to drought and hot winds, than the dwarf varieties, but are of superior quality and productiveness. After settled warm weather, set poles four to eight feet long in rows four feet apart and extending north and south, the poles being three feet apartin the row. Let the poles slant slightly toward the north. Set in this way the vines climb better, and the pods are straighter and more easily seen. Around each stake plant five to eight beans one and one-half to two inches deep. When well started thin to four plants, and see that they all climb around the pole in the same way, for they will not grow if tied up in the opposite direction.
Another plan is to plant in rows thickly enough so that there will be one plant to eight or teninches. Set posts five feet high firmly at each end of the rows and drive stakes made of two by two lumber at intervals of about sixteen feet along the rows. Stretch a wire, size number 10 or 12, between the posts along each row, and fasten it to the tops of the stakes with wire staples. -Run a lighter wire or twine along the bottom about six inches from the ground and fasten to the posts and stakes with wire staples. Between these two stretch a wire or twine wherever there is a plant. The vines will run up these until they reach the top wire, when they willcareforthemselves. Another way is to omit the bottom wire and stick small stakes two to six inches in the soil and fasten to top wire.
e This green podded, white seeded creaseback White Creaseback variety is valuable for itsextreme earliness and its habit of perfecting all of its pods within a short time. The vines are medium sized, vigorous and in good soil wonderfully productive, bear- ing round, fieshy podsin clusters of from four totwelve. The podsare of medium length, usually about five inches. comparatively straight and of attractive light green color. They are of the best quality as snaps for home use and stand shipping better than most sorts. Seed small, oval, white. The beans are too small to be of much value when shelled green, but are considered by many tobe of very superior quality for baking. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
Also known as Old Homestead. We believe
Kentucky Wonder this variety is the most practically useful of the green podded pole beans suitable for use assnaps. Itis an early, very prolific sort, with showy pods which are of most excellent quality. The vines are vigorous, climbing well and very productive, bearing pods in large clusters. The pods are medium light green, very long, often reaching nine or ten inches, curved and twisted, nearly round and very crisp when young, becoming very irregular and spongy as the beans ripen. Seed long, oval. slightly flattened, dun colored. One of the very best early pole snap beans for the home garden or market. The quality of our stock is unsurpassed. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $17.00
° . 3 An early maturing, green pod- St. Louis Perfection White ded, white seeded Sole Brae. sirable for snaps and unsurpassed in its class as green shell beans. The vines are vigorous and very productive. The pods are round, very iong, often eight to nine inches, irregular in shape and quite stringless. The beans when shelled green are large, very tender and white, a very desirable feature when comparison is made with the colored beans of other varieties of this class. Seed medium long, oval or well rounded, solid white. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00
This extensively cultivated, green Red Speckled Cut Short podded climbing _ sort. with? red = speckled, - oval seed, is used largely in the sout or Corn Hill for planting amongcorn. It will give a good crop without the use of poles. The vines are medium sized, but vigorous, twining loosely with dark colored leaves. The snap pods are short, three to three and one-half inches, straight, flat to oval, fleshy and of good quality. The pods as they mature become light yellow tinged with red, the beans showing distinctly through the pod. Seed nearly oblong, cut off diagonally atthe ends, light grayish white, covered about the eyeand at one end with reddish or purplish brown, and irregularly dusted over most of the surface. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
. e A hardy and very productive
Scotia or Striped Creaseback green Podded Conield bean. The vines are sturdy and of good climbing habit, with small-medium, deep green leaves. The pods arelong, about six inches, very cylindrical] or completely rounded, distinctly crease-backed, very fleshy and of excellent. quality. The color when in condition for use as snaps is light silvery green, becoming tinged with purple as the pods mature. Seed small-medium, kidney shaped, mottled putty color with dark striping. This is especially suitable for growing on corn for snaps. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
° A hardy, vigorous and very prolific Baldwin Wonder Wax ‘ax podded pole variety’ for the home garden. When in condition for use as snaps the pods are very long,about seven inches. They are uniformly cylindrical, exception- ally brittle. stringless and of excellent quality. The color of the pods at the snap stage is a most attractive light yellow. Seed me- dium sized, flattened kidney shaped: color putty with brownish or bronze green striping. We consider Baldwin Wonder Wax the most desirable bean of its class yet introduced. (See further description, pages) Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00
° The vines of this well known green podded Dutch Case Knife kidney bean for green shell ee are of good climbing habit, but twining rather loosely and may be used fora corn hill sort of medium season. Itis used for snaps when quite young. The leaves are large andcrumpled. The pods are very long, seven BALDWIN WONDER WAX - eight eee, er ea medium green, becoming lighter as hey mature. Seed broad. kidney shaped, flat, clear white and of excellent quality whether used green or dry. ; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.00 ae : eee os
Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of beans.
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BE ANS—POLE or RUNNING—Continued
4 This vigorous wax podded pole bean is very Kentucky Wonder Wax similar to the green podded Kentucky, Won- der but the pods are alittle broader. They are very fleshy and stringless as snaps and are of excellent quality. The pods are very long, handsome light yellow, often eight to nine inches in length. Seed medium sized, oval, flattened, very irregular, usually somewhat shriveled, dark brown. Its earliness and hardiness commend this asa pole bean well adapted even for northern lati- tudes. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $27.50
A well known early and very attractive Early Golden Cluster Wax sort. It is one of the best wax-podded snap pole beans. The vines are large, strong growing, vigorous and hardy, with large, light green, crimped leaves. The pods are six to eight inches long, borne in abundant clusters, each containing from three to six pods varying in color from golden yellow to creamy white. The pods are very broad, thick and fleshy. They are of very good quality and stay in condition for use a long time. Seed medium sized, flattened, oval, dull white. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $27.50
e This very desirable horticultural variety is earlier and has Harlequin much longer and more attractive pods than the well known London Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry, also it is considered of better flavor. The beans of Harlequin are of large size, ovate in shape and are of the highest quality either green shelled or dry. The vines are vigorous with large light colored leaves. The pods are very long, six to seven inches, striped or splashed a deeper and more brilliant red than London Horticultural; dry beans a trifle longer. We consider thisthe most attractive and finest bean of the Horticultural class. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.00 ° One of the best of the Horticultural London Horticultural or varieties as a general purpose late green shell bean for home or market. 1e vines are Speckled Cranberry moderately vigorous with large, light colored leaves. The pods are medium length, four and one-half-to five and one-half inches, pale green when young, becoming as they mature yellowish green striped or splashed withred. The beans are large, ovate, flesh colored, splashed and spotted with wine-red and of the highest quality, either green or dry. Many like this sort better than limas. This well known horticultural pole bean is sold also as Wren’s Egg. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00 . One of the best of the later green podded pole beans for snaps Lazy Wife or green shell use. The medium green pods, borne in large clusters, are five and one-half to six and one-half inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and entirely stringless. When young they havea rich, buttery flavor which is retained until they are nearly ripe. The dry beans are excellent for winter use. The seed is white, medium ‘size, slightly oval or nearly round. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $22.00
POLE LIMAS
Of all the pole beans, limas are considered to have the greatest economic value. The culture is the same as for other pole beans except that being more tender, the seed is usually planted one to two.weeks later. In firm soils it will be found of advantage to place the beans on edge. with the eye down as when planted in this manner they germinate and come up more readily.
. 9 ° In earliness, ease of shelling, size, beauty and
Seibert SS) Early Lima quality of the green beans, this variety leads all other early limas for either the home garden or market. The vines are vigorous and remarkably productive. The pods are medium green, large, flat, about five inches long, moderately curved. The green shell beans are very large, very tender and of finest: quality. This standard early pole lima was introduced by us in 1895. Seed ovoid, flat with slight greenish tinge. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. ooo : i
° e ° ° is very early and re-
Small White Lima, Carolina or Sieva iiable sniall seeded pole lima is especially adapted for planting in the south. The vines are vigorous, "' with many short branches. The leaves are small, smooth, stiff,» glossy dark ©: ° green. The pods are dark green, short, about three inches, curved, flat. Seed small, flat, white with slight tinge of yellow. This is sometimes called Sewee. It is the most generally known ‘butter bean” of the south. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00
. One of the largest and most valuable lima beans yet Ideal P ole Lima introduced. The vines are exceptionally vigorous and: CARPINTERIA PoLe LIMA very productive, bearing large clusters of broad medium green pods each six to seven inches long. The pods usually contain four to six large beans. of excellent quality. This variety matures a little later than Seibert’s Early Lima but the pods are much larger. Seed large, ovoid, flat, white with slight greenish tinge. This is a splendid variety for market gardeners. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00
e f h G de z. Li The vines of this standard pole lima are very vigorous and productive. The pods are King or the araen LIMa_~=medium dark green, very large, five to six inches long, broad, flat, filled with four or five very large white beans of finest quality. On account of its large podsit is a favorite with market gardeners. It will come into bearing earlier and make larger pods if not more than two vines are left to grow ona pole. Seed very large, ovoid, flat, white, with slight greenish tinge. Pkt.15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00
e e P l Li A most desirable pole lima for the home and market garden. The vines are strong growing
Carpinteria ole Lima and vigorous, producing an abundance of fine, large, medium green pods, five to six inches long, usually closely filled with four beans of largest size, much thicker than the average pole lima. The color is distinctive in having a decided greenish tint, an indication of very finest quality.. When cooked the beans are very thin skinned, extremely tender and of finest flavor. Seed very large, exceptionally thick, retaining the distinctly green tinge. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $27.50 | :
D 5 M h Li This new variety which we offered in 1917 for the first time is the largest podded of any etroit ammot Ma lima yet introduced. The mammoth pods are nine to eleven inches long, rather broad, medium dark green in color and contain five to seven beans of the most excellent quality. It comes into bearing medium early and the vines, which are vigorous and strong growing, are exceptionally productive. Seed large, ovoid, rather flat, white slightly tinged with green. (See cut and further description, page 8) Pkt. 15c; Lb. 45c; 2 Lbs. 80c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $28.00
L Whi L: This well known large pole lima variety is too late for the extreme north and is being supplanted in arge ite Lima some sections by Seibert’s Early Lima. The vines are tall and vigorous but slender, with medium sized, smooth, medium green leaves. The pods are borne in clusters and are five to five and one-half inches long, broad, very thin and are of medium green color. Seed very large, ovoid, flat, white with slight tinge of green. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00
Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped aw prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price, Wedo not put up half pounds of beans.
28 D. M. FERRY: 2& -C0O Ss) DES CR Leis
CATALOGUE:
BEET
The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted very early, sow such sorts as Crosby’s Egyptian and Detroit Dark Red in hotbeds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow in freshly prepared soil as soon as the ground will permit, in rows eighteen inches apart, covering about an inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the plants are well established thin four to sixinches apart in the row.
For winter use the turnip varieties may be sown in June or July so as to mature late in the season. The roots are stored in a cellar and covered with sand to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes,
° ° This is the best variety for forc-
Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip ing. tt is also excellent for first early crop outdoors, being very early, with small tops. The leavesare dark green, shaded and veined with dark red. The roots are very dark red, moderately thick, a little rounded on top, distinctly flat on the bottom, and about two inches in diameter when mature. The flesh is dark purplish red, zoned lighter shade; firm,crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c.
Cc 9 E . This very desirable table beet does not closely resemble
rosby S gyptian the original Egyptian except in its extreme earliness. The tops are small. The roots are flattened globe shaped and very smooth. The exterior color of the root is bright red. The flesh of our strain is bright vermilion- red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of excellent quality. This is one of the best for early planting outdoors and is much used for bunching. It becomes fit for use earlier than any other variety but it is not so well suited as Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip for forcing in hot beds or for transplanting. Our stock is exceptionally uniform in shape and color, and is earlier than the older strains which are similar in shape but show the purplish red color. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
ExTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN
e We believe this is the best beet for the market and home Detroit Dark Red
Vy Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
Red and requiring a longer time to mature. The roots are dark red and nearly round or slightly flattened. The flesh is deep red, zoned with lighter shade, sweet, crisp and tender. This is an excellent market and home garden sort for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c.
D. M. Ferry & Co’s Half Long Blood 4“, bf
long, deep red beet, by far the best variety for winter and spring use. It is excellent to slice for pickles. The tops are very upright with exceptionally smooth leaves. The roots are deep red, half long, smooth and uniform in shape. The flesh is very deep, rich red, sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
Detroit DARK RED
A standard long late variety of very good quality Long Dark Blood which keeps well through the winter. The roots
are smooth, rather slender, growing largely under ground, with few or no side roots and when mature about eight or ten inches in length, sometimes longer when grown in deep, well-dug and well-manured soil. The exterior color of the roots is very dark purple, almost black. Flesh is dark red, tender and sweet. It is an excellent sort for pickles. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c.
SWISS CH ARD (Sea Kale Beet) This kind of beet is grown exclu- sively for the numerous, fleshy, tender leaves and leaf stalks, which are superior to those of other beets for use as greens. Later in the season the wax-like leaf stems are cooked like asparagus or are pickled. This variety we offer has large, broad, undulated leaves of attractive yellowish green color, and very large, broad white stalks and midribs or chards. It is well worthy of a place in the home garden as well as for market use. Swiss Chard is sometimes called Leaf Beet, Spinach Beet and Silver Beet. Pkt, 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
garden, and on account of its uniformly deep rich color the most desirable for canning. The tops are small and upright in growth. The leaves are dark green, shaded with red. The roots are medium sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and of dark blood red color. The flesh is deep ver- milion red, zoned with a lighter shade of the same color. The variety is very desir- able for bunching. (See further description, page 3) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;
° An early beet especially desirable for the home garden and
Early Eclipse used for bunching. The tops are small. The roots are bright deep red, smooth, round or slightly top shaped with asmall tap and small collar. The flesh is bright red, zoned with pinkish white, very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c.
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip
short, rather spreading; ribs and leaf stalks dark red; blade of leaf bright green, often with wavy edge. Roots nearly round or slightly flattened; exterior color dark red, interior color purplish red with little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 26c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c.
A desirable second early market beet, suitable also for the home garden. Tops
e (Improved) An extra selected stock of Blood Turnip, Early Blood Turnip having larger, coarser tops and root than Detroit Dark
Swiss CHARD
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BEE T—continued MANGEL WURZEL
The Mangel Wurzel, also called Mangel, Cattle Beet and Field Beet, may be grown in almost any soil, but deep loams are necessary for heavy yields of the long varieties. When well grown the roots give animmense yield of very valuable food for stock. Plant early in spring in drills two to two and one-half feet apart, and about one inch apart in the row, covering with about one and one-half inches of fine soil firmly pressed down. Cultivate frequently. When about three inches high begin thinning and continue at intervals until the roots stand about ten inches apart.
2 di B Desirable for stock feeding. affording not only
Giant F eedaing Sugar eet a very large crop much easier to harvest pan
other sorts but also having higher nutritive value,
or Half Sugar Mangel being especially rich in sugar. The roots are light
bronze green above ground, grayish white below, with white flesh. On account of
growing partly out of the ground and the long ovoid shape the crop can be harves-
ted and stored easily and at less expense than any other root crop. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
; The roots are very large, uniformly
D. M. F erry & Co Ss Improved straight sane well formed and compar-
atively thicker than the common sort. The flesh is
Mammoth Long Red white tinged with rose. This strain under careful
culture is enormously productive. Our stock will produce the largest and finest
roots which can be grown for feeding stock and is vastly superior to many strains
offered under other names, such as Norbitan Giant, Colossal, Monarch, etc. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 20c; Lb. 45c.
~ The roots of this exceedingly productive sort grow about
Yellow Leviathan one-half out of the ground and very easily harvested. In shape they are long fusiform, or spindle shaped tapering from the middle to each end, and have a small collar. The color is light gray tinged with brown above ground, yellow below. The flesh is white, sometimes slightly tinged with yellow. The tops are green and comparatively small. The roots have less tendency to be- come woody than most sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 45c.
The tops are comparatively small, with the leaf stalks Golden Tankard and veins distinctly tinged with yellow. The neck is small.
The roots are large, ovoid, but with bottom usually of larger diameter than top, light gray above ground, deep orange below. The flesh is yellow, zoned with white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
SUGAR BEET
The Sugar Beets are desirable not only for sugar making but are valuable for stock feeding and when small may be used for the table. The best soil is a rich, friable sandy, or clayey loam. Rich, mucky soils will often give an immense yield of roots which, though excellent for feed, are of little value for sugar making.
Plant early in spring in drills two to two and one-half feet apart, and about one inch apart in the row, covering with about one and one-half inches of fine soil firmly pressed down, Cultivate frequently. When about three inches high begin thinning and continue at intervals until the roots stand about ten inches apart. GIANT FEEDING SuGAR BEET OR HALF
SUGAR MANGEL FOR SUGAR MAKING
il . 9 I d One of the richest sortsin sugar content. The tops are of medium size, with smooth, bright V morin s improve green leaves. The roots are of medium size, similarin appearance to Jaensch’s Victrix, with white flesh and often yield from ten to sixteen tons per acre. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 44 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c.
; The roots are a little larger than Vilmorin’s Improved and a little hardier and easier grown. The
Klein Wanzleben tops are rather large and the leaves slightly waved. This sort often yields under careful culture
from twelve to eighteen tons peracre. It is probably the best sort for the experimenter to use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; Yq Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c.
The following taken from Farmer's Bulletin No, 823 published by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Sugar beets may be grown in any locality which has tillable soil that is capable of producing good crops of vegetables. All sugar beets, if properly handled. will producesyrup. The beets are cut into thin slices and soaked in hot water (60 minutes) to extract the sugar. The liquid is then boiled down to the thickness desired. While the boiling is progressing, ascum will rise on the surface of the liquid; this should be removed carefully by means of askimmer. As soon as the syrup has reached the desired consistency and has been skimme:| carefully it may be placed in cans or bottles for future use. It should be canned or bottled while hot and tightly sealed or corked to prevent molding. A few rows of sugar beets in the garden will generally be sufficient for a supply of syrup for home use. A bushel of beets will produce from three to five quarts of syrup. The flavor of the syrupis pleasant. It contains the pure juice of the beet rootand is a wholesome and nutritious food, which to a certain degree should be helpful in reducing the sugar bill. If the evaporation is carried far enough and the syrup is allowed to stand, a dark sugar willsettle out. This sugar will be found very satisfactory for home useincases where refined sugar is not necessary. such as in making pies or dark-colored cake.
BROCCOL The heads resemble somewhat a coarse cauliflower and the culture is the same in all essentials as for that vegetable. Broccoli is well adapted only to those sections where the season is long, cool
and rather moist. One of the most valuable features is that it withstands greater extremes of temperature than cauliflower.
E ] i Whi F B This is considered the best sort for most sections. The plants are very hardy, arly Large ite rrenc vigorous and easily grown. The heads are white, compact, hardand of good quality. Pkt.10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; 14 Lb. $2.00; Lb. $7.00
BRUSSELS SPROUT Used in the fall and early winter and by some considered more tender and delicious than any cabbage. Plant resembles the cabbage, the edible part being the numerous very small heads or sprouts an inch or two in diameter formed on the stalk at each leaf joint. The
culture is the same in all essentials as for cabbage, except the leaves should be broken down in the fall to give the little heads more room to grow.
I d H If D f This favorite Paris market sort is probably the most useful variety. The plants are half
mprove a Wart dwarf, growing about one and one-half to two and one-half feet high. They are very hardy and produce compact, rounded, grayish green sprouts of good size and fine quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4% Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
30 D. ‘M. PERRY “s°.C O75) DESC RUPTIVE GA TALOG we
CABBAGE
For many years cabbage seed has been a leading specialty with us. Our cabbage seeds are all grown from approved stock seeds which are largely of our own development on our Oakview Stock Seed Farm; they are all grown under our personal in- spection and supervision. We believe there is no seed that is more reliable, nor any that can be more implicitly depended upon to give planters uniformly satisfactory results.
The requisites*for complete success with cabbage are: First. good seed. In this crop the quality of the seed used is of the greatest importance. No satisfactory results can possibly be obtained when poor seed is planted. Second, rich, well prepared ground. A heavy, moist and rich loam is most suitable. Third. frequent and thorough cultivation. The ground should be highly manured and worked deep. Cabbage is grown all over the country and specific directions regarding the time and methods of planting applicable to all localities cannot be given. In general, north of the 40th parallel the early sorts should be sown very early in hotbeds, hardened off by gradually exposing them to the night air and transplanted as early as the ground is in good condition, setting eighteen to thirty-six inches apart, according to size of variety. South of the 40th parallel sow about the middle of September, or later according to latitude, transplanting into cold-frames if necessary to keep through winter and setting in open ground as early as possible in the spring.
The late autumn and winter varieties may be sown from the middle to the last of spring and transplanted when four to six inches high. If the weather and soil are dry the late sowings should be shaded and watered in order to hasten germination. but it is important that the plants should not be shaded or crowded in the seed-bed. or they will run up weak and slender and will not endure transplanting well. Cabbages should be hoed every week and the ground stirred as they advance in growth, drawing up a little earth to the plants each time until they begin to head, when they should be thoroughly cultivated and left to mature. Loosening the roots will sometimes retard the bursting of full grown heads.
Of late years many crops of early cabbages have been destroyed by maggots at the roots. An effective remedy seems to be to remove the earth carefully from around the stem so as to form a funnel-shaped cup and apply Zenoleum, Sanax Dip, or some similar preparation, diluted at the rate of one part to eighty parts of water. Apply one pint toa plant. A well known remedy is to apply an emulsion of kerosene which may be made as follows: Add one quart of kerosene oil to two quarts of boiling fish oil soap (whale oil soap), soft soap or any cheap soap which has been thinned to the consistency of cream. Stir the oil thoroughly by churning or other method until it has united with the soap and forms a cream-like substance. Then dilute with five times as much water and apply once a week. A pre- ventive for maggots is to spray on forcibly a carbolic acid emulsion diluted with thirty parts of water, applied the day after the cabbage plants are transplanted, and re- peated several times at intervals-ofa week.
The cabbage worms which destroy the leaves and heads later may be killed by dusting with pyrethrum powder, slug shot or Paris green. The last two are poisonous and should not be used in large quantities, or late in the season: however, should their use be necessary, care should be taken to remove the outside leaves before the heads are used. If the disease called club-root should get afoothold,do not plant the land with any of the cabbage family for a year or two. This is usually an effective remedy.
A great many of the varieties of cabbages are simply strains rather than distinct sorts and are really the same as some older and better known kinds. We are confident that every good quality can be found in a greater degree in the varieties we offer than in any other kinds.
FIRST EARLY SORTS
° This most excellent Early Jersey Wakefield ‘ariety is the earliest and surest heading of first early cabbages for the market and home garden. Most gardeners depend upon it for the bulk of their extra early crop. The plants are exceedingly hardy. not only in resisting cold but other unfavorable conditions. They are compactand erect or very slightly spreading, with few outer leaves. which are smooth. thick. nearly oval and deep green. The stemis short. The heads are of medium size. very solid, uni- formly pointed and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c¢; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c: 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 Ear.ty JERSEY WAKEFIELD The earliest
Copenhagen Market large round- headed cabbage yet introduced. The heads are exceptionally large for so early a va- riety, very solid and of most excellent quality. The plants are vigorous but com- pact. with short stem and few outer leaves which are of rather upright growth. The leaves are medium light green, nearly round, comparatively thick and smooth. Thisis a most excellent sort. both for the home garden and market gardening trade. Our strain pro- duces the characteristic large, round heads that for solidity and excellent quality make this variety so valuable. (See further de- scription page 3) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45¢e; 2 Oz. 80c; 4 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50 :
A strain in
Charleston or Large ‘nich the plant
= is larger anda little later than
Wakefield Early Jersey Wakefield, the head being fully as solid but less pointed and considerably larger. The leaves are rather large, smooth and comparatively thick. Its exceeding hardiness, earliness and size of head have made it with market gardeners and shippers a popular sort to follow Jersey
~- Wakefield. The plants are medium sized, very vigorous and slightly spreading. The heads are blunt pointed but very broad at the base. Our stock can be depended upon to produce uniformly fine, marketable - heads. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55¢c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
Reeve EeRRY-c CO., DETROIT, MICH. 31
CABBAGE—SECOND EARLY AND INTERMEDIATE SORTS
with comparatively few and short leaves. The outer leaves are slightly waved and serrate at the edges. The heads are large for size of plant, are nearly round or somewhat flattened. close. firm and very solid. They mature a little earlier than Early Summer. This variety is extensively used for the home garden and market. The seed we offer is of first quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25
The plants of this valuable second early sort are short stemmed, compact and “= Early Dwarf Flat Dutch . : : ¢ nd upright
An excellent. second early. somewhat flattened cabbage. valuabl :
Henderson’s Early Summer garden and takes well on the market. It is also well sientel ae EAE nthe plants are vigorous and strong growing but compact. with numerous but not large, rather spreading outer leaves which are somewhat frilled and slightly undulating. The stem is rather short. The heads are of medium size. round, somewhat ilattened and keep longer without bursting than most early sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 44 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
. This second Glory of Enkhuizen early variety is very sure heading and of excellent quality. The plants are of vigorous growth, with large, rather spreading outer leaves which are noticeably curved and frilled. The heads are globular or very nearly round, very solid and of large size forso early a variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 4% Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
All H d E l This excellent sec- ea Q@Prly ond early market sort produces heads that are very large for so early a cabbage and of very good quality. It is desirable not only for general spring planting but by planting late it can be used as a fall and early winter cabbage. The variety is well adapted for kraut. The plants are com- pact. with few outer leaves which are comparatively smooth and rather thick, being nearly entire at edges and only slightly waved. The stemis short. The heads are solid and flat but very deep. Our strain is of special value. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4% Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
] Wi . d One of the best
Early Winnigstadt of the second early or medium early sorts, very hardy, HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER with a very hard sharply pointed head Eee Ge and avery sure cropper. Owing to its compact and upright habit of growth and peculiar texture of its rather short and thick, dark green leaves, the variety resists cold, wetand insect pests exceptionally well. The heads are of medium size, very closely and convolutely wrapped, sharply conical, of good quality and keep very well. The leaves are dark bluish green with much bloom. The variety is very extensively used for the home garden. It is sometimes planted late and then makesa desirable winter cabbage. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c3 2 Oz. 40c; 4% Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25
’ ° This very short stemmed flat cabbage is one Fottler $s Early Drumhead or Brunswick Short Stem of the very best and most extensively used second early or intermediate sorts. It is especially adapted for the home garden. The plants are of dwarf and compact but ee prow th. eae Bee eee Outer ceanes wey are fairly smooth or slightly waved. The heads are large for size of plant, distinctly flat,.solid and of excellent quality. This sort is also suitable for later use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c;3 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 ; ape
S : A sure heading sort, intermediate or second early in season and adapted for autumn as well as late summer
uccession use. The plants are vigorous and strong growing, with a short stem and have numerous, rather short. outer leaves which are somewhat frilled. The heads are large. deep. very firm and of excellent quality. The seed we offer is from carefully grown selected stock. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c: Lb. $2.50 :
: This variety which we previously listed as Dwarf White Summer is a second early variety of Midseason Mar ket distinctive merit. Heads medium to large, round or nearly so, very solid and heavy. Interior colorof head remarkably white and of fine flavor and texture. Plants vigorous growing but very uniform in type and are quite short stemmed. Leaves light green in color, comparatively short and broad. An excellent sort for the home garden as itis a sure header andstays in condition for use along time. Also recommended asa val- uable addition to the list of Kraut varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.75; %4 Lb. $3.25; Lb. $12.00 All S A very desirable large cabbage €asONns of intermediate season, adapted for autumn as well as late summer use, and con- sidered one of the most desirable for kraut. The plants are very vigorous and sure heading, with few outer leaves which are large and fairly smooth or slightly waved. The heads are nearly round or somewhat flattened, very solid and of excellent quality. It is remarkable for its ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather. remaining an -exceptionally long time in condition for use. Sometimes sold as Vandergaw. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; 4% Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75 V ] A main crop sort. very desirable where Olga larze. uniformly round heads with short stem and plants of compact growth are wanted. This sort matures very early for a variety fur- nishing such large heads of excellent shape. The outer leaves are thick. long oval and rather smooth. The variety is hardy. usually very solid and a 2 good keeper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c¢; 2 Oz. 40c; Att HEAD EARLY 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
32 D. M. PERRY (COS. DESCRIPTIVE CATAL © GUE.
CABBAGE— LATE OR AUTUMN AND WINTER SORTS
One of the most reliable main crop or late cabbages for northern latitudes, being very hardy and exceptionally Surehead sure heading. In some sections this is used largely as a late home market cabbage and for shipping. The plants are rather upright, with many outer leaves which are waved, thin edged, crimped and distinctly frilled; stem rather short. The heads are large and broad, thick,somewhat flattened, compact, very solid and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25 9 e This strain is the result of much care on our part to develop D. M. F erry & Co’s Premium Late Flat Dutch and maintain the good qualities which fave made this sort so popular. The plants are very hardy, comparatively slow growing but very sure heading; stem rather short. The plants are exceptionally vigorous, with very large, broad, spreading outer leaves which are moderately smooth or very slightly waved and slightly blistered. The heads are uniformly large, often very large, flat but deep, distinctly flattened on the top, solid and of excellent quality. This is consider- ed by many as the standard, very large late cabbage for home garden and market. It is an excellent keeper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz.40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25
D. M. Ferry & Co’s Pre-
mium Late Drumhead
We recommend this sort for mar- kets that require a very large and deep head. It is also much used as amain crop or late sort for the home garden. The plants are large, fairly compact. but distinctly vigorous, with ea eee dn stem and Lee outer leaves, which are upright in
oydiand oderatclyaraved) Che TYPICAL HEADS OF OuR STRAIN OF HOLLANDER
eads are uniformly large, very large when grown in good, rich soil. are flattened on top but very deep, compact and of ex- eae quality. The heads can be kept in good condition until late in spring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c3 Lb. $2.25
Wi ° N A ‘‘yellows”’ resistant strain of cabbage developed out of our stock of Hollander under the direction of
isconsin oO. 8 Dr. L. R. Jones of the University of Wisconsin. At Racine, Wisconsin, where for several years many of the commercial crore of cabbage were badly infected or entirely destroyed by the disease called the yellows this strain has proven to be practically immune from attack. ‘The disease resistant properties of this variety, however, apply only to that known as the ‘“‘yellows” and no claim is made that it is less susceptible to other forms of disease such as Black Rot, Black Leg or Club Root than other sorts. Although showing considerable variation in type the plants resemble Hollander but are larger and more leafy and spreading. The heads are round or somewhat flattened and retain to a remarkable degree the solidity and excellent keeping qualities of the Hollander. For localities where Cabbage plants are affected by the yellows we earnestly recommend a planting of this new strain. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $2.70; 2 Oz. $4.30; 44 Lb. $7.75
° Very hardy, sure heading, very solid, of good quality and as one of the very best
Hollander or Danish Ball Head keepers this is particularly desirable for distant markets or for late Sane use. The plants are vigorous and compact, with stem of medium length. They are exceedingly hardy in resisting cold and:stand dry weather well. The leaves are distinctly upright in growth, few but rather large, long and narrow, thick, smooth, bluish green covered with whitish bloom. The headsare medium sized, round. exceptionally solid and stand shipment better than any other late sort. Our strain of Hollander is shorter stemmed and produces heads generally larger than other stocks. We offer seed of our own growing which, judging from our trials, will produce more uniformly typical heads than can be
grown from stock obtainable elsewhere. Our own strain, Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.60; 14 Lb. $2.75; Lb. $10.00
Choice imported seed, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 50c; Y% Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75
The largest and surest heading
Mammoth Rock Red red cabbage. The plants are large
and vigorous with medium length stem and spreading outer
leaves which are,dark green with red veining. The heads are late
maturing, large, round, very solid and of very attractive deep red
color. The variety is much used for cole slaw and pickling. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 44 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
° The best of the main crop
Improved American Savoy and late Savoys for home use or market. The plants are vigorous,of medium size, with rather short stem, and are very sure heading. The outer leaves are medium large, thick, fleshy and densely and uniformly crumpled. The heads are large, nearly round, fairly solid, sweet and tender. The quality is superior to sorts that have been offered as Perfection, Green Globe or Drumhead Savoy. Pkt. 16c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4% Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
° e The strain we offer
Chinese Improved or Pe-Tsai resembies when well
grown Cos Lettuce rather than Cabbage. It isoften called Celery Cabbage on the market.
The leaves when young are crimped, of light green color and appear like smooth leaved mustard but with much broader and heavier midribs. The plant asit matures becomes more upright and forms heads much like Cos Lettuce. The inner leaves blanch an attractive light yellow or creamy white with very white mid- ribs. It is of distinctive flavor, very mild and pleasant. It is served as a salad like lettuce or cooked like asparagus.
Sow in this latitude after July 1st at the same timeas turnips. Early plantings of Pe-Tsai run quickly to seed in hot weather. Sow in drills fourteen to twenty inches apart and thin two or three times: orif grown for the market start in boxes and trans- plant like late cabbage. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c;
CHINESE IMPROVED OR PE-TSAI 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
GUERANDE OR Ox HEART
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CARROT
While a sandy loam made rich by manuring the previous year is the best soil for the carrot, any good land if thoroughly and deeply worked will produce satisfactory crops. It is advisable to sow as early in the spring as the ground is fit to work, though good crops may be grown from sowings as late as June 15, For table use sow the smaller kinds early in rows sixteen to eighteen inches apart. For field cul- ture sow in drills eighteen to twenty-four inches apart, using from one and one- half to three pounds of seed to the acre. Cover one-half to one inch deep and see to it that the soil is pressed firmly above the seed. As soon as the plants appear, use the cultivator or wheel hoe. Thin two tosix inches apart in the row, according to the size of the variety.
E li Sh (French Forcing) One of the earliest varieties in
arliest ort Horn cultivation and very desirable for forcing. The tops are very small. The roots are reddish orange and are nearly round when forced quickly in very rich, well prepared soil, but are somewhat longer when grown out- doors. When fully matured the roots are about two to two and one-half inches long, but they should be used before fully grown while young and tender. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
This variety is excellent for early planting out of doors Early Scarlet Horn for the table. The tops are small. The roots are orange-red, about three inches long, top shaped but tapering abruptly to a small tap. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 The tops of this early half long Early Half Long Scarlet Carentan frame sort are very small and seed may be sown very thickly as the variety is well adapted for forcing. The roots are of medium size, slender, cylindrical with remarkably small neck, hand- some deep orange color, coreless, tender throughout and of the best quality. They are usually four and one-half to five inches in length, but sometimes grow considerably longer. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
This extensively used, Half Long Scarlet Nantes, Stump Rooted haif jong early variety has small tops and is excellent for the market or home garden. The roots are
cylindrical, smooth and of a bright orange color. The flesh is orange, becoming yellow in the centre but very tender throughout.
This variety is of the finest quality an
cece
DANVERS
Danvers on account of its great productiveness and
Improved Long Orange improved _ strain
One of the very best field D. M. F erry & Co’s carrots because of its Improved Short White °2°"™mous _ produc-
d is one of the most symmetrical and handsome of the medium sized sorts. The mature Fools are usually five to six inches long. Pkt. TOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; b. $1.00
A most excellent, medium early, half long variety. It is one of the best
Chantenay in quality for themarket and home garden, while its great productiveness
and the ease with which it can be harvested make it desirable asa field sort. The tops are medium sized with small neck. The mature roots are thick, five and one-half to six inches in length, uniformly half long or stump rooted but tapering slightly, smooth, deep orange-red in color. The flesh is very crisp and tender. Although a medium early sort the roots are suitable for use nearly as early as any. The variety is extensively used for bunching. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
Especially desirable for soil so hard and stiff that longer
Guerande or Ox Heart rooted sorts would not thrive in it. The tops are com-
paratively small. The mature roots are four and one-half to five inches long, very thick, ending abruptly ina small tap root. The flesh is bright orange, fine grained and sweet. When young the rocts are desirablefor table use as a medium early carrot and when mature they are equally good for stock feeding. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
A half long orange carrot, grown largely
adaptability to all classes of soil. It is a desirable second early carrot for the home garden and is also suitable for field culture. The tops are of medium size. The mature roots are of medium length, six to eight inches long, tapering uniformly toa blunt point. The flesh is deep orange, tender and of good quality. Although the roots of this variety at maturity are comparatively short they often produce as large a bulk as the longer field sorts and are more easily harvested. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
The roots of the
of this variety we offer are very deep orange, long and comparatively thick, often twelve inches in length and three inches in diameter at the crown, tapering regularly toa point. The tops are rather large. This intermediate to late maturing sort is suitable for table use as well as stock feeding, combining great pro- ductiveness with uniform shape where grown in light, deep, rich soil. When of size suitable for the table, the roots are tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c.
tiveness and the ease with which it can be harvested. The roots are half long, seven to nine inches in length, smooth, very heavy at the shoulder but tapering regularly to the point. The color is creamy white with light green crown. The flesh is white, solid, crisp and of excellent quality for stock feeding. Pkt. 10ce; Oz. 15ce; — == 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. CHANTENAY
34 D. M: FERRY & YCO'S DESCRIPDIIVE CATALOGUE
CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by professional gardeners because of the erroneous notion that it is so difficult to grow that only skilled gardeners can produce it. Any one will be reasonably sure of success with this most desirable vegetable if the cultural directions given below are carefully followed.
For spring and early summer crop, sow in March or early in Aprilinhotbed. If soil is not too wet, seed should be thoroughly pressed into the ground after sowing. This insures quick germination. Cover seed with one-half inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. ‘Transplant to cold-frame when sufficiently large to handle. As soon as danger of hard freezing is over set in the open ground in rows two and one-half to three feet apart and eighteen inches apart in the row. The plants will endure a light frost. The soil for cauliflower should be like that for cabbage, but it is better if made richer than is ordinarily used for that crop. Plenty of good manure must be well incorporated with the soil and the latter be brought into the highest state of tilth. No application, however, can be more necessary or more useful than that of cultivator and hoe.
For late crop, sow at same time as for late cabbage and treat in the same manner. It should be borne in mind that cauli- flower will not head up well in hot, dry weather and hence the sowings need to be so timed as to bring the heads to maturity either before the hot summer weather sets in or not until the cooler weather of the fall. If it receive at this time a liberal supply of water, the size and quality of the heads will be greatly improved. After the head begins to form, draw the leaves over and tie them together to protect it from the sun and to keep it white. The heads should be cut for use while the ‘‘curd’’ is com- pact and hard, as they soon become much impaired in quality and appearance after they open and separate into branches.
Of the enemies of the crop, none is more formidable than the cabbage root maggot. This seems to have a special liking for the cauliflower. Probably the best and most surely effective protective measure is enveloping each plant with a tight fitting collar of tarred felt. Plant lice are also serious pests of this crop. Effective remedies are dusting with fine tobacco dust, or spraying with strong tobacco tea or kerosene emulsion.
Our cauliflower trials for several years included samples of seeds from some of the most skillful American growers and while their stocks produced hardy, vigorous plants the. heads formed were uniformly more open in the curd and matured a little later than those grown from the best imported seed. All the cauliflower seed we offer is produced by the most experienced growers in Europe, in such localities as are best suited to its proper development and the greatest care is taken to save seed from perfectly developed plants only.
Unquestionably the earliest maturing strain of the true short leaved Snowball typeof cauliflower. Early Snowball It is admirably adapted for forcing or wintering over for early crop and isthe most popular sort for these purposes, also one of the best sorts for late summer and fall crop. Early Snowball is, moreover, a most desirable sort for the home garden. Theplants are compact, with few short, outside leaves and are well suited for close planting. The heads are of medium to large size, solid, compact, round, very white and curd-like and are developed earlier than those of any other sort. In our many comparative trials of samples from the best known growers and prominent seedsmen in Europe and America our stocks of Early Snowball have been unsurpassed by any in earliness. They also gave the highest percentage of well formed heads, After a careful inspection of the fields of the most expert Danish and other European growers we know we are in position to supply the most critical trade with seed which can be depended upon as the very best. Pkt. 25c; 14 Oz. 75c; Oz. $2.50; 2 Oz. $4.50; 14 Lb. $8.00
Earty SNOWBALL
E E ] D f E f ' A remarkably sure heading early cauliflower. It is of dwarf habit with short outside
xtra Ear yY war rrurt leaves and is similar in most respects to Early Snowball, and nearly as early. The heads when ready for market are of medium to large size. The curd is white, exceptionally deep and of finest quality. It will give excellent results either in the home garden or for market use and is superior to most seed sold at higher prices. Where extreme earliness is not the greatest consideration we recommend this strain after having proven it superior to many stocks offered as Snowball. Pkt. 25c; 4 Oz. 75c; Oz. $2.50; 2 Oz. $4.50; 14 Lb. $8.00
° ° An excellent second early variety especially adapted for growing in the open ground. D anish Giant, Dr y Weather Recommended for localities subject to long dry seasons as it will often produce
heads of. fine quality under these conditions while other sorts are total failures. Heads of medium to large size, very solid, pure white and of fine quality. Pkt. 25c¢; 4 Oz. 95c; Oz. $3.00; 2 Oz. $5.50; 14 Lb. $10.00
ce Al ° A valuable late sort, sure to head, of excellent quality and popular with market gardeners. The plant arge giers _is large but of upright growth, the leaves protecting the heads so that they will endure uninjured a frost that would ruin most other sorts. This is one of the very best of the late varieties. Crop failed.
° ) ‘ A distinct and valuable late variety with long stems and dark green leaves. The heads are
Veitch Ss Autumn Giant very large, white, firm and compact and being well protected by foliage, remain a long time
fit for use. The plants should be started and transplanted-early in the season to insure their full development. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c; 2 Oz. $1.15; 14Lb. $2.00
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CELERY
Sow the seed (which is slow to germinate) from about February 20 to April 20 in shallow boxes indoors or sow ina finely prepared seed bed out of doors in April in straight rows so that the small plants may be kept free from weeds. See to it that the seed is not covered too deep and that the bed is kept moist, almost wet, until the seeds germinate, as plenty of moisture is essential to get a satisfactory growth. The seed will not germinate well if planted in a hotbed or where subjected to a temper- ature above 60° F. When the plants are one to two inches high, thin out and transplant so that they may stand two or three inches apart each way. When they are four inches high, cut off the tops, which will cause the plants to grow stocky. Plants are usually set out. when about five inches high, It is well to cut off the lower half of the roots before transplanting.
The crop is usually made to succeed some earlier one, but in order to grow good celery the soil must be made as rich as possible, the essentials to success being very rich soil and plenty of water. If good plants are used, they may be set out as late as the middle of August, but the best results are usually obtained from setting about the middle of June or first of July. The most desirable time will depend upon local climate and is that which will bring the plants to maturity during cool, moist weather. In setting, prepare broad trenches about six inches deep and four to six feet apart, in which the plants should be set six inches apart, cutting off the outer leaves and pressing the soil firmly about the roots. The compacting of the soil excludes the air from the roots until new rootlets are started. The only care now necessary for about six weeks is to keep the plants free from weeds by frequent cultivation.
When the plants are nearly full grown they should be “‘handled,”’ which is done by gathering the leaves together while the earth is drawn about the plant to one-third its height, taking care that none of it falls between the leaves, as it would be likely to cause them to rust or rot. Aftera few days draw more earth about them and repeat the process every few days until only the tops of the leaves are visible. Or it may be blanched by pressing the leaves together with two wide boards held in place by stakes or by wire hooks at the top. This is the method commonly used by market gardeners and the rows need to be only about three feet apart, but celery so blanched is not so good in quality and is more likely to become pithy than that blanched with earth. Care should be taken that the plants are not disturbed while they are wet or the ground is damp; to do so increases the liability to injury from rust. A part of the crop may be simply ‘‘handled”’ and then at the approach of severe freezing weather taken up and set out compactly in a dark cellar or an unused cold-frame, where the temperature can be kept just above the freezing point and it will then gradually blanch so that it may be used throughout the winter. Should the plants begin to wilt, water the roots without wetting the stalks or leaves and they will revive again. -
Celery is sometimes grown by a process which consists in making a spot as rich as possible and there setting the plants six to eight inches apart each way. If the soil is very rich and there is an abundance of water, the plants will blanch each other andthe product will be very white and handsome, but we think it is inferior in quality to that grown by the old method.
° This is the standard celery for early use. Itis in condition as early in the fall Golden Yellow Self Blanching as any and we have yet to find a strain better in quality and appearance than our stock of Golden Yellow Self Blanching. Critical gardeners generally depend upon our stock to produce their finest early celery. It is excellent for the home garden. The plants are of medium size, compact and stocky, with yellowish green foli- age. As they mature the inner stems and leaves turn beautiful golden yellow so that blanching is effected at a minimum expenditure of time and labor. Its handsome color, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness, and fine nutty flavor have established it as a superior first early sort. Pkt. 10c; 4% Oz. 50c; Oz. 85c; 2 Oz. $1.35; %4 Lb. $2.25; Lb. $8.00 S A handsome, very early White P lume variety. The leaves are light, bright green at base, shading nearly white at tips. As the plants mature, the inner ’stems:and leaves turn white and re- quire to be’ earthed up but a short time . before they are in condition for use. Al- . though very attractive, we do not think that _«-1t compares favorably with the Golden Yellow » Self Blanching either in flavor or solidity, or that.it will remain in: condition for use as long. White Plume has been much in de- mand as amarket sort on account of its very “attractive appearance and requiring a very «short. time for blanching. It is suitable also for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; ‘2 Oz. 60c; 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
e An early maturing sort of most Columbia excellent shape and quality for the home market and private garden. It is extensively grown for shipment. The plant is of medium height but very stocky and heavy. The stalks are thick, almost round, resembling in shape those of Giant Pascal, The color, however, has in it more of the rich yellow tint of Golden Yellow Self Blanching, which variety it resembles very much inappearance when trimmed and bunched for the market. The outer foliage of the plant when growing is rather light green with tinge of yellow, becoming when blanched yellow. with tinge of green. The heart when properly blanched changes from yellow with tinge of green to a light golden
_ yellow. In:season it follows in close succes- sion Golden Yellow Self Blanching. We con- “sider it unsurpassed in its rich nutty flavor.
COLUMBIA ‘ shes (See further description, page 3) Pkt. 10e; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; % Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00
: ° This is a green leaved variety developed from the Golden Yellow Self. Blanching and we recommend it as Giant P ascal being of the very best quality for fall and early winter use for the home garden and market. It blanches to a beautiful yellowish white color, is very solid and crisp, and of a fine nutty flavor.” ‘The stalks are of medium height, very thick, the upper portion nearly round but broadening and flattening toward the base: * With high culture this variety will give splendid satisfaction asa large growing sort for fall and winter use, In the south it is prized more than almost
any other kind. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; %4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
° e This is considered the most attractive in color and the best in quality of any of the late keeping Winter Reliance sorts. The plants are moderately dwarf, erect and compact, with solid heart. The habit of growth is very well adapted for late keeping. When ready for the late market the stalks are a very attractive light creamy yellow. The quality is unsurpassed by any variety of its:class and is~decidedly superior. to-most of the older, long keeping sorts. We recommend it as the best variety for the late market.. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; %4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
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Cc E L E R YY —Continued
9 A late maturing variety which keeps the best of any celery yet F rench S Success introduced. The growth is compact and short in stem so that the plants may be well earthed up for blanching while growing close together. The foliage is dark green. The heart is large, solid and is formed early. The stalks become when blanched almost white or very light creamy yellow, thick, yet brittle, without stringiness and of good quality. It requires more time to mature than some sorts but remains firm, solid and in fine condition until late in the spring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c;
2 Oz. 60c; 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 Wak . ae Re ae ° is is not suitable for blanching but the seed is sown Soup or Cutting Celery thickly in rows. The tops grow very rapidly and furnish a succession of cuttings throughout the season. The stalks are cut when three or four inches high for use as flavoring for soups or stews. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
CELERY SEED FOR FLAVORING. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
CELERIAC or Turnip Rooted Celery
In this kind of celery, the roots have been developed by cultivation and not the leaf- stalks. The roots, which are edible portion, keep well for winter use and are excellent for soups and stews. They are also cooked and sliced as a salad. :
Sow seed at the same season and give the same treatment as common celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil, in rows two feet apart and six inches apart in row. Give thorough culture. It is not necessary to earth up or “‘handle” the plants. After the roots have attained a diameter of two inches, they are fit for use.
To keep through the winter pack indamp earthorsand and put in the cellar or leave out of doors, covering with earth and straw like beets and carrots.
Large Smooth Prague An improved variety of turnip rooted celery producing large roots of nearly globular shape and comparatively smooth sur- face. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; %4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
CHERVIL
* A hardy annual with aromatic leaves somewhat resembling pars- ley and by many _ considered superior to it in flavor. The young leaves are used in soups and for flavoring and garnishing CELERIAC, LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE meats and vegetables, —
Sow in early spring in rich, well prepared soil. The seed is slow to germinate, sometimes remaining in the earth four or five weeks before the plants appear. When the plants are about two inches high, trans- plant or thin to about one foot apart. They are ready for use in six to ten weeks from sowing.
This very finely curled, double sort is much superior to the
Curled plain variety, being early maturing, handsomer and having
fully as fine fragranceand flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Y, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
CHICORY
The dried and prepared roots Large Rooted or Coffee are much used as a substitute for coffee, and the young leaves may be used as a spring salad. Our stock is the improved type, with very much larger, smoother, whiter and proportionately shorter roots than the old kind.
Sow seed as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, in rather light, moderately rich soil, in drills two to two and one-half feet apart for either garden or field culture. When the plants are sufficiently large, thin to six inches apart in the row and cultivate well. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
° (French Endive) The leaves and leaf-stems of this variety Witloof are blanched and used as a salad like Endive or Cos
Lettuce.
Sow seed about one inch deep in the open ground in May or June in rows about eighteen inches apart. Thin plants to six inches apart in the row. In the fall the roots should be lifted, the leaves trimmed to within one and one-half inches of the crown, the side roots broken off and the roots shortened to a uniform length of about nineinches. The roots are then placed upright in atrench about eighteen inches deep, setting the roots about two inches apart and the crowns at a depth of about nine inches below the level of the top of the trench. Fill in the trench with fine rich soil. If more rapid growth is desired cover the rows witha Ate of manure about one Bee one-Ley peel deep. ie CELERY, FRENCH’sS SUCCESS new tops will attain the proper size in from four to Six weeks. Pkt. 10c;. Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 4%, Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
— = An onion-like plant used as asalad and for flavoring soups. It also makes CHIVES Allium Schoenoprasum an excellent Sraamienial garden bed edging which may frequently be cut, a new growth of leaves appearing soon after each cutting. The plants grow about ten inches high. One sowing will answer for about three years. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.50; %4 Lb. $2.50
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COLLARDS
This is a tall, loose leaved cabbage-like orkale-like plant grown throughout the south and known in different sections as “Cole,” ‘‘Colewort,’’ or simply ‘‘Greens.”’ It is extensively used for the table as well as for stock feeding in the south where it continues in growth and is usable throughout the entire winter. Collards usually succeed in locations where cabbage can not be grown to perfection.
Sow the seed thickly in drills, in rich ground, transplanting when about four inches high; or sow in drills where the plants are to remain and when well started thin to two or three feet apart inthe row. In the south, seed may be sown from January
to May and from August to October.
This is the white or green stemmed variety, growing two to three feet high and
Georgia, Southern or Crecle forming a large, loose, open head or cluster of leaves with a rather long stem. A frost, if not too severe, will improve rather than injure the quality of the leaves. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c;
ae CORN
SWEET OR TABLE VARIETIES
A rich, warm, alluvial soil is the best, but excellent sweet corn can be raised on any good, ordinary soil, if it is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting. In the north sweet corn may be planted as early as can be done without risking great loss from frosts or from rotting of the seed in the soil, but with the main crop varieties especially, it is well to wait until the round has become warm as the sweeter varieties are more sensitive to cold and wet than field corn or varieties of inferior quality.
If planted in rows, make the rows three to four feet apart, according to the vigor of growth of the variety, and place the seed twelve to sixteen inches apart in the row, covering one inch deep with fine soil firmly pressed down. ,
If planted in hills, make the hills for the early varieties three feet apart each way and plant four to six kernels to the hill. For the later sorts the hills should be three and one-half to four feet apart each way. Hoe frequently and when six inches high thin so as to leave three or four plants in the hill. Give frequent and thorough but shallow cultivation until the tassels appear.
Al h S The earliest sweet corn. Matures a week to ten days ahead
pha weet Corn of Mammoth White Cory. The ears average six to seven inches long, are uniformly eight rowed, fully equalin quality to Mammoth White Cory with skin a trifle more tender. The stalks are very uniform in height averaging about four feet. Ears are set low and close to the stalks. For the market grower who reaps an extra profit by getting his produce on the market ahead of his competitors this will be a money-maker; for the home gardener it will produce desirable ears for the table a week ahead of the next earliest variety. (See colored plate, page 7 and further de- scription, page 6) Pkt.15c; Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00 postpaid; 100 Lbs. $35.00
M h Whi Cc We consider this one of the best extra early varieties
ammot ite Ory for the market and home garden. The ears are very large for so early a variety. The stalks are about four feet high, each generally bearing two large, finely shaped ears which become fit for use as early as those of any variety. They are twelve rowed, six to seven inches long, very symmetrical and hand- some, seldom with any opening between the rows at the base. The grain is large, broad, very white and of remarkably good quality for such an early sort. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00
9 | A most excellent early variety of fine quality. The ears are five Crosby s Ear Y and one-half to six and one-half inches long, fourteen rowed or more, with short nearly square grains which are very white, sweet and tender. The stalks are about four and one-half feet high. This variety is desirable for the home garden and market. Itis a sort largely grown in Mainefor canning. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00
G ] d B This is an early sweet corn with golden yellow grain, very olden Dantam tender and of excellent quality. The ears are eight rowed, six to seven inches long and of the medium size found most suitable for the table. The flavor is exceptionally rich and delicious. The stalks are four to five feet high. Our stock of this splendid home garden and market variety has been very carefully selected and is decidedly superior to much that isoffered. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. post-
paid; 100 Lbs. $14.00
Ch | e An early or intermediate, yellow grained sweet corn of distinctive
ari€VOIX merit. Ears about seven inches long, usually twelve rowed and when in condition for use are light creamy yellow in color. The grain is rather short, very sweet and tender and is unsurpassed in quality. In season itis a few days later than Golden Bantam, but remains in condition much longer than that variety. An excellent sort both for the home and the market garden. (See further description in Supple- ment, page 8) Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00
° This deservedly popular variety is one of the best second
Early Minnesota early sorts for the market and the home garden. The stalks are about six feet high bearing one or two ears well covered with husks. The ears are about eight inches long, eight rowed; kernels very broad, white, sweet and tender, not shrinking much in drying. By careful selection we have developed a stock of this standard variety which is remarkably uniform and in which all the good qualities that have made this sort so desirable are intensified. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00
9 e Remarkably large.in ear for a second early sort and Kendel’s Early Giant extensively grown in some localities for the market. The stalks are about five and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight to nine inches long, twelve rowed. The grain is white, rather broad and shallow, and the
quality very good. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00
The ears of this second early table cornare very long,
Early Sweet or Sugar about nine inches, slender, eight rowed, and ihe eran is white, tender and sugary. The stalks are about six feet high, hardy and productive. Our stock is distinct and true and not such a mixture of all sorts of early sweet or Sugar corn as has been often offered under this name. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00 CHARLEVOIX
Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price, We do not put up half pounds of corn.
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CORN
SWEET OR TABLE VARIETIES—Continued
e This corn, when very young, cooks remarkably white. but the ripe grain is bluish black. For home
Black Mexican use we consider it the best second early sort where tenderness and sweetness are the qualities most de-
sired. It does especially well as a second early variety in the south. The stalks are about six and one-half feet high. The ears are about eight inches long and are usually eight rowed. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00
’ This excellent sort, introduced by usin 1898, has proven its merit as the best evergreen
F erry s Early Evergreen strain that is distinctly earlier than Stowell’s. The strain we offer has to a remarkable de- gree, all the qualities that have made Stowell’s Evergreen the leading main crop sweet corn for solongatime. The ears of Ferry’s Early Evergreen are about seven to seven and one-half inches long. with fourteen to twenty more or less irregular rows with very deep, white grain of the very best quality. Stalks about six and one-half to seven feet high. A very desirable main crop variety for home garden and market, and well adapted for canning. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00
Those who like the old reliable Stowell’s Evergreen will find in Avon Evergreen a better variety. It is
Avon Evergreen a trifle earlier, of superior quality, has a longer ear and thicker kernel. The ears are cylindrical, about nine inches long, well filled at the ends and are fourteen or sixteen rowed. The grain is very white. tender, delicious in sugary flavor, thick and of good depth. The stalks are vigorous, seven to eight feet high. This isa splendid main crop variety for the market, the home garden or the canner. It remains long in condition for use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00
9 The standard main crop variety, much used for Stowell Ss Evergreen the home garden, market and canning. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condi- tion suitable for boiling. Our stock has been carefully grown and selected to avoid the tendency toa shorter grain and deterioration in the evergreen character of this best known of all late sorts. The ears about seven to eight inches long, fourteen to twenty rowed, with very white grain. Thestalks are about seven and one-half feet high. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00
This variety has a small, white cob, densely cov- Country Gentleman ered with irregular rows of very long slender, white grains of excellent quality. The ears are seven to nine inches long. The stalks are from six and one-half to seven feet high. Itis well adapted for can- ning as well as the home garden and market, and many consider it as the best of the late varieties. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $12.00
This variety, also called Late Mammoth, produces the largest Mammoth ears of any sweet corn. It is noted for the immense size of the ears, which are often twelve inches long, but the grain is very white, sweet, tender and delicious. They are sixteen or eighteen rowed. The stalks are very large, about eight feet high. Pkt.15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs.
$16.00 FIELD VARIETIES
Jery early and used extensively for a first early Extra Early Adams table corn in thesouth. Thestalks are about four feet high, with small tassel, very few leaves, and without suckers. The ears are short, very full, twelve or fourteen rowed, often nearly as thick as they are long and are well covered with coarse husks. The kernels are white and smooth. This is an extremely hardy variety which can be grown closer together than most sorts. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $11.00 ° An excellent early field variety and Early Adams or Burlington often used for table, particularly in the south. The ears are about eight inches long, twelve or fourteen rowed. The kernels are white. rounded, somewhat deeper than broad and indented at the outer end which is whiter and less transparent than the inner. The stalksare about six feet high. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $10.00 An early flint sort about seven feet high, known also Early Red Blazed as Smut Nose. Ears ten to twelve inches long, eight rowed and are well filled. Grain flinty, of fine quality, bright yellow at base ofears, but red at the tips. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 20c; 2 Lb. 30c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $5.00
Early Golden Dent or Pride of the North Gent ‘Sarioty’ “Ths
stalks are about seven feet high, with broad leaves. Ears about seven inches long, twelve to sixteen rowed and are well filled. Grainis long, yellow and makes an extra quality of meal. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 20c; 2 Lbs. 30c. postpaid; 100 Lbs.
$4.75 POP CORN
We supply pop corn in lots of 5 pounds and less, shelled. We believe this is not only the earliest maturing variety in Black Beauty cultivation but it is ready for popping earlier than any other sort. It pops very large and exceptionally white. The kernels are black but this coloris not noticeable after popping, when this sort is the Jargest and most ten- der of all. The ears are about six inches long. twelve rowed. The kernels are smooth, shallow and are nearly square. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 25c; 2 Lbs. 40c. (shelled) postpaid; 100 Lbs. (07 ear) $10.00 Whi Ri Avery handsome and prolific white variety. The ears are five ite KICe to seven inches long. The kernels are long, pointed and some- what resemble rice. This excellent rather late maturing variety yields heavily and is considered the best pop corn for parching. Pkt. 15¢; Lb. 20c; 2 Lbs. 30c. (shelled) postpaid; 100 Lbs. (07 ear) $8.00 Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not included transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of corn.
CouNTRY GENTLEMAN
CORN SALAD—Fetticus or Lamb’s Lettuce
Pee is 2 small, quick growing salad plant for late fall, winter and spring use. The leaves are used as a substitute for lettuce and spinach.
During August and September sow the seed in shallow drills about one foot apart, covering with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. On the approach of severe cold weather, cover with straw or coarse litter. The plants will also do well if the seed is sown very early in spring and like most salad plants, are greatly improved if sown on very rich soil. The seed we offer is extra cleaned. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb, 40c; Lb. $1.25
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CUCUMBER
_. This is one of the vegetables that can be grown to perfection by any one who can control a few square yards of reasonably good soil that is fully exposed to the sun. Every family should be supplied from its own garden, since the fruit is so much better when gathered fresh from the vines as desired for use than it is in the more or less wilted condition in which it is found on the market.
In order to obtain the largest yield of cucumbers, the soil should be well enriched with well-rotted manure, but an abundance of good fruit can be raised on any rich garden soil. Plant the seed not over an inch deep in hills four to six feet apart each way, dropping fifteen to twenty seeds in a hill. After the plants begin to crowd and danger from the striped bee- tle is pretty well over, thin to three plants tothe hill. Give frequent but shallow cultivation until the plants make runners so long that this is impracticable.
In field culture, plow furrows four feet apart and similar ones at right angles tothe first. At each intersection drop a shovelful or more of well-rotted manure which should be well mixed with the soil. Many growers omit every sixth or eighth row, thus forming paths for the distribution of manure and gathering the fruit.
In many sections, where earliness is very important, market gardeners start plants in boxes made like the ordinary berry box, but without the raised bottom. The boxes are set in hotbeds or cold-frames, filled with rich, friable soil and the seed planted. When danger of frost is over, the plants are set in the open ground, the boxes being cut away, so that the roots are not disturbed at all.
The striped cucumber beetle is often very destructive to young plants. These beetles, when not very numerous, are usually kept from doing serious damage by dusting the plants with fine road earth. Tobacco dust and plaster may be used with impunity. Lime and ashes are more effective but will injure the plants if used too freely. We spray our fields, at intervals of ten days through the season, with Bordeaux mixture to which has been added Paris green, which is a poison for biting insects and a preventive of blight. The best protection against injury is a vigorous and rapid growth of the young plants.
Pick the fruit as soon as it is large enough and before it begins to ripen, as the vines will cease setting fruit as soon as any seed begins to mature. In gathering for pickles, cut the stem instead of pulling the fruit off and be careful not to mar the fruit in any way, for if the skin be broken the pickles will not keep so well.
We pay particular attention to growing and selecting the various strains so as to keep them pure and true to name.
An early and very productive variety. The vines are hardy and very vigorous, bearing fruits in clusters
Early Cluster of two or three. The fruits are short, thick, bright green, shading lighter at blossom end, crisp and tender.
This sortis planted in many sections for the home garden. It is extensively used for a pickling cucumber as well as for slicing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
This variety is known also as Early Frame. It is an early, bright green cucumber of medium size,
Early Short Green very extensively used for slicing and pickling. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The
fruits are straight, a little smaller at the ends, bright green in color, shading lighter at the blossomend. The flesh is crisp
and tender. The variety is extensively used for the home garden. Our stock is very superior. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;
Y, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
’ e ° An early maturing, very small, dark green cucumber, cylindrical, square ended, and very popular with Snow Ss Pickling growers for small pickles. We have been growing this variety ourselves for several years, giving special attention to purity and uniformity of type and we believe the seed we offer meets in all respects the requirements of those who want an ideal bottle pickle. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
Chicago or Westerfield Pickling
The fruits of this very desirable sort are of medium length, tapering at each end, with very large and prominent spines. The color is deep green. This is a very prolific variety and one of the best for those who want crisp. coarsely spined pickles. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° ° This isa very produc-
Boston P ickling tive variety that is ex- tensively grown for pickles. The vines are vigorous. The fruits are bright green, of medium size, very smooth and symmetrical. The flesh is crisp and tender. Our seed is de- cidedly superior to much that is_ offered. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15ce; 2 Oz. 25c; 1% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 ~
e e This variety is between
Jersey P ickling the Long and the Short Green, forming a long, slender, cylindrical deep green pickle which is very crisp and tender. The vines are very vigorous and pro- ductive. The mature fruits are usually about eight to nine inches in length. This sort is desirable for slicing as well as for pickling. Pkt. 10c; Oz.15ce; 2 Oz.25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
G . One of the best sorts Early White Spine for table use. The vines are vigorous, fruiting early and abundant- ly. The fruits are uniformly straight, dark green, fairly well covered with white spines and when mature are usually about seven inches in length. The flesh is crisp, tender and of excellent quality. The variety is much used for the home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
° A medium early white spined Arlington cucumber, more slender than Farly White Spine and pointed at each end. The young fruits are crisp andtender. The mature fruits are bright deep green and are about seven inches in length, sometimes long- er. This variety is extensively used for the a ——s = — home garden and for bulk pickles. | Pkt. 10c; BosTON PICKLING Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
40 D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
CUCUMBER—continued
° Amedium early, white spined cucumber of handsome, very dark green color Klondike and of excellent quality for slicing. The vines are very hardy and productive. The mature fruits when grown under favorable conditions are often about. eight inches in length, and are uniform in size and shape. The color is very dark green, slightly striped at the ends. The dark green color is retained much longer and is affected less by the hot sun than any other sort with which we are familiar. Its uniform size and shape and splendid color are making this variety very popular asa shipping sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 An excell:nt shipping variety producing very attractive fruits of rich Early Fortune dark green color. The fruits average uniformly about nine inches long, cylindrical or slightly tapered at ends. The seed cavity is smal! and the flesh thick, crisp and tender. Plants vigorous growing and productive. Recommended as one of the best shipping sorts yet introduced. (See cut and further description, page 3) Pkt. 10c; Oz.20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 e Fruits very deep green in color, rather long, averaging ten inches or Davis P erfect more in length, white spined, quite slender, symmetrical, tapering slightly at both ends. Flesh is crisp, tender and of good quality. The seed cavity is small. The vines are very vigorous growing and quite productive. Recommended as one of the best sorts for shipping asit retainsits attractive dark color for a long time after picking. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 ° ° The fruits of this very desirable Extra Long or Evergreen White Spine iabie sort are long. cylindrical, very dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. The vines are vigorous and productive and come into full bearing somewhat later than Early White Spine. The mature fruits are about eight to ten inches in length. This variety is adapted also for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4% Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 The stock we offer
Improved Long Green under this name is in a class by itself. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The fruits are very long, often twelve to fifteen inches when mature. They are uniformly slender and of beautiful dark green color. The large warts and spines are well distributed over the surface instead of being clustered at one end as in inferior stocks. The variety furnishes some fruits early but matures the bulk of its crop rather late. It is a standard sort for slicing and is very largely used for pickles. The fruits are often used for making sweet pickles. Thisis probably the most extensively used cucumber for the home garden and market. We have given this variety especial attention for many years and we believe the stock we offer has no equal. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
A very productive variety with round. or
Lemon slightly oval fruits of light creamy yellow color; of distinctive flavor and desirable quality either for slicing or pickling. The fruits are ready for slicing when just starting to turn yellow. For pickling they may be used either green or ripe. Pkt. 10c. Ra oh
° (For Pickles) is is a ver
Small Gherkin small, oval, prickly fruited sort quite distinct from all others and grown exclusive- ly for pickles. It is the smallest of all the varieties and should always be picked when young and ten- der. The seed is distinctly smaller than that of other cucumbers and is slow to germinate, requiring KLONDIKE usually from two to three weeks. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4% Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
As early in spring as the ground can be worked sow the seed in rich, well prepared soil, in shallow drills about sixteen inches apart, covering with about one-half inch of fine soil firmly pressed
down. When the young plants are well started thin four to six | inches apart in the row. For succession plant every two weeks, thinning out as required | for use. Keepoff insects by dusting with Pyrethrum powder. |
The leaves of thissmall salad are much frilled or | Curled or P epper Grass curled, and are used for garnishing. It is also de- | sirable with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm. pungent taste makes a most q agreeable addition. The plant is of rapid growth, about one foot high. Pkt. 10c; | Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. |
T W This is a distinct variety of cress with small, oval leaves. It thrives | rue ater best when its roots and stems are submerged in water. A fair growth | may be obtained in soil which.is kept wet but does best when grown along moist banks orin tubsin water-covered soil. It is one of the most delicious of small salads and should be planted wherever:a suitable place can be found. The seed is usually {| sown and lightly covered in gravelly, mucky lands along the borders of small, rapid streams. ‘The plants will need no subsequent culture, as under favorable conditions they increase very rapidly by self-sown seed and extension of the roots. When gathered for the market the shoots should be cut, not brokenoff. In summer it is best to cut || them closely, the oftener the better. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 4% Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50 |
Sow early in spring, in very warm, rich soil, in drills i eighteen inches apart; thin to five inches apart and cultivate well; they will be fit for cutting the next | spring. When grown for the roots, sow in September and cultivate well during the | fall and the following summer; the roots will be fit to dig in October. Cc ] ° a F h Cc A decided improvement on the wild dan- ultivated or Frenc OMMON delion. It is very early and vigorous.
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 44 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
° Unsurpassed in thickness of leaf and deep green
Improved Thick Leaved color. It is compact and forms an upright regular
tuft at the center. This cabbaging sort is much superior to the common or uncultivated {MPROVED Lona GREEN dandelion. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 2 Oz. $1.75; % Lb. $3.25; Lb. $12.00
Dev ere eres COs. Dist ROT, MICH. 41
EGG PLANT
Seed germinates slowly and should be started in hotbed, for in this, as in all semi-tropical plants, it is important to secure a rapid and continuous growth from the first, the plants never recovering froma check received when young. When plants have two rough leaves transplant three or four inches apart. When the ground is warm and all danger not only from frosts but from cold nights is past, harden off by gradual exposure to the sun and air and decreasing the supply of water, then carefully transplant to open ground, setting two and one-half feet apart.
It is desirable to shade the young plants from very hot sun and to protect them from the potato bug which otherwise often des- troys them. Some seasons egg plants will fail to set fruit or will not begin bearing until too late to mature, no matter how faithfully they may have been cared for. This is especially likely to happen if the summer is cool and rather moist. - We know of no certain remedy for it, although itis a good practice to pinch off the ends of the branches after the plants begin to bloom, so that only two or three fruits will set.
BI k B The fruits are rich dark purple, large and ac eauty symmetrical, maturing a little earlier than our Improved Large Purple but usually not quite as large. A very desirable sort for the market as the fruit holds its color a long time. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c; 2 Oz. $1.15; 4% Lb. $2.00; Lb. $6.50
G 9_ (SPINELESS) This variety is a gen- D. M. F erry & OS eral favotive both fOr packet and ome garden. e plant is
Improved Large P urple spineless, large and spreading with light green foliage. It usually produces four to six large,oval fruits of a splendid dark purple color. The vigor and produc- tiveness of the plants and the large size, earliness and fine quality of its fruits make it a most profitable variety for market gardeners. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 14 Lb. $1.75;
Lb. $6.00 IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE
ENDIVE
One of the best salads for fall and winter use. Endive is not only much used for salads and garnishing but is also desirable for greens and for flavoring soups and stews.
Plants may be grown at any season of the year but are more generally used late in the fall. For early use sow about April 15th; for later supply sow in June or July in drills fourteen to twenty inches apart and when well started thin the plants to one foot apart. When nearly full grown tie the outer leaves to- gether over the center in order to blanch the heart of the plant. By covering fresh plants every few days a succession may be kept up.
A hardy, vigorous growing en- Large Green Curled dive with bright deep green leaves. The midribs of the outer leaves are usually tinged with rose. The dense mass of deeply divided leaves formed in the center blanches very readily toa rich cream color. This sort is highly esteemed for the market and home garden, and is much used for salads. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
Broap LEAVED BATAVIAN ENDIVE ° The plants are moderately dense, Ever White Curled with divided leaves which are
very light yellowish green in color, even the outer ones being very light. This variety blanches readily to an attractive creamy white.. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2Oz. 25c; 44 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
M $ Gc ] d Plants compact growing, forming large, dense clusters of finely divided, medium green leaves which
OSS urle€d@ when properly blanched, are rich creamy white, crisp and tender. Leaf stems sometimes tinged light
purplishred. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 of
Broad Ls d B e (Esearolle) A variety having broad, more or less twisted and waved bright deep green roa eave atavian leaves with thick, nearly white midribs. The inner leaves form a fairly solid, clustering head which blanches to a beautiful deep creamy white and is crisp and tender. This sort is unsurpassed for salads and is much used for the home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
FENNEL FLORENCE (Feniculum dulce, Finocchio) <A bulb-like vegetable which is formed above the ground at the base of the leaf stalk if the plant is well grown. Blanched and boiled it has a slightly aromatic odor and pleasant taste. Plant very branching, upright with dense thread-like foliage.
_ Sow early in spring, in rich, well prepared soil, in drills two feet apart and cover one-fourth to one-half inch deep. When the plants are about two inches high thin to ten inches apart in the row. When half grown, if the plants are earthed up and treated as celery, the stems will be nearly as white, crisp and palatable. Hardy annual, two to four feet high. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 (For Sweet Fennel see page 68)
G ARLIC A bulbous rooted plant of the onion family witha strong, penetrating odor but much esteemed by some for flavoring soups, stews, etc. We frequently receive orders for garlic seed but we can supply bulbs only. Prepare ground the same as for onions, plant the cloves (separate portions of bulbs) in drills eight inches apart and four inches apart in row, covering two inches deep. When the leaves turn yellow take up the bulbs, dry in shade and lay them up in a dry loft as you would onions. BULBS—! Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. HORSE R ADIS Horse Radish rarely produces seed but is grown from pieces of the root. For the home garden they may be set wherever a few feet of space is available, but when grown as a crop they should be set in rich, moist, well prepared ground in rows two and one-half feet apart and about eighteen inches apart in the row. Set the roots vertically, small end down, and the top of the root one to three inches below the surface of the ground. Cultivate thoroughly until the tops cover the ground, when their shade will keep down the weeds. MALINER KREN. An improved variety introduced into this country by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Produces more vigoraus growing plants and larger, heavier roots than the common sort. Roots—2 for 10c; 40c. per ten, postpaid. By ~ freight or express at purchaser’s expense, $2.00 per 100.
42 D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE:
KALE OR BORECOLE
This is extensively grown, especially in the south dur- ing the fall, winter and spring... The leaves are used principally for greens. A favorite way is to cook them with bacon. The leaves are also used for garnishing.
Where climate permits seed may be sown any time from August to October, broadcast or preferably in drills eighteen inches apart so that the plants when small may be cultivated. The quality is improved rather than in- jured by frosts if not too heavy. Farther north sow in April or May in rich light soilin rows two to three feet apart and where plants of the largest size are desired thin to two feet apart in row. It is better not to cut or handle the plants while frozen, butif this is unavoidable, thaw them out in cold water. The young shoots which start up in the spring from the old stumps are very tender and make excellent greens.
The plant of this Tall Green Curled Scotch variety grows to three or four feet high, bearing long, plume-like, light green leaves which are deeply cut, also finely curled atedges. Very ornamental and so hardy that a moder- ately heavy frost improves rather than injures its quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c; 4% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
A finely curled, spread- Dwarf Curled Scotch ing, low ero ganes vari- : ety, very hardy and much usedforgreens. This sort, SIBERIAN sometimes called Norfolk, is grown extensively in the south for shipment and is planted largely for the home garden. The leaves are long and attractive bright green. This sort is often used for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 5 Pein She f P ] Similar to Dwarf Curled Scotch but the leaves are deep greenand purple. It is very attractive in its rich Dwarf Purple purplish coloring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 . ° A very vigorous growing variety of spreading habit, its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. Siberian The leaves are very large, comparatively plain in the center but are cut and frilled at the edges. The variety is very hardy, a favorite for greens and in some sections is extensively grown for forage. This sort is sometimes called Sprouts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
The edible part is the turnip-shaped bulb formed KOHL R ABI above ground. Itis tender and excellent when used before fully grown, combining somewhat the
flavors of cabbage and turnip. . ; ; . .
Seed should be sown in light, rich soil as early in spring as possible in rows one and one-half feet apart and when well established thin to six inches apart in the row. Plantings at intervals of ten days will give a succession until hot weather, when they fail to grow well. Plantings may be made the latter part of July for fall use.
° ° (Extra for forcing) 'This variety is extremely early Early White Vienna with distinctly smalltops. The bulbs are of medium size, very light green or nearly white, and are of best quality for the table if used when about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55e;
VY, Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
Very early, with
Early Purple small top, the : eaf stems being tinged
Vienna with purple. Bulbs? of medium size, purple; flesh white. Desirable for forcing and early outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
This sort is also
Large Green called Large White. Itis hardy, quite late and used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, weighing eight to ten pounds when fully grown, whitish green in color: leaves large and very numerous. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 44 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
This belongs to the onion family and is a good fall and winter substitute for green onions. The leaves are flat, and the stems are very large, cylindrical and bulbous. Sow early in spring in drills twelve to fifteen inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. Thin plants to six inches apart in row
— and draw the earth about them
EARLY WHITE VIENNA when cultivating. If one desires
very white and tender leeks trans-
plant when about six incheshigh, setting four inches apart in trenches about two feet apart and gradually earth up like celery.
L d F This well known broad leaved leek is hardy, productive, of onaon lag good quality, and is extensively cultivated in this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; %4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
° A desirable strong growing, broad leaved leek,
Larg e American Flag hardy and productive. Itis a favorite with many market gardeners and isalso extensively used for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; %4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 :
L R Stems very thick but comparatively short. Leaves broad, arge IXkOUeEN covered with whitish bloom. This winter sort stands a long time in condition for use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
M C The largest variety, when well grown often three
onstrous arentan inches in diameter, white and tender. Itis an exceptionally hardy garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 LEEK, MONSTROUS CARENTAN
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LETTUCE
For early outdoor culture in the latitude of Cincinnati and southward the seed may be planted in the fall, protecting the young plants from severe freezing either with frames or coarse litter which may be removed as soon as danger of severe freezing is over. Lettuce in ground out of doors will stand some freezing but is killed by prolonged frost or frequent freezing and thawing. North of Cincinnati an early crop may be secured by starting under glass from January to March and hardening off well before setting in ground, which should be done as soon as weather will permit.
Lettuce to be at its best should be grown rapidly, hence the soil should be made as rich and friable as possible by liberal manuring and thorough preparation. For general crop, sow outdoors as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills eighteen inches apart and thin the young plants to four inches apart in the row. As the plants begin to crowd thin them out and use as required. For the cabbage or heading varieties where large heads are desired, the plants should be thinned ten to twelve inches apart in the row.
Varieties marked a are particularly adapted for culture under glass and for early spring use. Those marked B are some- times grown under glass, but are especially desirable for outdoor or summer culture. Big Boston, Brown Dutch and California Cream Butter are very hardy and suited for winter outdoor culture in the south.
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES
. A. (Seed white) This is ahandsome, extremely early, compact, cabbage or heading variety for the home garden May King and market, forming very firm heads of medium size and excellent quality. The color is light yellowish green, tinged with reddish brown when mature. The inner leaves blanch rich golden yellow, very tender and buttery. The plant is very compact for so large a head. The variety is exceptionally early outdoors, attaining a size suitable for use before other sorts and is also very satisfactory for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 44 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
3 A. (Seed black) One of the best
Early Tennis Ball heading lettuces, especially desir- able for early planting outdoors and also suitable for forcing. The plants are large, with thick, bright green leaves. They form very solid heads, the inner leaves blanching to a rich creamy white, and are crisp, tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
B. (Seed black) A very extensively used
Salamander sort of excellent quality for the home gar- den and market. The variety withstands hot weather re- markably well. It forms a large compact, light green plant. The leaves are broad, thick, somewhat crumpled and closely overlapping so that the inner ones are very finely blanched. It is one of the most satisfactory heading lettuces for growing outdoors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
9 B. (Seedwhite) This is a thick Hubbard SS) Market leaved, bright green heading variety, forming a large, very compact head similar in type to Salamander, slightly larger, and a little later ; maturing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 SALAMANDER
U ° l d S B (Seed white) A large light, bright nrivale ummMer = creen heading lettuce similar in habit of plant to Big Boston but a trifle earlier maturing as an outdoor summer variety and having no red or bronze shading on the leaves. Heads are large. firmand of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c.
NUE
Bi B B. (Seed white) This market variety is very
ig Doston popular for outdoor culture and is also in demand as a compact, large heading, forcing sort for cold frames. The plants are large, very hardy and vigorous. The leaves are broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at the edge, thin, very hard and crisp. In color they are bright light green, the head slightly tinged with reddish brown. The inner leaves blanch to an attractive greenish white, tinged with light yellow. It heads up under cold weather conditions better than any other variety, and‘is grown very extensively in the south for shipment north in the winter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
May KING
M h Bl k B. A smooth leaved lettuce ammot ac morming ron lene: COmpaC: cabbage-like heads of thick, yellow- Seeded Butter ish green leaves, the inner ones beautifully blanched, very crisp, tender and buttery. It is one of the most largely grown sorts, suitable for the home garden as well as market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
D B. (Seed white) This is an excellent summer
€acon variety. The head is of large size, is very firm and remains in condition for use a long time. The plant is very compact, with few outer leaves which are usually very smooth, thick and of light green color. The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are
_crisp, buttery and very well flavored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15; 2 Oz.25c; %4Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
Bic BosTon
44 D: M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
LETTUCE—capeBaGE OR HEADING—Continued
California Cream Butter °.(S¢ed0row) A very reliable head or Royal Summer Cabbage ingsort,with glossy, deep green leaves, the outer ones slightly spotted or splashed with brown. The inner leaves form a large, very solid head, rich light yellow in color, very thick, tender and buttery. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Y% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
B. (Seed black) Outer leaves large,
Brown Dutch thick, green tinged with brown and covering a solid head which is beautifully blanched, sweet, tender and well flavored. The variety is desirable because of its hardiness and is well adapted for planting in the south as a winter lettuce. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° B. (Seed white) A light green, loose
Jersey Winter heading, medium sized lettuce; very hardy and when wintered over one of the earliest to mature its heads. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Y% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
L A l B. (Seed white) This very large head-
0S ngeles ing lettuce is desirable not only as a garden variety for summer use but is much.used asa fall and winter market sort, especially in the vicinity of Los Angeles. The plant is very large but compact and tight heading: outer leaves attractive deep green, broad, frilled at edges. The inner leaves form a large head, very sweet and tender when in condition for use. Pkt.10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
= B. (Seed white) One of the most desirable Hanson later summer lettuces. The plant is compact
HANSON
and forms a large, cabbage-like head which remains in condition longer than most heading sorts. The outer leaves are bright yellowish green, broad, somewhat crumpled and frilled at edge and with distinctive midrib. The inner leaves are white, very crisp and sweet. This thin-leaved. curly, tight-heading sort is very extensively used for the kitchen garden as well as market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
CURLED OR LOOSE LEAVED VARIETIES
G d R e a A. (Seed black) As a lettuce for green- ran APIGSs house forcing this variety undoubtedly stands at the head of the list, being of quick growth, hardy, little liable to rot and remaining in condition several days after being fit to cut. The plant is upright and forms a loose cluster of large, thin, bright green leaves, savoyed, finely crimped at edges. The leaves do not wilt quickly after cut- ting sothat the variety will stand shipping long distances better than most sorts. It is avery attractive variety and
is desirable for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;
4, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
° A, (Seed white) Excellent for growin Detroit Market under glass where it stands hater eae = perature than Grand Rapids and
Gardeners F OFrcing Can be crowded to maturity. This variety is also well adapted for outdoor growing. The plant is more compact than that of Grand Rapids, is lighter colored and less frilled at the edges of the leaves which are crisp pccn Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c;
. $1.50
Ferry’s Earty Prize HEAD
° 9 B. (Seed white) A very ex- . Simpson Ss Early Curled tensively used early loose leaved, or clustering variety. The leaves are light green in.
eolor, slightly frilled and much blistered, crisp, sweet and tender. The sort is especially adapted for sowing thickly and cutting when the plants are young. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
B. (Seed white) A large,
Ferry’s Early P rize Head clustering, non-heading
lettuce, most excellent for the home garden and undoubtedly the most easily grown variety in cultivation. It is too tender, however, to stand shipping or handling on the market. The leaves are finely curled and crumpled, bright green tinged with brownish red, and are very crisp, tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° B. One of the best for sowi Black Seeded Simpson outdoors where an Se
large outer ones are very tender. This curly and thin-leaved, bunching variety is uniformly attrac- tive and remains of excellent quality a very long time. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c¢; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
(Romaine) This kind Cos Lettuce of lettuce is distin-
guished by its long, narrow.spoon-shaped leaves, folding into loose,sugar- loaf shaped heads which blanch better by having the outer leaves drawn about them and tied. The quality is distinct from that of the Cabbage Lettuces and by many is considered very superior.
Sow seed early in spring in rich, well prepared soil, in rows eighteen inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. When plants have two or three leaves thin to three or four inches apart. As the plants begin to crowd thin and use as required. If large heads are desired plants should be thinned ten to twelve inches apart. ~
e ° (Seed white) Early White Self-Folding This excet- lent variety. also called Trianon, forms a large light green plant with a well folded head of very good quality. The midribs are white and very prominent. The inner leaves are nearly white, slightly tinged with green, and are decidedly firm and sweet. This is considered the most reliable of the Cos or celery lettuces for the home garden or market gardeners’ use in this country. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
Dre Vie ER Revtenom OO DPR Ol iM GH. 45
MUSK MELON
After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and in good condition, plant in rich soil, preferably sandy loam, in hills about four to six feet apart according to the vigor of the variety. Put ten or twelve seeds in a hill, covering with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When the plants begin to crowd and the striped beetles are pretty well gone thin to four of the most vigorous plants ina hill. Give frequent but shallow cultivation, until the plants make runners so long that this is impracticable. Rich earth for the young plants is far better than manure, but if the latter must be used, see that it is well rotted and thoroughly mixed with the soil.
The quality of all varieties of Muskmelons is largely dependent upon conditions of growth and ripening. Unhealthy vines or unfavorable weather produces fruit of comparatively poor flavor.
The plants are liable to attack from the striped beetles which are so numerous in some eases as to destroy them. The beetles may be kept off by frequent dusting with air-slaked lime, soot or sifted ashes diluted with fine road earth. Care should be taken not to use too much of any of the above materials or the vines will be injured. Should even the diluted material prove injurious to the vine, use road earth only, as frequent dusting with this alone will often prove effective especially if a wind is blowing. After the plants have four to six leaves it is considered a safeguard against blight to spray with Bordeaux Mixture at intervals of about ten days, adding either Paris green or arsenate of lead for the eating insects.
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES
e A small, round or Extra Early Citron slightly flattened melon, valuable as an early market sort on ac- count of its extreme earliness, hardiness and great productiveness. The skinis green, becom- ing yellowish at maturity. The flesh is light green, sweet and of fair quality. Pkt. 10c;- Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° The vines are rather small but
Jenny Lind vigorous and productive. The fruits are small, somewhat flattened, moderately ribbed and netted. The flesh is green and very sweet. This well known flattened green fleshed sort ripens quite early and is suitable for the home garden as well as near-by markets. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 44 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
E Earl This early green fleshed variety xtra Early is popular im many sections as a market melon and is also ex-
Hackensack tensively used asa home garden sort. The fruits are nearly two weeks earlier than Hackensack, medium to large sized, nearly round or somewhat flattened, evenly and deeply ribbed and with very coarse netting. The skin is green, slightly tinged with yellow as the fruits mature. The flesh is green, a little coarse but juicy and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;
1% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 N d G This has become one of the
ette em es popular, of anal or
crate melons and is shipped in
Rocky Ford large quantities from Colorado NetTED Gem or Rocky Forp
and Arizona. It isalso a desirable medium early
sort for the home and market garden. The vines are vigorous and productive. The fruits are oval, slightly ribbed, densely
covered with fine netting. The flesh is green, very sweet and highly flavored. We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this early sort, the fruit being very uniform in shape and quality and of the even size that is so desirable in a_ shipping melon. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15ce; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c;
Lb. $1.25
e The fruits of Baltimore or Acme this midseason green fleshed sort are medium sized, oval or long oval, slightly pointed at stem end, slightly ribbed, and are covered when ripe with coarse netting. The flesh is thick, green, well flavored and sweet. This variety is a very productive, sure cropper of good quali- ty. It is extensively grown in some sec- tions for the market, also as a home garden melon. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;
Y% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 The fruits are
Champion Market large, round or slightly oval, slightly ribbed and covered with dense netting. The flesh is green, very thick and sweet. The variety isa reliable, medium early market sort. It is an improvement on Montreal in earliness and productiveness and will suit those who like a large, sweet, green fleshed sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Y, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 ae
A well known sort of
Hackensack OF good quality Me is con-
9 sidered the best of the very
Turk s Cap large green fleshed melons. The vinesare hardy, vigorous and productive. The fruits are nearly round,.always Some- what flattened.. The ribs are large and of irregular width, and the fruits are densely covered with coarse netting. The flesh is green, thick, coarse but juicy and sweet. Our stock is true to the ‘‘Turk’s Cap”’’ type. This is still an extensively grown main crop melon in some sections for the market and home
y garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;
ExTRA EarRLy HACKENSACK . 4, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
46 D. M., FERRY U& €CQ°S ‘DESCRIPTIVE CATAL OC GUE.
MUSK MELO N-continued
ORANGE FLESHED VARIETIE
E. l d G A very early, yellow fleshed melon of small to medium size. One of the very best for the home garden.
mera €Ml The vines are vigorous and productive. The fruits are globular or slightly flattened, are somewhat irreg- ularly ribbed and very slightly netted. The skin is deep green while young, becoming slightly tinged with yellow as the fruit matures. The flesh is deep salmon-yellow, thick, ripening close to the rind, juicy, melting and very highly flavored. For the home market as well as the kitchen garden Emerald Gem leads all other kinds on account of its sweetness and convenient size. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 55c; Lb, $1.75
4 iF T A well known very productive market sort in some sections. The fruits are large, nearly round, slightly ribbed Ip 40OP and fairly well covered with shallow netting. The skin is light yellow when the fruit is mature. The flesh is deep yellow, rich and highly flavored. Pkt.10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4% Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75
This excellent variety is fully a week earlier than the Osage, the fruits are a little smaller, more Extra Early Osage nearly round and ie netting extends over more of the Ee These very desirable features combined with the thick salmon flesh and small seed eavity characteristic of the Osage, make this melon deserving of a place in the home and market garden. oe: Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 55c; Lb, $1.75
A well known yellow Petoskey or Paul Rose _ iteshed sort, suitable for the home and the market. The vines are vigorous and productive. The fruits are oval, slightly ribbed and densely netted. In general appearance they are much like Netted Gem but larger. The flesh is orange-yellow, very thick, firm, sweet and highly flavored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 ° We have developed in Admiral Togo Admiral Togo asmall oval musk eeu with the very thick, orange flesh or Orange Fleshed Rocky Ford 71.3 enlendiaranaliey of the Defender and possessing the characteristic netting, shape, size and shipping quality of Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. Combining all the good qualities of these two fine varieties we believe the Admiral Togo is an ideal table melon. This is a desirable medium early sort for the home and market garden. We consider it the best small shipping melon yet introduced. We believe the seed we offer will meet the demands of the most discriminating buyers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4%4Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 __.
Sometimes sold as Ordway Queen. This is Apmir Hoodoo an orange fleshed variety of medium size, ideal Smee as a shipping melon and a desirable mid-season sort for the home garden. The vines are vigorous. blight resisting and very productive. The fruits are nearly round and are uniformly of medium size. The netting is exceptionally fine and dense, extending over practically the entire surface. The rindis thin yet very firm, so that the melons arrive in perfect condition in distant markets. The flesh is very thick, firm, highly colored, of fine texture and delicious flavor. Pkt. 10c: Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 : i One of the best yellow fleshed melons. It is excellent for shipping and isa desirable, intermedia rt Defender home garden. The fruits are medium sized, oval, slightly nibbedecoucred with gray netting. The flesh raat fine grained and of highest flavor. The color is rich, deep orange-yellow. The flesh extends to the rind and retains its color and quality quite to the outer shell which, though thin, is very hard and firm. The vines are very vigorous and productive. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4% Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 ° 9 An excellent main crop, medium to large, oval, salmon fleshed melon. The vines ar Osage or Miller S Cream vigorous and productive. The fruits are slightly oval. dark green. slightly ribbed ad partly covered with shallow gray netting. The flesh is rich orange-salmon, very thick, fine grained and highly flavored. It is a favorite variety among growers for the later markets and is much used for the home garden. The strain we have developed has an exceptionally small seed cavity. We believe our stock to be unequalled. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c;
4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 Honey Dew Melon
The fruits are of medium size, round or slightly oval, five to six inches in diameter and weigh about six lbs, each. The skin is smooth with an occasional net and when fruits are ripe is creamy yellow in color. Flesh light emerald green. fine grained and of very sweet. sugary flavor. Rind thin but very firm and the fruits stand shipping remarkably well. If picked shortly before fully mature the fruits will keep for several weeks. Matures about two weeks later than Rocky Ford. Pkt. 10c3
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 Cassaba Melon
TheCassabas are primarily for winter use. They require a long season for inaturing but the fruits are exception- ally good keepers. The skin of the fruits is usually furrowed and they possess little or none of the common musk melon odor.
Seed may be planted in April or May. Cultivate same as other musk melons but do not water too freely after first setting of fruit is fully grown. The fruits may be picked when the light streaks have become quite yellow. Store the fruits so they do not touch each other, in a cool dark place. When the rind becomes slightly soften- ed and moist, they are ready to cut.
One of the best Golden Beauty cassabas. It is a variety grown extensively for shipment from Southern California. The fruits are nearly globular, bright yellow with golden tint, with wrin- kled skin, six to eight inches in di- ameter. The flesh is white, very thick, juicy and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c3 2 Oz. 35c; %4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
DEFENDER
Dao
WATER
Ree RoR © ce CO),
DEMO ,. MUG H:.
MELON
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To make certain of raising good Watermelons, it is essential that the plants have a good start and to this end it is important to prepare hills about eight feet apart, by thoroughly working into the soil an abundance of well rotted manure—hen manure,
guano, or other forms rich in nitrogen being most desirable.
Over this highly manured soil put an inch or more of fresh earth
and plant the seeds on this, covering them about an inch deep.
It is important that the seed should not be planted before the ground becomes warm and dry, as the young plants are very sensitive to cold and wet. Put ten or twelve seeds in a hill. When the plants have formed the first pair of rough leaves, they should be thinned so asto leave two or three of the strongest and best to each hill.
Frequent watering of the plants with liquid manure will hasten the growth, thus diminishing the danger from insect pests. If the striped beetle appears use tobacco dust freely. The best protection against blight and insect pests is to maintain a
vigorous and continuous growth.
° 9 e An extra early melon of excellent Harris Earliest quality. The fruits are exceptionally large for so early a variety, slightly oval with irregularly mottled broad stripes of light and dark green. The flesh is bright red, sweet and tender. Seed black. The vines are vigorous and productive. One of the best varieties for northern latitudes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c;
Lb. $1.00
9. Sometimes sold as Ice Cream. One
D.M. Ferry & Co S of the best early sorts for the Peerless home garden and for market gardeners who de- liver direct to consumers. The vines are mod-
erately vigorous, hardy and productive. The fruits are very tender, medium sized, oval to medium long, bright green, finely veined witha darker shade. The rind is thin.
The flesh is bright scarlet, solid, crisp and very sweet. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c. Also known as Gray Monarch. The
Long Light Icing fruits are long and large, light green, slightly veined with a littledarkershade. The flesh is deep, rich red, and of splendid quality. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
° e The fruits are small-medium, Round Light Icing nearly round, greenish white,
slightly veined or dotted with light green. The flesh is bright, light red, very sweet and tender. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
This most
Monte Cristo or Kleckley’s Sweets excellent variety is unsurpassed for home use or near markets. The vines are vigorous and productive. The fruits are medium to large, oblong, tapering slightly towards the stem end, dark green. The flesh is very bright, rich red and is exceedingly sweet. The variety is so crisp and tender that it will not stand shipping, the fruit bursting open if subjected to even a slight jar, or when the rind is penetrated with a knife. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° e A splendid melon of very large size Florida Favorite and excellent quality. The fruits are long, dark green, with irregular mottled striping of a lighter shade. Therind is thin but firm. The flesh is very bright, deep red, very sweet and tender. The vines are vigorous and productive. Seed nearly white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
A very large, long melon of excellent Alabama Sweet quality, popular in the south where
it is grown extensively for shipping. The color is rather deep green, with dark, irregular striping. Therind is thin but very tough. The flesh is bright red, fine grained and sweet. Seed nearly white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c: Lb. 90c.
° A comparatively new variety that is becom- Irish Grey ing very popular as a shipping sort. Fruits long oval in shape and of light yellowish grey color. The rind is exceptionally hard and firm. The flesh is bright red, sweet, firm but free from any hard centers or stringiness. A very desirable variety for those who prefer a long, light colored shipping melon. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
ee g
MONTE CRISTO OR KLECKLEY’S SWEETS
It is desirable to change the location as often as practicable.
Harris’? EARLIEST
A large, long melon similar in shape, color Tom Watson and splendid quality to Monte Cristo but averaging larger in size and with a tougher rind, making it especially adapted for shipping to distant markets. The vines are vigorous and productive. The flesh is rich red, sweet and tender. Seed white, more or less marked with brown. Wher- ever grown in the south it has become very popular as a ship- ping sort. There has been an increasing demand of late for a better quality of shipping melon and this demand has been met in a most exceptional degree by the Tom Watson. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
oye The quality of this melon is equalled by few va- Chilian rieties and surpassed by none for the home garden. It is desirable also for shipping. The fruits are medium sized, nearly round or slightly oblong. The skin is very deep green, indistinctly mottled and striped with a lighter shade. The flesh is decidedly bright vermilion-red, remarkably fine grained but firm and very sweet. Seed white. A melon of splendid quality, very popular on the Pacific coast and taking high rank elsewhere as it becomes more pooay known. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢e; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; - $1.00
This variety, introduced by us in 1894, is Sweet Heart much used for shipping as well as for the home garden. Thevines are vigorous and very productive, ripening their fruit evenly. The fruits are of largest size, oval but flattened at the ends and very heavy. The rind is very firm. Thecoloris very light green, very slightly veined with alittle darker shade. The flesh is bright red, firm but very sweet. The fruit remains in good condition a long time after ripening. Seed black. Our stock will be found very uniform in shape, size and color. Pkt.10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c.
of the
° One
Gypsy or Georgia largest, and
est known home Rattlesnake garden and shipping sorts, especially adapted for the south. The fruits are very long, of a light green color, distinctly striped and blotched with a darker shade. The flesh is bright scarlet, tender and sweet when grown in the south, although usually the fruits are too late maturing to ripen properly in the north. Vines are large and vigorous. Seed nearly white. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. 90c,
48 D. Mw BERRY «&£“CO"*S7 DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
| WATER MELON-—continued
. The fruits are medium sized, uniformly round and are used ex- Citron clusively for preserves or pickles. The color is dark green, distinctly striped and marbled with light green. The flesh is white and solid but is not at all suitable for eating raw. Seed red. The fruits mature late in the fall and in ae oe can be keptfor along time. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢e; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c;
- $1.00
MU SHROO The Mushroom is an edible fungus of which there are
numerous varieties. We handle the ordinary commer- cial variety of a creamy white color with loose gills which underneath are of pinkish-red, changing to liver color. The mushroom produces ‘‘seed”’ or spores and there is developed a white, fibrous substance in broken threads, called spawn, which is developed and preserved in horse manure, pressed inthe form of bricks. Mushrooms can be grown in cellars, in sheds, in hotbeds or sometimes in the open air, the great essential being a uniform degree of temperature and moisture. Our space is too limited here to give the necessary cultural directions, but these are published in book or pamphlet form. We can furnish, postpaid, for 35c.,a book con- Poulin very complete directions for the culture of mushrooms. (See list inside of
acl cover)
SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN. Produced from original spore cultures under the new French process which permits the indefinite reproduction of selected anon varieties. Positively the most vigorous and prolific spawn on the market. Our stock is of the white variety which is the sort generally preferred. Each brick is sufficient
to spawn from 8 to 10 square feet of bed. Brick (about 114 lbs.), postpaid 45c¢; 5 bricks, not prepaid, $1.50
MUSTAR Mustard is notonly usedas a condiment but the green leaves are used asa salad or cut and boiled like spinach. Sowasearly in the spring as the ground will permit, in drills about eighteen inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. For succession, sow every few weeks till au- tumn. Waterfreely. In the south the seed may be sown in autumn and the plants used early inthespring as a salad and for greens. Whi E 1; h The leaves are comparatively small and ite NUS smooth, deeply cut or divided and of medi- um dark green color. The plant is upright, of rapid growth and soon bolts toseed. The leaves, when young, are mild and tender. Seed light yellow and larger than thatofothervari- eties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
Southern
Giant Curled
The leaves are large, light green MustTarb, LARGE SMOOTH LEAVED with tinge of yellow, much crimped and frilled at edges. The plant is upright or slightly spreadingin growth. This variety is highly esteemed in the south for the market as well as the home garden on account of its vigorous growth, hardiness and good quality. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. ; L S h L d An excellent sort with very large, light green, arge Smoot €aved plain or comparatively smooth leaves, borne well above the ground. The plant isof very quick growth, fairly upright when young, becoming somewhat spreading at maturity. This sort is pre- ferred by many as it is more easily prepared for the table than the rougher leaved varieties. Seed small, reddish brown to nearly black. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. :
NASTURTIUM TALL MIXED GARDEN. Sometimes called Indian Cress. Grown not only for ornament but the beau- tiful orange and yellow flowers and the foliage are used for garnishing. The young leaves or shoots are excellent for salads. The green seed pods are greatly esteemed by many for use in mixed pickles. Early in spring sow, pref- erably in rather light soil, in rows three feet apart and two inches apart in the row, covering one inch deep. When the young plants are about four inches high thin to six inches apart in the row. Vines can besupportedif so desired by stakes, strings or brush. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢;2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. For other varieties of Nasturtiun see page 85.
OKRA OR GUMB The young seed pods are used in soups, stews, catsups, etc. Highly esteemed in thesouth. After danger of frost is past, the ground being warm and in good condition, plant in rows about two and one-half feet apart, cover- ing with about an inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When about three inches high, thin to about one foot apart in the row. Cultivate and keep free from weeds. The pods are in best condition for use when from one to three inches long.
ope An extra early maturin
Extra Early Dwarf Green Prolific Variety. Very productive
Plants are more dwarf in habit of growth than those of other varieties. Pods
short, deep green, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c;
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
° The plants are about three and one-half feet high, early
White Velvet maturing and very productive. The pods are white, long,
smooth and are tender until nearly full sized. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c;
Y, Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. Eri Pate care ck era sin
°. 49 is variety is about three feet high.
Perkins’ Mammoth Long Pod very early and. productive. ‘The
pods are deep green. very long, slender, slightly corrugated, very tender and
‘of good quality. This isa desirable market as well as home garden sort. Pkt.10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
° The plants are about three and one-half feet high and very
Dwarf White productive. The pods are of medium length, greenish
white, quite thick, slightly corrugated, tender and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; OxRA. WHITE VELVET Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
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ONION
The Onion is one of the most extensively used of all vegetables. able medicinal properties, but is most useful in counteracting the bad effects of sedentary life.
It not only contains considerable nutriment and has valu- The disagreeable odor it im-
parts to the breath may be avoided ina great measure by thorough cooking, or by eating a few leaves of parsley.
In onion culture, thorough preparation of the ground, careful sowing and the best of after culture, though essential for a full yield, will avail nothing unless seed of the best quality be used. Our equipment and experience enable us to produce onion seed that is unsurpassed. The seed we offer is the best obtainable.
Although onions are often raised from sets and from division, by far the best and cheapest mode of production is from seed. The facilitu with which seed is sown and the superior bulbs it produces, recommend it for general use.
As early in spring as ground can be worked, sow inrich soil, thoroughly pulverized and leveled, in rows twelve to fifteen
inches apart, covering one-half inch deep. When the plants are well up, cultivate and keep free from weeds.
The young plants
may be thinned about one inch apart in the row. When grown for bunching, the rows can be made as close as ten inches.
For very early crop in northern latitudes, sow seed in cold-frame in February and transplant when large enough to handle readily. The same location may be used for a succession of years if the ground is kept rich by applications of well rotted ma-
nure or other suitable fertilizer and is thoroughly worked at proper intervals. If onions are to be grown for the market the following suggestions should be given careful consideration:
in winter.
Where climate permits seed may be sown early
HOW TO RAISE ONIONS FOR THE MARKET
THE SOIL. We prefer a soft, dark sandy loam, not too fine. This is much better if it has been cultivated with hoed crops, kept clean from weeds and well manured for two years pre- vious, because if a sufficient quantity of manure to raise an ordinary soil to a proper degree of fertility is applied at once, it is likely to make the onions soft. The same result will follow if we sow on rank mucky ground or on that which is too wet and it is impossible to raise either a large or profitable crop on stiff clay, very light sand or gravel.
PREPARATION. Onions respond well to very liberal ma- nuring. As much as forty loads of stock manure wel! com- posted or one ton of high grade commercial fertilizer per acre may be applied to good advantage. The stock manure should be spread and worked into the top soil in the fall but if com- mercial fertilizer is used it should be distributed and thoroughly worked into the top soil after plowing in the spring. A liberal use of potash is very beneficial to the crop especially when raw manure is used or if the soil is rank and mucky, as potash reduces the tendency to scallions or coarse necked bulbs. The top soil should be cleared of everything that will interfere with the best possible work with drill and wheel hoe. The whole ploughed soil should be well pulverized and worked with tools that leave the surface smooth and compact.
“SOWING THE SEED. This should be done as soon as the ground can be made ready and can be done best by a hand seed drill. This should be carefully adjusted to sow the desired quantity of seed about one-half inch deep. The quantity needed will vary with the soil, the seed used and the kind of onions desired. Thin seeding gives much larger onions than thick seeding. Four or five pounds per acre is the usual quantity needed to grow large onions. Weprefer a drill that sows a very close row.
: Extra Early Red
yields well and is very uniform in shape and size.
CULTIVATION. Assoon as the young plants can be seen in the rows give a shallow working either with rake cr some other tool that pulverizes well the whole top soil. Many onion growers consider about one inch apart as a perfect stand. Work the crop again in a few days with a hoe or tool that cuts the ground over, this time as closely as is possible to the row without injury to the young plants; follow as quickly as possible with a thorough hand weeding keeping in mind that @ very Small weed today is a large one next week. The ground should be cultivated once a week if possible and any remaining weeds pulled out by hand every two weeks. For best results these operations should be continued until the crop occupies the ground.
GATHERING. As soon asthe tops die and fall the bulbs may be pulled and raked into small open windrows, turning every few days witharake. At convenience cut off the tops half an inch to an inch from the bulbs and very soon afterward .the bulbs may be picked up in crates and piled loose under cover. The large onion growers use a puller attachment to the wheel hoe that runs under the row of onions and lifts the bulbs. Where help can be procured readily we find it much cheaper to top the onions with a rough edged case knife and rake away the tops before pulling.
It will not do to store onions in large piles or masses, par- ticularly in warm weather, or if they are the least moist, but if perfectly dry when gathered and stored in crates, they can be kept in fine condition till spring. The best way is to keep them dry,giving bottom ventilation if possible, and at a uniform tem- perature of about 32° to 34° Fr.
Sometimes called Extra Early Flat Red. Although the first of the red sorts to ripen, the bulbs are firm and keep remarkably well forso early a variety. It is avery hardy, medium sized, fiat variety that The skin is uniformly rich purplish red and moderately strong flavored. It
comes into use about a week or ten days earlier than Large Red Wethersfield. The flesh is white with tinge of light purple. The variety succeeds in cool soils. It is very desirable for early market use. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
Z Large Red Wethersfield are grown for shipment. - ~ the market. purplish white, moderately fine grained, rather strong
- best keepers and-very popular for general cultivation.
ately dry soil but on low muck land it is more apt to form large necks than the Danvers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
This most excellent medium early or main crop red variety produces bulbs of medium to large size, ideally globe shaped, with very smooth, glossy surface, very small neck and
poor and dry soils.
Southport Red Globe
The bulbs are large and are flattened yet quite thick. The skin is deep purplish red. but of pleasant flavor. £ This medium early or main crop variety does best on rich, moder-
~ Thisis the standard red variety and a favorite onion in the east, where immense crops
It is very extensively grown for home garden use as well as The, flesh is light The variety is very productive, one of the
There is no better sort for
remarkably beautiful deep purplish red color. The flesh is white, tinged with light purple, mild, very fine grained and
tender.
The variety is extensively grown for home use as well as the market.
It isone of the best keepers and is well
adapted for shipping. Our splendid stock of this onion is the result of years of careful selection on our Oakview Stock
Seed Farm and is unsurpassed by any.
Large Yellow Dutch or Strasburg
ripens down quickly and keeps well. It is extensively used for onion sets.
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2Oz. 35c; % Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75
The bulbs are large and quite flat. ored, and the flesh creamy white, mild and of excellent quality.
The skin is light yellow or straw col- This sort Our stock of this early variety, compared with
most on the market, is distinctly superior in size of bulb, uniformity of shape and evenness of color. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c;
2 Oz. 25c;. 4/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
Yellow Danvers coppery yellow in color.
A productive and very extensively used early or main crop variety of medium size. i The flesh is creamy white, mild and of excellent flavor.
The skin is light The bulbs are
flattened yet quite thick with small necks, ripen down quickly and very evenly and keep very well. This is still a standard, “general crov, yellow onion for the home garden and market where a strictly globe shaped bulb is not demanded.
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 Mammoth Yellow Spanish or Prizetaker
mild, tender and of excellent flavor.
for fall and early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35
Southport Yellow Globe
A very handsome late or main crop onion of the largest size and nearly globular slightly sloping. The skin is yellowish brown or light yellow with slight tinge of brown. Seve The variety keeps well if thoroughly ripened and is very desirable for shipping If started very early in hotbed it will produce a mammoth onion the first season.
form, usually with shoulder and base The flesh is creamy white, very
in
This very hardy and exceedingly productive late or main crop variety is of the same general character as the Southport Red Globe, but the bulbs are rich yellow, average
a little larger and are later maturing. The bulbs are giobe-shaped with rather full shoulder, ripen down very evenly, keep
well and are suitable for shipping. The flesh is creamy white, fine grained and of mild and excellent flavor.
Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35
Pkt. 10c;
50 D. Ms FERRY u& (CO7S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
ONION—continued
ll Gl b D One of the most extensively used main crop yellow onions for the home garden and market. Yellow obe Wanvers The bulbs are of medium to large size, uniformly globe shaped, with small neck, and ripen very evenly. The skin is rich coppery yellow. The fiesh is creamy white, crisp and of mild and excellent flavor. The variety keeps very welland is excellent forshipping. We have by careful selection and breeding developed a strain which has the ripening habit and small neck of the original Danvers and yet is more globular, thus giving larger yields and handsomer bulbs without sacrificing any of the good qualities of the original Danvers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c; 4, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 . : : ° i Y ll Gl b The heaviest yield of onions is always obtained from rich, black lands. On such soils it Mic igan eilow ODE is found that a globe shaped onion with a somewhat flattened base gives the largest returns and to meet the demands of the professional onion growers located on such lands, we have developed this variety. The bulbs are large, uniformly globe shaped, with small neck; shoulder usually slightly sloping, base often distinctly flattened, the largest diameter below the center of the bulb. The color is rich yellow with tinge of orange. The fleshis creamy white, mild and of very fine quality. This main crop sort ripens down evenly, keeps very well and is excellent for shipping. No onion grower can afford to plant inferior seed when such as this can be procured. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c¢; 2 Oz. 25c;
4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 pe ; ; : : : :
A ] A e Sil ki This is a medium sized onion of mild flavor and with beautiful,
White P ortugal or American SliversKIN clear white skin. The variety is a favorite with many for use when young as a salad or bunching onion and for pickles. It usually matures about ten days earlier than White Globe and is fine for fall and early winter use. Itisan excellent medium early sort for gardeners who do not care to plant more than one variety. The bulbs are nearly round when of bunching size, somewhat flattened when mature. This is the best flattened white onion for northern latitudes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 14 Lb. 75¢; Lb. $2.25
° A most desirable medium early or main crop variety for the home garden. It is sometimes called South- White Globe port White Globe. The variety yields abundantly, producing medium to large, handsome and finely shaped, clear white bulbs. The flesh is firm, fine grained, quite mild in flavor and is more attractive than the colored sorts when cooked. The bulbs are globe-shaped, full at the shoulder, rounded at the base, keep well and are desirable for shipping. Itis characteristic of the best stocks of White Globe to have many bulbs with a splash of magenta-red on the outside covering. We have by years of careful selection and breeding developed a strain which is unsurpassed in uniformity and beauty of shape and color. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
IMPORTED ONIONS
These sorts are particularly adapted to southern latitudes where they are sown in the fall or early spring. The best results are obtained by sowing in beds or boxes and transplanting.
Anextremely early maturing variety, very white with silvery tinge and particularly desirable
Extra Early Barletta for pickling. The bulbs are very small and quite similarto Queen. If seed is sown out of doors in spring in the usual manner and plants thinned about two inches apart they will produce bulbs one to two inches in diameter. If these bulbs are set out the following spring, or if plants are grown under glass in winter and set out in the spring, they will produce large onions. This variety and Queen are the ones most generally used in this country for pro- ducing the small pickling bulbs. For this purpose if the seed has been sown eight to ten seeds to the inch of drill, no thin- ning will be required. Growers usually plant the seed thickly in drills fifteen inches apart and use forty to fifty pounds to an acre. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
QUEEN
A very early, very white skinned variety of especial value for pickling. _ When allowed to reach full size the bulbs . Queen are quite flattened but as grown for pickles are nearly round. The large sized bulbs attain a size of about two inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25
° ° An early and productive flat, white-skinned variety, desirable for early use and used Early Neapolitan Marzajola for pickling. If seed issown as soon as the ground can be worked, it will mature a crop early in the season. In the south the seed can be sown in autumn and large onions produced in March, This variety is known alsoas Early May. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75 ° e ° e - A large, pure white, flat onion of mild and excellent flavor. This medium early and pro- Giant White Italian Tripoli ductive variety will produce a larger bulb from seed than White Portugal, but to at- tain full size the seed should be sown very early in a hotbed and the young plants set out in rich soil. When grown under proper conditions the bulbs are often three to four inches across, with pure white skin. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35ce; %4 Lb. 55c;
Lb. $1.75 : Akar h Sil Ki This variety produces a very large onion, resembling Giant White Italian Tripoli, but of larger Mammot ver WING size, slightly later maturing and rather a better keeper, making the sort more desirable for the fall market. It is avery productive flat variety with bulbs often four to five inches across, the largest of the white onions. The skin is silvery white. The flesh is white, very tender and mild flavored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %4 Lb. 55c;
Lb. $1.75 ONION SETS
To raise onion sets from seed, use good ground prepared as for large onions and sow the seed very thick in broad drills, using forty to sixty pounds per acre. If the seed is sown thin, the bulbs will not only be too large for sets but will not be of the right shape and if sown thick on poor land they will be necky or bottle shaped. Onion seed sown for sets may be planted somewhat later than if a crop of large bulbs is desired.
RED BOTTOM SETS. Treated precisely as top onions are, WHITE BOTTOM SETS. These do not keep as well as the
setting them out in the spring instead of sowing seed. red or yellow, but produce beautiful white onions early in Per Lb. 25c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $11.00 the season. Per Lb. 35c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00 ‘
YELLOW BOTTOM SETS. Like the preceding except in Prices by the 100 lbs. of all onion sets are subject to fluctuations color and used in the same manner. Per Lb. 25c. postpaid; of the market. The price per single pound will hold good 100 Lbs. $11.00 throughout the season, or as long as our stock lasts.
The 100 pound prices of Onion Sets are by freight or express at purchaser’s expense for transportation.
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YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS HITE PORTUGA Our splendid stocks of Onion are the result of many
years of careful selection at our Oakview Seed Farm They are unsurpassed in quality
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FERRY .& COS ¥DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
PARSLEY
This well known vegetable is very useful for flavoring soups and stews and for garnishing. The reen leaves are used for flavoring or they may be aired crisp, rubbed to powder and kept in bottles until needed.
Parsley succeeds the best on rich, mellow soil. The seed is even slower than parsnip in germinating and should be sown as early as possible in the spring, in drills one to two feet apart covering not more than one-half inch with fine soil firmly pressed down. When the plants are well up thin eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the plants of the curled varieties are about three inches high cut off all the leaves; the plant will then start a new growth of leaves which will be brighter and better curled and later, if these turn dull or brown they can be cut in the same way; every cutting will re-
sult in improvement. ° The leaves of this variety are flat, deeply Plain cut but not curled. Very desirable for flavoring. soups. and stewsand for drying. Itisa favorite on account of its very dark green leaves as well as its hardiness of plant. The curled sorts are more extensively used for garnishing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
i This i eon Champion Moss Curled ous. compac
ous, compact growing variety, excellent for garnishing and flavoring, and a handsome decorative plant. The leaves are very finely cut and so closely crisped or
curled as to resemble bunches of moss.
the most popular sorts for both the market and home garden.
CHAMPION Moss CURLED
° This variet of Long White Dutch or Sugar parsnip. is” very hardy and will keep well through the winter without protec- tion. The roots are long, white, smooth, tender and of most excellent flavor. Much used for the table and suitable also for stock feeding. Pkt.10c; Oz.15c; 2Oz.20c; % Lb.25c; Lb.75c.
PLAIN
Owing to its uniformly fine deep green color and very attractive foliage, this is one of
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lh. $1.25 i Th tis the edibl Short Thick Rooted e rootis the edible
portion of this variety and resembles a small parsnip both in color and shape. _ The flesh is white, a little dry and in fiavor is similar to celeriac. The foliage is practically the same as that of Plain Parsley. The roots can be dug late in the fall and stored in sand for winter use. They are extensively used for flavoring soups and stews. This variety is sometimes called Turnip Rooted. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 44 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
PARSNIP
The value of the Parsnip as a culinary vegetable is well known but is not generally appreciated atits full value for stock feeding. On favorable soil it yields an immense crop of roots, more nutritious than turnips and very valuable for dairy stock.
Parsnips are usually grown on deep, rich, sandy soil, but will make good roots on any soil which is deep, mellow and moderately rich. Fresh manure is apt to make the roots coarse and illshaped. As the seed is sometimes slow and uneven in growth, it should be sown, as early as possible in drills two and oxe-half feet apart; cover one-half inch deep and press the soil firmly over the seed. Give frequent cultivation and thin the plants to six inches apartin the row.
An excellent variety Hollow Crown or Guernsey for ihe table. The roots are long.with smooth white skin, uniform in shape, ten- der and of the best quality. The variety is easily distinguished by the leaves growing from the depression on top or crown of the root. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25e¢; Lb.75c.
HOLLOW CROWN
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For early peas the soil should be light and warm, but for general crop a moderately heavy soil is better. Fresh manure and very rich or wet mucky soil should be avoided, as they cause a rank growth of vine at the cost of the quality of the peas, furthermore such soil
is often the cause of early sorts maturing unevenly.
Sow as early as possible a few of some early variety in warm, quick soil, prepared the fall before, planting in double rows six to eight inches apart and two and one-half to four feet between the double rows. The general crop can be delayed until later, but we have inet with better success from sowing all the varieties comparatively early, depending for succession upon selecting sorts that follow each other in maturity.
The peas will give quicker returns if covered only one inch deep and where earliness is most important they may be treated in that way. Larger pods and more of them will be produced if the seed be planted in trenches three to six inches deep and covered with only one or two inches of soil. When the plants are five or six inches high fill the trench level with the surface. This will secure deep rooting, prevent mildew and prolong the bearing season. If the peas be covered to the full depth at first, or if water be allowed to stand in the trenches they will not germinate or grow well.
The wrinkled varieties are more sensitive to cold wet weather than the smooth seeded sorts but are of superior quality. All varieties growing more than one and one-half feet do better if staked up or brushed when four to six inches high. This sup- port is usually given by sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. The crop should be gathered as fast as it is fit for use. If even a few pods begin to ripen, not only will new pods cease to form, but those partly advanced will stop growing.
FIRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES
5 This is the earliest and most even strain of first early white peas, maturing so well together Ferry’s F rst and Best that sometimes a single picking will secure the entire crop. ihe vines are TI SOrOuS and haray of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing three to seven straight pods of good size, about two and one- half to two and three-fourths inches long, each containing five to seven medium sized, smooth peas of fair quality. Seed small, smooth, yellowish white. The stock we offer is much superior to most on the market and more even than similar strains sold as Extra Marly, Rural New Yorker and Improved Early Daniel O’Rourke. Pkt. 15¢; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid;
100 Lbs. $15.00 e B if = Earliest of All or Alaska fi ccec.
tion and growing we have developed a stock of this smooth blue pea of unequaled even- ness in growth of vine and early maturity of pods which are filled with medium sized, bright green peas of good flavor. The vines are of medium height, abouttwo and one-half to three feet and of distinctive light color. The pods are of good size, about two and one- half to two and three-fourths inches long. Seed small, smooth, and bluish green in color. This sort matures all of its crop at once and is an invaluable variety for market gardeners and canners. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00 Th a This is a very early omas Laxton wrinkled variety -of great merit. The vines are vigorous, of me- dium height, about three feet, similar to those of Gradus, but darker in color, hardier and more productive. The pods are large, often four inches long, with square ends similar to but larger, longer, and darker than those of Champion of Ingland and as uni- formly well filled. The green peas are very large, of fine deep color and unsurpassed in quality. One of the very best sorts for the market and home garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $23.00
A very early, wrinkled pea. The Gradus vines are similar in appearance to Telephone but of medium height, only about three to three and one-half feet. The pods are very large, about four and one-fourth inches long, very nearly as large as those of Telephone, uniformly well shaped, pointed, handsome and more attractive than those of the first earlies. The peas are very large, of splendid quality and beautiful light green color whieh they retain after cooking. Prac- tically the same as Prosperity. Pkt. 15¢; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00
° The earliestof the
American Wonder dwarf wrinkled varieties. The vines are about nine to twelve inches high and produce a good crop of well filled pods of medium size, about tw o and five- eighths to two and three-fourths inches long, containing five to eight large peas which are exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Seed medium sized, generally flattened, wrinkled and pale green. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
’ ° The best very early, Nott’s Excelsior dwarf pea. It com- bines the good qualities of American Wonder and Premium Gem peas. ‘The vines are larger and more productive than American Wonder and earlier than Premium Gem and average about twelve inches high. The pods are medium sized, about two and three- fourthsinches long. The peas, in sweetness and quality, are unsurpassed. Seed medium sized, wrinkled, green and somewhat flat- tened. A most desirable early sort for the market gardener and unsurpassed for the home garden. Pkt. 15¢e; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid
se - add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. THomas LAXTON We do not put up half pounds of peas.
D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
PE, AS-—F IRST EARLY AND EARLY VARIETIES—Continued
° ‘This handsome wrinkled pea is the largest podded of the dwarf varieties. The dark green pods are similar to
Laxtonian Gradus in shape and splendid quality, are nearly as large in size and often mature a little earlier. Vines
vigorous and productive, averaging fifteen to eighteen inches high; foliage dark green; pods about four inches in length. Seed light green, large, wrinkled, flattened, irregular in shape. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $25.00
’ An early dwarf variety of the Laxtonian type. Vines fifteen to eighteen inches high, vigorous and Laxton SS) Superb very productive. Foliage light yellowish green. Pods large, rather broad, slightly curved and of medium dark green color. It is hardy and can be sown very early; the seed being semi-wrinkled is not as likely to rot during unfavorable weather conditions as the fully wrinkled sorts. Recommended as an excellent sort for the home and market garden. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00 ohne (Improved Little Gem) A desirable early green wrinkled dwarf variety similar to but better than Mc- P remium Gem Lean’s Little Gem. The vines are very productive, fifteen to eighteen inches high. The pods are of medium size, about two and three-fourths inches long, crowded with six to eight large peas of fine quality. Seed green, large, wrinkled, often flattened. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
° An excellent dwarf sort for the market and home garden. The pods average a little longer than those of Little Marvel Premium Gem, are more attractive in shape and color and the peas are of superior quality. The vines are sturdy, nearly eighteen inches high, heavily set with straight, deep green pods, square ended at the bottom and nearly three inches in length. Its season is about the same as Premium Gem. Seed large, green, wrinkled. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c.
postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 SECOND EARLY VARIETIES
’ A green, wrinkled variety of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, with long McLean’s Advancer pods, about two and three-fourths to three inches long, which are abundantly produced and well filled to the ends. This pea is used very extensively by market gardeners because of its productiveness and fine appearance of its pods, and is popular with consumers on account of its quality. It is also largely used by canners. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c;
2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00
° The vines Yorkshire Hero are stout, of medium height. about two or two and one-half feet. bearing near the top a number of rather broad pods of medium size, about three inches long, The peas are of fine quality and will be pre- ferred to any other by those who like a rich. marrow-like pea. Seed large, wrinkled and flattened. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 320c; 2 Lbs. [3Oc. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 o59 ° The vines Bliss’ Everbearing arestout, of medium height, about two and one-half to three feet, bearing at the top six to ten good sized pods, about two and one-half to three inches long. If these are picked as they mature and the season and soil are favorable, the plant will throw out branches bearing pods which will mature in succes- sion, thus prolonging the season. The peas are large and wrinkled, tender, of superior flavor and preferred by many to any other sort. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00 :
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° A second early Connoisseur sort of mediun [= height. Vines two and one-half pre a to three feet high, of robust habit So and very productive. The pods which are abundantly produced are of good size, very attractive dark green color and are well filled with seven to nine peas of ConNoISSEUR exceptionally good quality. A very desirable sort for the home garden on account of its excellent quality. Its productiveness and fine dark color recommend itto market gardeners. Seed medium size, light green, semi-wrinkled. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $24.00
Th Ad . | The vines of this exceptionally hardy, second early variety are tall and vigorous, about four feet high.
€ miral The pods are usually borne in pairs, are curved, bright green, about two and three-quarters inches long, and are crowded with six to nine peas of good quality and deep green color. Seed wrinkled, of small-medium size, cream colored. Owing to its great vigor. heat resistance and productiveness, and the fine color and suitable size of the green peas, this variety is very well adapted for canners’ use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00
: : Identical with The Admiral except in color of seed whichisarich deep green An exceptionally desir- Green Admiral apie variety for canners. Pkt. 15¢; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 5Cc. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $16.00
This has become the leading pea with market gardeners whose trade appreciates fine appearance and high
Telephone quality. Thevines are tall and vigorous, growing about four feet high, with large, Coareauene colored ee
and producing an abundance of pointed pods of largest size, often four and one-half to five inches long, attractive bright green
filled with very large peas which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. It comes into use soon after the Premium Gem aidis one of the best sorts for either home or market. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00
A very large, wrinkled pea similar to Telephone in growth and season but darker in color of foliage Duke of Albany and pods. The vines are tall, about four and one-half to five feet high, vigorous and strong Brie ing. The pods are of largest size, often four and one-half to five inches long, straight and thick, borne in great profusion and_when in condition for picking, of a deep green color. In many localities this variety issold_as an improved strain of Telephone. Its productiveness and fine color make it a very profitable sort for market gardeners while its splendid quality should giveit a place inthe home garden. Pkt. 15¢c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00 Al d This is in many respects the very best early main crop variety of the valuable Telephone type. The vines i ermam aretall growing, about four and one-half to five feet high. dark green, vigorous and exceedingly produc- tive. The pods are of largest size, often five to five and one-half inches long, dark green, similar to buta little larger anda shade darker in color than those of Duke of Albany and about the same in season. The peas are of largest size and unsur- passed in quality. Market gardeners are demanding the large podded, dark colored sorts which retain their fine appearance even after shipping a long distance. The Alderman answers these requirements and we recommend it unreservedly. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 6Qc. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $21.00
_, Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of peas.
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PEA S—LATER VARIETIES
One of the best of the large podded, semi-dwarf main crop varieties. The vines are very
Improved Stratagem sturdy, about two to two and one-half feet high, with medium dark green foliage. The pods are
very large, often four and one-quarter to four and one-half inches long, pointed, dark green, and uniformly filled with very large, dark green peas of the finest quality. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
e A desirable main crop sort for the market or home garden. The vines are of medium height, about
Dwarf Champion two and one-half to three feet, stout, vigorous and hardy, and are unusually productive. The
pods are large, often four inches long, broad, quite straight, deep green in color, handsome and very well filled with
large peas which are tender and unsurpassed in quality. Seed large, light green, wrinkled. Dwarf Champion is similar
to Champion of England in pods only; the vine is shorter and more sturdy. The stock of Dwarf Champion is very superior
and we believe it will meet the requirements of the most critical trade. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid;
100 Lbs. $19.00 e . (Edible pods) We consider this the best of the edible-podded sorts, in which the pods are used when Melting Sugar half grown and are cooked in the same way as snap beans. The pods of Melting Sugar are very large, four to four and one-half inches long, broad, often curved or twisted, and when young, stringless.very tender and finely flavored. The variety we offer, sometimes called Mammoth Melting Sugar, is rather late maturing, very prolific, strong growing, about four to five feet high, with large light colored foliage. Seed medium to large, smooth, round, light yellowish
white in color. Crop failed.
Th Horsford’s Market Vines
of this variety are of Garden medium height, about
three feet, hardy and very pro- ductive, giving the greatest num- ber of pods of any on our list. The foliage is dark green and the leaves are small. The pods are of medium size, about two and three-fourths inches long, each containing five to seven medium sized, sweet, dark green peas which retain well their color and sweetness after canning. Seed wrinkled and of medium size. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $15.00
Champion of England A standard,very productive, main crop variety, universally admit- ted to be one of the richest and best flavored of the late peas. The vines are tall, about four to five feet high. The pods are large, about three inches long. The seed islight green and wrin- kled. We consider this variety one of the best of its season, either for the home garden or for mar- ket gardening use. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 60c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $20.00
Large White Marrowfat
The vines of this tall variety are about five feet high and of strong growth. The podsare large, about three inches long, cylindrical, surface somewhat roughened, light colored and well filled. Seed large, smooth, round and light creamy yellow. It is desirable for summer use but is not as sweet and tender as most sorts, although undoubtedly one of the most productive of the garden varieties. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00 ¢ « “i A we Large Blackeye known tall, late maturing Marrowfat variety, about five feet high. It is a very prolific bearer of large pods, about three inches long. Seed large, smooth, round, light creamy yellow with black eye. One of the bestof the Marrowfat sorts. Pkt. 15c; Lb. 30c; 2 Lbs. 50c. postpaid; 100 Lbs. $14.00
FIELD PEAS
Field Peas deserve more atten- tion for green-manuring and for fodder than they now receive. Where planted for green-manuring to add nitrogen to the soil, field
_ peas should be plowed under when in blossom. They will grow on land ? that will not produce clover. In the north for dairy cows and for hogs, they are fully equal to corn, and about six weeks earlier. ss Core ene crop should be cut and fed green. If intended for hogs alone, they may be turned into the field as soon as the pods begin to ripen.
The seed of field peas can be sown either alone or with oats as early as the condition of the soil will permit. If the stubble from green winter rye or other cropscut in June be turned under and sown to mixed peas and oats, it will furnish a large amount of forage in August when grass pasture is usually short.
No. 1 White and Common White, write for quotations.
a Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate. One hundred pound prices do not include transportation: if ordered shipped prepaid add 8c per pound to the 100 pound price. We do not put up half pounds of peas.
CHAMPION OF ENGLAND
56 D: M. PERRY -&»=CO"S DESCRIPTIVE ‘CATALOGUE
PEPPER
Peppers are most largely used for seasoning meat and vegetable dishes as well as for salads and mangoes. They are used also for making chow chow and chili sauce. ; ;
The culture is the same as for egg plant and the plants need quite as much heat to perfect them. Sow seed early in hotbed, or about middle of spring in open seed bed, the soil being light and warm. When three inches high transplant in rows about two and one-half feet apart and two feet apart in the row. Cultivate and keep free from weeds. Guano, hen dung, or any other bird manure hoed into the surface soil when the plants are about six inches high, will undoubtedly increase the product.
A second early sort. The plants are tall, bearing a
Red Cherry profusion of round, bright red fruits, about two
thirds of an inch in diameter, which are very pungent when ripe.
A very ornamental plant, when in fruit. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 4% Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00
e-y- Alatevariety. The pods are bright, rich red, about
Red Chili two inches leng, one-third to one-half inch in diameter
at the base, tapering to a sharp point and exceedingly pungent when ripe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00
A well known medium early variety
Long Red Cayenne having a slender, twisted and pointed pod about four inches long. The color is deep green when fruit is young, bright red when ripe. The flesh is extremely strong and. pungent. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; %4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00
Sometimes called Sweet Moun-
Large Bell or Bull Nose tain. The plants are vigorous, about two feet high, compact and very productive, ripening their crop uniformly and early. The fruits are large, with thick, mild flesh of excellent quality for use in salads and mangoes or stuffed peppers. The color is deep green when fruit is young, bright crim- son whenripe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 4% Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
° A comparatively new variety of sweet pepper.
Royal King Plants two to two and one-half feet high, vigorous and productive, ripening large attractive fruits early in the season. Fruits deep green when young, bright scarlet red when ripe. Flesh very thick, mild and fine flavored. An excellent sort for use in salads or for stuffed peppers or mangoes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; % Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
. An improved American variety, very large and at-
Ruby King tractive. The plants are about two and one-half feet high, vigorous, compact and productive. The fruits are often four to four and one-half inches long and of deep green color when young, bright red when ripe. The flesh is thick and mild flavored. One of the best varieties for mangoes or stuffed peppers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 4% Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50 GiaNT CRIMSON
ete The fruits of this very productive sort are exceptionally smooth and glossy. of good size, medium length Pimiento and attractive color. The flesh is very thick and solid, mild and of very fine flavor. Desirable not only for
’ salads and stuffed peppers but it is also the sort used largely by canners. The plants are vigorous and upright, about two to two and one-half feet high, with short. broad, dark green leaves. The fruits aredeep green when young, becoming deep red astheymature. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c;’2 Oz. 80c; 4 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
G c ° The fruits of this very desirable sort are of the largest size, ripen earlier than any of the other very large lant Crimson sorts and average heavier. as the flesh is exceptionally thick. The plants are vigorous and upright, about two and one-half to three feet high. larger than those of Chinese Giant and more productive. he color is deep green when fruit is young. deep crimson when matured. The flavor is mild. One of the very best sorts for salads and large mangoes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c; 2 Oz. $1.15; 4% Lb. $2.00; Lb. $6.50 ;
L S S ° i A late maturing and attractive. red. sweet pepper. The plants are about two and one-half arge weet panis feet high, upright, very compact, vigorous and productive. The fruits are very large and long, frequently seven inches in length and about two inches in diameter, with very thick, mild flesh of excellent quality. The color is deep green when fruit is young, rich red when ripe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 4 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
PUMPKIN
Pumpkins are less sensitive than melons or cucumbers to unfavorable conditions of soil and climate but are cultivated the same, though on a larger scale. They are raised between hills of corn or in fields by themselves, but more properly belong to the farm than the garden as they readily mix with and injure the quality of the finer squash. After danger of frostis over plant the seed in hills eight to ten feet apart each way, dropping about a dozen seedsin a hill. The soil should be made as rich as possible. If planted with corn two or three seeds a rod apart each way will be sufficient. When danger from bugs is past, thin to three plants to a hill. :
Pi The fruits are of medium size and nearly round. The skin is
1€ light yellow, smooth and is covered with a fine gray netting. The flesh is light yellow, very thick, sweet and finely flavored. This variety makes very delicious pies. Pkt. 10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
S . This variety is small, but
ugar or New England P 1€ of most excellent quality for pies. The fruits are deep orange, eight to ten inches in diameter, round or somewhat flattened and slightly ribbed. The flesh is rich deep yellow, fine grained and very sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
i Y ] The pumpkin most extensively used for feeding arge le low stock: also used for making pies. It grows toa large size and varies in shape from nearly roundor slightly flattened to quite long. Flesh deep, rich.yellow, fine grained and highly flavored. This variety is often planted with corn. It is known also as Field Pumpkin. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c¢; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c.
. Fruits very large, with crooked
Green Striped Cushaw nee. Color creamy white. irrezu- larly striped or traced with green. Flesh light yellow, very thick, rather coarse but sweet. This sort is very productive and popular in some sections. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
S Ch Very popular in the south, but not as well weet €ese OF adapted to northern latitudes. The fruits : are flattened, with the diameter usually
Kentucky Field about twice the length. The skin is mottled light green and yellow, changing to creamy yellow when mature. eee a — The flesh is yellow, tender and of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; SuGAR oR NEw ENGLAND PIE Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
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RADISH
For forcing sow in hotbed or under glass in rich, sandy soil made perfectly level. Scatter evenly over the surface from fifty to one hundred seeds to the square foot and cover with one-half inch of soil sifted on. Careful watering to keep soil moist. even, moderate temperature and good ventilation are required for rapid and best root development. If the bed isa good one the whole crop can be marketed in twenty-one to forty days after planting.
For open ground culture sow in rich, sandy soil as soon in the spring as it is fit to work, in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart and thin out the plants to prevent crowding. A good dressing of nitrate of soda will greatly stimulate growth and insure tender, brittle roots. Successional sowings from one week to ten days apart will keep up a supply. After the hot weather of summer begins, it is better to sow the summer and winter varieties as they do not become tough and stringy nor pithy so quickly as the early sorts.
Radishes are subject to root maggots which make them useless for culinary purposes. We know of no certain remedy for this pest. We have found that the best preventive measures are to avoid the use of rank manure and not to sow on ground where radishes, turnips or cabbages were grown the year previous.
We have been very careful to secure the very best Seed possible and there is none sold under other names which is better than that of the varieties we offer. What is often called ‘‘scarlet’’ in radishes is more or less of a rosy car- mine color. Our ‘‘deep scarlet” is of a much deeper red.
This is an excellent extra earl
Non Plus Ultra or Early Deep forcing Racin The roots ae
> : small, nearly round and of bright scarlet
Scarlet Turnip, F Orcing color. The tops are very small. The flesh
is white, crisp and well flavored. One of the handsomest of the forcing varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
. ° The smallest reliable forcing radish.
Blood Red Turnip F Orcing The tops are distinctly small. The
roots are round or slightly flattened, very deepredin color and of the best
quality. It remains in condition for use the longest of any of the first early
forcing sorts and is a favorite where a very small, deep red radish is desired. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c;14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
The roots of this variety are slightly olive shaped and
Early Scarlet are arich, bright scarlet in color. The fleshis white and
Glob e tender. The roots are fit to pull as early as Non Plus Ultra but are
larger when matured. We specially recommend this to gardeners
as a large, first early forcing radish. It is also desirable for first early
planting outdoors for the home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c;
2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
e A beautiful variety, rose-scarlet with white Early Scarlet Turnip, tip, very near as cay, as Non Plus Ultra, ° © . has as small tops and may be planted as White Tipped, F orcing closely. It is most ALRaCbIES te appear- ance and cannot fail to give satisfaction as a forcing radish. This is very popular as a market sort. It iss ld sometimes as Rosy Gem and Rapid For- cing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
. An excellent deep carmine-red olive Early Deep Scarlet, Olive shaped forcing sort, typical in its very small tops and early maturing roots, which
Shaped, Short Leaf should be pulled just as soon as in condition. The roots when fully grown are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch in diameter. The variety is suitable also for early outdoor planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c;
erate 4 Lb. 40c; FRENCH BREAKFAST
E ] Whi This is an early white radish, a little more flattened arly ite than Early Scarlet Turnip, and as offered Ly -us, of Turni smaller size and sometimes a little earlier maturing. While P used mostly for early outdoor planting, its very small tops and quick growth make it suitable for forcing. The roots are about one inch in diameter when mature. The flesh is pure white, crisp and
- tender. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° A round, red, turnip shaped radish
Early Scarlet Turnip with small tops and of very quick growth, deserving general cultivation on account of its rich, scarlet-red color, almost crimson and its white, crisp and tender flesh. The roots often grow one inch long by one and one-eighth inches in diameter before becoming pithy. This is a standard variety for early outdoor planting for the home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
E ] S | T e One of the best early radishes for the arly Scarlet ae? ome garden anu a great pamoute in = : arge markets for early planting outdoors. It is White Tipped but little later than Early Searlet Turnip, White Tipped, Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where extreme earliness and small tops are not the chief considerations. The roots are nearly round, slightly flattened on the underside. The color is very bright, deep rose-carmine scarlet with a distinctly white tip. The flesh is white and of the best quality. The stock we offer is exceptionally attractive in its splendid coloring. The scarlet is unusually deep and affords a distinct contrast with the large, clear white tip. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
A quick growing, small, olive shaped radish F rench Breakfast About one and ere Halt inches long by five- eighths to three-fourths of aninchin diameter when fully grown. The color is beautiful deep rose-scarlet except a little clear white about the tip. This is an excellent variety for planting outdoors for the home garden. Its small tops and earliness make it also-desirable for grow- ing under glass. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
° e ° A round radish of exceptionally large Crimson Giant Turnip size for so early a variety. The roots are nearly globe-shaped, of beautiful crimson-carmine color and most excellent quality, often growing one and three-fourths inches in diameter before becoming pithy. It isa desirable variety for general outdoor planting, and also suitable for forcing where a very large, round radish is wanted. It remains in condition aremarkably long time Earcy SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED for so early aradish. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
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58 D. -M. FERRY & ‘CO’S DESCRIPTIVE. CATALOGUE,
RA D{ISH>—Ccntinued
H lf L D The roots of this desirable early variety are of a deep, rich
a ong eep Scarlet red color and are olive shaped or half long with a somewhat tapering point. The tops are comparatively small. The desh is very white, crisp and tender, and does not become pithy as soon as most other early sorts. The roots when mature are about two and one-half to three inches long. Pkt. i0c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
{ ° One of the brightest and handsomest scarlet radishes. Itis an Long Brightest Scarlet, improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this | White Ti ed class. The roots are fit for use in about twenty-five days and continue in Pp good condition until fully grown when they are as large in diameter but a little shorter than Early Long Searlet. The variety has small tops and can be used for forcing as well as for the open ground. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 1
This is a standard. most excellent sort either for the home garden
Early Long Scarlet, or the market. The tops are short ane Com para ely small. The
roots are smooth, slender, uniform in shape and a very attractive
Short Top, Improved bright carmine-red in color. They grow about one-fourth to one-
third out of the ground and continue crisp and tender until fully matured, when they are about six inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
| 9 This is not only a very good variety for forcing, being shorter and | Wood $s Early F frame thicker than the old Long Scarlet Short Top, but is one of the very |
best sorts for first crop out of doors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c¢; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 A desirable market variety with roots similar to Early Long Scarlet, |
Cincinnati Market Short Top, Improved, but averaging longer, deeper red in color and remaining alittle longer in condition for use. The roots are slender and before becoming pithy | are often six to seven inches long by about five-eighths of an inch in diameter at the shoulder. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4% Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
° One of the best long radishes for planting outdoors for early summer Improved Chartier use in the home garden, and used also for the market. The tops are of medium size. The roots arein goo
or Shepherd condition for the table when half an inch thick and continue hard and crisp until they reach a diameter of about one and one-fourth inches, thus affording good roots foralong time. The roots are rather long, averaging seven to eight inches when mature, bright scarlet-rose in color, shading into white at the tip. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
Thi rt matures Early Golden Yellow Oval guickiy. has. small
tops and resists the summer heat better than the early scarlet or white kinds. The roots are oval, tapering at the base, and are about one and one-half inches long by about one inch in diameter when mature. The color is bright light yellow, often russeted. The flesh is white. slightly pungent, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4%4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° A very attractive, pure white radish, the earliest of
Icicle the long, white summer sorts and of most excellent quality. The roots are somewhat shorter, with smaller tops than Long White Vienna and mature a little earlier. The roots when mature are five to six inches long by about one-half to five-eighths of an inch in diameter. One of the most desirable varieties for ontdoor summer planting for the home garden and market. Itis also adapted for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
. ° An early maturing and at-
Long White Vienna tractive, long, shies pecs
pa Pz radish of most excellent quality.
or Lady-#inger The tops are of medium size.- The
roots are-éar white, slender, smooth and average when
mature six-to seven inches long by about five-eighths to
seven-eighths of an inch in diameter at thickest part. The
flesh is very-crisp and tender. The variety is desirable for
market and-home garden use. Pkt. 10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
= _ This variety is of quick growth, afford- BEBE IS ae Golden Globe ing crisp and tender radishes even in a
very hot climate and is extensively grown in the south. The roots are uniformly globe-shaped, with skin of golden yeliow color. They are about two inches long by two and one-fourth inches in diameter when mature. Pkt. 10c; Oz, 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25.
° e A desirable large turnip shaped summer Large White Summer Turnip variety. Therootsareround, smooth, white and attractive and are two to three inches in diameter when mature. The flesh is crisp, firm and rather pungent. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
Whi S b Even when comparatively small this variety is in good condi-
ite Strasburg tion for use and continues crisp until matured when the roots are four to six inches long by one and one-half to two inches in diameter. Theroots are rather thick at the shoulder and are usually somewhat tapering. They remain in condition for use much longer than the early varieties. This is one of the best large. white later summer sorts for home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20<; Y% Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
8 ° The roots are large, often four inches in
Early White Giant Summer diameter. white and are usually top shaped.
The flesh is white and crisp, and keeps remarkably well. so that those not usedinthe fj summer or fall can be stored for early winter use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c¢; 2 Oz. 20c; == :
14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 [CICLE
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WINTER VARIETIES
Seed for winter radishes should be sown about the first of August in rich, warm, sandy loam, in rows abqut twenty inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well up thin to three inches apart in the row and give frequent cultivation. For winter use, the roots should be pulled and packed in damp sand and stored in a cool cellar.
° This is an extensively grown variety for fall and winter use. It is Scarlet China known also as Chinese Rose. The roots are cylindrical, or largest near the bottom, stump rooted or blunt at both ends. The skin is smooth and of a bright deep rose color. The flesh is white, firm, crisp and pungent. The tops are moderately large with leaves distinctly cut and divided; leaf-stems tinged with rose. The roots are usually four to five inches long by about one and one-half to two inches in diameter when fully mature, sometimes growing considerably thicker. It is a desirable late maturing garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
Cc l ° l This excellent variety is sold also as Chinese White Winter. The roots are elestial jong, cylindrical, with beautiful white skin and flesh, the whitest and usually
the least pungent of the winter varieties. When fully mature the roots are six to nine inches long by about two and one-half to three and one- half inches in diameter. The flesh is compact and crisp. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
. . The roots of this very large California Mammoth white winter coat ERO = s nine to twelve inches long, by three to White China four inches or more in diameter just below the shoulder, tapering regularly to the tip. The flesh is very crisp and solid, decidedly pungent but well flavored, keeping well through the winter. The variety matures later than Celestial and the roots are not as mild but they attain a larger size under favorable con- ditions. For table use they are pulled before fully grown. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
. The roots are round, some-
Round Black Spanish times slightly top shaped,
three or four inches in diameter. The skin is almost black.
The flesh is white, very compact, decidedly pungent, but
well flavored. The variety keeps well through the winter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
e This variety is inter- Half Long Black Winter mediate in’shape be- tween the Round and the Long Black Spanish, and seems to combine the good qualities of both. The roots have grayish black skin and crisp, pungent but well flavored white flesh. They are four to five inches long and one and one-half to two inches in diameter, sometimes approaching stump rooted form at maturity. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
° One of the latest and hardiest Long Black Spanish long garden radishes, espe- RADISH, CELESTIAL cially adapted for winter use. The roots are long, thick, almost black, somewhat wrinkled. The flesh is white, of firm texture, decidedly pungent but well flavored. The roots when mature are usually seven to nine inches long by two to three inches in diameter at thickest part. Pkt. 10c;Oz.15c¢; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
RHUBARB or Pie Plant
Rhubarb, also known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is the earliest spring vegetable and is grown for its leaf stalks which are extensively used for pies and sauce.
Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil and the richer this is and the deeper itisstirred, the better. Sow indrillsan inch deep and thin out the plants to six inches apart. In the fall transplant into very highly manured and deeply stirred soil, setting them four to six feet apart each way and givea dressing of coarse manure every spring. The stalks should not be plucked until the second year. When a blossom stalk appears, it should be cut back well into the ground and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. Our seed is saved from selected plants of the Linnzeus, Victoria, Giant and other improved sorts, but like the seeds of fruit trees, rhubarb seed cannot be relied upon to reproduce the same varieties.
SEED—Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 ROOTS—by mail, prepaid, 20c each; by express or parcel post, not prepaid, $1.25 per ten.
RavisH, SCARLET CHINA ROQUETT A hardy annual, the leaves of which are long, smooth and glossy - and when young are used like mustard for salads. When in condition for use the plants are from eight to ten inches high. Sow the seed in shallow drills about sixteen inches apart,
in early spring and for succession every few weeks thereafter: ~Water freely. The young leaves will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from time of planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
SALSIFY or Vegetable Oyster
One of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when cooked are very palatable and nutritious and are served in a variety of ways. The flavor is similar to oysters. Salsify succeeds -best.in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped. Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip.. The roots are perfectly hardy and may remain out all winter, but should be dug early in spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Frost does not injure the roots, but before the ground freezes a quantity for winter use may. be stored in a pit or in a very cool cellar.
° This variety is large and strong growing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots, and Mammoth Sandwich Island is less liable to branch than the other sorts. The tops are grassy. It is invaluable for
market gardeners’ use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %4 Lb 60c; Lb. $2.00
SORREL The improved varieties of Sorrel when well grown and cooked like spinach make a palatable dish. Sow in drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to six or eight inches apart in the row. One may commence cutting in about two months and the plants will continue in full bearing from three to four years.
The best garden variety, having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Large Leaved French 202. 35¢c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
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SPINACH
No plant makes more palatable and nutritious greens than spinach when properly prepared. Seed should be planted in very rich ground, the richer the better. Sow in drills sixteen to twenty inches apart and thin to about six inches apart when the leaves are an inch wide. All should be cut before hot weather, while young and tender. For early spring use sow early in autumn and protect the plants with a light covering of leaves or straw, or plant as soon as the land can be worked in the spring. Under favorable conditions the leaves may be large enough for eating in eight weeks. South of Cincinnati spinach can be grown through the winter with very little or no covering.
This sort is known also as Bloomsdale and as Norfolk Savoy Leaved. Itis avery early variety and one Savoy Leaved of the best to plant in autumn for early spring use. The plant is of upright growth, with thick, glossy, dark green leaves of medium size, pointed but quite broad, and crumpled or blistered like those of Savoy cabbage. It is hardy and grows rapidly to a suitable size for use, but runs to seed quickly in warm weather. Seed round. This spinach is suitable for the home garden and is much used by southern truckers. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 45c. At pur- chaser’s expense for transportation, 10 Lbs. $3.25; 25 Lbs. $7.50 An early and vigorous growing round seeded Broad Flanders variety. The leaves are bright green, broad and thick with long petiole, usually broad arrow-shaped but some- times rounded. The surface is fairly smooth or sometimes slightly crumpled. It isa most desirable bunching sort for market gardeners. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 40c. At purchaser’s expense for transportation, 10 Lbs. $3.00; 25 Lbs, $6.50 i oo se 15 Eee . ° A variety which grows rapidly, forming a Improved Thick cluster of very large, slightly crumpled Leaved leaves of deep green color and good quality. The leaves are usually broad arrow-shaped but sometimes rounded. This is an extensively used medium early sort for the market and home garden. Seed round. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; ¥%4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 40c. At purchaser’s expense for transpor- tation, 10 Lbs. $3.00; 25 Lbs. $6.50 er . ; a : ° A strong growing early marke Early Giant Thick Leaved ‘Variety with very large. thick leaves of fine, deep green color. The leaves are usually rounded or broad arrow-shaped and the surface is fairly smooth or slightly crumpled. Seed round. Itis one of the most desirable medium early varieties,and is suitable for the home garden as well as market. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 40c. At purchaser’s expense for transportation, 10 Lbs. $3.00; 25 Lbs. $6.50 . - An excellent variety, forming very large, exceedingly Victoria thick, very dark green leaves slightly crumpled in the “Savoy LEAVED center. The plant is large, compact and procumbent. The season is intermediate. The leaves are usually blunt or rounded at end but sometimes broad arrow-shaped. Seed round. The variety becomes fit for use nearly as early as any,remaining so much longer than most kinds. It is desirable for the market or home garden. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 40c. At purchaser’s expense for transportation, 10 Lbs, $3.00; 25 Lbs. $6.50
° Also known as ‘‘Antvorskov.”” This new variety is undoubtedly the most valuable introduction of
King of Denmark spinach inrecent years. Although the ane are ready for use almost as soon as the medium early sorts they remain in good condition from a week to two weeks after all other varieties have gone to seed. The plants are of rapid growth, resemble the Long Season in type but leaves are more crumpled or blistered and are of darker green color. The leaves are thick, stand well after cutting and are of good quality. We believe this variety will in a few years be one of the leading sorts asits distinctive qualities are sure to win favor forit from both the home and market gardener. (See cut and further description, page 6, and colored plate, page 7.) Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00. At purchaser’s expense for transportation, 10 Lbs. $7.50; 25 Lbs. $17.50
Lo S A very dark green, crumpled variety, in general appearance similar to Savoy Leaved but considerably
ng oeason larger and broader in leaf, less crumpled and very much longer standing. Seed round. One of the very best for early spring and successional planting. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 20c; Lb. 45c, At purchaser’s expense for transportation, 10 Lbs. $3.25; 25 Lbs. $7.50
° An improved round seeded strain of excellent quality, comparatively late in season but after reach- Long Standing ing maturity it remains in condition for use much longer than most sorts. The plant is very large, becoming rather procumbent when mature. The leaves are usually very broad arrow-shaped or rounded, comparatively smooth and dark, rich green. This sortis extensively used by market gardeners. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 49c. At purchaser’s expense for
transportation, 10 Lbs. $3.00; 25 Lbs. $6.50
° ° This variety is
Long Standing Prickly an. improved strain of the long standing type of spinach that matures a little later than the round seeded sorts. The plant is very large at maturity, very vigorous and hardy, and yields a large quantity of medium sized leaves, which are usually rounded at the end, quite thick and uniformly dark green. Seed prickly. It is usually planted in the fall, but isalso well adapted for spring use. Sometimes called Prickly Winter. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 20c; Lb. 45c. At purchaser’s expense for transportation,
10 Lbs. $3.25; 25 Lbs. $7.50
(Tetragonia expansa) Un- New Zealand like true spinach in type and in that it thrives during hot weather and in any soil rich or poor. The tender shoots are of good quality and may be cut throughout the summer. The plant becomes very large and spreading. The leaves are comparatively small, broad and pointed. Plant three or four seeds in hills two feet apart each way. Germination of the seed can be hastened by soaking in warm water twenty-four hours. Postpaid, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
VICTORIA
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SQUASH
The squash is one of the most nutritious and valuable of garden vegetables. The summer varieties come to the table early in the season, while the fall and winter sorts can be had from August until the following spring. The winter varieties are very well adapted for stock feeding and we heartily recommend them for that purpose.
Squash plants are very tender and sensitive to cold and so planting must be delayed until settled warm weather. General methods of culture are the same as for cucumbers and melons, but the squash is less sensitive to unfavorable conditions of soil. Summer varieties should be planted four to five feet apart each way and winter sorts eight to twelve. Three plants are sufficient for a hill. In gathering the winter sorts care should be taken not to bruise or break the stem from the squash, as the slightest injury will increase the liability to decay. Winter squashes should be stored in a moderately warm, dry place and the temperature kept as even as possible. For those who desire very early squashes, seed can be planted in boxes, and transplanted.
Insect pests that attack the vines when small, such as the striped beetle, may be keptoff by frequent dustings with air slaked lime, tobacco dust, soot or sifted ashes diluted with fine road earth. For the large squash bug, a good remedy is a kerosene emulsion. Probably the most effective way is to place a small piece of board, about 4x12 inches, on the ground near the plant. Towards evening or early inthe morning the bugs may be gathered from under the boards and destroyed.
SUMMER VARIETIES
e This is the earliest of Long Island White Bush the summer squashes. The vines are vigorous and very productive. The fruits are rather small and often nearly spherical, thick, with only a slight indication of a scallop. The skin is white, flesh tender and of good quality. Our stock of this variety is very uniform. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25.
° This is the well Early White Bush Scallop ienOWA] Cry Souily,
somewhat flattened scalloped bush squash of medium size. The color is creamy white with comparatively smooth surface. The vines are vigorous and very productive. This variety is also known as Patty Pan or Cymling. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
Mammoth White Bush Scallop fthing” soma.’
what flattened, scalloped bush squash, of largest size and the handsomest of the summer varieties for home ‘garden and market. The fruits are uniformly warted and a beautiful, clear waxy white. The stock we offer of this variety is very superior. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 25c¢; MaAmmoTH WHITE BusH SCALLOP 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 E ] Y ll B h S ll A flattened, scalloped bush squash of largest size. The skinis deep orange. The flesh arly reillow Dus CalliOp is pale yellow and of very good flavor. We have developed a strain of the old Yellow Bush Seallop which is fully as productive but uniformly larger and flatter than the old stock and has a very small seed cavity. This sort is extensively used for the home garden and market where a very large yellow scalloped squash is wanted. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 k The well known standard sort, early and very productive. It matures the bulk of its crop a little Summer Crooknec earlier than the Mammoth Summer Crookneck. The fruits when fully grown are about one foot long, with uniformly crooked neck and surface densely warted. The color is bright yellow. The shellis very hard when the fruit isripe. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 The largest and one of the earliest of the crookneck summer squashes. The Mammoth Summer Crookneck vines are of bush habit, larger and more vigorous than Summer Crookneck. The fruits when mature are very large, often one and. one-half to two feet long, with exceedingly warted surface. The color is deep yellow. Its large size and attractive color make this variety a favor- ite with market gardeners as well as for home garden use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
Italian Vegetable
(Cocozella di Marrow Napoli) The
vines are of bush habit and produce large, much elongated fruits, dark green at first but as they mature becoming marbled with yellow and lighter green in stripes. The fruits arein best condition for the table when six to eight inches long but can be used when somewhat larger. The young fruits when sliced and fried in oil constitute a vegetable delicacy that is very ten- der and marrowy. Pkt. 10c;Oz. 15c:2 Oz.25c; SumMER CROOKNECK 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
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AUTUMN AND WINTER VARIETIES
oe This is a fall and winter variety of medium size. Although not very thick the shell is rather hard and strong. Delicious Usually dark green but sometimes lighter in color and mottled. The flesh is thick, very fine grained and bright yellow in color. It is considered by many to be the best for markets where quality is appreciated as well as very desirable for the home garden. We have by continued and careful selection made a marked improvement in uniformity of type and we believe the seed we offer is equal to the best obtainable. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4% Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75
This is avery produc-
Boston Marrow iive fall ana winter variety of medium to large size, oval shape, and thin skin. It is much used for canning and making pies. The fruits when ripe are bright orange with a shading of light cream color. The flesh is of rich salmon-yellow color, fine grained and of excellent flavor, but not as dry asthe Hubbard. Pkt.10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz.20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
Fruits of medium Golden Hubbard size, weighing from six to eight pounds and in shape are like the Hubbard, although in condition for use deci- dedly earlier. They are iong keepers and can be held overin good condition for spring use. The shell is moderately warted, hard, strong and of a beautiful orange-red color, except for a bit of olive-green on the blossom end. The flesh is deep-orange, dry, fine grained and richly flavored. A very superior table variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 2Gc; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 55e; Lb. $1.75
One of the best of the winter Hubbard squashes. The vines are vigor- ous and very productive. The fruits are large, heavy and moderately warted, with a very hard shell. The skin is uniformly dark bronze green. The flesh is bright orange-yel- low, fine grained, thick, dry and richly fla- vored. This squash can be kept in good con- dition until spring. Our stock of this stand- Squash, DELIcious ard home garden and market variety is carefully selected in regard to quality of the flesh and color of the shell and is much superior to that sold as Chicago Warted or Warty Hubbard. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; %4 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75
TOBACCO
The seed should be sownas early as possible after danger of frost is over. It is customary to burna quantity of brush and rubbish in the spring on the ground intended for the seed bed; then dig and pulverize the earth and mix with the ashes, after which the seed may be sown and covered very lightly. When the plants are about six inches high, transplant into rows four or five feet apart each way. Cultivate thoroughly with plow and hoe.
STERLING. This well known sort is fine for wrappers, cutters and fillers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; 14 Lb. $2.00; Lb. $7.00
SWEET ORONOCO. This variety makes first class plug fillers and when sun cured is con- sidered to be the best natural chewing leaf. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; 4 Lb. $2.00;
Lb. $7.00 WHITE BURLEY. A favorite for plug fillers and wrappers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c;3
2 Oz. $1.25; 1%4 Lb. $2.00; Lb. $7.00
BRADLEY BROAD LEAF. A popular sort for exports, manufacturing and cigars. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2Oz. $1.25; 4% Lb. $2.00; Lb. $7.50
PERSIANROSE. A high grade manufacturing variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 85ce; 2 Oz. $1.35; 14 Lb. $2.25; Lb. $8.00
BIG HAVANA. A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. Itisa heavy cropper and a very early cigar variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 85c; 2 Oz. $1.35; 4% Lb. $2.25; Lb. $8.00
SUMATRA. This produces cigar wrappers of the highest quality and has become popular with Florida growers. Sold out
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A hardy cigar variety, well adapted to growing in the mid- dle and northern states. Pkt.10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 1% Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00
-HAVANA. The leaf is very thin and is of fine
texture. The variety is much used for cigar : wrappers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 20Oz. 75c; Topacco, WHITE BURLEY 4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00
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TOMATO
Tomatoes do best on light, warm, not over-rich soil and success depends largely upon securing a rapid, vigorous and unchecked growth during the early part of the season. Sow in hotbed or in shallow boxes in the house from six to eight weeks before they can be set out of doors, which is when danger from frost is past; when the plants have four leaves trans- plant into shallow boxes or cold-frames, setting them four or five inches apart; give plenty of air and endeavor to secure a vigorous but steady and healthy growth, so that at the time of setting in the open ground they will be strong and stocky. Even a slight check while the plants are small will materially diminish their productiveness.
Set out of doors as soon as danger from frost is over, but before doing so harden off the plants by gradually exposing them to the night air and by the withdrawal of water until the wood becomes hard and the leaves thick and of a dark green color. Transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as the vines will permit. If to be grown without training, the plants are usually set from three to four feet apart each way according to the vigor of growth of the variety.
To insure best results in respect to early ripening as well as the amount and perfection of fruit, it is advisable to train up and trim the vines, especially if the patch is rather small. When the plants have been properly started and are six to ten inches high they will begin to throw out branches. Select the largest and most vigorous of these and pinch off all others except this one and the main stem. Care must be exercised not to pinch off the fruiting branches which, as they appear, can be distinguished by the buds that are formed very early. In a short time these two remaining branches will become equally vigorous and as ordinary varieties will grow four to six feet high during the season, they should be securely tied at intervals of about teninches to a long stake, preferably two inches square, which has been securely set in near the root of the vine.
Fruit will set to almost any height desired if all side branches are kept trimmed off at intervals of a week. By such a method of training and trimming the fruits are kept clear from the ground and-with free access of sunlight they ripen much earlier; the vitality, otherwise exhausted in super- fluous branches and leaves, is utilized in forming fruits of largest size, greatest perfection of shape and_ best quality. For further cultural directions see books listed on inside of back cover.
All our Tomato seeds are from seed stocks carefully selected and saved by ourselves. We challenge comparison of our stocks with any offered.
° Our strain of this first early sort is earlier Earliana and decidedly superior to much that is sold as Sparks’ Earliana, and the extreme earliness of its large, smooth fruits makes it a very profitable tomato for market gardeners, as well as desirable for the home garden. The vines are small but vigorous and productive. The fruits are bright deep scarlet, medium to large, nearly round and exceptionally smooth for so early a variety. The fruits are borne in clusters near the base of the plant and the bulk of the crop ripens very early. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; %4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
This new extra early scarlet fruited vari-
Avon Early ety which we are offering this year for the first time is the result of several years of careful selection at our Oakview Stock Seed Farm. The fruits are large for so early a variety, round or slightly flatten- ed, deep scarlet red color, smooth, free from cracks and of fine quality. It produces ripe fruit as early as Earliana and continues toyield marketable fruit for a longer period than the other first early varieties. The vines are vigorous and very productive. We consider this a valuable addition to the list of early tomatoes for the market or home garden. (See colored plate, page 7, and further description, page 6.) Pkt. 25c; Oz. $1.25; 2 Oz. $2.15; %4 Lb. $4.00; Lb. $15.00
An extra early scarlet fruited variety of J ohn Baer superior merit. The vines are very hardy and exceptionally productive. The fruits are the largest of the extra early sorts and are also most attractive in color. They are nearly round, smooth, firm and of excel- E lent quality. It is one of the very earliest to ripen its first fruits and it continues to furnish marketable fruits much longer than other very early varieties. It is an invaluable sort for market gardeners, shippers and canners. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; %4 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00
B B The fruits of this desirable early sort are most attractive in shape and color. The crop ripens more uniformly
onny est than any other early scarlet fruited sort, and is of superior solidity and interior color. The vines are vigorous and produce a good crop of exceptionally round and deep fruits, bright deep scarlet in color and of very good quality. One of the best for gardeners whose trade demands fruits of beautiful shape and color. A very good variety for the early market and home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; %4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
Ch Ik’ E ] J l One of the very best early tomatoes yet introduced. The vines are vigorous and very pro-
a S arly JEWeE! ductive. The fruits are bright deep scarlet-red, nearly round or somewhat flattened, smooth, of large size and most excellent quality. They ripen very early and the pickings continue through a long season. One of the very best second early scarlet fruited sorts and on account of its large size, excellent quality and productiveness one of the most satisfactory sorts for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
re If S M k AJjthough this variety was developed primarily to meet the demands of tomato growers who ship
u tate arket to distant markets, its many excellent qualities make it also a very desirable sort for the home gardener or the grower for local markets. Fruits medium to large, round or globe shaped, show but little depression about stem and are smooth and free from cracks. Color deep purplish pink ripening well about the stem. The skin is firm and the flesh solid. Unsurpassed by any asa shipping variety and one of the most desirable home or market garden sorts. (See colored plate, page 7, and further description, page 6.) Pkt. 25c; in 1 Oz. Sealed Packets $2.00 per Oz.
E l D e, This splendid variety, introduced by us in 1909, is the largest and best of the early purplish pink tomatoes.
arly etroit The vines are vigorous and very productive. The fruits are very smooth, uniform in size, nearly globe- shaped, firm, and of excellent quality. Early Detroit is one of the most valuable shipping tomatoes yet produced. It is also desirable for the home garden and near markets. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 14 Lb. $1.75; Lb. $6.00
A This well known sort is sold also as Essex Early Hybrid. The vines are large, hardy and productive, ripening their
CMe first fruits very early, although not an extra early variety. The fruits are purplish pink, round, smooth and of medium size, free from cracks and stand shipment very well. Acme is also used extensively for the home garden. The flesh is Solid and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; %4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.25
1 Mi hi A second early, bright red variety of the best quality. The vines are vigorous and productive. The Ear y ichigan fruits are of medium size, very smooth and of very attractive crimson-scarlet color. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
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Aha 9 A large, purplish pink, Livingston Ss Globe globe-shaped or very near- ly round tomato of excellent quality. It is exten- sively used for shipping. The vines are very vigor- ous and productive. The fruits are rather uneven in size but are very smooth and mature a little earlier than most midseason or main crop varieties. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; 4 Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 A very large, midseason or Improved Trophy main crop tomato, unsur- passed in rich, deep crimson-scarlet color and of excel- lent quality. The vines are large, vigorous and excep- tionally productive. The fruits are very solid, smooth and of uniform size. The variety is desirable for can- ning and is also good for slicing. Repeated trials have proven our strain to be the largest of the main crop, smooth fruited tomatoes. lt is also exceptionally good in interior color and regularity of fruit. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 4% Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 The vines are large, vigorous and very pro- Beauty ductive. The fruits are large, purplish pink, exceptionally smooth and uniform in size, very solid and of excellent quality. This is one of the best midseason or main crop purplish pink sorts for table use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 44 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 ° A medium to large main crop tomato of Perfection deep crimson-scarlet color and of good quality. It is much used for the home garden. The yes are large, nsoreue and procure: The fruits are nearly round, uniformly smooth and even in size, DwarRE CHAMPION Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55; 4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 Nee
S One of the largest and most solid, main crop or late bright red varieties. It is unsurpassed for slicing and canning.
tone Thevines are large, vigorous and very productive. The fruits are bright deep scarlet, oval and very deep, excep- tionally smooth and uniform insize. Our stock is distinctly superior to most of that offered under this name, being larger, smoother. more uniform and better colored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
M hl A main crop variety, very popular in the east. The fruits are very large, smooth and symmetrical, ripening atchless welltostem. The flesh is rich, bright red in color and of fine quality, although possibly not quite as firm as Improved Trophy or Stone. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; %4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.25
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A purplish pink, main crop tomato of the largest size. The vines are vigorous and very productive. The fruits Ponderosa are very solid, with exceptionally few seeds, fairly smooth and conedeted of very Pou raat especially by those who prefer a tomato quite free from acid. Itis very desirable for slicing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; 2 Oz. $1.00; 14 Lb. $1.75;
Lb. $6.00 The vines are dwarf but vigorous and productive. Although an intermediate or rather late maturin Dwarf Stone variety, the fruits are of good color, being an attractive bright red, exceedingly smooth and very solid. tf is a desirable sort for the home garden. We consider this the best of the large fruited dwarf tomatoes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 4% Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 ; . This is sometimes sold as the “Tree Tomato.’ It is a second early or main crop, purplish pink Dwarf Champion variety, especially desirable where garden space is limited. The sae are anoue ro Fock high, vigorous, upright and compact. The fruits are medium sized, exceptionally smooth and of very good quality. Our stock is a very superior strain with more even, smoother fruit than the original. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 14 Lb. $1.25; Lb, $4.50
The fruits are large and smooth, of bright golden yellow color, sometimes with a slight blush of red. Golden Queen They are as smooth and well shaped as the best of the red varieties and are of euperiok Haver: Pkt. 10c;
Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 44 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50
Desirable for preserving or for table decoration. The fruits resemble a peach in shape and size and the col Peach light terra cotta red with a delicate bloom. The flesh is tender and of eae flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. B0cs
\Y%, Lb. $1.25; Lb, $4.50
WHITE APPLE. The fruits are about one and one-half inches in diameter, round, perfectly smooth and of yellowish white color. Flesh very mildly flavored and delicate. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 14 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
RED PEAR. Used for preserves and to make “tomato figs.”’ Fruits bright red, distinctly pear shaped and of excellent flavor. Our stock is the true small pear shaped. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; %4 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
YELLOW PEAR. Fruits similar to the Red Pear, but of rich, clear, yellow color and quite distinct from the variety sometimes sold under this name. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; %4 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
YELLOW PLUM. Fruits plum shaped, of clear, deep yellow color; fiesh yellow and finely flavored. Esteemed for preserves. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 4% Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
RED CHERRY. Fruits small, about five- eighths of an inch in diameter, perfectly round and smooth. Fine for pickles and preserves. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 4 Lb. $1.25; Lb, $4.50
YELLOW CHERRY. This variety differs from Red Cherry in color only. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 80c; 14 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
YELLOW HUSK OR GROUND CHERRY. Very sweet, mild flavor; used for preserves. Vines low and spreading. Fruits small, about one-half inch in diameter, enclosed in a loose husk. The seed we offer is that of the true
—=4 © Yellow Ground Cherry. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 45c;
STONE 2 Oz. 80c; 14 Lb. $1.25; Lb. $4.50
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TURNIP
The value of Turnips and Ruta Bagas for feeding stock in fall and winter is not fully appreciated, as they are much liked by all kinds of stock and serve to keep them in good condition. They should not be fed, however, in large quantities to milch cows, or the flavor of the milk will be disagreeably affected. We recommend that farmers increase their sowings largely, for we are sure the crop will prove remunerative for stock feeding as well as for table use when the roots are comparatively small.
Both of these wholesome vegetables are very easily affected in their form and flavor by soil, climate, and mode of culture. The Turnip plant is distinguished from the Ruta Baga by its rougher leaves; the root usually matures earlier and is smoother.
For summer use sow early in spring in light, rich or new soil, in drills one and one-half to two feet apart according to the size of the variety and cover one-half inch deep, or sow broadcast, but in either case be sure to have the ground rich and freshly stirred. Thin early and keep free from weeds so that the young plants will not be checked in growth. Any over- crowding will result in rough and poorly flavored roots. It is important to get the spring and summer crop started very early so that the turnips may have time to grow to sufficient size before hot weather causes them to become tough and bitter.
In the middle and western states sow for fall and main crop from the middle of June to the first of August and in the manner given for spring sowing. In the field, turnips are often sown broadcast, though in most cases better results are obtained by drill culture; good results from broad- cast sowing are often obtained on new and burned over land where the weeds are not likely to be troublesome.
Especially where not properly sown and cultivated, turnips are some- times affected by the root maggot and the flea beetle. Among the rem- edies employed for the maggot are the application of a carbolic acid emui- sion, or of sand and kerosene, or of bisulphide of carbon to the soil about the roots when small. A preventive that is considered much better is a rotation of crops. The flea beetle may be checked by spraying the plants with Bordeaux mixture, or a nicotine preparation such as black leaf 40, or by sprinkling with Paris green diluted with land plaster in the ratio by bulk of one to fifty.
For winter keeping, store the turnips in a cool cellar and cover with sand or turf to keep them fresh. Another method is to put them ina pit dugin dry soil where there will be no danger of water standing and to cover with straw overlaid with earth sufficiently deep to keep out frost.
° ° This variety is remarkably early.
Extra Early White Milan The tops ate ony arial ctrapleaged!
upright and compact, so that rows can be planted close together. The
’ roots are clear white, very smooth, flat and are of best quality when only
about two inches in diameter. The flesh is clear white, mild, sweet and
tender. Very desirable fore arly use, especially for forcing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
° Similar to Extra Early
Extra Early Purple Top Milan White milan, except that
the roots are a little flatter and an attractive purple-red on the upper
portion. Well adapted for forcing. Allin all, the Milan turnips leave
nothing more to be desired in the way of an extra early garden turnip. EarRty PurPLe Top, STRAP LEAVED
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
Whi E An early, oval or egg-shaped variety with smooth, clear
ite Egg white roots of medium size which grow half out of the ground. The tops are small with leaves distinctly cut. The flesh is clear white, firm, fine grained and sweet. The roots of this quick growing gar- den sort when in best condition for use are usually about two inches in diameter and about three and one-half inches long. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
Early White Flat Dutch, Strap Leaved ere Cienipn ae
tensively used for the table, especially in the southern states. The leaves are entire, toothed on the margin but not divided or lobed, and are up- right in growth. The roots are of medium size, flat, very white fleshed, fine grained and sweet. The roots when in best condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diameter. This variety is also grown as afield crop. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
A very early strap leaved Early Purple Top, Strap Leaved variety, very extensively used for the table. The leaves are few, entire, upright in growth. The roots are flat, of medium size, purple or dark red above ground, white below. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. Roots when in best condition for table use are about two and one-half inches in diame- ter but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort is also known as Early Red Top, Strap Leaved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; Y% Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. f
. This excellent table variety is glob-
Purple Top White Globe ular in shape, of good size and very attractive appearance. The roots are large, purple or dark red above, ground, white below. The flesh is white, fine grained and tender. The roots when in best condition for the table are about three inches in diameter, but can be grown much larger for stock feeding. This sort keeps well for so early a variety and is one of the best for market use. It is also known as Red Top White Globe. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15¢e; 2 Oz. 15c;
\, Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
PurRPLE Top WHITE GLOBE
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° This variety is.ciear white, except a little shade of green at the top of the root, which Cow Horn or Long White is long and carrot-likein form, cylindrical but usually ending in sine and slightly long by about two and one-half inches in diameter and grow about three inches outof the ground. The flesh is fine grained and well flavored, and for table use is in best condition when the roots are about two inches in diameter. Desirable for stock feeding and has obtained considerable favor as a market sort. The variety isof very rapid growth and well adapted for fall and ie eos use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c;
e Cc.
e This sort is usually grown for Large White Norfolk feeding stock, and although a little coarse in texture itis of good quality for the table, but for the latter purpose is in best condition when the roots are about four inches in diameter. The roots are white and smooth, grow to the largest size, and are globe-shaped or slightly flatten- ed. The variety is allowed to stand out during the winter in the south where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Qz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
° One of the most produc- Pomeranean White Globe tive kinds and in good, rich soil the roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. The roots are globe-shaped or slightly flattened; skin very white and smooth. This sort is used for stock feeding and is also good for table use if pulled when the roots are not more than four to five inches in diameter. Where the winters are mild the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; Y, Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
erooked. The roots are often: twelve to fifteen inch
This sort is cultivated extensively in the south for
Seven Top the tops which are used for greens. In many sections it isa favorite green feed for stock and its use like Rape for a pasture crop is quite general. This sortis very hardy and the growth usually continues throughout the winter. The variety is not generally depended on for the root since the tops are produced so abundantly. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15¢; Y, Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
e Superior to Seven Top as usually sold and Southern Prize extensively grown inthe south Where the tops furnish an abundance of cuttings. These are valued highly for saiad or greens. The roots of Southern Prize are valuable as well as the tops, being remarkably large, symmetrical and excellent for feeding stock. A favorite for forage inthe Virginias and Carolinas where it usually thrives throughout the winter with- or protection. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; b. 60c.
ORANGE JELLY OR GOLDEN BALL
YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES
One of the best yellow fleshed varieties, grown usually for stock feeding. The roots are
Large Amber Globe of large size and of globular shape. The skin is clear yellow except the top which is tinged with green. The flesh is light yellow, fine grained and sweet. The variety keeps wellandis a good cropper.
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %& Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. Y li S The roots are of medium _ size, eliow Stone uniformly globular and perfect in shape. The skin is smooth and of attractive pale yellow color. The flesh is pale yellow, crisp,very tender and of exceptionally good quality. The roots are suitable for table use when three to four inches in
diameter, but are more generally used for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c.
A round, smooth, light yellow turnip Yellow Globe of medium size. the flesh is crisp,
firm and of very good quality for the table or for stock feeding. The roots are in best condition for table use when three to four inches in diameter. This sort keeps well and is a good cropper. Pkt. 10c3 Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c.
A distinct va- Orange Jelly or Golden Ball sicty. one of
the most delicately flavored of the yellow fleshed tur- nips. The tops are small. The roots are medium sized, round, very smooth and with deeper yellow skin than most of this class. The flesh is firm, crisp and of most excellent quality. The roots are in best condition for table use when about three inches in diameter. This variety is of quick growth, adapted to spring as well as fall planting, and keeps exceptionally well. Known also as Robertson’s Golden Ball. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
A medi Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen ized round,
late maturing, long keeping, yeliow fleshed turnip. Roots yellow with purple top. Flesh pale yellow and of very firm texture, approaching the Ruta Baga in this regard, but tender and sweet. Since it requires a longer time to mature, the seed should be sown about two weeks earlier than most sorts. Itis hardy, productive and valuable for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; = Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15¢; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. PuRPLE Top YELLOW ABERDEEN
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RUTA BAGA oR SWEDE
The uses and value of the Ruta Baga are much the same as those of the Turnip. The Ruta Bagas as a class have firmer flesh than Turnips but require a longer season for maturing and usually are more esteemed for winter use, while Turnips are better adapted for the early market. Under most conditions of growth Ruta Baga roots are not so smooth on the surface nor as symmetrical in shape as Turnips but yield heavily, are superior keepers and are the more prized for stock féeding.
Sow the seed from the middle of June to the middle of July, in ground previously enriched with well-rotted manure, in drills about two and one-half feet apart, covering about one-half inch deep. Thin the young plants eight to twelve inches apart in the row. When the roots are full grown and before hard freezing weather, pull them, cut off the tops and store in a root cellar or pit. Ruta Bagas are some- times sown broadcast and left to take chances with the weeds but the crop is seldom a success, though occasionally on new clearings free from weed seed, fair results are obtained.
° A strain of Purple Top Yellow American P urple Top or cube baga of gmerean origin, selected to a smaller top and much Improved Long Island shorter neck than is usually found, while the roots area little more globular, grow to a large size and are of the finest quality. Excellent for table use and stock feeding. We consider this one of the most desirable sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
This purple top sort is excellent both in shape and Bangholm quality. The roots are of large size, slightly tankard shaped, with small neck and few or no side roots. The variety yields well. The skin is yellow with purple top. The flesh is yellow, sweet and solid. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
9 ° Excellent for table use or feeding stock. Carter’s Imperial Roots nearly round; skin yellow with
purple top; flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Hardy Purple Top and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15¢;
A hardy and productive
D. M. F erry & Co’s Improved variety Thaving Phat little
neck. The roots are large, slightly ob-
Purple Top Yellow long or nearly pigbe:siaeed: fairly
smooth, with comparatively small tap root. Color purplish-red
above ground and bright yellow beneath. Flesh yellow, of solid tex-
ture, crisp and of very good quality. Pkt.10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15¢; 4, Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
» Animproved strain of Purple Top Swede, excel-
Drummond S lent in uniformity of shape, color and quality. This yellow fleshed variety is considered by many an excellent table BANGHOLM sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
) A large, round purple top variety,a good keeper and very heavy yielder, which it is claimed will Hall Ss Westbury endure dry weather better than most-sorts. Skin yellow with purple top. Flesh yellow, firm and of good quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
H | 9 B T A very large, oval swede with very short neck. The color of the root is yellow, with bronze
art ey s Dronze LOPp greentop. Thisisa favorite sort in Canada and can be depended upon to give good satis-
incu Similar to Kangaroo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; . (8c.
M oes A yellow fleshed sort, having very
onarch or Tankard large, tankard shaped roots with rela- tively small neck and tops. The color is purplish-red above ground, yellow beneath. The flesh is very solid, fine grained and sweet. Sometimes sold as Elephant or Jumbo. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
shine ? ° Though this purple top, round
Skirving SS) King of Swedes or slightly oval sort reaches a large size it is of most excellent quality. The flesh is yellow. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
° Roots large, spherical, purple on top; flesh Sutton’s Champion yellow, fonts and Sent An eecallent keeper and yields heavily. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. ° e Absolutely neckless. Tops small, Sweet Perfection White strap 1edvedE flesh wiite: anal un- usually fine grained. Vigorous in growth and usually yields better than the yellow fleshed sorts. While valuable for stock feeding, the white flesh is so excellent in quality that it is particularly desirable for table use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
° ° Roots nearly round, purple
Universal or Canadian Gem ajove ground. yellow. be- neath; very small in top and neck; flesh yellow and of excellent quali- ty. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Sometimes sold as Century. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c.
@ ° ° An excellent keeper and very de- White or Sweet Russian sirable either for the table or for stock. The tops are small, with leaves cut at the edges. The roots are very large, nearly globe shaped or somewhat top shaped with small neck; color white with a shade of green or bronze at the top. The flesh is white, very firm and sweet. Pkt. 10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 15c; 4, Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
Roots oblong, dull reddish color above ground but Yellow Swede yellow underneath. This sort is hardier than the common turnip and will keep solid until spring. ' “Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c;
SWEET PERFECTION WHITE 2 Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
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~ AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS —
Most of the varieties of herbs thrive best on sandy soil and some are stronger and better flavored when grown on that which
is rather poor. delicate and easily choked out by weeds.
In all cases the soil should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the most part
Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soil is fine and pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop—the seeds sown in beds in April and the plants set out in
June.
ANISE (Pimpinella anisum)
Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. An annual herb cultivated principally for its seeds which have a fragrant, agreeable smell and a
pleasant taste; used medicinally for aromatic cordials, colic and nausea. The leaves are sometimes used for garnishing and flavoring. Plant of slender upright growth with deeply cut foliage; flowers small, yellowish white, borne in large loose um-
bels. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; '4 Lb.40c; Lb. $1.50
BALM (Welissa officinalis) A perennial herb. easily propagated by division of the root or from seed. The leaves have a fragrant odor similar to lemons and are used for making balm tea for use in fevers and a pleasant beverage called balm wine. Plant one totwo feet high, hairy, loosely branched with ovate leaves; flowers white or pale yellow in loose axillary clusters. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c.
BASIL, SWEET (Ocimum basilicum) A hardy, aromatic annual. The seeds and stems have a strong flavor and are used in soups aud sauces. Plant about eighteen inches high, branching, with ovate toothed leaves; flowers white or bluish white in leafy terminal racemes or spikes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz.25c; '4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
BORAGE (Borago officinalis) A hardy annual used as a pot herb and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in water give it an agreeable flavor and are sometimes used in salads to give a cucumber-like taste. Plant of coarse growth, hairy, with large oval leaves; flowers blue or purplish in racemes. Pkt. 10c3 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 1%4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
CARAWAY (Carum carui) A well known herb, culti- vated for its seeds, which are used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in soups, for flavoring liquors and forcolicin children. Plant one and one-half to two feet high, with finely cut foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. Plants never seed till the second year. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15ce; 2 Oz. 20c; "4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum) A hardy annual cultivated for its seed which has an agreeable taste
SAGE
and is used in confectionery and to disguise the taste of medicine. Gather on a dry day, bruising the stems and leaves as
little as possible, for when injured they have a disagreeable odor which they impart to the seed. two and one-half feet high, strong smelling, with smooth, finely cut foliage and small white flowers.
2 Oz. 20cy'4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c.
DILL (Anethum graveolens) An annual of aromatic odor and warm pungent taste. possesses medicinal properties but its largest use is for making Dill pickles.
Plant slender, two to Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c;
Its seeds are used for seasoning. It Plant branching, two to three feet high; leaves
very much cut into thread-like segments. Pkt. 10c;Oz. 15¢; 2 Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.
DILL MAMMOTH Plant, stems and seed heads much larger than in the common variety. Pkt. 10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz. 15c; \, Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c.
FENNEL, SWEET (Feniculum officinale) A hardy perennial. The seeds of this aromatic herb have a pleasant taste,and are sometimes used in confectionery, also in various medicinal preparations. The young shoots are sometimes eaten raw and are used in salads, soups and fish sauces. Plant very branch- ing, two to four feet high, with dense thread-like foliage; flowers light yellow in large loose umbels. Seed oval. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00
HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare) A perennial herb with an aromatic odor and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic and enters largely into the composition of cough syrups and lozenges. Laxative in large doses. Will thrive in any soil but is stronger if grown on light, poor land. Plant spreading, one to two feet high; leaves ovate, roughened, covered with whit- ish down; flowers small, white, borne at axils of leaves. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4% Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00
HYSSOP (Ayssopus officinalis) A hardy perennial with an aromatic odor and a warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant, expectorant and mild tonic. The flowering summits and leaves are the parts used. It does best on dry, sandy soil. Plant upright with narrow glossy dark green leaves: flowers small, borne in whorled spikes, blue, sometimes white or pink. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
LAVENDER (Lavendula spica) A hardy perennial, growing about two feet high. It is used for the distillation of lavender water or dried and used to perfume linen. It should be picked before it becomes dry and hard, and dried quickly. The seed is of rather slow and uncertain germination. Plant erect, with slender grayish green leaves and small violet-blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; %4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00
MARJORAM, SWEET (Origanum marjorana) An aromatic herb for seasoning. The young tender tops and leaves are used green in summer to flavor broths, dressings. etc.,and are also dried for winter use. Usually grown as an annual as it is not hardy enough to endure the winter of the northern states. Plant erect but branching with small oval grayish green leaves and small purplish or whitish flowers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75¢; Lb. $2.25
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis) A hardy perennial, with fragrant odor and a warm bitter taste. The leaves are used for flavoring meats and soups, and for medicinal drinks. Plant erect, branching with small slender leaves and small light blue flowers. The blossoms form the principal ingredient in the distillation of toilet waters. Plants do not reach a size suitable for use until the second season. (Crop failed)
RUE (Rutagraveolens) A hardy perennial with a peculiar, unpleasant smell. The leaves are bitter and so acrid as to blister the skin. It is a stimulant and antispasmodic but must be used with great caution, as its use sometimes results in serious injury. It must not be suffered to run to seed and does best on poor soil. Plant one and one-half to two feet high, becoming woody at the base; leaves much divided; flowers yellow. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c.
SAFFRON (Carthamus tinctorius) A hardy annual. Cultivated for its flowers which are used principally for coloring, some- times for flavoring and to make the cosmetic powder called rouge. The flowers should be picked while in full bloom. Plant upright in growth, one to three feet high; leaves ovate, prickly: flower-heads yellow, thistle-like. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 ;
SAGE (Salvia officinalis) One of the most extensively used herbs for seasoning. It is also believed to possess medicinal properties. Hardy perennial. about fifteen to eighteen inches high. Plant very branching; flowers usually blue. sometimes pink or white: leaves grayish green, oval, wrinkled. Cut the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming into flower and dry quickly in the shade. The plants will survive the winter and may be divided. If thisis done they will give a second crop superior in quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; Y% Lb. $ 2.00; Lb. $7.00
SAVORY, SUMMER (Satureia hortensis) A hardy aromatic annual twelve to fifteen inches high, the dricd stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for seasoning, es- pecially in dressings and soups. Plant erect, branching; leaves small, narrow: flowers small, purple, pink or white, borne in short spikes. Pkt.10c; Oz.15c; 2 Oz.25c; %4Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
THYME (Thymus vulgaris) An aromatic perennial herb, eight to ten inches high, used principally for seasoning. Plant very branching with wiry foliage and small lilac flowers. Sometimes the leaves are used to make atea for the purpose of relieving nervous headache. Sow asearly as the ground will permit. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 2 Oz. $1.25; 4% Lb. $2.00; Lb. $7.00
WORMWOOD (4rtemisia absinthium) A perennial plant of fragrant and spicy odor, but with intensely bitter taste. The leaves are used as a tonic, vermifuge and as a dressing for fresh bruises. Plant erect, two to three feet high, with much divided leaves and loose clusters of small light yellow flowers. It may be raised from seed, propagating by cuttings or divid- ing the roots. A dry, poor soil is best adapted to bring out the peculiar virtues of thisplant. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
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Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. at purchaser’s expense.
The pound prices include postage; (Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate.)
100 pound prices are by freight or express,
The essentials for a fine lawn are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, careful preparation of the ground, making it as
fine and smooth and mellow as possible; third, a wise selection of seeds; fourth, sowing at such a time as to give the young plants a chance to become well established before being subjected to very dry or cold weather or to the direct rays of the hot summer sun. However much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, no lawn will be beautiful without frequent mowing and rolling. Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the most luxuriant in spring, others in summer, others again in autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required fora perfect, carpet-like lawn. It may be planted early in spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to one hundred pounds per acre. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, then raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the seed sufficiently. For fall seeding sow before the autumn rains and early enough to enable the young grass to become well established before very cold weather, when a light dressing of manure
should be given. e e (Central Park Mixture) We have Extra F me Mixed given much thought and made many experiments to secure the best selection and think our Central Park Mixture is the best possible for permanent lawns. One pound is the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 600 square feet. Lb. 75c; 100 Lbs. $60.00
e ° A thoroughly first-class Fine Mixed Lawn Grass inixture “made of the
best and cleanest grades of those varieties used and best adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 55c; 100 Lbs. $40.00
Shady Lawn Mixture
e e While there are on the Mixtures for Golf Links market numerous ready prepared golf mixtures of more or less value, we have found that the best results are obtained by giving individual at- tention to each customer and making a special mixture to suit his needs. Write us a description of your links, telling what the nature of the soil is, how drained, how much it has the sun, whether the winters are long or open and whether the summers are wet or dry and we will offer you two or more mixtures especially adapted to the various parts of your grounds.
This is a selection of fine grasses which thrive under the shade of trees or buildings where there is little sun. Lb. 90c; 100 Lbs. $75.00
GRASS SEEDS
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change.
e (Poa compressa) <A _ hardy Canadian Blue Grass perennial with creeping root- stalks which form a strong turf. It withstands drought better than most cultivated grasses and is especially valuable in Lawn Grass mixtures. It succeeds best on clay soils but does well on sandy soils, being better adapted for use on sterile knolls and barren fields than probably any other cultivated grass. For hay or pasturage it is best sown with other grasses. Height six to twenty inches. Lb. 60c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
° (Agrostis stolonifera) This is
Creeping Bent Grass particularly valuable for lawns that are to be used for croquet grounds or for tennis courts, because it is benefited more than hurt by tramping and by its bright color adds to the beauty of the lawn. Lb. $1.50 postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
d e (Festuca rubra) A creep- Red or Creeping Fescue _ ing rooted grass, resisting extreme drought, and especially adapted for forming a close and lasting turf in shady places. Valuable also for exposed hillsides, and golf courses. Sow thirty pounds per acre. Lb. 85c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
i Similar t Chewings or New Zealand Fescue Rea or
Red or Creeping Fescue, Lb. $1.00 postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices,
(Agrostis vulgaris) Fancy (Cleaned from Chaff) Red Top In Bermeyivania and states farther south this is known as Herd’s Grass, a name applied in New England and New York to Timothy. It is valuable for low. wet meadows, producing alarge return in good hay. Sow in spring or fall at the rate of eight to ten pounds per acre. Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. (Poa pratensis) Fancy
Kentucky Blue Grass 625,’ “Kentucky Blue
Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all northern grasses. Sown with White Clover it forms a splen- did lawn; for this purpose use not less than fifty-four pounds of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by itself for meadow or pasturage use about twenty- eight pounds per acre. Lb. 70c. postpaid; for larger lots
inquire for prices. ey (Cynosurus Cristatus) A stolon- Crested Dog’s-Tail iferous perennial foreuns a smooth, compact lasting turf. Thrives best on rich moist land but it can adapt itself to almost any soil. Its roots penetrate deeply thus enabling it to stand severe drouths. The color is the same as that of Kentucky Blue Grass and it is therefore excellent in mixture with that sort for lawns. If sown alone 30 Ibs. to the acre is none too much but it is recommended only in mixtures with other sorts. Lb, 75c; for larger lots
inquire for prices.
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GRASS SEEDS—continued
° (Lolium perenne) A very valu- E erennial Rye Grass able variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particu- larly adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre in spring. Lb. 30c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
(Agrostis canina) A
Rhode Island Bent Grass ‘aiuabie perennial for lawns and pasturage. Much like Red Top, though smaller, Thrives on light, dry soils as well as on rich, moist ones. For lawn purposes, if used alone, itshould be sown at the rate of about forty pounds per acre; for pasture, if used alone, twenty-four pounds per acre. Lb. $1.50; for larger lots inquire for prices.
Timothy
Orchard Grass
(Phleum pratense) The most valuable of all the grasses for hay, especially in the north. Thrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the spring or fall, twelve pounds per acre, if alone, but less if mixed with other grasses. Lb. 20c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
(Dactylis glomerata) Desirable on ac- count of its quick growth and valuable aftermath. It is palatable and nutritious and stock eat it greedily when green. A tendency to grow in tufts unfits it for lawns. It does better if sown with clover and as it ripens at the same time, the mixed hay is of the best quality. If sown alone, about twenty-eight pounds are required per acre; if sown with clover, half that quantity. Perennial. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
CLOVER SEEDS
Prices of all articles quoted on this page subject to change.
Alfalfa, American Grown
but is not recommended for other stock for that purpose. heavily for several years. use of well rotted manure is desirable. broadcasted, or fifteen to twenty-five pounds if in drills. Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
Alfalfa, Grimm’s
purple predominating.
Alsike or Swedish
(Trifolium hybridum)
(Medicago sativa) This deep-rooted leguminous perennial is the principal hay and forage plant in arid sections of the western states and is also used successfully inthe east. The plant grows one to four feet high and has long racemes of small purple flowers. It needs one season to become established, after which it yields A deep, thoroughly drained, non-acid soil. free from hard-pan is essential for success, and the Sow in northern latitudes June to August, twenty to thirty pounds per acre if In the south, alfalfa issown in February or September.
It furnishes excellent pasturage for hogs
Y% Lb. 15;
On account of its superior hardiness this variety is particularly recommended for growing in north- ern latitudes as its distinctive characteristic is its ability to withstand the rigor of the hardest winter. It possesses a fibrous branching root system and the plants are of spreading habit. Lb. 75c. postpaid. For larger lots inquire for prices.
! This perennialis the most hardy of all clovers. yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage butits greatest value is for sowing with other
The flowers are variegated in color with
On rich, moist soil it
clovers and grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the yield of hay. The heads are globular, fragrant and
much liked by bees. ‘ Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
Mammoth or Large Red per acre. (Trifolium pratense) purposes.
Medium Red or June
twelve pounds per acre; more is required on old, stiff soils than on new and lighter ones.
larger lots inquire for prices. White Dutch
for prices.
Rap pasturage for hogs and sheep late in the season. the tops become very large and leafy.
Dwarf Essex thrives best in cool weather. Ground should be prepared same as for turnips. turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet apart, at the rate of two and one-half pounds of seed per acre. sown with spring grain, to provide fall pasture after the grain is cut, also sown at the last cultivation of corn. sown broadcast, either with other fall forage crops or by itself, using from one to five pounds of seed per acre.
Sow the seed in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone.
(Trifolium repens) A small, creeping perennial variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns. commodates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. Sow in spring at the rate of six pounds per acre, or when used with other grasses, half that amount.
DWARF ESSEX FOR SOWING. This is by far the best variety of Rape for forage. for green feeding purposes but is of importance to the fruit grower as a cover-crop and it affords excellent The plant of Dwarf Essex resembles at first the Ruta Baga but
YY, Lb. 15c;
(Trifolium pratense) This sort grows nearly twice the size of the Common Red Clover, often making a stand when the other clovers fail. %yLb. 15c; Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices.
This isby far the most important of all the varieties for practical Sow in spring or fall and if no other grasses are used, at the rate of eight to
Sow about eight to twelve pounds
4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. postpaid; for It ac- % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire
It is very valuable not only
Sow in June or July, witha It is sometimes It may be
Ebs 25c;
postpaid. By freight or express at purchaser’s expense, 10 Lbs. $1.00. For larger quantities inquire for prices.
SORGHUM
Albaugh Early
much more per acre either of syrup or seed.
late as the 15th of June and will be in condition to harvest for syrup in September. Three to four pounds of seed are required per acre. (Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate.)
This valuable variety is véry strong growing and erect, with large and abundant leaves and heavy compact seed heads. It is early and often yields as much as two hundred and forty gallons of very beautifully We recommend it highly to all desiring a superior cane. Lb. 20c. postpaid. By (Not less than 10 pounds at the 100 pound rate.)
fore the weather is warm in the spring. or express at purchaser’s expense, 100 Lbs. $6.00. Early Orange
colored and highly flavored syrup to the aere. freight or express at purchaser’s expense, 100 Lbs. $6.00.
This is considered the best early variety and the one which we especially recommend as “‘sugar cane” for the north where the season is short. : C The plant is large, of strong, vigorous and erect habit.
It is practically as early as the old Early Amber and yields It may be planted as Cane seed should not be planted be- Lb. 20c. postpaid. By freight
LARGE RUSSIAN. This has very large Sunflower single heads borne at the top of a single unbranched stalk usually, and with much more and larger seed than the common sorts. It is used extensively for feeding poultry and is an excellent egg producer. Also largely planted for hiding unsightly places. The plant often grows ten feet high. Sow seed as soon as ground is fit for planting corn, in rows three to four feet apart and about one foot apart in row. Cultivate the same as corn. This variety will yield 1000 pounds or more of seed per acre. They do best on light, rich, limestone or alluvial land well supplied with moisture and not shaded by trees or buildings. (See Sunflower, page 93) Pkt. 10c; Lb. 20c. postpaid; for larger quantities inquire for prices,
Vetc
HAIRY OR SAND (Vicia villosa) This is also called the Winter Vetch. It is avery hardy forage plant growing well on soils so poor and sandy that they will produce but little clover. Its nitrogen gathering properties make it particularly valuable as a soil renewer and enricher but it is not recommended for land which is to be cultivated for grain crops on account of its tendency to volunteer and persist. The plants, when mature, are about forty inches high and if cut for forage as soon as full grown and before setting seed, they will start up again and furnish even a larger crop than the first. Seed round, black and should be sown thirty to sixty pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; for larger lots inquire for prices.
BIRD SEEDS
The seeds quoted below are for feeding purposes only, not for planting. Prices by mail or express, prepaid.
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Mixed Bird Seeds, Lb. 25c.
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A Descriptive List of
Choice Flower Seeds
With General Directions for Cultivation Mis: flowering plants will live in almost any soil, but to give them a fair chance to develop, some care
should be taken to make the ground suited to their needs. generally is a light, friable loam, containing a sufficient amount of sand to render it porous.
The soil best adapted for flowering plants Many
flowers are better if produced on plants of vigorous growth, hence a portion of the garden should be prepared by deep digging, thorough pulverization and liberal enriching with large quantities of well-rotted manure. Since some other varieties produce the largest and finest colored flowers when grown on rather light, poor soil, a portion of the garden should not be enriched.
Cultural directions are given on the packets, and we urge purchasers to study them carefully. While some seeds need special treatment, the following general rules will apply to all. Make the surface of the soil as fine, smooth and level as possible; do not plant when the ground is wet; cover each lot of seeds to a uniform depth, which should not be more than four to six times the diameter of the seed; press the soil firmly over the seed; plant in rows so that the starting plants can be seen easily; thin out the young plants to prevent crowding and keep entirely free from weeds.
Plants are usually divided into three classes, Annuals, Biennials and Perennials. Annuals are plants which normally live but a single season. Biennials are plants living two years; particularly those which do not bear flowers and fruit until the second season. Perennials tend to live from year to year.
ALL FLOWER SEEDS SENT POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE
Half ounces will not be supplied of kinds which sell for less than 30 cents per ounce.
(Everlasting) A very pretty, half hardy The annual varieties can be grown
Acroclinium annual producing white and rose colored, - double daisy-like flowers, about one and one-half inches in diameter. Each flower-head is borne singly on a very long stem; leaves small, narrow, alternate. These are ‘‘Immortelles’’ so desirable for wreaths and winter bouquets. Sow the seed in open ground early in spring, preferably in ' light, well prepared soil, and cover with one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. Thin the young plants to four inches apart. Height fifteen inches.
Album. Pure white. Oz. 20c... Hustler seen we Kt 10c: Roseum. Light rose. OZ. 20C.........ccccceccsevsesess “© 10. Mixed. Seeds of the above varieties mixed. Oz. 20c.. ‘** 10c.
Ageratum
very useful for bouquets.
A beautiful, hardy annual of neat bushy habit. The attractive feathery flowers borne in dense clusters are Very desirable for outdoor bedding
'. and borders, being covered with bloom nearly all summer.
Sow outdoors after danger from frost is over; or for earlier blooming start under glass and transplant. Cover the seed with one-eighth to one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down.
- Mexicanum. Light blue; about two feet high. Oz. 40c.Pkt. 10c.
Imperial Dwarf White. Height teninches. Oz. 60c... ‘* 10c. Tam Thumb Dwarf Blue. Foredging. Oz. 60c.......... “* 10c. Mixed. Seeds of the above varieties mixed............ “* 10c.
very readily either outdoors or in
yssum the house and by cutting back the
plants properly an almost constant
succession of bloom may be had. Seed can be sown in open ground very early inspring, or may also be sown outdoorsin fall.
Carpet of Snow (Compactum procumbens) A comparatively new variety growing only three or four inches high. Ex- ceptionally fine for borders or edgings. Plants covered with aimass of snow-white flowers from early summer until BULIMIA ee tayeereloveleteieicleicietchelelalsielercloreteraleleraieielsrs\evelsierexelet euch: Pkt. 10c.
Lilac Queen Of dwarf compact habit. Produces an abundance of bloom of an attractive lavender shade. Plants about six NES liked avodsooadodcoso0dodndcudodonoUbooodouddd0or Pkt. 10c.
Little Gem (Maritimum compactum) A beautiful white sort for edgings, borders and rock work. The plants grow about six inches high, produce hundreds of flowersand form a com- pact mass of bloom usually fifteen to eighteen inches across. Hardy annual. O72. 60C.......... eee ee eee e rece cen eeeee Pkt. 10c.
Sweet (Maritimum) This very hardy annual for borders. edg- ing or massing in small beds, comes into bloom early in the spring, covering itself with clusters or trusses of small, pure white cruciform flowers. They have a peculiar, delicate fra- grance and are useful in small bouquets. Usually not over eight inches high but spreading. Oz. 30c......-....-- Pkt. 10c.
72 D. M. FERRY & (CO°S* DESCRIP TIVE CA GAL OC UE:
These plants afford brilliant contrasts of color, being useful for tall borders, groups and foliage
Amaranthu effects. The leaves and stems are of different shades of red, blended usually with green; two to three feet high.
Seed may be sown in open ground early in spring, covering one-fourth inch deep: thin two to three feet apart.
Melancholicus ruber. Deep coppery red foliage; very hardy annual....... arp se deca Sete ooo Slane eit sEuehe) aie eee anton ws sce Pkt 10cs Tricolor. A hardy annual with leaves of red, yellow and green; well known as ‘“‘Joseph’s Coat.’”’ Especially brilliant if grown in TAGHeH POOT SOUS \OZV40 Cis ce stare cree eisiteinteres sociale ieyetevcle.sfolciea sie! ciel sPolein)ots we Rin el sinrace lee aentuceleiaiare wietelenive Siseclait tt oieiy oh home ere ait Savatn deass Pkt. 10c.
A emone Coronaria (Wind Flower) Among the earliest of spring flowers. They are about two inches across, n with blue stamens, resemble the single poppy in shape and come in several shades of color.
Sow from April to August. Succeeds well in rich, light. loam, in a sunny situation. Plants taken up in the fall will bloom well in pots in the winter. Hardy perennial; outdoors about six inches high. Single Mixed....................-.-Pkt. 10c.
ANTIRRHINUM—(See Snapdragoi) AQUILEGIA—(See Columbine)
e . . « - < Among the earliest blooming plants. _ Very useful for rock work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some Arabis winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. a
Alpina. This sort has small pure white, cruciform flowers. Leaves rather slender and somewhat clasping............Pkt. 10c.
The ornamental varieties of asparagus are highly valued for their finely cut foliage and are very Aspara u desirable for growing in fern dishes. When potted they make excellent-house plants. Soak seed in warm water before planting. When the plants are-large enough to handle, transplant into rich, but open and friable soil. ;
Sprengeri (Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant; valuable for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet long;
lieht. SrSCni ees sicc. oss Were ccuaiwie tbe hale ehieceele Preeeeeeeeeer ee ere etree eer Ceara ere e eee eer ree eee sels) Sea g heteneteta ae Pkt. 10c. Verticillatus. A beautiful climber with feathery foliage and scarlet berries which are quite ornamental. Sow early in spring.
Hardy perennial; ten to fifteen feet high......eseseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeees eettcie ne oe ete Age scsttersveveicid ities Pkt. 10c.
ASTER |
The Aster, or more specifically the China Aster, in its many double varieties, is unsurpassed for bedding and cutting, and is not only one of the most profitable annuals for the professional florist but also one of the most satisfactory for the home garden, The great diversity of size, color, form and season of blooming makes it one of the most suitable plants for supplying ent flowers. The plants are usually of vigorous growth and so hardy that they endure aslight frost without serious injury. By planting the different strains and at different times, one may have in the latitude of Detroit a constant succession of bloom from the last of July till the middle of October without the aid of a greenhouse or even a hotbed.
Seed may be sown outdoors as early in spring as the ground is warm and dry, or for earlier blooming. may be started indoors or ina cold-frame and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing frost is over. If condi- tions are favorable they will usually do well in any well pre- pared garden soil but a strong loam that has been well fertilized the previous year ispreferable. In planting cover the seed with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly press- ed down. The rows for most of the varieties should be about one and one-half feet apart. When about one to two inches high, thin to sixteen inches apart in the row. Itis desir- able during warm and dry weather to water the plants thoroughly two or threetimes a week, preferably early in the morning or evening. It is desirable to change the location as often as practicable.
Insects, such asthe red spider, may be kept at bay by frequently spraying with clear water, or for insects that eat the foliage add one-fourth .teaspoonful of Paris Green to ten gallons of water. Sprinkle with tobacco water or dust to keep off the plantlouse. We offer choice seed that has been grown for us from the best types by the most skil- ful cultivatorsin Americaand whichis more certain to give good results than most of that on the market.
Very desirable on ac- Queen of the Market count of extreme ear- liness as well as profuse blooming and wide range of colors. The plants are ofsomewhat compact but branching habit, rather open and spreading, about sixteen to eighteen inches high, bearing on long stems from ten to fifteen finely form- ed double flowers of medium size. The blooms, although rather flattened and not so large as those of the late sorts, are fine for cutting and this class is used extensively for
growing under glass. This class is known alsoas Queen of the Earlies.
Crimsen. Deep crimson red. Oz. 90c...........--.Pkt. 10c. Lavender. Light lavender-blue. Oz. 90c............ “ 1Cc. Rose. A fine, very early red. Oz. 90c............. “ 10c. Light Blue. A very pleasing shade. Oz. 90c........ “ 10c. Pink. Clear light pink. Oz. 90c............. AGsislare < ** 10c.
Purpie. Anearly deep purplish blueaster..Oz. 90c. “ 10c. White. Distinctly early, double, fine form: Oz.90c. “ 10c.
purple; early blooming and very floriferous. Oz. 80c.. Dek sa ecne as eae eee eee isa ne oaeaameee -. Pkt. 10c.
C : An early strain superior to the old type of Victoria Victoria. The flowers are large hen tea under favorable conditions, sometimes three inches across and are very fullin the center. The petals are broad and thick and curve outward, refiexed at the ends, and overlap very regularly. The plants are distinctly upright in growth and about fifteen to eighteen inches high. , Mixed. This includes white, light blue, peach blossom,
violet, deep red, dark blue and crimson. Oz. $1.25
St aria th Ra a Shee, rersesecsesevceccuceteetees PEE 10c, ASTER, QUEEN OF THE MARKET
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| ASTER—continuea
s ° A very desirable class of mid-season asters in which the plants are of robust put very com- Upright or Imperia pact growth. The flowers which are abundantly produced on long stems are symmetrical in form, very full or globe shaped and with rather short petals which are often slightly folded. An excellent class both for eutting and bedding purposes.
Amperial Daybreak. Flowers delicate light pink. OZ. $1.50..........c cess te eee eee e eee cereeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeereeeeeeees Pkt. 10c. Imperial Purity. Pure white. Oz. $1.50...... Op HERA ET APE RS Na tette era catalsdasstebessvetoe SResiiep lie ete ices Se eRe LOC:
Late U rl ht A new strain which combines the upright habit of the Early or Imperial class with the foliage and ‘ p g flowers of the Late Branching sorts. The upright habit admits of closer planting and makes them ex- ceptionally desirable for bedding. Also fine for cutting.
rar OMe are COR ec oR eee Oze O50. > PKE 100. “Rose... s...5: a revelatsleke sclera ositisineislo deicieieeuisisine eeu OZ plDOn veaPicts Oc: Foleshye Pearle nd cece hee tS Saisie ccc okisleisl evel sialte eee. aut. D0. “*"10c. Whit Oa 5{0) ‘
PAVENder ey kes ccesisyic ote dole stelelalsealcteishedar iene ke5O, md Oc: REC = Aaheveloisheleieieiosslersislexeynreieleisyele\ejel sle\z/@]:¥/s\e\e\ecerele a 10c. tarp le eos eee aa ianie eines Coan oldie wide eoe essen © can OO, NPE LOCH IVEEKE CE ciate cele tatsiee slclelavereteiare olcrerata es ereleleunionavaneloteteravenMeien utule DO! “© 10c.
Lavender Gem borne on long slender stems. When first open the flowers are a delicate lavender which gradually deepens as they mature. A beautiful color and a very desirable sort for cutting. Oz. $1.50............ alshtsvadstcitercvershetens ees Pkt.’ 10c.
te s The plants of this mid-season class are of upright growth Truffaut Ss P erfection P eony F lowered and are about two feet high. They produce on Plone eters large, brilliantly colored ball-shaped flowers, with the petals curving upward and inward. Mixed. Many shades and colors, ranging from white to deep rose and dark blue. Oz. $1.25....... Aisha lavela are al atereioiste teen te take Pkt. 10c.
Ki Similar in habit to the late branching asters but producing a little earlier very large double blossoms of distinct Ing form, many of the petals being rather narrow and slightly quilled and curved. The inner petals are incurved covering well the center. The plants are large and vigorous with long strong stems.
Crimson. Rich brilliant crimson........... Oz. $1.50. Pkt. 10c. Rose. Bright rose ... ....... sieleisicicereieie ooo J OZ.) PL. OOS Pkt 1Oc. Lavender. Deep lavender...... eee el 50. St. 1Ocva Violet: ) Violet purple: scisccssccccer ce senscet.. 100 “4h 10c,
Pink, Blush pink................. Beceem DO. tc AOe. wMWihites . PUre WIhitCscicc ca sccaleeec pei cieclco eco tL. BOS a Oe: -Mixed. The foregoing colors mixed.............ceeeseeees Sietaerecieeyiiere Seer caunies Sseyione tele scecmesccevoleencder it deOOrai ie wilOee
Mik d (Rochester) _ A beautiful mid-season aster of very large size and fine form. Petals long and narrow, the outer ‘ WKAGO ones rather fiat while those which cover the center are curled and twisted giving the blossoms a most artistic appearance. Plants about two feet high, branching and with very long stems. An excellent variety for cutting and the one most generally used by florists fov that purpose. Pink. Blush white changing gradually to beautiful lavender pink. OZ. $1.50.......-.ccecececceere cre cee ceecreceeeesenes Pkt. 10c. White. Immense flowers of pure glistening white. OZ. $1.50.............-.-0 eee SORE Mies ooeut micieleteclotsilsilereraleiseisisistaeiii tem OCs a . We consider this mid-season or late class of American origin as being one of the best * Giant Crego or Comet yet introduced. The flowers are of largest size and exceptionally SP eicerl form with very long petals which are decidedly curled and twisted. They are abundantly produced on long, strong stems and are un- surpassed for cutting. The plants are of branching habit and very vigorous in growth. Also known as Ostrich Plume because of the very attractive, light, feathery appearance.
ego Pink: o).0 veces --e-se---ss- OZ. $1.50. Pkt. 10c. Purple.....-..---.- hanes Sede ae Ogee 50a PEE LOS. Crimson... ieee cece eee neces eee ee eee ees 8 1.50. Seni MOC ROSE Ei ete clovorsine nie eens as Usteckaulteharelahalecaterelcrohavaters aveue hark 1.50. “ Qc. Lavender............ taucn tte Ree Sen raat coin earn ttn Py ()) HEM OCP VVIRIEG isc iee clnetesle tee vonuuaeie’s Gite elele oie SR RCN 1.50. ** 10c.
Digh@ Blue.) .6-ccceieseccisescscsecteceeoece “© (1:50. “°10c. Mixed. Includingall the above colors....... ‘ 1.50.“ /10c.
9 ‘ e elle Ferry’s Late Branching A class of very strong growing asters usually not coming into bloom until the latter part of August, but producing on very long stems full petalled, exceptionally large and deep, double blossoms of fine form. The petals are long, rather broad and of exceptional sub- stance, and the blooms stand shipment well. The plants are distinctly branching in habit. of growth and are about two feet high... For.-- many years this class with us has been almost . entirely free from the aster blight.
Azure Blue (Vick’s Lavender) Flowers light bright blue; very large and attractive. OZ OV seis eee piste do cee clonic: Pkt. 10,
Crimson. Flowers bright deep crimson, tinged with carmine. Oz. $1.00......:.....Pkt.:10c.
Heart of France. Deepruby red. A new and distinct color in Asters. Oz. $1.25..Pkt. 10c.
Lavender. Bright lavender; very large flowers
of fine form. Oz. $1.00...... Bes ome Pkt. 10c. Lavender Pink. A beautiful light pink, slightly tinged with lavender. Oz. $1.00......Pkt. 10c.
Mary Semple. Flesh pink. A very light and charming shade. Oz. $1.00..........Pkt. 10c.
Peerless Pink. A very pleasing shade of rich shell pink. Oz. $1.25...... seeeeeeeesPKt. 10.
Purple. Flowers are very deep purplish blue; richand pleasing shades. Oz. $1.00. Pkt. 10c. Silvery Pink. Light rose pink, the tips of the petals having a silvery sheen. Oz. $1.25. AAS GOOOSGS AGBOAAO OG SOO COCR ES 2d ha alan 0 Pope Tyrian Rose. Flowers are very attractive deep purplish rose. Oz. $1.00......Pkt. 10c. White. Pure white, very attractive. Oz. $1.00. Miaberatenclalereliaievetelolersieiaicieis ic aele viosie wei ve's caxekt. 10c. Ferry’s Late Branching Mixed. A _ superb mixture of all the shades and colors found
e e A mixture of
Aster, Finest Mixe very fine strains and colors. The bed can be made more at- tractive by pulling up the early plants as soon as they are out of bloom. Oz. 85c.
Riclepeietelseltsistel einiislsetieetier aie’: alcisiele wie cots “Kt: £Oc. ASTER, FERRY’S LATE BRANCHING
74 D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
BABY’S BREATH—(See Gypsophila) BACHELOR’S BUTTON—(See Centaurea)
C (Cardiospermum halicacabum) <A favorite with
Balloon Vine childern: bein remarkable for its inflated mem- branous capsules containing the seed. It is sometimes called *‘Love-in- a-Puff.”” A rapid and graceful climber. Flowers small, white. The round black seed is marked with a white heart-shaped spot. Sow seed outdoors in open ground early in spring and give the plant some sup- port torunupon. Tender annual; six feet high. Oz. 25c....Pkt. 10c.
(Impatiens Balsamina) Known alsoas Lady Slipper. Balsam The brilliantly colored double rose-like flowers of
this well-known border and bedding annual are thickly set along the branches of the erect bushy plants. The dainty individual flowers. often two inches across, are borne on very short stems and when cut they show to best advantage floating in a dish of water. The colors range from white to dark purple, and are either self colored or spotted and striped.
Balsams are tender and should be started in boxes indoors or in the open ground when danger of frost is past. The plants prefer a rich, moist or even wet sandy loam, and must not suffer for moisture. They do best if allowed eighteen inches apart each way inasunny situation. Larger and more double flowers will be obtained if some of the young shoots are cut out when quite small, or by transplanting two or three times. Hardy annual; one to two feet high.
Double or Camellia Flowered Pure White. Well adapted for florists’ use and for bouquets, very
double O7Zs%5Cssea- serie So, 0's -srefersveravs eos elerepele s eraialehavelerciolertie ese se Pkt. 10c. Dark Red. (Atrosanguinea plenissima) Very double, dark red eer win. seis eiSle & wi Alel aleve Ore s10 8 > crave thevsie) ele. ove Sistevece vevaue\suets eefereleislerale/e/sieiwisisiciele/clereie t. 10c. Solferino. Flowers satiny white, streaked and spotted with crimson and: lilac, OZe(bC san occ occ coe cetsrae > coe ake isl gen cise ...»-Pkt. 10c. Extra Fine Mixed. Striped and blotched sorts of various colors. Oz. Be cat ate A | wu veses Norn sel stage, | aetstaletece cine ceee oes arsine SORE OT a ciaietele’s Pkt. 10c. Tall Mixed. About two feet high. OZ. 50C........ceeeeeeeeeees Siete LOC Dwarf Mixed. About one foot high. Oz. 60c...... shasrcleleleeelatiers * 10c.
BEANS—(See Scarlet Runner Beans) Very desirable for pot culture or for bedding out
e Be onla in partially shaded locations. Suitable also for . window boxes. Sow seed in March in shallow boxes or small pots plunged in moss.
Tuberous Rooted Begonias The tuberous rooted varieties, if planted early in a temperature of sixty to seventy degrees, will with proper care give an abundance of bloom the first year. At the end of the season they may be dried off by withholding water, the tubers kept ina dry place free from frost and planted the following spring, when they will bloom more freely than before.
Single Mixed. The seed we offer will produce the finest single flowers in
various shades ranging from white to deep red................. Pkt. 25c. Double Mixed. The largest and best double or semi-double flowers, including shades of pink, red, scarlet and light yellow....... Pkt. 35c.
Fibrous Rooted Begonias The Semperfiorens varieties of fibrous rooted Begonias are ex- ceptionally desirable for edgings or border plants. They succeed BALSAM equally well in either sunny or partly shaded locations and flower con- tinuously from early summer until fall. They are also very attractive as pot plants for winter flowering indoors.
Vernon (Semperflorens atropurpurea) Flowers brilliant, rich red, set off perfectly by the abundant, glossy green leaves, which
are broadly margined with bronze and purple. Hardy and floriferous; the best of the semperflorensclass............ Pkt. 15c. Semperfiorens alba. A very useful variety, well adapted for house or outdoor culture. Plants of compact dwarf habit, and under proper treatment almost continuous bloomers. Easily grown; flowers very attractive blush white..........Pkt. 15c. Semperflorens rosea. Like Semperfiorens alba, except that flowers are rose COlOrEd....ccceccceccscccccecsseescesseese Cc.
BELLIS—(See Daisy) Bignonia Radicans (Tecoma radicans, Trumpet Vine) One of the most showy, certainly one of the best
hardy, deciduous flowering climbers for covering verandas, arbors, trunks of trees, old walls, ete. Vines should be moderately pruned and well trained so as to afford a good circulation of air, thus insuring more and better bloom. The flowers produced in clusters are trumpet shaped, two to three inches long and of orange red color. The foliage is very attractive and unusually free from insects. It not only is one of the best climbers, but planted on the lawn makes a pretty bush of drooping habit, if the tops are cut back. Sow seed in well prepared beds, either in autumn or very early in spring, in drills, and keep free from weeds. Hardy perennial, often growing thirty feet......... sisierereore tists Pkt. 10c.
BUTTERFLY FLOWER—(See Schizanthus)
e A much admired genus distinguished byits abundance of large, showy, sac-shaped or slipper-like a ceo aria flowers which are creamy white and various shades of yellow often splashed, spotted or blotched with dark reddish brown, two plantsrarely having flowers marked exactly alike. Leaves large, felty, close growing. Under proper conditions can be grown indoors to perfection, making an exceedingly decorative plant. Start the seed at any time, except during hot weather, in a temperature of about 60° F. Herbaceous annuals or shrubby evergreen perennials. Plants one to one and one-half feet high.
Hybrida grandiflora. Large self colored flowers............... Docc eee ee secs eens ees ecensecseesecseescccecnscsessecscesoneccsP Kt. LOC. Hybrida tigrina. Flowers beautifully spotted............ OO One aanot on Sisishplocecejste ciate siaYateleidistatelorelcitie siete etolelovolelevonetoretelersletersieicionner c. Finest Hybrids Mixed. Seeds saved only from the most perfect flowers; all desirable......ccscsecsccececscsecvcvceece © 25;
(Pot Marigold) A well-known, old-fashioned annual that has long been in favor. During the past
a en u a few years they have greatly increased in popularity and are now largely used by florists for cut flowers.
They are of easy culture, succeeding in almost any soil and are in bloom from early summer till frost. Plants are one and one-half to two feet high.
For the best results plant seed early indoors and transplant to place when danger from frost is past. Satisfactory results may also be obtained from sowings made out of doors after ground is warm and dry. Plants should be thinned to twelve inches apart in the row.
Double Orange King (Calendula officinalis) Very large double flowers of rich deep golden orange color. Very attractive in beds or borders, also fine for cutting...... BAR COCR DCRR CSP ort eC SOD Sort aen Core EeOobononodeconade Site steverere BNO oes Pkt. 10c. Double Lemon Queen (Calendula officinalis) Very large double fiowers of a pleasing shade of lemonor sulphur yellow.. ‘“ 10c. Double Meteor (Calendula officinalis fl. pl.) Large beautifully imbricated, double flowers; petals yellow, striped or edged with orange. Desirable for beds, borders and backgrounds. One and one-half to two feet high. (See colored plate, MAGE D.) OD, 200.2 6s ato sasictadamman cee wanes ae ota tase os eee elelsictotere alopensrehciere svete iets ttre nmr aretereere Bebodobodeaa By onbo sreeeeeeeesPhet. 10c.
CALIFORNIA POPPy—(See Eschscholtzia)
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e e e Calliopsis or Coreopsis Y¢",2°7°¥ bedding or borders, producing in great profusion for a long time flowers which are bright yellow and rich brown, self colored or with these colors and red contrasted.
Sow outdoors early in spring where plants are wanted to bloom, covering seed one-half inch deep; thin to two feet apart. For earlier bloom sow indoors and transplant.
Coreopsis tinctoria. A very hardy and easily grown annual, producing an abundance of brilliantly colored single ray flowers with dark center. The flowers, which are about one and one-half inches across, vary from clear yellow to deep rich brown, the two colors often being beautifully contrasted in the same blossom. Long, graceful stems and very desirable for decorative purposes. The tall, slender habit of growth makes neat staking desirable for best results. Height of plants, two to three feet. FINE VERE DG O)Z p BUCciars eis aieis!sicyalcnisisiole\eic)aio de /oisiels oc elece ease Pkt. 10c.
Golden Ray. This dwarf variety forms compact plants covered with singularly attractive flowers of rich maroon edged with goldenyellow. The petals are rather narrow and are often twisted, giving the flowers a star-like appearance. Hardy annual, six to eight inches high, welliadaptedfomedPingss:. sake. caccesscecccreuue Pkt. 10c.
Lanceolata grandiflora. A very hardy perennial, bloom- ing the first year and producing on long stems a succes- sion of rich bright yellow flowers two to three inches across. Very valuable for cutting. Seed may also be sown in fall outdoors. About two feet high. Oz. 75c..Pkt. 10c.
CAMPANULA—(See Canterbury Bell)
s (Tropeolum peregrinum Canary Bird Flower (7. Gircriend) Sbeauth ful climber with small, curiously shaped, canary colored blossoms and attractive palmate leaves.
Sow outdoors early in spring, preferably in light, mod- erately rich soil by the side of an arbor or trellis. Will height, ten to twenty feet. Oz. 25c.............0. Pkt. 10c.
(Iberis) Showy, branching Candytuft inches high and bearing in profusion terminal clus- of colors. Considered indispensable for cutting and very effective in beds, masses or rockeries. likely to blossom from the last of May inch of fine soil firmly pressed down.
bloom freely from July until killed by frost. Tender annual; plants twelve to fifteen ters of beautiful single cruciform flowers in a wide range If sown in spring in rich, mellow soil the if some of the branches are removed,
Fragrant. White, fragrant; foliage finely cut. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c.
DETR OMT) MiG Fi.
Coreopsis
plants will usually bloom from July to September or if in the fall will be to July. Make rows about one foot apart and cover the seeds with about one-fourth When two inches high thin tofour inches apart in the row. Larger flowers are obtained and an abundance of water is desirable. Hardy annual.
Rocket (Giant Empress) Extra large white trusses;
Lilac. Shading to light purple. Oz. 40c............... “ 10c. much better than the common white variety. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. Purple. A rich dark shade. Oz. 40c.................4. ‘““ 10c. Rose Carmine. Compact habit. Oz. 40c...... sRanleleues “ 10c. White. Oz. 20e Ce ee ee ee eeeeevce eoereeveereee eon vs 10c. Fine Mixed. Oz. 15c............. Racishtoniearslets sists Seen Sieaeretatous ** 10c. C anna Stately, very ornamental plants of semi-tropical
CANDYTUFT
appearance, very desirable for groups and in masses. Plants branching from the roots, with very large, broad leaves, producing clusters of large flowers of varied and brilliant colors from August until cut down by frost.
Sow seed indoors in February in light, sandy soil, first cutting
a small notch through the hard outer coat with a knife or file, care being taken not to cut into the germ. Cover with one-half inch of fine soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature averaging 60° F. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost is over, preferably in very rich soil, giving each plant two feet of room. Tender annual in the open ground, or tender perennial in the greenhouse. Finest Large Flowering Mixed. Plants comparatively dwarf, about three feet high. Oz. 20c.............. Rieretaletralsieversisislevsteielorers ioc Pkt. 10c. Handsome, easily grown
Canterbury Bel herbaceous’ plants’ of
stately branching habit and profuse bloom for beds and back- grounds. They produce long racemes of strikingly effective bell- shaped or saucer-shaped flowers of ~ich color. Leaves sessile, lanceolate. Usually grown asa hardy biennial, but if seed is sown very early indoors it may be treated as a tender annual.
Sow seed outdoors early in spring in rows about two feet apart covering with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. The plants succeed best in light, rich soil with good drainage and in the fall should be transplanted or thinned to eighteen inches or two feet apart and given some protection in severe winter weather. Height of plants, from two to four feet.
Double White........-.ssccccvcees 6 scocceee PKt. 10c. “Blue. Shades of blue and purple..... cvugesbinveseee. Oe. sé Mixed. Ces eoeereee eoeceseseceeeeee eee eee Covevceevese as 10c.
Single Mixed. Colors white, and various shades of violet, rose, lilac and blue. OZ. 85C..........ccccccecensersccessesscee Pkt. 10c. Calycanthema Mixed. Large single flowers, white, lilac, rose and purple. Known as ‘‘Cup and Saucer” plant, the calyx forming a@ cup round the base of the bell Pkt. 10c.
CARPET OF SNOW—(See Alyssum)
(Campanula medium)
76 D. M. PERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CAL ALO GUEee
(Dianthus Caryophyllus) ‘Carnation,’ ‘‘Pink,”’ ‘Clove Pink,’ ‘*Florists’ Pink,” are names
e : applied by different people to the same or to different plants of several species as well as to arna 1On. hybrids between them. -They are all easily grown from seed and very free blooming, the ~ flowers being bright colored and with a most delicious clove-like fragrance.
Some varieties are best adapted for pot culture and make fine house plants; others do best in beds in the o The improved varieties -we offer are suitable also for cutting. They produce very double, semicircular blooms: on teiok wax-like petals and long pod-like calyx. The plants are branching but compact and erect, with slender, bluish green foliage Che bursting of the calyx may be prevented by using ashes or some form of potash. Where size and quality of flowers are desired rather than profusion-of bloom, all except the terminal buds should be removed. This is the method employed by florists to obtain the larger, longer-stemmed=+beauties. Half hardy perennial, usually treated as a biennial.
e Large Flowering Carnations Best Suited for Pot Culture
The choicest varieties sold by florists are propagated from cuttings but very beautiful double flowers ju i and more fragrant. although not as large, can be produced from the seed we offer. Sow under glassin the a eeuTonee crohoteed : from January to March. Use well pre- pared soil, cover lightly and keep in a temperature of about 60° F. Sprinkle with a fine spray. When the young plants are of a sufficient size transplant them out of doors two feet apart each way. or the seed may be sownin permanent bed as early in spring as weather will permit.
Double Perpetual Flowered Mixed. An
ing very double flowers of various shades and colors. Seed from choicest double flowers...... Seeees 22 Pte 25¢e:
Fine Double Striped. Seed from ‘fine named striped sorts. ..........-Pkt. 25e.
Choicest White Ground. Seed from choice, large flowered, named varieties, with nearly white petals bordered or tinted with red or purple. A very choice Picotee strain..s:.....5 oes Pkt. 35c.
Double Picotee Fine Mixed. A magnit- icent strain of double Picotees. Seed from choicest French, Italian and English named sorts. Certain to pro- duce a large proportion of double and finely formed and colored flowers. OZ se Pleo eeniicroetelsisieldeiaie cere .... Pkt. 15¢.
Double Choice Mixed. A mixture con- taining many of the very choicest colors and types..:.-Oz.:$3.00........ Pkt. 10c.
Double Fancy Picotee Extra Fine Mixed. Extra fine, seed saved from named varieties, petals bordered, spotted and splashed. An extra choice mixture. POORR eax e ta oh aie oie ee ea tet oe Pkt. 25c.
Varieties Adapted to both Pot and Outdoor Culture
Seed may be sown outdoors early in spring, using well pulverized soil, prefer- ably sandy loam. Make rows one foot apart and cover seed with one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high, thin to eight or ten inches apart. For earlier blooming start indoors.
There are usually only a few flowers obtainable in the open ground the first year, but if the plants are protected
Castor BEAN through the winter they will bloom freely
the second season. In southern latitudes
seed may also be sown outdoors in fall. Half hardy perennials, fifteen inches high, except Marguerite which can be treated very successfully as an annual.
Early Double Snow White. The plants are vigorous, erect and bushy; come into flower very early and furnish abundant bloom for along time. The flowers are large, double, clear white and wonderfully fragrant............ pst ve. -Pkt525e:
Marguerite Finest Mixed. The plants of this wonderfully fine strain may be made to bloom in four months. Flowers large, double, deeply fringed, very fragrant and appear in very attractive shades of color. Especially desirable for bedding asan annual and for ciltting.5""OZ, BEBO Eo. ccc cee ce cone Leet ged oo aeaies wis Bats atte se eRiale sw oMieion odie old wb wise n Cai ....+Pkt. 10e.
Double Dwarf Vienna Mixed. - Large fiowered and comes into bloom early, producing flowers of many colors and beautiful markings; a large proportion -double.- OZ. $1.50. ...... 0... ce. cece cece ee nsbecce sinptee cebe ceccecseee tateangegece cress Peeses Pkt. 10c.
Double Red Grenadin. Comes into bloom very early and the charming, double, scarlet flowers are very valuable for form- ing bouquets.......... RSC OAD er UC aU SCoGUObD aaaa ede paconeoe ae elelelsttiieie neler Ld nieeisteicielslee Side isivie + ci e'sjece oe teGhewiecs » bes Sratthe : Pkt. 15c.
an (Ricinus) Tall majestic plants for lawns or. driveways; with broad, beautifully lobed, palm- ~_astor Bean like leaves of glossy green, brown or bronzed metallic hue and long spikes of scarlet, or of green,
prickly seed pods. Makes a rapid, vigorous growth in rich soil. Sow seed outdoors after danger from frost is over, preferably in light rich soil, or for earlier blooms start indoors and transplant. For best development each plant should have at least four feet each way. Its rich. luxuriant growth makes it very attractive for a long distance either grown singly or in groups, oras center plants with Cannas, Dahlias, etc., giving a semi-tropical. effect: Seed beautifully striped or mottled. Tender annual; six to fifteen feet high. :
Zanzibariensis. Wonderfully vigorous, from ten to fifteen feet high. Leaves have a brilliant luster, measuring about thirty inches across, ranging in color from bright green to deep bronze. Seed very large, oval. Mrixep VARIETIES. Oz. 25c.......-Pkt. 10c.
Sanguineus. (Tricolor) Blood red stalks with red venation in leaves; height about six feet. OZ. 2b Ps. ee eee aesiee Oey
. . . . ee Mixed. ‘A desirable mixture of all the named varieties. OZ. 20C........ cece cece cece eee e cree eeeees dats ottelelerg Genes Sc Oe = 10c.
exceedingly beautiful variety produc-.
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@ An odd and picturesque class of plants having colored foliage and in which the innumerable small
flowers and seed vessels together with their supports form a very brilliantly colored mass, sometimes
e OSla gracefully arranged like plumes and sometimes more dense, being corrugated and frilled at the edge
Fai 2 5 like a.cock’s comb. ‘They form the gayest possible decoration in beds and borders, retaining their
brilliant coloring often from midsummer until frost. The red Cristata sorts are sometimes cut before fully ripe and dried in the house for winter bouquets.
Seed may be sown outdoors as early in spring as ground is warm and dry, using if possible light, rich, well pulverized soil,
and giving plenty of moisture. For larger and more beautiful plumes start the seed very early indoors and transplant to place when weather is settled. Also adapted for growing in pots in greenhouse and conservatory. Half hardy annuals.
Childsi Crimson (Chinese Woolflower). Plants about two and one-half feet high, branch freely and pro- duce large, globular, purplish crimson flowers which resemble a ball of brilliantly colored wool..Pkt. 10c.
Childsi Yellow (Chinese Woolflower). Of the same gen- | eral formas the Childsi Crimson, but flowers are a very light canary yellow color.............. Pkt. 10c.
Pyramidalis plumosa mixed. Plants pyramidal, branch- ing, twoor more feet high, covered with long, bril- liantly colored and gracefully formed plumes in red, yellow or violet. An excellent mixure of plumosa or feaphMeredsCClOSIASices< «cc ccles sieeie sie AOL AS Pkt. 10c.
Triumph of the Exposition. A splendid plumosa variety. Plant of pyramidal form, bearing many exceedingly
| graceful, feather-like spikes of intensely brilliant
| crimson color. Height two to three feet...Pkt. 10c.
Variegated. A cristata strain between the plumosa and the dwarf cockscomb types. The plumes are broadened at the top, variegated and striped in red and yellow. Height one and one-half to two feet. mee Sens Sat RE eee iiealistie oh ses scokkt. 1Oc.
Japan. Plant grows two to two and one-half feet high and is covered with spikes which are finely crested and of brilliant colors usually variegated crimson and deep yellow. One of the best of the tall oats types. Soonee0an Mudie \ereveeisicere Ao ov obeuddas cdo ORO ale nayas t. 10c.
| Dwarf Cockscomb Varieties (Celosia Cristata )
Giant Empress. This beautiful dwarf plant has bronze leaves and forms very large crimson combs. Height about one foot..... ee vetaiai's apts oe Gils ors Bee vaadion ers Pkt. 1c.
Dwarf Rose. One foot high; large rose-colored combs. f Rielatcaiate atacnuatere Bieter he teres OHS DO aU OCS OnOOn seeceeee Pkt. 10c.
Dwarf Yellow. Large yellow combs. Height one foot. Stsrotahin vise sie RSE BE Ges Sid GS AER ONO oe Pkt. 10c.
Glasgow Prize (President Thiers) Plant resembles a
very large comb, densely corrugated; brilliant, deep purplish red. Foliage dark, not abundant; ten to ; twelve inches...... RIB. DCU AOA Oe ORI oa eater Pkt. 10c. Dwart Mixed. A mixturevof the best dwarf growing sorts. Oz. $175..... ccc cece elec cee nce c caves gnececcecvctececcucs Pkt. 10c.
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i ; Centaureas embrace some foliage plants but are more generally known for their hardy flowering annuals which include some of our most graceful and showy garden flowers that en aurea have long been favorites for cutting. The tall slender straight or slightly branching plants } P : with narrow leaves thrive well in common garden soil. They produce bright colored single and double flowers on long graceful stems and some sorts are fragrant.
CELOSIA CHILDS!
Cee __. , Annual Varieties Cultivated for Their Flowers
‘Sow seed in early spring in hotbed and transplant to open ground or sow in open ground as soon as the weather is warm and settled. Cover seed about one-fourth inch deep; thin three or four inches apart. Fine for bedding or borders. The young
plants are very sensitive to wet, and care should be taken to prevent water standing on the leaves. Cyanus (Bachelor's Button, Corn Flower) A well known, hardy border plant, also called ‘‘blue bottle’? and “ragged sailor,” which does best in carefully prepared gravelly soil. If seed is sown as soon as the ground is fit in the spring and the flowers picked so as to prevent the plant exhausting itself by seeding, it will furnish a profusion of bright blue, purple, white ' or pink single flowers from July until late in the autumn. Hardy annual; plant one to two feet high. (See colored plate, page 5)
‘Mrxep. Oz. 30e...... ede eissier sere viclelelsieicisieieisawier sivas BO DOU DOC A Se NOGO BHO dG OAH OG onic GHbo ops So be o MOmeno coi cn Tina COB ace olocrarsc Pkt. 10c. Double Mixed (BSachelor’s Button) Produces larger, more globular flower-heads than the common variety. Oz. 30c..... “ 10c.
_ Odorata (Sweet Sultan) An old fashioned hardy annual about eighteen inches high, with long-stemmed, sweet scented, MEADE TOOTS WOWSTSs SoOSABE Sao CO Goulet ens rea eri oh ee FU URI Pa es a A OE ane ellos Sea SRE cin Mit ea rg Pkt. 10c.
Marguerite. A most desirable, sweet scented Centaurea, producing on long stems finely laciniated, white flowers, about as large as a carnation, and which remain fresh and beautiful for a long time after cutting. Hardy annual; about eighteen MITE UN Spit Oe ee ©) Zia pile CD save refaiete said, oid ose: a e's nie csieseieiets We 9 ohio nfesclaredcdacatayaprvciecere auspeneie Taree o maa cI arNavaNe crag MEL EEEN RUIMUOT veh eve ee eyoleyigellate ec shanele Pkt. 10c.
Imperialis Mixed. An excellent sweet scented variety, also called Sweet Sultan. The flowers are. finely laciniated and are about the size of a carnation. They have long stems and keep well after cutting. Colors range through white, rose, lilac, purple and yellow. Hardy annual; about eighteen inches high. Oz. 75c...........00- ated ae atisc er ausireetaveto tere etait on onencveheererscahene Pkt. 10c.
Perennial Variety Cultivated for Foliage Seed should be sown under glass and the young plants grown in pots or boxes until settled warm weather, when they may be set about one foot apart where wanted for borders or bedding. In southern latitudes seed may also be‘sown outdoors in fall.
Gymnocarpa. This is also called Dusty Miller. Valuable because of its finely cut silvery gray foliage and graceful drooping Rabbit, OL srowths italt hardy, perennial; one and one-half to two feet high... ......2..ceb cece eee cece senate ee eeee Pkt. 10c.
These outdoor ‘‘summer Chrysanthemums” are showy and effective for bedding or rysant emum borders in the garden and desirable for cut flowers. Plants become more bushy ; and shapely if pinched back in early growth and the ‘practice of disbudding will result in much larger flowers. These annuals are not the winter flowering sorts sold by florists and which are propagated only by division of roots.
: Early Blooming Garden Sorts Seed may be sown in the open ground after danger of frost is over and the seedlings thinned eight or ten inches apart, but __the best results come from sowing under cover early in May, and transplanting the young plants to open border. Height one
- and one-half to two feet.
Morning Star. - Handsome, large, single flowers, bright yellow with deeper center; excellent for cutting.............. Pkt. 10c. Carinatum Eclipse Mixed (Tricolor) Large single flowers in very striking color combinations. The ray florets range from pure golden yellow to nearly white, are often ringed or centered purplish scarlet and always have a dark brown disc. -Pkt. 10c.
Coronarium, double white. Very double white flowers, with petals reflexed and imbricated............ cs seeeeeeee sees 10c. Coronarium, double yellow. Very attractive, rich golden yellow double flowers, about one inch across; abundantly
produced....... ele alee oe see gneeens Hire CMP ce AO BO. b OOO DA CO BOO Oa bld Os COUGH Nh AO Ob SECO OR En cH anaeato coats blite faderatoe wersleleleisispelere IKE, LOC. Mixed. The choicest Carinatum and Coronarium varieties, both single and double....... Sralaye eieteveseye me elolelewio siuctartisisien sean) LOGS
CHEIRANTHUS CHEIRI—(See Wallflower): | CHE!IRANTHUS MARITIMUS — (See Virginian Stock)
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78 D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE.
e @ Cinerarias are easily grown
from seed in the green-
merarla house. The large heads of
brilliant daisy-like flowers
of many colors, usually sharply margined and with dark
eye, are very desirable in pots. The plants are often as
broad as high and the velvety leaves are shaded on the under side. .
Sow preferably early in fall. They thrive best in a
mixture of loam and peat. Perennial, usually one to two
feet high.
Maritima candidissima (Dusty Miller) Cultivated for its handsome, silvery white foliage; very ornamental as a decorative pot plant, or for bedding. Half hardy per-
ennial, one to two feet high..................+.- Pkt. 10c. Hybrida, choicest mixed. Largeflowering...... tee RL OCS Hybrida, very dwarf, mixed. Large flowered, eight inches high. Blooms profusely; many colors..........Pkt. 25c.
= Beautiful, hardy annuals with rose color- Clarkia ed, white and purple flowers, in delicate but very brilliant shades. The plants are about one and one-half to two feet high and are profuse bloomers. Sow in light, warm soil, as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, or if planted in August they will bloom the folowing summer. DouBLE MIxEp....Pkt. 10c.
© Well known beautiful climbers, Clemati much admired for their graceful- ness and attractive flowers. They
are splendid for covering arbors, verandas, etc.
The seed germinates slowly. For best results sow indoors in fall or very early in spring. Press the soil firmly over the seed and keep moist and warm. When suitable transplant to place one foot apart, or seed may be sown outdoors early in spring. Perennial but some protection in northern latitudes through winter is advised. Water the roots freely during dry weather to insure profuse blooming.
Flammula. A slender but vigorous climber, from ten to fifteen feet high, with clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers in August and September. Known as Sweet
Virgin's Bowers, 0... sisle.¢'s(a's sielatele eisai aicig nies oreienuts a etal Oe Mixed. [xtra choice, large flowering varieties with beautiful clusters of purple and white fiowers. O16:10).0: wi n6helgigi0e6,6'.0.6. eelelene- e600) ct ale ekerereie/ ¥/sielt eicisveielereecaversisere telat. 10c. (Blue) A rapid grow-
Cobaea Scandens {2A r:piderov-
handsome dark green foliage, bearing on graceful stems large, bell-shaped flowers, green at first but rapidly changing to a beautiful deep violet-blue. A wire- netting trellis or support for the many green tendrils to fasten upon is preferable to cords or smooth wire. A well established plant will run about thirty feet in a season.
For best results start indoors early in spring in rather dry soil and set out the young plants after danger of frost is past. Tender perennial. Oz. 50c........Pkt. 10c.
COCKSCOMB—(See Celosia) COIX LACHRYMA—(See Job’s Tears) Cosmos, EARLY FLOWERING
Magnificent ornamental foliage plants for house or garden culture. The leaves are of many shapes, and
the shades and _ colors are of remarkable beauty. : @) eus Sow in shallow pots in rich light soil. Cover the seed lightly with earth and keep the plants in an
; even moist temperature. Transplant to the open ground in bed or border as soon as danger of frost is over, and in a shady sheltered situation. For house plants seed may be sown indoors in fail. Tender perennial; plants about one to two feet high.
Large Leaved Mixed. Rich, velvety leaves of large size. Plants of exceeding beauty............seecceseeeeeeeeeeees+Pht. 250.
© (Aquilegia) Very desirable, easily grown, old_fashioned perennials for borders, forming large, oO1iumM Ine Rermecent clumps. Blooms profusely early in the season and remains in bloom for a considerable eriod. Sow the seed which is of rather slow germination, in open ground early in spring in any rich, well drained garden _ soil. In permanent bed plants should have at least one foot each way. Keep clear of weeds and give each year a dressing of well rotted manure. Seed may also be sown outdoors in fall. Hardy herbaceous perennials; two to three feet high.
Ccerulea hybrida. Vigorous growing, very handsome, with delicate blue and white flowers; spurs very long...........++-Pkt. 10c. Californica hybrida. Hardy, free blooming, with single orange. red and yellow flowers. OZ. $2.50.....cceccssesceeee “* 10e, Double Mixed. Best and finest colors, including white, shades of blue and brownish purple. Oz. 30C........seeeceecseeee “© 100.
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR—(See Morning Glory) CONVOLVULUS MINOR—(See Dwarf Morning Glory)
Very effective for autumn flowering in broad masses or backgrounds. A hardy and rapid growing annual, forming bush-like plants with feathery green foliage, four to six feet high, covered with large oOsmos flowers somewhat resembling the single dahlia. They are gracefully poised on long stems and very useful for decorative purposes. _ Sow outdoors early in spring in rather light soil, not too rich, and preferably ina sunny situation. Cover the seed with one-fourth to one-half inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. If planted in rows, make the rows about two feet apart and when the young plants are well up, thin from four to six inches apart in the row.
Early Flowering Cosmos These early flowering strains are about four feet high and bloom profusely four to six weeks earlier than the giant sorts.
The flowers are of good size; well adapted to northern latitudes. Giant Flowering Sorts
Early Flowering Dawn. Flowers white. Oz. 30c..........Pkt.10c. Eiybrida, Giant White. OZ. 35C.....s.csesesssssesseeeeesPhet. 10.
Early Flowering Mixed. Includes white, bright red and rose Hybrida, Giant Pink. .Oz.35e. ne wae alg os IS 69 eolored flowers.. O27 25Csciis atass.cr oeeetene. cis nee PELOc Hybrida, Giant Mixed. _ Flowers white and in shades of pink,
CUCURBITA—(See Gourd) rose and Maroon. OZ. BBC... ceceecceecssccccecccess PK. 10c.
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Well known and universally admired tuberous rooted pot plants producing exceedingly handsome red
yc amen and white flowers for indoor winter or spring blooming in greenhouse or window garden. The grace-
ful richly colored single flowers are of distinctive shape and are borne on stems of good length.
Sow the seed, which is of rather slow germination, in shallow boxes or paus: using light rich soil and covering the seed
slightly. Keep at a temperature of 50° to 60° F. and water freely until well started. Seed sown in spring, by autumn will
produce a little bulb. If this is placed first ina three inch pot and later repotted as required ina five or six inch pot it will produce blooms the following spring. Seed may also be sown in fall. Tender perennial; one foot high.
Bereicnm iced ae O ferent CRU tan Ya COLOLSe sciciers ce ciaWceien cin cin tis cecceiecsesis cineca cieastcecsiiecaveeneseaseaacsesccccecces Pkt. 15c. Persicum Giganteum Mixed. Beautiful foliage and profuse bloom; each flower is twoto two and one-half inches long. Very HOI Cree eater tee eiiieisietercrsicielaielera/s/sisiaicterelejelsls/evele e(ereicie cyeleleieleielsisielcie sees BYolavalevate cleiavcletetelalersicl sree creve save sicioi aie eclovere waren avcratehens Pkt. 20c.
e . . (Ipomeea quamoclit) A most beautiful rapid growing climber with delicate dark green, feathery Cypress Vine foliage and many bright, star-shaped, scarlet or white blossoms. Planted by the tide of eonarde, tree or stakes, and trained properly, there is no handsomer climber. Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in the row where the plants are to remain. Cover seed one-half inch deep. Germination will be hastened if the soil is warm and kept in moist condition. Thin the young plants four to six inches apart. Tender annual; about fifteen feet high.
Scarlet. A very deep, rich Shade. OZ. 25C....ce00.. .-cececcveceveveseces ehateveroccle alaletatelelercielcinielesiecinmisietselevererclavare SCID CAR GE Pkt. 10c. White. Clear paper white. Oz. 25¢ oeeee eoeses @eceevcsosesesees CRO o ee eeereoeeseeesereseseses Ce Or ee rs $f 10c. Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. QO Gees cieistincsisiels e@evoeevsecce @oresvsrevee eereeereseeoecece Cs oe 10c.
e A favorite for autumn flowering, blooming the first season from seed if started early. The flowers are so
a la symmetrical and perfect and the range of colors so wide and varied that they will always be popular where
display is wanted.
Seed may be sown inspring in open ground after danger of frost is over, but for best results sow in shallow pans at any time from March to June, and transplant the seedlings tosmall pots. When strong enough and danger from frost is over plant out one foot apart. These plants will produce tubers which should be taken up in the fall and replanted the following spring; these roots willflower freely thefollowingautumn. Tender herbaceous perennial, three to four feet high.
Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double flowers, including shades of red, pink, dark maroon, yellow, SOU EERE Gea ee eT n Tare cate choot savessleloive cise ale: elelers eiclereleselelaie e eie'sla dieteldiecve eee sieeieie ve ecicn 0 eleieeientissis ate a oravelevevl olavele; at ovaterel ater cersoeeke Pkt. 15c.
Finest Single Mixed. Will produce brilliant flowers running through a wide range of striking colors. Oz. 50c......... Pkt. 10c. For Dahlia Roots see Bulbs and Roots, Page 100.
e (Bellis perennis) Charming little plants for edgings and borders, also used for low beds and rock work. The
é alsy flowers of the improved varieties we offer are borne above the low cluster of leaves on stiff flower stalks. mak-
: ing them suitable for bouquets. With careful cultivation nearly seventy-five percent are double. Leaves spatulate or obovate.
For best results sow seed early in hotbed and when plants are large enough transplant to a rich soil in a cool and partially shaded situation, setting the plants six inches apart. If plants are started early indoors they will flower the same season, but bloom more abundantly in the spring if sown in autumn and the plants wintered over in cold frames; or can be set out in the open border and protected with mulching. Half hardy perennial; about six inches high.
Double Rose. (Longfellow) Finest strain. Oz. $4.00..Pkt. 10c. Double White. Clear white. Oz. $8.00................ sf c. Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white. Oz. $3.00.. “ 10c.
Large branching plants producing very large, Datura handsome, double or single, trumpet-shaped
blossoms of exquisite fragrance. Excellent for late summer and autumn flowering.
Seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is over, but for early blooming sow in hotbed and transplant about three feet apart each way. Roots can be kept all winter in cellars. Tender annual; three feet high.
Wrighti. Pure white at the center shaded into lilac and blue; magnificent large single flowers. In warm latitudes can be
continued as a perennial. Oz. 35c......... erisanlesioceratess Pkt. 10c. Chlorantha, fl. pl. (Humilis flava) Large, usually double yellow, richly scented. OZ. 85C........ cece eee AOOUHDOSOTODO Pkt. 10c. Mixed. The above varieties. Oz. 35c..... item = LOC:
DELPHINIUM —(See Larkspur) DIANTHUS—(See Pinks)
DIANTHUS BARBATUS—(See Sweet William) DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS—(See Carnation) DIGITALIS—(See Foxglove)
. ° This sh - Dimorphcoteca Aurantiaca 7OS Seat orange-yellow flowers, is sometimes called African ‘‘Golden- Orange’ Daisy. Plants somewhat spreading, with finely cut foliage, producing abundantly on stems of good length glossy, single daisy-like blossoms about two and one-half inches across. The brilliant orange coloring of the petals contrasts strikingly with the black center which is surrounded by a dark colored disc. Well adapted for summer flowering in _beds or borders.
Sow early in spring, preferably in light, well prepared soil, not too rich, in a sunny situation. Make rows one and one-half feet apart, covering seed one-fourth inch deep; thin the young plants ten to twelve inches apart. Hardy aunual, about one foot high. OZ. $1.00........seeeeeees Pkt. 10c.
DOLICHOS—(See Hyacinth Bean) EMERALD FEATHER—(See Asparagus Sprenger?) DATURA
bs (Convolvulus Minor) Dwarf plants of trailing, branching habit, each covering a space
Dwarf Morning Glory about two feet in diameter. At midday they are Earapietols covered with aoe of pure white and variously colored funnel-shaped blossoms which remain open in clear weather until evening.
_ Sow seed earlyin spring in any good garden soil, covering about one-half inch deep. Half hardy annual; about one foot
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® Fully as valuable as the common Poppy for garden ornamentation since the flowers are in Eschscholtzia bloom through a much longer season. A bed in full bloom of these large saucer-shaped flowers in various shades of yellow with orange center gives a brilliant color effect. The
foliace is finely cut and has a bluish tinge or bloom, delicate and very attractive. oj Sow seed early in spring or late in autumn where plants are wanted to bloom as. they do not bear transplanting well. Use well pulverized soil, make the rows one foot apart and cover the seed one-fourth inch deep. Thin six to eight inches apart. Effective results are also obtained by thinly sowing broadcast and lightly raking in the seed. Hardy annual, low
spreading; about one to one and one-half feet high.
Californica (California Poppy) The true golden yellow strain. This is the state flower of California and is a desirable addition to every garden. Oz. 85c.Pkt. 10c.
Double White (Alba) The flowers are creamy white; very attractive. 3 eS 50c. Mare tens ede vatatero,sfehauivane tens facSahcoieneie ekalete ehcrereere’s sivie e514) 6's 6 6,0 Sete tows pests oeney ee sarnceeb kts, LOG:
Mandarin. The outer side of the petal is tinged with scarlet, the inner side rich DIFOWNISH OFANE Chases srerlcee cele isa eects ausiescietefousiele ciriolol el efelers(s|eioaie ole clelclon eisrereh Pkt. 10c.
Mixed. An excellent mixture producing deep yellow, creamy white, scarlet and orange flowers. Oz. 35¢........... role choles ceric etter teats siatreeels Sein elotelere -.+++Pkt. 10c.
Bush (Hunnemannia) Flowers beautifully cup-shaped, about three inches across; petals broad,bright yellow with wavy edges; leaves coarser and larger than com- mon kinds. Stems ten inches long and desirable for cutting. In the northern states for early blooming and largest tlowers start in pots and transplant out- doors. Height about two feet. Hardy annual, becoming in warm latitudes a tender=perenniall *O7Zs SG ears vee sie semiste x; orn evra nee atieigreteteaieisiele .... Pkt. 10c.
EVENING GLORY—(See Ipomeea Bona Nox)
Ferns Perennial flowerless plants, too well known to need description. The
exceeding grace and beauty of the plants will usually well repay all the care necessary to start them. properly in the greenhouse or some place indoors where they will keep moist. The seed spores which are of slow germination and very fine or dustlike, should be scattered on a smooth and level surface of the soil, preferably fine sifted sandy peaty loam and simply pressed into the earth giving little or no covering. Keep it shaded and moist and the temperature at about 70°, always watering with a finesprayv. Place a pane of glass over the top, giving a little space for air and there will gradually spread over the surface moss-like plants from which the young ferns will be developed. When2 or 3 leaves have appeared it is time to transplant. The young ferns may be placed in a window-box without much sun, or can be set outdoors in summer in some moist and shady place.
Fine Mixed. —Open! STOUNG) MIX seieier oiee eos siers s'esisiesic'ete ou) tes shaleie Roce ee Pkt. 20c. FEVERFEW—(See Matricaria and Pyrethrum)
(Myosotis) This is a favorite old-fashioned
orget- e ot flower, bearing in profusion, especially in
fall and spring, clusters of dainty blue five-
petalled blossoms. It thrives well in the shade or open border but flourishes best in a moist. shady situation.
For bloom the first year sow indoors in February or March, and transplant as soon as the ground is warm enough, or sow outdoors as early as possible, cover- ing seed one-half inch deep; thin to six inches apart. Seed may also be sown in fall. Hardy perennial but usually does better if given some protection during winter.
Alpestris. Plants of compact, bushy habit with finely cut foliage, growing six to eight inches high. Flowers blue with a very small yellowish eye. Oz. 50c.Pkt. 10c.
Dissitiflora. Flowers deep blue, a little larger than Alpestris. Compact, early blooming; a good border plant....ccssccccsccecscvevasessveescses soeseeeoePkt. 15c.
9 (Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis Jalapa) Large and beauti- F our O Clock ful, old-fashioned plants of erect bushy habit which produce in profusion a succession of brilliantly colored tube-shaped flowers, that open about four o’clock in the afternoon, remaining open all night and usually are closed before noon the next day. The flowers are red, white, yellow, or are striped and blotched in shades of these colors. Very desirable for borders, along a wire fence, or as the background of a flower garden, blooming during the late summer and autumn. Sow seed in spring in open ground after danger of frost is over, covering one- half inch deep. For best development allow two to three feet apart each way. Hardy annual, about two feet high.
Red, O2.°206s ca 2kch sieaisc sewn oe e 6 soe ceweceececeteeeoesesesescccsvesscce- srt, 10c. White, Red Striped. Oz. 20c..... were ite aia: siacbaetelstoleielels/cie\cielo;sinieis)siereiei-e's ele clele elereene tt OCs White. Pure glistening, white. *OZ. 20C25 o's csc sidiss ccissbasccieececssces Socreee, Oce Mixed. An exceptionally attractive mixture. OZ. 20C..........ee0ees sseee * 100: FOXGLOVE
(Digitalis) Stately, old-fashioned border plants, affording dense spikes of large brilliantly colored
Oxg ove flowers which are terminal and half as long as the height of the plant. The flowers are very distinct
and showy, being thimble-like or long bell-shaped, and the colors include white, lavender and rose
many being spotted or blotched. It is often used as a background, and does especially well in cool, shady locations in front of shrubbery. The leaves are wrinkled and somewhat downy.
_ Seed may be sown outdoors after danger from frost is over, but for best results start in boxes and transplant. The seed
is very small and should be covered lightly and kept moist until plants are well established, when they should be transplanted
i tue foot pOare: May be sown outdoors in fall. Hardy biennial or perennial, usually blooming the second season; three to ve feet high.
Ivery’s Spotted (Maculata superba) A fine variety of colors, usually spotted....... soccer ccc ctecececnscccccccecccscesessPKt. 10c.
Fine Mixed. “Many shades and markings. OZ. 25C..i.sceeececcecceecesecvcoece ei leisiaisiols wale “Ale Cieinemes oid staaie aaa tattay tart Paice cute 3" EOcs
Mammoth Foxglove (Digitalis monstrosa) Remarkably odd; each flower spike surmounted with a very large bell-shaped Hower.~ “Mrxip COLORS4 175 vwsa.css cceay + Pan an te ee een eae eae eee alsteistetokerstersteiers sYale sine eicielaiers sie tie Heveesonunacene Pkt. 15c
(Hedysarunr) Very handsome, branching, free flowering plants, producing racemes of
French Honeysuckle beautiful small fragrant pea-shaped flowers. Not a climber, but well adapted for borders
_ Sow in open border in spring after danger from frost is past, preferably in light and open well drained soil, in a sunny situ- ation. Hardy perennial; often growing four feet.
Coronarium, Scarlet.......... ete 6 cosas Bie ay bia ets veseeee+Pkt, 10c. Coronarium, Album, white......,....cseccceccececesees Pkt. 10c,
‘will blossom the succeeding spring. Half hardy perennial; about
Scarlet Mixed (Zonale) The seed we offer will produce a large
_form flowers can be raised from seed in nearly every conceivable ‘eolor and shade,* some being most beautifully striped and . blotched. 5
‘have formed should be taken up in the fall and kept dry during “winter. The stronger bulbs will flower the second season; the
half feet high.
‘Globe Amaranth (272 ena gorse) A ae:
‘annual; ten to twenty feet high. 2 ’ Apple Shaped. The fruits are early, nearly round, yellow, sometimes striped. OZ. 25C........ccecceccecsceeeestessseoees+ Pkt. 10c.
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blooming the first year and among the gayest ornaments of the garden in summer and autumn. Combinations of yellow and red predominate in the highly colored single and double flower-heads two inches or more across, which are borne singly well.above the foliage on long, slender. stems, suitable for cutting. Leaves alternate, simple, and more or less toothed. 4 i Sow seed outdoors early in spring; cover one-fourth inch deep. Make rows eighteen inches apart and thin eight to. ten inches apart in the row; or a longer season of bloom may be secured by planting in frames and transplanting. Plants one to one and one-half feet high. : Picta. Plants about one foot high; flowers single, purplish-crimson and yellow. Hardy annual; with root protection in win-
Gailla di Showy bedding and border plants, remarkable for the profusion, size and brillianey of their flowers,
a@ perennial. Sulphur, orange, claret and amaranth mixed........... billeiebie b sldlerd ce eis s ela, cee vio ols Secpostlonen sborccin ner ton Pkt:-10c. Grandiflora. Flowers scarlet and orange, single, often three inches across with flat petals. Excellent for cutting. Hardy perennial, blooming the first year........ RL ehaents EL REREOM Uae ae ate i eicie win tovaratere Rig a ditere Neaila bialerelw sale Malena ye aie. SAR alls a) REE Oe.
e (Pelargonium) When proverly grown, Geranium the constant succession of bloom until frost comes, the brilliant colors of the
flowers and the exquisite zone or horseshoe markings of the leaves of some of the varieties, render the Geranium very de- sirable for pot culture as well as for bedding out of doors and for growing in window boxes. , The seed is slow to germinate. Sow in a pot or box in the house in rather light soil, preferably containing a little leaf mold and sand. Cover seed one-fourth inch deep, and keep as near 65° F. as possible. Water moderately, and as soon as the third leaf appears, pot.singly in two inch pots, transferring to larger ones as the plants require. Plunge the pots or set in open border, and on approach of frost remove to cover. They
two feet high. ae :
percentage of double flowers in many beautiful shades of scarlet BANG LEO... ie nein eee ewe nce cree eee te esse eee eeeeeeees PRE 25e.
GILLIFLOWER—(See Stock)
rake e ’ . c . rh: These magnificent plants for bedding and Gladiolus cutting with their long spikes of tubular lily-
Sow. seed thickly, as soon as the ground is warm in spring, covering one-fourth inch deep. The plants should have very careful attention and be kept free from weeds. The bulbs which
balance the third season. Tender perennial; about two and one-
Finest Mixed. Finest named sorts mixed... bed dean as bind sPkt: 1 5e: For Gladiolus Bulbs see Bulbs and Roots, page 101.
for its handsome small, globular flower heads which, if cut when well matured, will retain their beauty through the winter. Seeds germinate slowly; start in hotbed, or soak in warm water to soften the woolly husk. Set the plants one foot apart. Tender annual; twelve to eighteen inches high.
Pamela O22 8G ee snsis veer nstensdcceceoces eecovees-e PKt. 10c. Striped. Oz. 25c...... cee eer ER Seleniees ool. Plt. 10c. ee Or Oar ter eGo en citias oe ceteeseseess, -- 1O0c. Mixed.’ OZ. 25¢......0..656 055 VO eee one venkat i 10¢.
e e Raita ena! 5 2 Greenhouse perennial plants producing soft, velvety green leaves, and rich, beautifully colored trumpet- Gloxinia shaped flowers. . Gloxinias thrive best in an equal mixture of leaf. mold, loam and sand. If started. in February will usually bloom the latter part of summer. Seed may also be sown in fall. The plants are delicate and: not easily grown, but the flowers are of such beauty that one generally feels amply repaid for the effort. : Hybrida Mixed. A strain of the richest color and variety of markings. Plants ten to twelve inches high............... Pkt. 25c.
Gourd _ (Cucurbita) A very extensive genus of trailing annuals with curiously shaped yellow fruit, commonly known
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as Ornamental Gourds. The vines are of easy culture and make a rapid growth, so are much used for cover- ing old fences, trellises, stumps, etc. The foliage is ornamental, and the markings of some of the.fruit extraordinary. us i
Do not plant the seed till danger of frost is over, and selectlight, rich soiland a sunny situation. Water freely. Tender
’ Bottle. This produces handsome, curious, bottle-shaped fruits. OZ. 25C.... cede cee eee e eee s ce cce eee bees eee tebe ceeweuee -.10c. Corsican. Smooth, turban-shaped fruit. Oz. 25c........ EU Seppe nny kunnen nice Damen ete s ales eineinteleisisincate fay BR eicaiese oles Oe. Dish Cloth. Long, green, corrugated fruit, the inside fibrous mass of which, when shell and seeds are removed, makes
Bimeseclent SPONZe! OZ Zor REE. cts c ce sole w een emeces setae Reset orateriirateiiicter seat et bere atererarei orsicalarcieuiacete cravectsuetae visit cievepaeaeroate Pkt. 10c. Hercules’ Club. Distinctly club-shaped, the longest of all the varieties. Oz. 25c...... BEAD NRCC Hie DAE ame OMe pa cio ae **"10c. Japanese Nest Egg. Used as nest eggs; fruits are white, do not crack and are not injured by heat or cold. Oz. 25c... ‘* 10c. Orange. Also known as Mock Orange. Nearly round, orange-colored. Oz. 25¢......... ae ARGUE NODE DOMMES an eHN OOOO *“ 10c. Pear Shaped, Ringed. Green and yellow, beautiful bi-colored fruit, upper half yellow, lower half green. ‘Oz. 25c..... “© 10c. Pear Shaped, Striped. Fruits green, with cream colored striping, sometimes changing to yellow. Oz. 25c.......... et ETO Ee, Powder Horn. In the formof a powder horn. Oz. 25c........... aS AUIS AC GEESE SOG RIE GA ER HIE APO tee rs ahaiacreteaicteiaens ees “ 10c. Siphon or Dipper. Useful for dippers; fruits long, bottle-shaped, with straight or slightly crooked neck. ° Oz. 25c..... “© 10c. INA eek OZ COC tae esicicin jens ga ecc'e o 09 da ces Ceewarie Mean Tae iebavsle sialon ieat: rnepeniereistaue che toeeitiletoyaiaievevelee amare et eed ne AOC.
ObHOwersmOUL alsOniImMCOlOK NM OZE HC. Gio. Sued. kee alee bcc sie caltcceds Gee ed deetes des sece puudoodes Hebb Glkds Soa aM aCe ee .»»-- Pkt. 10c. -Elegans Mixed. Very small, delicate white and rose-pink flowers. Hardy annual; one foot high. Oz. 25¢........... 1c. Muralis. Charming, easily grown border plants having very small pink flowers. Hardy annual; six inches high ....... ** . 10c. HEDYSARUM—(See French Honeysuckle) HELIANTHUS—(See Sunflower)
e (Everlasting) Sometimes called Straw Flower. Large full, double daisy-like flower heads with Helichrysum prominent centers and stiff overlapping scales, produced in various shades of bright yellow and scarlet on stems of good length. Desirable as dried specimens and for use in making winter bouquets. For this purpose, the flowers should be gathered when on the point of expanding. é Sow early in spring; thin to one foot apart each way. Hardy annual; two to two and one-half feet high. : Monstrosum, fl. pl., mixed, Largest double flowers. OZ. 40C.... cece cee ee etree terest eeere enters SNe ee reser ee LOG:
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e Well-known and much admired border and bedding plants, highly valued for the blue color and He 10tro e fragrance of their branching clusters of small salver-shaped flowers.
Sow the seed early in spring, in mellow soil indoors, and when plants are one to two inches high, prick out into pots. Transplant to place when three to four inches high. Will live outdoors through the winter in a warm climate. Desirable also as a pot-plant for indoor blooming from fall sown seed. Half hardy perennial; one and one-half to two feet high.
Anna Turrell. Violet-blue.............6. See eee eas ..»-Pkt. 10c. Regal. Flower heads of many shades............+++.-.-Pkt. 10c.
King of the Blacks. Deep purple, almost black..... **-10c. Dark Varieties Mixed. Very choice. Oz. $1.25...... ‘* 10c. HESPERIS MATRONALIS—(See focket)
e 6 e ° . . ° c A vigorous branching plant, of easy culture, with pretty foliage and large, light. yellow Hibiscus Africanus or cream-colored blossoms, dark purple in the center. The flowers are ee cede showy, saucer-shaped, often two to three inches across. The seed should be planted early, and the plants should be thinned to one foot apart each way. Hardy annual; about two feet high. O2.30C............ cece cece eee e cree eeeees siapoteveceumreteieneyer Pkt. 10c.
. (Althaea rosea) _ For a background to a flower garden nothing is better than the improved
strains we offer of this tall old-fashioned garden perennial. The large, richly colored blossoms
O Oc about three inches across, ranging from deep yellow and red to pure white, are set as rosettes around the strong growing flower stalks. ;
Sow seed in June or July, in open ground, and in the autumn, transplant to permanent position two to three feet apart. The following summer they will bloom. All double varieties are hardy perennials; five feet high.
Early Flowering. Blooms readily the first year from seed sown in spring. A wide’
range of colors in large single or semi-double flowers. Oz. $1.25........ Pkt. 15c. Chater’s Finest Mixed. Double perfection.............. teseceteeesesseeress Uf 15e. Double Blood Red. O2Z. $1.25..........seseeeees acnor teteceeseseseeeeseees 8 15e. P EDeep Rose. O25 Dlicoscsc ces cee cce sce erence peieisiere career Pewseswees 15c.
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‘“* Salmon. Rich salmon color, suffused with pink. Oz. $1.50........ “* 15¢.
‘* Pure White. Our special improved strain. Oz. $1.50........ aac “ 15¢.
‘* - Choice Mixed. All colors. Oz. $1.25.......... sates ee eee sade oe Se.
to Mixed. OZ. 161.0050 5...ceienneane st ttascce oa NC cn wins i es Ca “ 10c.
s (Japanese Hop) Hardy annual climber fifteen Humulus Japonicus to twenty feet high with rough lobed leaves of
variegated colors, very rough leaf stems and small flowers, Desirable for covering unsightly objects or shading verandas.........,..:eeeee ceeeees o eeePeusfersvecortns Pkt. 10c.
= (Dolichos lablab) A fine climber with clusters of purple Hy acinth Bean or white flowers followed by ornamental seed pods. Tender annual; from ten to fifteen feet high.
Albase WYiNItete 9 O21) OC tases cc srercrarerpetcieinte ereleteletevel-ls.cieis 6 si elersierales lee och uethetatersisis Pkt. 10c. Mixed. The foregoing mixed. Oz. 25c......... nppopodacosoosanodeccoueaccude ** 10c. Purpurea. Purple. Oz. 25c............ ares asleerojclolcie skesahauel otevore cee eu ofeleralcteter tye tetetelets ** 10c.
IBERIS—(See Candytuft) Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) A curious plant for hanging
IMMORTELLES—(See Acroclinium, Globe Amaranth, Helichrysum, Rhodanthe) IMPATIENS BALSAMINA—(See Balsam) Beautiful annual outdoor climber of luxuriant growth for ] omoea covering verandas and arbors, or for screening unsightly objects. Sow preferably in heat and transplant to open border; or sow in open border after the ground becomes warm. Soak seed in luke-warm water before planting. Tender annual; ten to fifteen feet high.
Setosa (Brazilian Morning Glory) Very vigorous rapid growing vine with large, three-lobed leaves and stems covered with brown hair. Flowers open in morning; salver formed, delicate blue or reddish purple with pink starin center and pro- duced in clusters. Seed black, alittle larger than Limbata. Oz. 40c..... Pkt. 10c.
Coccinea (Star Ipome@ea) Like a Morning Glory but with smaller rather pointed leaves, and covered with small, scarlet star-shaped flowers. Height often ten feet. Seed. small, black. OZ. 20C...0....6...008...-3 OS Penne bidity Ue ets has sbouctaleheere Pkt. 10c.
Bona Nox (Evening Glory) Violet blue flowers, open in the evening; similar to the white Moon Flower but not as large; seed as large but darker. Oz. 20c.Pkt. 10c.
Limbata Mixed. Very large violet or blue flowers with white margins and throats, The leavesaresimilar to those of Japanese Morning Glory but are less varie- gated. Seed large, black. OZ. 20C....cccseeeecserceevceees aie io aivisiote s aieteosiers Pkt. 10c.
Fine Mixed. Thefour above varieties mixed. OZ. 20C...........0005 Meee eeote tome SLOC*
Early Flowering Sky Blue (Jpomea grandiflora rubro cerulea) A most desirable, early, free tlowering sort, with glossy dark foliage and very large flowers that open with a tinge of carmine rose and when mature are bright lightblue. Oz. 75c. We oeckaskis skola oleiaiss io ole oko atoloiete etcveraictereteiets sisiiso sls sharailelsie sie sie) ele Teele eeihnsieaisssice MP KES LOC.
IPOMCEA GRANDIFLORA—(See Moon Flower) IPOMCEA PURPUREA—(See Morning Glory) IPOMCEA QUAMOCLIT—(See Cypress Vine) DouBLe HoLLyHock JAPANESE HOP—(See Humulus Japonicus)
JOSEPH’S COAT—(See Amaranthus tricolor)
J b’ T (Cotx lachryma) Curious ornamental grass with broad, corn-like leaves and lustrous slate colored seeds ODS €ars used for beads. Valuable for winter bouquets with everlasting flowers. Plant outdoors early in spring in hills three feet apart, four or five seeds ina hill, and cover half aninch deep. Hardy annual; three feet high. Oz. 15c.Pkt. 10c.
° : ¢ (Summer Cypress) A quick growing foliage or hedge plant, very symmetrical and attractive in Kochia Childsi summer and fall. mHOtolage is as fine as moss and of clean, bright green color. Early in the fall innumerable little flowers appear and the bush takes on a deep red tinge. Sow outdoors early in spring, covering one-fourth inch dee». Make the rows two feet apart and thin eighteen inches apart. For earlier blooming start indoors and transplant to open ground. Hardy annual; about two and one-half feet high. Oz. 35¢.............06 sie leiefaicieioierters tials HOD OUIOOUCGC .....+ Pkt. 10c.
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS—(See Peas, Everlasting) LATHYRUS ODORATUS—(See Sweet Peas)
Lantana The plants form small shrubs, producing in late summer and autumn heliotrope-like clusters of single, fra- grant flowers that change color. Succeeded by green berries that turn to a deep blue. Start under glass and transplant when danger of frost is over. May also be grown in pots. Tender perennial; about two feet high.
Finest French Hybrids mixed. Oz. 30c............6. hic eis aieen oecneats o tvalaterel cele eiatera ares eran eos Siersteist iets igae sia, sleraleliee emir care Kt lOc.
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(Delphinium) The Larkspur with its long clustered spikes of beautiful irregular flowers, often with
Larks ur long spurs, is especially valuable for its shades of blue. The annual forms are very desirable for bedding and the perennials are strikingly effective as a background for borders and for planting among
shrubbery. Seed of annual varieties may be sown outdoors early in spring. For earlier blooming start very early indoors or ‘sow in fall. Thin one to one and one-half feet apart. The perennial sorts are sown in fall or early in spring.
Annual Varieties Double Dwarf Rocket Mixed. Beautiful spikes of double flowers in many shades. Hardy annual; one foothigh. Oz. 25c.
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Perennial Varieties Elatum (Bee Larkspur) Flowers blue with hairy petals in the center giving them a fancied resemblance to a bee. Hardy per-
ennial; three.to five feet high............ ... se eeeeees Abooo eee tnt eee e nse cetseeseneees A etsteleilis lata eiaisie.sjetsiercheiejeieis aeseeeeees Pkt. 10c. Formosum. Flowers large, deep blue shaded indigo, small white center. Hardy perennial; three to five feet high; long blooming SEPED Tin acid ga ad 6 DONO OHO OO AE O0 OB ROOOO DOOD SO0DOOD OOOO DOOD UD CUOUD CO UOODOOODUUDU0U0000 AU OOOUUUDUODOUDCONROOOUOoDOCoUO eas Lane Pkt. 10c.
Li Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax) An attractive free-flowering bedding plant with slender foliage and bearing Inum on delicate stems clusters of glossy bright red single flowers, saucer-shaped, with black center. If sown in hot- bed and transplanted into good, rich soil, one footapart, the period of flowering will be much advanced but the seed can be sown in the open ground after the weather is warm. Hardy annual; about one and one-half feet high. Oz. 20c.............. Pkt. 10c.
e The four dwarf (EHrinus) sorts are charming plants, well adapted for bedding, pots or rockeries. They
make a neat edging for beds of white flowers and are very effective in masses, being covered with
oO e la flowers a long time. The flowers are usually blue with lighter center and are borne in neat clusters, each irregularly lobed flower being about five-eighths inch across.
Seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is over; or start the plantsin pots in greenhouse or hotbed, early in spring and transplant in May to place outdoors. Half hardy annual; usually about six inches high.
True Blue. A very fine, erect and compact variety with clear intensely blue flowers. Oz. $2.00.......... SbonDGdDC Siascevaeieis Pkt. 10c. Queen of Whites. A neat little plant, very dwarf, with many pure white flowers; useful for borders............ses0.005 * 10c. Sa eRe (Speciosa) An exceptionally graceful sort having bright deep blue flowers; very dark gree foliage. MANDI DO ee ete tere vetete NST i ciolevelclciaie sleielcioveinslevelcieisie cle) slelsieieinis wie\eie eicle */siels\osieivie cies eles Uicfe) cleviefelesel(aiellelsielehe} el elelelelelelealerslolelelie) eels lcralelstels,e/elerayetere kt. 10c. Gracilis. The flowers are bright blue with small white centers, fine for baskets and vases, trailing gracefully and blooming pEasoMp ne piants; are siender,, six inches: high)’. OZ. 506.55 ccs. sibs cess ccc sevice cece cleecnecsisacice sce sbeecsivas Pkt. 10c. Tenuior (Ramosa) Intensely blue flowers, decidedly larger than the other sorts and with unusually long stems. Very desirable for outdoor bedding and cutting. Plants upright growing, about one foot high................... Bite micVelsiortalelatcisersinrerions Pkt. 10c.
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(Nigella) Also known as Lady-in-the-Green and as Devil-in-a-Bush, because the blossoms are
Love-in-a-Mist partly concealed by the finely cut foliage. The large oddly shaped flowers are surrounded by
a very dense fringe or wreath of mossy fibres. Both plant and flower are handsome and require but little care. Sow seed in spring in any good garden soil, or may be sown in fall, Hardy annual. :
Damascena, fl. pl. Double blue flowers; one and one-half to two feet high. OZ. 20C....0 .... seccceveccceccevscvccesesesPKt.10c,
Lu in A very attractive free-flowering plant with long graceful terminal spikes of fragrant pea-shaped blossoms. Blooms
= ap early in the season and a desirable for cutting. Sow seed in place in spring and thin to one and one-half feet apart. ardy annual; about three feet high.
Cruikshanki. Blossoms white, shaded with yellow, blue and purple. Oz. AUC wreielerelsieleielerelee\cleleioleiciers evs.elele cletiniiesleinanienicon cn ict 10ce.
MALCOMIA MARITIMA—(See Virginian Stock) e No flower garden seems complete without this fine old-fashioned garden plant with its brilliant dis- plays of yellow and orange, both tall and dwarf sorts, and with finely cut or entire bright green ar] O foliage. The African (Tagetes erecta) varieties are tall, usually one and one-half to three feet, and are well adapted for large beds, backgrounds or mixed borders, while the French (Zagetes patula) are more dwarf and are often used for borders and pot culture as well as bedding.
For best results start seed early indoors and transplant six inches apart when danger from frost is over, but good blooms ofall varieties of Marigold are often successfully ob- tained from seed planted in the open ground after danger from frost is past. Make the rows one foot apart. Use well pulverized soil, preferably light sandy loam and cover the seed with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed | down. When about two inches high, thin six to twelve inches. Hardy annuals; in bloom til. frost. comes.
AFRICAN
(Tagetes erecta)
Double Dwarf, Lemon Colored. Very early and a profuse bloomer of very compact habit. One of the best of this class. Comes true from seed; about eighteen inches high. Desirable for shrubbery or mixed border.......... Pkt. 10c.
Double Dwarf, Orange Colored. A double variety with quilled petals. The flowers are showy, bloom very early and are used for cutting. The plants are rather dwarf, grow- ing about fifteen inches high ................00.000: Pkt. 10c.
Double Tall, El Dorado. Flowers about three inches in diam- eter, quilled, extremely double and in tints of primrose, orange and gold. The plants are about two to three feet PER OZ MAC crete is Si ocies cticb elec reeacueona yen Pkt. 10c.
Double Tall, Mixed. A tall mixture well adapted for large beds. About two feet high. Oz. 35c............0-- Pkt. 10c.
FRENCH
(Tagetes patula)
Double Dwarf, Gold Striped. Brown and golden yellow; very double. Valuable for bedding; one foot high...... Pkt. 10c.
Legion of Honor (Little Brownie) Thisis a single, dwarf, bushy variety and is very desirable for borders. The plants bear in profusion rich golden yellow flowers with garnet blotches in the cénter of each petal and are about GHEPEGO LMI Ht OZ 4D CEs fils. NaC Ss wo cdiwee dia oe earhe Pkt. 10c.
Signata Pumila. A dwarf French sort with small, bright orange-yellow flowers; excellent for borders or massing. About twelve inches high.............. ecisioisiersicierels - Pkt. 10c.
- MARVEL OF PERU—(See Four O’Clock) MATHIOLA—(See Stock) (MARIGSLO, EL DORAKDS
84 D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUES
. ° Eximia Grandiflora, fl. pl. (Double Feverfew) Beautiful Matricaria small white: button-like double flower-heads. Plants of bushy growth, with very finely cut dark green foliage; desirable for bedding.
Start the seed very early indoors in shallow boxes; transplant when size permits to small pots or plant boxes, giving each seedling two to three inches of space and set out in the open ground after danger of frost is over. Where climate permits seed may also be sown in fall outdoors. Half hardy perennial, about two feet high......... wis Mare Oeiehe ache eiiaterettorsters dailies ciate ae araacr Pkt. 10c.
s Graceful slender climber with glossy ivy-shaped leaves. Maurandia It produces an abundance of showy irregular trumpet- shaped flowers, one and one-half inches long, usually purplish blue, white or rose colored with lighter throat. Suitable for greenhouse and hanging baskets in the winter and very satisfactory outdoors especially if a small trellis is given as support.
Seed should be started in hotbed or indoors and the young plants set out in open border after danger of frost is over.. Tender perennial, blooming the first season; six to ten feet high. Fine Mixed. Oz. $2.00.........Pkt. 10c.
ry (Reseda) A well known hardy annual producing dense cone-shaped flower-
; ignone e spikes, made up of thickly set florets of modest colors. It is often used for cut-
ting to combine in bouquets with other more pretentious flowers lacking its delicate and pleasing fragrance. Seed is usually sown outdoors after danger of frost is over and if sown at intervals in spring and early summer a succes- sion of bloom, under favorable conditions, is assured till frost. Well pulver- ized soil, preferably light sandy loam, should be used and the seed covered one- fourth inch deep. Make rows one foot apart; thin to six inches. For very early blooming, seed may be sown in the fall, or started indoors and trans- planted. May also-be grown in pots. Thrives best in a cool temperature and is usually most fragrant in rather light soil. Hardy annual; one foot high.
Golden Queen. The flowers are golden yellow and very fragrant. Oz. 40c.
Mr eveyctins Sis ote open «codes of Wiataser ara ratior oveite lel ahsdecafiacaban tere: ale iat trate iele rear alors oan iain ieee KES LOC: Victoria. Dark red blossoms, very desirable....... ae steer eres eee Oe ‘© 10c. Pyramidal Bouquet. Forms a dense, short pyramid, with large spikes of light MIGNONETTE red flowers. Fine for pot culture and open border. Oz. 35c....... Pkt. 10c. ; Ruby. A dwarf, compact and vigorous plant producing magnificent coppery-red flower spikes. Oz. 50c.............+--Pkt. 10c. Machet. Of dwarf and vigorous growth, with numerous stout flower stalks, terminated by large spikes of red flowers. This is one Gf the:very, best: Lor poticulture: “OZ (OCs « scccysrerers siecisie cle ero ere tebeere aide ro ier sy2 tc terniey ) a sasary cae clea sees coe eraeier peetvetee soo Kt. bOc: Machet White Pearl. Flowers almost pure white, borne on spikes six inches to a foot in length....... ............... “© 10¢e. Reseda odorata grandiflora (Sweet) Large flowered, very sweet; light yellowish white. Oz. 20C............ss000.-.. “ 100.
e e (Sensitive Plant) A curious plant with globular heads of small pink flowers, chiefly valued because Mimosa Pudica of the extreme irritability of its leaves which close and droop at the slightest touch, also in cloudy, damp weather and at night. Start in hotbed in pots, and transplant to a warm situation six inchesapart. Tender annual; height one and one-half feet. Oz. 40c....... vieieisieia’ «wi v:ate' aia. Ae, evaiciata/ Pine alee civ leista, tela es eiey¥ aren tuaions a pigltta cy salve nets Geeeeen trae Eo Pkt. 10c.
e Mimulus Sow the seed, which is exceedingly fine, under glass in spring or, fall in rich moist soil, mixed with,
Moschatus (Musk Plant) An attractive trailer: with bright green foliage and many small yellow flowers of musky odor. De-
sirable for hanging baskets and window .gardems.2. cseies eee ee Le eee al f BSNS o bister tates Gate ale Mee eebren eimieeea ee Pkt. 10c. Cardinalis grandiflorus. Flowers dark red, plant'rather upright in growth........... Se nore Seton arene er Pave mutgatiet Wu tL Punctatus (Monkey Flower) Large curiously shaped yellow flowers. spotted with shades of red and rich maroon. An effective
not plant about eight inches high;blooms first year. O72. $1.75. 00... 2 SEF e 6 iin oc ne 54 ove aie wrens «Oren we Sect aam ar .-Pkt. 10c.
MIRABILIS—(See Four O'Clock)
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Gracefully climbing — vines Momordica with small yellow. blossoms,” followed by fruits of curious*shape. Foliage attrac- tively cut and although tender annuals, the vines run ten feet or more.during the season. The seed is very hard and germination will be hastened if a notch is carefully cut through -the shell before planting. For best results, sow indoors early in spring and transplant after danger of frost is over, or sow in place as soon as ground is warmi and dry.
Balsam Pear (Charantia) The fruit is pear-shaped, green changing to bright red and has a warty skin; when ripe it bursts open and shows a brilliant’ interior of large carmine seeds. Oz. 30c...Pkt, 10c.
Balsam Apple (Balsamina) Like Balsam Pear but foliage smaller; fruit much smaller and_ nearly round, green striped when young, becoming scarlet.
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(Ipomeea grandiflora - Moon F lower alba) One of the ie vigorous summer climbers and will grow under favorable conditions thirty to forty feet in a singie season and be covered evenings and cloudy days with very large, white trumpet-shaped flowers widely extended, often four inches across. Leaves large, frequently four to five inches across. The hard outer coat of the very large, light yellow seed should be cut through with asharp knife, care being taken not to cut any deeper than the hard shell, and the seed planted about one inch deep in moist soil in a box or pan and set in a warm place. If soil be kept moist, germination will take place inabout two weeks. After plants are up, transplant outdoors in a sunny situation when danger from frost is past. a = Known as Ipomcea Noctiflora. Tender annual. Moon FLOWER OZ 0G sane eeneee sobs MeeREn ths coahene eter PR ktplOce
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\ oOrmMing Glory Ipomea purpurea) A
handsome showy climber
of easy culture and suitable for covering arbors, windows,
trellises, old stumps, ete. The tlowers are most brilliant in the morning. Hardy annual.
Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in row where plants are to remain. Well pulverized soil should be used and the seed covered one-half inch deep; thin four to six inches apart. If very early blooming is desired, seed may be started indoors and transplanted. Give some support such as strings or cord to the vines as soon as they begin to run and they will often exceed ten feet in height before the season is over. Seed ee black, except the White variety, which is light yellow.
GS rare EGLO Cee ei itreieisiera c's vide ia Theis ciGiermcle eistala s'ela gcd o's Pkt. 10c. Wi be eth OZ ha eterno larcic tn orelnietirisie Guida’ vleletiae Sees * 10c. Blue. <A very attractive shade. Oz. 15c........-....... * 10c. Pre le pO Ze loe ee artesian ere wee clsteth eee cia eeosclattgallo ges o's e'e ** 10c. Grimson OZ 15 Csae ead. Sak eslsicsrsnes wesiad Pia seats Cee ** 10c. Mixed. Many shades from white to dark blue, red and striped.
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Aurora. Flowers decidedly larger and of. heavier texture than those of the common Morning Glory; rich, deep blue shading to a white or rose-colored throat, or an exceedingly rich, deep carmine. Very free blooming. Oz. 20c..Pkt. 10c.:
Giant Japanese Mixed. (Imperial) The flowers of this variety are of largest size, often three inches or more across; some are brilliant red or rich blue, others are equally bril- liant, with broad margins of clear white; some are striped or dotted with blue or red on white or lemon yellow ground, others are clouded with blue and red. The foliage in some plants comes plain green, in others it is mottled with white and shades of yellow or yellowish green. Seed black, larger than other varieties of Morning Glory. Oz. 2dc..... Pkt. 10c.
e e (Scabiosa or Sweet Mourning Yl e Scabious) An old-fash- ioned but most attrac- tive flower. Its great abundance and long succession of richly colored, fragrant blossoms on long stems make it one of the most useful decorative plants of the garden. Desirable for cutting as well as for pads and popcer es vlower pone about ie =. inches across; florets double, surrounding the thimble-shape cone, and giving a fancied resemblance to a pin cushion. MOBIING GOP) GIANE A ATANESE Seed may be sown in place as soon as ground can be worked; or for earlier blooming sow in hotbed early in spring and transplant one and one-half feetapart. Hardy annual; about two to two and one-half feet high.
Double Dark Maroon. A beautiful and attractive variety; flowers dark maroon shaded purple. Oz. 20C...........0000- Pkt. 10c. Double White. Especially desirable for mixed bouquets. OZ. 20C.......... eee c cece cece eee e eee tenets eeeneee Ab cee rae ““ 10c. Double Mixed. Colors include deep and light purple, scarlet, pure white and a dark mulberry red. Oz. 20c. ........ “ 10c. MOSS ROSE—(See Portulaca) MYRSIPHYLLUM—(See Smilax)
e Few plants are more easily grown or remain longer in bloom than the Tropewolum, with its large shield-shaped leaves and beautifully irregular flowers having long as ur lum spurs and brilliantly colored petals. In favorable soil flowers are’ produced in , abundance throughout the season. Much used for window boxes. If the black aphis appears spray the foliage vigorously with water.
Seed is usually sown outdoors, as soon as the weather is warm and settled, in the row where the plants are to remain. Well pulverized soil, preferably well drained and moderately rich, should be used and the seed covered with about one inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. A’ sunny situation is essential for free blooming. If the soil is very rich the plants givea large amount of foliage but few flowers. For earlier blooming, start indoors and transplant to the open ground after danger of
rost is over.
D rE V isk (Tropeeolunr minor) Sometimes called Tom-Thumb sorts. The flowers are brilliant and attractive. wa arieties The plants are evenly dwarf and are often used for a border. When about two inches high, thin so as to give each plant about one foot of room. Hardy annual; about one foot high.
Aurora. Flowers light reddish orange, veined with Pearl. Pale yellow... Oz. 15¢; 14 Lb. 40c................ Pkt. 10c. cara, -Oy4, bes tA Ibe, “Onan sacean sono ducal podbe: Pkt.10c. Rose. A warm fose-pink. Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c........ ** 10c. Bronze Colored. Bronze-orange. Oz. 15c; 44 Lb. 40c.. “* 10c. Scarlet. Scarlet-orange. Oz. 15c; 44 Lb. 40c...... ... “ 10c. Crimson. Dark crimson. Oz, 15c; 14 Lb. 40c......... ** 10c. Schilling’s Striped. Bright yellow with brownish re Empress of India. Small, compact plant; deep scarlet - or maroon blotches and stripes. Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c. “* 10c. flowers; very dark foliage. Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c...... *“'10c. Yellow. Bright rich yellow. Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c...... ** 10c. King Theodore. Scarlet-maroon or brown-red flowers. Dwarf Mixed. Many desirable shades and colors. OA, TKO2 UA ILI, AUC aaa deck COMA Ocn Boge aarti aime **10c. Oya NIBOS A) oy, ZUR Abo) ALOR a Sau aa wee ooGbosaauboe © 10c.
eye OWES (Tropeolum Lobbianum) The Lobbianum differs from the common tall, climbing or running nas- Trailing Varieties turtium in being a little smaller in leaf, more compact in growth, more floriferous and having richer, more. varied colored flowers. When about two inches high thin to six inches apart. Give some support to the vines as soon as they begin to run and: they will usually grow six to eight feet during the season. The trailing sorts are much used for covering arbors and trellises. Half hardy annual.
Bright Yellow. Yellow with purplish carmine stain. King of the Blacks. Black-red or crimson-maroon, with Oz. 15e; 14 Lb. 40c..... Bren. Pilatedasahele cai a's we ie'n einen viele s Pkt. 10c. darker markings; dark foliage. Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c.Pkt.10c.
Brilliant. Intense scarlet-red, dark foliage. Oz. 15c; Me Light Yellow. Attractive light yellow or yellowish
a Lb. ae Soedor poten aaa: Herr RES m is white with maroon stain. Oz. 15e: 14 Lb. 40c........ “ 10c. estnut Brown. 1¢ch red-maroon. OZ.10C;3 74 10.4UC..... ie c- Queen Wilhelmina. Foliage variegated, being mar-
Giant of Battles. Sulphur, red blotches. Oz. 15¢; 74 lb. 40c “ 10c. “bled and veined with light green and white. Flowers
Hemepne cum peace Saw plotened and suf- LOS scatrletis Oz: loc SAulion 40C me aacule auisie sea ucersiis * 10c. used. orange-scarlet; very large foliage, very “4 sich re “ strong growing, usually twelve to fifteen feet high. Rose. B eee BINS Cynon gniteny «Cee 1Be 74 meee Shaan Ave On. ES WES Ce Rs eae a ene eee ree ee eeriGe: qspittine ss Bripht, fenyjscanley Mowers wery floriferous.
Jupiter (Majus) Very large, golden-yellow flowers; Oz. ilbxox 14 Go Cores AG : GO0D- 00 DOOD 2 4 ie cia bonedsevotenovenene ; ate 10c. very large foliage, very strong growing, usually Trailing Mixed. Lobbianum_ varieties. A wide
. twelve to fifteen feet high; free blooming. Oz. 15c; range of colors and shades. Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 30¢e; WARDMAN MO eee lon aia ARE ean SUNOS HNL al OU meee in eee monmbante sh Ce <i 1106:
Madame Gunter’s Hybrid Nasturtiums The flowers Chameleon Nasturtiums Almost every shade of color are striped or blotched with shades of red on yellow and and marking known to nasturtiums; continually changing orange ground. Vines about four feet long, being intermediate from day to day. Attractive strains. between the dwarf and the trailing sorts. Half hardy annual. Dwarf Chameleon. 02. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c................ Pkt. 10c. Oz. 15¢; 44 Lb. LLOLOS oS tC GABH.O M Gata ICS aici CC ISI ar ree Pkt. 10c. Trailing Chameleon. (2. 15c: 14 Ith 4 0G Rea Rea eyaetea ea) UC 0 Pos
86 D. M. FER Rie eenCO'S DESCRIP RIVE CATAL OG Ure
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e ® Handsome bedding
Nicotiana plants of the tobacco
family, valuable for
long and free blooming. The flowers are salver-shaped, with long tubular corollas.
Sow outdoors when ground is warm and dry, covering the fine seed one-eighth inch deep or for earlier blooming start in boxes indoors and transplant to open ground when danger of frost is past. Allow at least eighteen inches to each plant for proper development. Half hardy annuals; about three feet high.
Affinis. Flowers large, white and fully expand- ed only in the morning or evening or on cloudy days. Very fragrant. Oz. 30c.Pkt. 10c.
Sanderz, Mixed. Flowers white, carmine-rose or violet, a little smaller than Affinis and un- like it, in full bloom during the day. Very HOTIFELOUS =. cc te oc slee sc erotaletete stevens AGODDS Pkt. 10c.
NIGELLA—(See Love-in-a-Mist) CENOTHERA—(See Primrose)
r) Pansies are now produced in an al- an sles most infinite vari- ety of colors and markings. Their brilliancy of shading, extended season of bloom- ing and long keeping characteristics make them general favorites. The strains now offered are far superior to the old Heart’s Ease or Viola Tricolor and the esteem in which they were held by older generations has beeu neightened by the greater variety and more brilliant colors of the improved sorts. We have *~en interestedin the bringing forward of advanced types of very large varieties in this country as well as in Europe, and our stocks are the very best obtain- able. We spare neither pains nor expense to satisfy the most critical trade. Every year we visit the gardens of the most expert specialists and arein position to give our customers the NICOTIANA AFFINIS benefit of their knowledge.
We have annually both out of doors and under glass extensive trials of Pansies from the most successful European growers and from prominent seedsmen. While the variations in shades of color and markings appear almost limitless our list includes the very best strains the world produces.
Seed may be sown indoors very early in spring, ora little later in the open ground, and transplanted when an inch high. Such plants will commence to bloom in June. If sownin July, the plants will bloom in the fall, or if sown in September, the following spring. Well pulverized soil should be used and the seeds covered one-eighth to one-fourth inch deep with fine soil firmly pressed down. The largest and best flowers are produced by young plants which have been grown rather slowly in a partially shaded situation, and in very rich soil; coolness and moisture are necessary. A situation sheltered from high winds and exposed to the morning sun is most favorable and frequent sprinklings are advantageous. Grown indoors pansies make a good winter blooming pot plant. Hardy perennial but usually grown as an annual or biennial. Four to six inches high,
LARGE FLOWERING
(See colored plate on page opposite) King of the Blacks (Faust) Large velvety, pure black blossoms. This is probably the darkest flower grown. Oz. $5.00...Pkt. 10c. Meteor. The flowers are large, rich, velvety red or mahogany. Excellent for massing or edgings. Very hardy....... “ 10c.
Pure Yellow. Brilliant, deep lemon yellow color, large flowering variety. ps OZ. 50C....sceececeees 5 siginieiensie oat teleleleistecions. tenad OCe Variegated and Striped. Flowers are beautifully striped in various colors, very rich and attractive. 4% Oz. $1.00........ “* 10. Violet White Edged. Flowers are deep warm violet, edged white. Oz. $1.50..........ce00 areretoleters le'a wietaa'sisiovesota Gaiealcleciololcen ecm Oce White. Flowers large and of fine form. An early and very floriferous strain. OZ. $1.75.....sseeeeseees Os cia wens She ee od Oc: Ccice Noe Seeds saved from large flowering sorts. A special mixture in a wide range of colors, shades and Reet
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GIANT FLOWERING
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Bugnot’s Very Large Stained Mixed. An exceptionally attractive mixture of very large, blotched and stained flowers of fine circular form and usually somewhat ruffled. Each petal distinctly blotched, and its margin usually veined. Sturdy plants. Many, shades, “16:02. $1225... ce tiew cleo a.:0'e 00.0 oasis eve 0 rete ais gio slaves Korie teiele chara tatavexera\ece sys ava aigie ss isleleaittereiei ep tepoereteoieteitelleriekeleeleteiieterete Pkt. 15c.
Navy Blue. Deep lavender-blue petals, dark blue about the eye; very large flowering. 14 OZ. $1.00.......ccseeeceeeeee * 10c.
Ferry’s Superbissima Blotched. Very large flowers of exceptionally fine form and substance, usually ruffled and_ beautifully veined and blotched in all the finer and deeper shades and colors found in pansies. Plants are very vigorous and floriferous. Superior to rather than simply different from old strains. 14 OZ. $1.50.....cccceeececeee reece eee eeeeeeeneeeeesseeressees Pkt. 15c.
Giant Blue Black. Very large flowers; a rich velvety purple almost black...............cceeceeeeee sialacfelelcvs AchPtoretelstelieteiots ** 10c.
Giant Trimardeau Mixed. Our stock of this variety produces as large pansies as can be grown. Flowers of richest, most varied shades, well rounded form and generally marked with three large blotches. Plants very hardy and vigorous. We recommend this mixture as one sure to give general satisfaction where conditions are at all suitable for pansy growth.
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Odier, or Very Large Stained Mixed. Known also as Cassier’s. Very leree flowers, distinctly veined and each petal beautifully pene This is a very fine strain of pansies with a wide range of splendid colors. Sturdy plants, very eens ang OFILCLOUS s;;<.cce seis 4 4 ormtiniewins cls llores ttereeiels einieratoneit See eines Rraclae eieinlaloine iets Pane aortanncdoartc Sioumonpopddas dleislocterete ereteleleleiaelereieiers t. 5
Extra Choice Mixed. From best named flowers of very large size. An extra fine Trimardeau mixture, very superior in size,.
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i (Lathyrus latifolius) An easily grown, hardy perennial climber with smaller flowers Jackin P eas, E, V erlasting the fragrance of Sweet Peas, but producing for many weeks a succession of Biossonia a
clusters of eight to ten each. Only 2 few flowers can be expected the second season but in the third and fourth, the plants then being well established, un abundance of foliage and blooms is afforded. The plants die down late in the fall and start again in the spring.
Sow the seed outdoors early in spring, using well prepared soil and covering the seed about one inch deep with fine soil firmly prosset down. The perennial sorts are suitable for covering stumps and fences, and on a trellis will often grow five to six feet.
Mixed. Includes white, roseand purple Bowers, O72: S0C.iwis'esseaesocscscdase cess sneicicesiccis ene see celjactasdespenee Unccciu scene ktlOc
PELARGONIUM-(See Geranium)
Peon (Peonia herbacea Chinensis) Well known herbaceous perennial plants, with very double flowers and abundant y dark green foliage, which may be grown either from seed or roots.
The seed is of very slow growth, and germination may be hastened somewhat by cutting or filing carefully a notch through the shell of the seed, preferably on the rounding side. Rich, well prepared soil should be used and the seed covered one-half inch deep; keep well moistened and at a temperature of 50° to 60°. If the seed be sown in a cold frame in autumn, the piants will be large enough to transplant the following spring, and a year later will bloom. Plants about three feet high.
Double Mixed ic oisi.sccaw bne's 5.5 50:5 00.0.0 0010000 oo crolee clere'e oni Siulcievsieieighe sleleveiarsl soe 6 alcjecaie sieievs ales cisicve cratereielaleiereea Tenis ciate Se eee estes . Pkt. 25c.
PERIWINKLE—(See Vinca) (Peony Roots are listed in our autumn Bulb Catalogue.)
Pentstemon Handsome. half hardy, herbaceous perennials about two feet high and very desirable for bedding and borders. They usually bloom the first year, especially if started early. The flowers are bell-shaped or tubular, an inch and a half Jong, and are borne in racemes or spikes. The colors include white and various shades of rose and purplish red striped with white. : Sow outdoors after danger of frost is past. Itis well to use some mulching for protection through winter. Gloxinioides Mixed e800 0 SO 8.06 0 0. v 80.6 6.6.0 © 0 6.6.0:8 6 0-Bs, 00.066 0.6 60.010) 9'0.0.0 6 6 0 6. 0,0'C,6 0 8. 6.0 0 06 6.6 6.0,0 6050, bbe 01s 0:40 b-6.6' 6 4 b100 Bibb oo vies ae Ses eC KE: 1c.
@ Petunias are unsurpassed for massing in beds. They are also used along walks and driveways and are often grown in window boxes. _ Their richness of color, duration of bloom and easy cul- e unia ture will always make them popular. They endure drought exceptionally well. The seed we offer is the result of careful hybridization and can be depended upon to give as large a propor-
tion of double flowers as any. 4
In some strains the flowers are very large, measuring four to five inches across; in others, they are deeply fringed: still others have star-like markings radiating from the throat and extending nearly or quite to the outer margin of the blossom; again, others have full, double flowers. The colors range from white to deep red-purple and are variously striped and blotched.
Plant the seed, which is exceedingly fine, in a warm. open, sunny place. Seeds may be sown directly in the open ground; or for early results the plants may be started in cold-frame, hot bed or in pots indoors, in a temperature averaging sixty to seventy degrees. Water witha fine spray and do not permit the seedlings to dry out. ‘The plants are tender and should not be trusted in the open until danger of frostis over. Any good, friable garden soil, well pulverized and in good condition may be used, and the seed covered with about one-eighth to one- fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. The rows should be two feet apart. Thin to eighteen inchesapart. The plants begin to bloom when small and continue until cut off by frost. Tender perennial, blooming the first year; about one and one- half feet high.
Petunias mayalso be grown under glass in winter. The best method is to sow seeds late in summer and grow stocky plants in pots, but old plants can be lifted on the approach of cold weather, cut back and taken inside for winter bloom. Single Dwarf Compact (Inimitable Dwarf) Bushy plants only
about eight inches high, covered with small flowers, generally striped or blotched. In many the markings are as beautifully star-shaped asin the strain offered as ‘‘Star” petunia.Pkt. 15c.
Countess of Ellesmere. Flowers single, deep rose, white throat,
very smalls GAY Pood beddersie asec teen sie ce sent OC. Nyctaginiflora. Flowers white, fragrant. A good white bedding variety; very fHoriferOUS.~. 00.5.6... sseccesese sen enisnkact. 1 Oc.
Finest Striped and Blotched. Includes striped or blotched flowers in a wide range of brilliant colors. A fine bedder, OZ DIEZ ire ware, s 1916 visions diania a lcheiepehaisteuie einiviaieesienisale accom be kts LOC:
Fine Mixed. An excellent variety of markings including white, stripes and shades of rose, red and purple. A very satisfac- LOLY AMTXbULOS “OZ DCs dace cee cena eee nesses Kt. LOC:
Double Mixed. The seed we offer will produce a large percent- age of double flowers in a good range of colors......Pkt. 20c.
LARGE FLOWERING PETUNIAS
Large Flowered Mixed. Plants vigorous and flowers very large; some striped, others self colored. #; Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c.
Fringed and Stained Mixed. Very attractive, deeply fringed flowers in a variety of colors..........-.-. cen neue Kee cOce
Superbissima Mixed. Flowers of immense size, superbly color- ed with throats beautifully veined. We have carefully com- pared other strains sold as ‘‘Giants of California,” ete., and have found none superior and many of them not equal to our strain of this magnificent variety....................-Pkt. 25e.
Brilliant Rose. Large flowers of very bright, yet delicate and exceptionally attractive rose color. One of the finest single varieties in cultivation and comes true from seed...Pkt. 25c,
General Dodds. Large, single flowers of an exceedingly rich, dark purple color. A vigorous and very persistent bloomer and there are few garden plants that will make so satisfac-
COGVed CISD\A Van meiadeicc een ake wi cyale este teeters see siekkt. 10c. Extra Double Fringed Mixed. Large flowering; many colors; flowers beautifully fringed... ...... Salsa aie stewie Kt eee.
Grandiflora Robusta, fl. pl. Dwarf, ofrobust growth, forming a compact, upright, branched bush about ten inches in height and fourteen inches in width, with large flowers, many double and in all shades of colors existing in petunias. The latest of the varieties to bloom.................++++»Pkt, 25c. A PETUNIA BoRDER
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PHLOx DRUMMOND
e (Large Flowering) Unequalled in the magnificent display of their many and
ox rummon l brilliantly colored flowers. The plants are hardy bush-like annuals with many
; broad flat-topped clusters of nearly round and star-shaped flowers. They are
of easiest culture and bloom profusely through a long season. Especially attractive in masses or ribbon beds of contrasted colors; useful as window-garden plants and very desirable for combining in mixed bouquets.
_ Seed is usually sown very early in spring outdoors in rows one foot apart. A sunny situation is desirable. Well pulverized soil, preferably rich and mellow, should be used and the seed, which germinates rather slowly, covered with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. Thin to four inches apart. For very early blooming, seed may be sown outdoors in fall, or started indoors and transplanted early in April. Hardy annual; one foot high.
Alba. Pure white, very desirable. Oz. 90c..... veeeee-PKt. 10c. Rosy Chamois. Deep salmon-rose. Oz. 90C.........06- Pkt. 10c.
Black Warrior. Very deep maroon. Oz. 90c.......-..-.. ** § 10c. Scarlet. With maroon center. OZ. 90C.....ce..2-e008- * 10c.
Isabellina. Creamy yellow. Oz. 90c.......... +: sees “* 10c. Splendens. Crimson, pure white eye. Oz. 90c........... ** 10c.
Kermesina Alba Oculata. Rosy crimson, white eye. : Violet. Deep violet-blue, white eye. Oz. 90c.......... ** 10ce. Oz. QOC.. eee seeeseeee weeeee eo one root seesesee “© 10c. Extra Choice Mixed. Best large fiowered varieties.
Lilac. With white center. Oz. 90c......... eeseeeeseees “© 10c. Our mixture is unexcelled for profusion of bloom
Rosea. Rose, with distinct eye. Oz. 90c..... soe ses ee Oc. and wide range of brilliant colors. Oz. 7ic.......... ** 10c.
and are suitable also for cutting as the stems are of good length and the brilliantly colored flowers, often one and one-half to two inches across, contrast vividly with the rather narrow bright light green leaves.
Seed may be sown in the open ground in spring after danger of frost is past, in the place where the plants are wanted to bloom. Use well pulverized soil, preferably sandy loam. Make the rows one foot to fifteen inches apart and cover the seed with one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. ; When two inches high, thin six to Gent inches apart. Plants compact, bushy, usually about one foot
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Crimson Belle. Rich, vivid crimson color; flower single, of large size and splendid substance, evenly and finely laciniated.........Pkt. 10c.
Eastern Queen. Single flowers beautifully marbled and striped with light shades of red upon lighter ground. Border of petals finely CUtOTACIMALCH axe cee loisinee eles nee lore eielsie le erelesaisioleisiefarelelet= .. Pkt. 10c.
Royal Pinks (Heddewigi nobilis) These very large, single flowers afford a wide range of colors. Petals deeply cut and fringed and flowers in splendid shades from blood-red to carmine, pink and even white. Plants dwarf and very free flowering..............-. Pkt. 10c.
Heddewig’s Single Mixed. Asplendid mixture of single flowers of the best shades and beautifully marked. Plants dwarf; very free
e (Dianthus) The Pinks are old-fashioned favorites and as a class are more varied in color than the Carna- in S tions but lack their fragrance. Both the single and double Pinks are well adapted for bedding and borders,
MOWEFING: -OZ. 50C. ~~... ewe cee e cece meer cces veers sscccsoste Pkt. 10c. Double Brilliant Maroon. A beautiful variety easily cultivated; rich, (6 (X=) 0} 4-10 Paea weests BE ae eapetaetaaraloin athe wi Saiaa aloiorelers sic Pkt. 10c.
Double Datk Purple. An attractive and particularly useful color in pinks. The flowers are double, of large size, fineform and are suit- able for cutting.............-.... sa6ce HadoosooadesoodeDesesoTe Pkt. 15c.
Double Diadem Mixed (Heddewig’s) Very regular, double, and all tints from crimson purple to deep black purple. Oz, 90c....Pkt. 10c.
Double Japan Mixed (Chinensislaciniatus) The flowers are rich in hue; very double, deep fringed petals. Colors vary from white to rose, lilac, carmine, crimson, scarlet, purple, brown and almost black, spotted and striped. OZ. 80C..........sseeeeee cece eee Pkt. 10c.
Double China Mixed (Chinensis) White aad dark crimson selves, also white tipped light purple and shades of red with darker blotchings. A mixture of double pinks unsurpassed in variety of brilliant coloring And marking. OZ. 40C..........++eee6e- ..» Pkt. 10c.
; Snowdrift. Clear white, double and fully as large as the popular SINGLE PINKS Marguerite Carnation; desirable for cutting.............. ... Pkt. 15¢.
90 D. M. FERRY & CO°'S DESCRIPTIVE CATAL OC CULE:
(Papaver) These well-known hardy annuals and perennials flower in great profusion throughout the summer. Both the single and double varieties are very desirable for bedding and borders. The flowers are remarkable for their large size, delicacy of tissue and wide range of bright dazzling colors.
As early in spring as ground can be worked sow the seed, which is quite small, where the flowers
are to bloom as the annual varieties do not bear transplanting. Pulverized soil, preferably light sandy
loam, should be used. Make rows fifteen inches apart and cover seed one-fourth inch deep. When two inches high, thin from
six inches to one foot. ‘To insure continuous bloom during a long season the flowers should be cut regularly and no seed pods allowed to form.
Annual Varieties
Ryburgh Hybrid. A very desirable new strain of poppies obtained by crossing the Shirley and Ranunculus varieties, They
range in color from. white through shades of salmon and pink to scarlet andred. ‘The flowers are double or semi-double and the.
delicate texture of the tissue-like petals gives the flower an exceptionally dainty appearance............. Sivtens Bele Sbpiee oss MP KE. 250 = Tulip Flowered: Single bright scarlet tulip shaped flowers, a black spot appearing at the base of each petal. Hardy annual, about one foot: high?:.Oz, 75c. .......66 ci tie eincicte ec erin GLP De ERS tod ave lejii ae sa ahet diate Wiareitiesceis Hive SO iS tee eos vk Pkt. 10c. Umbrosum. Very rich vermilion; a most showy single variety; hardy annual, about two feet high... ............. Gee “ 10c. Cardinal. Flowers large and very double. each petal being s6 finely cut as to give the blossom the appearance of a large ball of brilliant cardinal colored silk. Hardy annual, two feet high. OZ ESOC aierhais asses lciatene etnecare fabs eis Gabi ketene aia ier ae Pkt. 10c. Double White Fringed. The finest double white poppy. Plant upright growing and floriferous. Flowers three to four inches across, perfectly double, finely fringed. Hardy, annual tworteet: high.: O72: 250225) sist ee 00 aisle cc's nosis cileie cere rie Gees! Pkt. 10c. Double Carnation White. Pure white, double showy flowers, beautifully fringed. Oz. 15c.............. 00.2 cscs eee eee * 10c.
Double Carnation Mixed. Large showy double fringed flowers of various colors: hardy annual, about two feet high. Oz. lic........Pkt. 10c.
Double Choice Mixed. Very large, double poppies in a variety of colors. About two feet high. Oz..20C..%55 2 Orica stn occa ».....Pkt. 10c.
Perennial Varieties
Perennial poppies do best in rows one and one-half feet apart and one foot apart in the row. Seed may be sown outdoors either in spring or fall.
Bracteatum. Flowers very large, single brilliant orange-crimson; base of petals bluish black. A garden perennial of most striking appearance; about two feet -high...... eal GSSlol hesderas Pkt. 10c.
Orientale. Very large single gorgeous scarlet blossoms; base of petals bluish black. One of the most showy garden perennials; about two feet hiehes OZ pesca Sonic ane coke Pkt. 10c.
Orientale Hybrids Mixed. A choice mixture of Orientale Poppies in shades of white, salmon, orange, scarlet and crimson........ ..-Pkt. 10c.
We do not furnish seed of the opium poppy.
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Moss Rose. Few -
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a dazzling display
of color in the bright sunshine as a bed of port-
ulacas. The glossy cup-shaped single flowers and
rose-like double flowers, about one inch across,
range through many shades of red, white, pink,
orange, yellow, striped, ete. Plants low growing
or creeping with thick, fleshy stems tinged with
red and small quill-shaped leaves. Desirable also
for edgings. They are in bloom through a long season.
Sow seed outdoors, after weather is warm and settled, where the plants are to stand in rows one foot apart. ‘They should have a sunny situation. Well pulverized soil should be used but it does not need to be rich. Cover seed about one-eighth inch deep. Thin to two inches apart. For massed beds seed can be sown broadcast, the soil sifted on and the whole bed carefully pressed with a board. For earliest blooming start under glassand transplant to place after danger of killing frost is over. Tender annual; about nine inches high.
Single Varieties Alba. Pure white. Oz. 45c..... oterereeeee- Pkt, 10c. Aurea. Deep golden yellow. Oz. 45c..... “* 10c. Fine Mixed. A wide range of colors. Oz. 40c.‘* 10c.
Double Varieties
The seed we offer can be depended upon for a large proportion of fine, very double flowers and ee ay that come single can be pulled out if
esired.
Double White...............ecee000-000++-PKt. 10.
“Scarlet. Very bright and attractive. ‘‘ 10c. Oranges. .os5.caaes eee ee sues) COC? Mixed. Many beautiful shades. Oz. $2.50, We aC ert di Riis lasers Haters oie aoe . Pkt. 10c. rare Bee POORMAN’S ORCHID—(See Schizanthus) : SHIRLEY POPPY.
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= : (CGnothera) Large, showy PF rimrose, Evening saucer-shaped blossoms, usually fully expanded only towards and during evening. The blossoms are yellow or white and are very freely produced.
Acaulis Alba (Low White Evening) This sort produces many large flowers about three inches across which open clear white and turnto deep primrose pink. Sow in open ground early in spring. Make rows fifteen inches apart; thin six inches apart in row. Hardy perennial; six inches high........ Varese cin laja eile le lasWreiare bis wie ow ates Pkt. 10c.
Lamarckiana (Showy Evening) Superb spikes of large, bright yellow blossoms about three inches across. Sow in open ground early in spring, or if blooms are wanted the first season, start very early in hotbed and trans- plant. Hardy perennial but blooms the first year; height FOUTS LEC ber OL, UC rare sake a fo igre a aw acgys ow ale eielas See Pkt. 10c.
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tiful winter
blooming pot plant is especially valuable in that its
brightly colored and finely formed flowers and prettily cut
foliage may be had in perfection from November until late in spring. :
Sow seed indoors in well drained. shallow pans or boxes from April to last of July, to insure flowering the following winter. For best results use finely sifted leaf mold. loam and sand in equal parts. Cover slightly and place the pans in a temperature of about 60° F. Water with a fine spray. If covered too deeply orif allowed to dry after being wet the seed will not germinate. ‘Transplant into pots and keep in a cool place so that the plants will grow slowly until
ready:to bloom. Seed may also be sown in fall. Green-
house perennial, six to ten inches high.
Single Fringed, Scarlet. Deep scarlet......... ...-Pkt. 25c. ag oe Choicest Mixed. 1% Oz. $2.50..... “* 25c. he re Choicest Fern Leaved Mixed..... ‘* 25c.
Double Fringed Mixed. Very choice; shades of red, rose, white, ete. The seed we offer can be depended on to pro- duce a very large proportion of double flowers..Pkt. 25c.
Very ornamental, both foliage yret ru and flowers. Well adapted for bedding and borders. Sow out-
- doors in spring as soon as ground can be worked, or for best
results start the seed indoors and transplant after danger
from frostis past. (See also Matricaria)
Parthenifolium Aureum (Golden Feather) Beautiful dwarf gold leaved bedding plant. Flowers white. Half hardy perennial often treated as an annual; height one foot. Ue TLS a Soe Sina Hopes >gondonbgscdonasodaduc Pkt. 10c.
One of the most beautiful everlastings. Rhodanthe Sometimes called Straw Flower. The
flower-heads are somewhat bell-shaped, becoming when mature fully expanded and sometimes refiexed. They are gracefully poised on slender stems. The mixture we offer includes rose with golden center and white with yellow disc. Blooms should be gathered before fully expanded and dried in the shade.
Start under glass, or sow seed outdoors after danger of frost is over. Tender annual; one and one-half to two feet high. Mrxep. Oz. $1.00..... 535 ber ots 68 SORT Ee Pkt. 10c.
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(Hesperis matronalis) Produces loose Rocket, Sweet clusters of flowers very fragrant during the evening and useful for cutting. Flowers cruciform, some- what resembling the single Stock but smaller. Seed germinates readily in open groundif sown after danger from frost is past. Hardy perennial. Plants two and one-half to three feet high......Pkt. 10c. About two feet high........... meteieveieisieleisisisieveia/ste einen Ce
Purple. White.
Multiflora Dwarf Perpetual, Mixed. Plants under
ose good care will commence to flower when sixinches
high and about two months old, and continue to
grow and bloom until they form compact bushes about sixteen inches high, well covered with single and double flowers.
Open the berries and separate the seeds, sowing in pots of rich sandy soil and keep at about 70° F. and moderately moist. When plants are about one inch high transplant and give plenty of light and air. Tender perennial; blooming the first year ....Pkt. 15c.
e e Very showy bedding or border plants
a pig OSSIS with richly colored, funnel-shaped
flowers which are borne on long
graceful stems. The flowers of purple, scarlet, crimson, yellow.
buff, blue or almost black are beautifully veined or penciled and
are excellent for cut flowers.. They are easily grown and are most desirable for beds or borders.
For early blooming seed may be started indoors as early as the middle of March and the young plants set out in the garden one foot apart, or seed may be sown outdoors after settled warm weather. Blooms from August to October. Half hardy annual; about two feet high.
Fine Mixed. Hybrids. Easily grown large, long stemmed flowers, in many beautiful shades and markings. Oz. 50c..... Pkt. 10c.
Large Flowering Mixed. A mixture of improved dwarf, very large flowering sorts, more compact than ordinary varieties and with much larger more richly colored flowers... ...... Pkt. 10c.
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92 D. M. FERRY & -CO’S DESCRIPTIVE ACA AROIGIU-ES
e (Flowering Sage) Among the most brilliantly colored of garden flowers
a Via and extremely useful for bedding; also
valuable for pot culture and cutting. Blooms are borne in long spikes well above the foliage and are of fiery red, crimson or blue, continuing in flower a long time. The densely filled Hower spikes are often eight to ten inches long and include thirty or more tube-like florets, one to two inches in length.
Start early in heat and transplant into light soil one to two feet apart; or seed can be sown outdoors after danger from frost is past. Tender perennial, but blooms the first season; height one and one-half to three feet.
Splendens. Sold also as ‘‘Splendens Bonfire.’’ The large. brilliant scarlet flowers are in very striking contrast with the rich, dark green background of dense foliage. This variety is most generally used in parks and on extensive lawns, as it is more vigorous than the dwarf varieties. One of the most distinct and effective bedding plants. Two and one-half to three feet high. Oz. $2.00..Pkt. 10c.
Fireball. Many strains of Salvia Splendens have been offered under different names claiming they are larger flowered or more floriferous than the old type. We have found none more valuable than this strain in which the plant is more uniformly dwarf, and comes into bloom earlier than most sorts and remains covered with brilliant red flower spikes a remarkably long time. Height of plant about two feet .i3.3.5 Neisscs oie sab tetera seer eage haeawetacns PE, LOc:
Patens. One of the finest blue flowers known: not as well suited for bedding as the other varieties of salvia, but very attractive in the mixed border or in the green- house. Height of plant, about one and one-half to two LSC sc dice wc eic.cis covered shor lite citisicielevew arene ce sisleseeieisiseis Ct: 15c.
SCABIOSA—(See Mourning Bride) SCARLET FLAX—(See Linum)
A rapid growing an-
Scarlet Runner Beans },f72iinio hearue
sprays of brilliant scarlet pea shaped blossoms. Used either as a snap or shell bean for eating as well as being desirable
for ornamental purposes. Seed may be planted out of doors as soon as danger of frost is past. Vines ten to twelve Oz. POG aatlorsietle cele oleleclecisiciciere Siaiesse) 6 +» Pkt. 10c.
feet high.
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S Retusus Trimaculatus. Also known as Schizanthus Butterfly Flower or Poor Man’s Orchid. Dainty compact branching plants with finely cut foliage, covered when in bloom with clusters or spikes of brilliantly colored butterfly-like flowers. Valuable for garden decoration or pot culture. Petals bright yellow with margins and tube of carmine or purple-rose, shading from lighter to darker shades.
The seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is past, where the plants are to remain; or start inside and transplant when weather is suitable. Hardy annual; about twenty inches Highs sislsysterese cle crocs sielsisialeietorsiete ei cie oc cet siaisleieiieie eteleteloisis ele leeitisicie Stel Ce
(Myrsiphyllum asparagoides) No twining
SENSITIVE PLANT—(See Mimosa Pudica) e Smilax plant in cultivation surpasses this in graceful beauty of foliage. Indispensable to florists for table and house decoration. The hard texture of its small glossy’: green leaves permits the long delicate sprays of foliage to be kept without wilting several days after being cut.
Planted in spring it makes a fine pot plant for fall and winter. The seed germinates very slowly. The process may be hastened somewhat by soaking the seed in hot water for ten hours be- fore planting, but even then it is often six or eight weeks be- fore the plants make their appearance. Tender perennial climber, ten feet high. OZ. 50C...cccsscscecccceccscesecee Pkt. 10c.
(Antirrhinum) (Large
Flowering) This border
hap ragon and bedding plant of long blooming season is now
one of the best perennials suitable for flowering as an annual. The long showy spikes of curiously shaped tubular flowers with spreading lobes and finely marked throats are fragrant as well as brilliantly colored. They are very desirable for cutting as the spikes of bloom are borne well above the dark glossy leaves and keep fresh for a long time.
For blooms the first season outdoors, sow seed very early under glass and transplant to open border as soon as the ground is warm and dry, inrich loamy soil ina sunny situation, setting one foot apart each way and giving them plenty of water; or sow seed in August or September and cover plants with a mulch on approach of cold weather. These fall-sown plants may be trans- planted into pots and flowered in the house, and inthis case give them the same temperature and treatment as geraniums and carnations. Tender perennial, often treated as annual or biennial; one and one-half to two feet high.
Majus album. Pure white, light yellow throat..........Pkt. 10c. Majus brilliant. Grimson and yellow, white throat..... “* 10c. Majus Delila. Reddish-violet, white throat.....:....... “ 10c. Fine Mixed. An extra fine mixture including all the best colors.
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(Mathiola) Sometimes called Gilliflow Consid- ered almost indispensable where a fine display of Oc flowers is wanted and particularly valued for edg-
ings, bedding and pot culture. The improv varieties we offer of this favorite garden plant produce dense spikes of very fragrant and beautiful rosette-like double flowers in a wide range of attractivecolors. They are suitable for cutting, being pro- duced on stems of good length in pleasing contrast with the dark green foliage of the bushy plants. Each of the four types is of long flowering period and if the earlier ones are started indoors, a pro- fusion of fragrant and pleasing flowers is afforded for the entire
season.
Sow outdoors early in spring, using wellfertilized, carefully pul- verized soil and cover seed with one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. Make the rows fifteen inches apart; thin to six inches apart. Forearlier blooming start indoors and transplant. Height of plants, one to one and one-half feet.
Early Flowering Brompton A decidedly superior, large-flowering annual strain with the splendid foliage and bloom of the older type but flowering with the Ten Weeks and decidedly superior in length of stem and size of flower spike. This group is also called Beauty Stocks, Giants of Nice, ‘‘Cut and Come Again”’ and Victoria Stocks.
Belle of Naples. Old rose or light purplish rose..............Pkt. 15c. Camaldoli. Dark violet or light purplish red................. “* 15c. Snow White (Victoria)...... edeveslslereteiaeisie siete aieletefetaisisie sisiereieiereie. kU LOG. Vesuvius. Blood-red or deep purplish red................... “© 15¢e. Early Flowering Brompton Mixed. Includes shades of white, old
rose, blood-red, purple and violet. Oz. $3.00..... Geese PEE 10c;
Double Ten Weeks (Large Flowering) This favorite half-hardy summer blooming annual has deliciously fragrant flowers and is very desirable for cutting. Double Ten Weeks, Mixed (Levkojen) Shades of white, red, purple,
lavender and maroon. OZ. $1.00............ee0ececeeeeeee-Pkt. 10c.
Double Ten Weeks, Pure White. Very useful for floral work and
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Sown at the same time as the Ten Weeks the Intermediate sorts will succeed them in bloom, thus affording flowers continuously Stock, DouBLe TEN WEEKS
untillatein the fall. The flowers are larger and are pro-
duced on longer, bolder spikes. For indoor blooming,
if sown in pots late in summer the plants will bloom
the following spring.
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Winter or Biennial Brompton Stocks These require a longer time than the Intermediate to grow and cannot endure our winters unless protected.
Brompton Mixed. This mixture of Winter or Biennial Brompton Stocks forms bushy plants flowering in the fall outdoors if started in hotbed early in spring and transplanted, or blooming well in winter from seed sown outdoors in summer if plants are taken up in the fall. and given cool airy quarters indoors; half hardy biennial. Oz. $4.00........,............ Pkt. 10c.
STRAW FLOWER—(See Helichrysum and Rhodanthe) (Helianthus) These
stately, old-fashioned
Un owe flowers with the newer
improved varieties are
coming into special favor as a background for lawns and
in front of high fences. Valuable also as a screen to
hide unsightly places and sometimes used to mitigate the
evil of adjacent swamp holes. Their very tall dense
growth and bright yellow disc-like flowers of very large
size and long blooming period make them one of the most deserving and useful of hardy aunuals.
Sunflowers grow readily in almost any soil but do best on light, rich limestone or alluvial land well sup- plied with moisture and not shaded by trees or build- ings. Sow the seed outdoors in spring after danger of frost is over, preferably in well pulverized soil either broadeast or in rows two to three feet apart and cover about one-half inch deep. When the young plants are about four inches high, thin one-half to two feet apart to secure the best development.
Double Chrysanthemum Flowered. The most attrac- tive of the very double sunflowers. Plant tall, growing seven feet high and blooming profusely all summer. Flowers very large, often eight to ten inches across, very double, with long fringed petals and resemble chrysanthemums. The color isa splendid, rich, golden- yellow, free from any black center. Oz. 30c...Pkt. 10c.
Globosus Fistulosus (Globe, or Dahlia Sunflower) This desirable variety produces very large, exceedingly double flowers, often six to eight inches in diameter and of bright yellow color. The plants are usually about five feet high. Oz. 20c................-.-Pkt. 10c.
Stella. The plant of this fine Miniature (cucumerifolius) variety is spreading with many branches and attains a height of about three feet. The flowers are about three inches in diameter and are of an unusually pure golden yellow with black discs or centers, and are borne on long stems well above the foliage. Early blooming and produced in abundance throughout a long season. He RNCooseanoosec eee sieht: LOC.
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94 D. M: FERRY. & CO’S: DESCRIP TIY FE CALA OCG UE
SWEET PEAS
One ounce of seed is sufficient to plant a single row of 50 feet
(Lathyrus odoratus) No garden is too small for a row of Sweet Peas and no estate, however extensive or ma nifi fail to include many varieties of this most popular flower. Its long blooming season usually extends from OR Parsee EET very hot dry weather and no other climber equals it for cutting, either for use in bouquets or for table decoration.
In describing varieties, by ‘“‘standard’’ is meant the wide petal at the top of the flower; the ‘“‘wings”’ are the two petals below.
The Grandifilora or large flowering type, owing to its vigor of growth, its freedo i i of colors is well suited for most conditions of erent and location: : : pu acer md are
The Spencers are of exceptionally large size, the standard and wings waved or frilled and the general eff graceful and attractive. The plants are of vigorous growth and remain in bloom for a longer time ee tie CeetuAore ae The Spencers are decidedly shy seeders, hence the price will doubtless always be higher than for the older types. :
The early flowering division in both the Grandflora and the Spencers is composed of. varieties that are most irabl forcing under glass or for early flowering out of doors. Our list contains many varieties of exceptional merit. cet Seat
Culture. Early in spring make a trench three to four inches deep in rich, mellow soil, so arran stand init and plant the seed in the bottom, covering at first only one ach deep. ‘Sweet Peas, Beitice teeta raiern cs HAE E sorts, are often a little difficult to start. If the soilis too dry they will remain a long time without germinating; if. it is too wet and cold they will not sprout at all. In soils at all heavy, or composed largely of clay, put about one inch of sand in the bottom of the trench and sow the seed on this, covering with more sand. Cover the row with a board to shed therain and protect the soil from the hot sun but remove this as soon as the young plants appear.
When the plants are two inches high, cultivate and as they grow gradually fill up the trench. When the plants are about five inches high it is desirable to furnish some support for the vines to run upon, preferably a wire netting firmly supported by stakes to prevent sagging, but strings or brush are often used with satisfac- tory results.
Where plantings are made as ear- ly as possible deep spading or plow- ing, the placing of manure deeply in the soil to draw the roots downward, a sunny situation with the rows running where possible north and south, the removal in the early stages of growth of all but two branches and the thinning of the plants eight to twelve inches apart—these con- ditions are usually essential for the largest and most finely formed blossoms.
The roots should not be allowed to become too dry. Water applied thoroughly once or twice a week, preferably early in the morning or in the evening, is usually better than light sprinkling more frequently.
The blooms should be picked be- fore they form pods or the plants will soon stop flowering. c
Fall Planting. A better growth of vines and earlier blooming often result from planting seed in the fall instead of early spring. If a well drained sandy soil is selected this method may usually be depended upon to give satisfactory results even in the Northern states.
Preparation of the soil is the same as that for spring planting. The seeds should be sown about an inch or two apart in rows about three inches deep, and firmly covered with soil which should be somewhat ridged above the rows to improve drainage. The most important point in fall planting of Sweet Peas is to plant late enough so that plants will not appear above the surface of the soil before freezing weather sets in. Plantings are usually made in the latitude of Detroit from the ist to the 15th of November. After the ground freezes the rows should be covered with a mulch of litter or manure. Upon approach of warm weather in the spring the rows should be examined and if plants have started the mulch may be re- moved either wholly or.in part, leaving it between the rows or near at hand so that it may be replaced in case of a cold wave or sudden change of temperature.
For the aphis or plant louse, spraying with solutions of some to- baeco extract or whale-oil soap is usually effective; and for the Red Spider, which also causes trouble at times, spraying with pure water is usually sufficient. A frequent change of location has also been found im- portant. SPENCER SWEET PEAS
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SPENCER VARIETIES
This group includes the largest and most beautifully formed sweet peas. The Spencers have very large waved flowers which are produced abundantly on long strong stems, making the blossoms most desirable for cutting.
The plants of Spencer varieties when grown outdoors are usually in bloom much longer than other sweet peas, as most of the blossoms fall off after maturity without setting pods. A characteristic of the best Spencers is an ‘‘open keel.” The petal or
envelope enclosing the pistil, stamens and anthers is called the keel.
In. a typical Spencer flower grown under favorable condi-
tions the anthers and stigma are not clamped together and the envelope of the keel is large and baggy and open at the top.
APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER. Bright rose standard with wings of very light primrose flushed or tinted rose-carmine, Very large Spencer form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4% Lb. $1.50
ASTA OHN. Suffused lavender or tinted mauve sometimes with pinkish tinge. Spencer form, largeand wavy. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; % Lb. $1.50
AURORA SPENCER. Flowers brilliant orange-rose, striped and flaked on white. One of the most attractive very large striped Spencers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; %4 Lb. $1.50
BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER. Tohisis similar in color to the old Blanche Ferry but like all Spencers the type is not unalter- ably fixed. Rose-pink standard; wings white, suffused and tinted with light pink. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; % Lb. $1.75
BLUE PICOTEE. Almost pure white except for a narrow edging of violet blue on the standard and wings. Flowers large and of fine form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50:
CONSTANCE HINTON. A black seeded white Spencer of large size and splendid form and substance. Flowers open blush but change to pure white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; Lb. $1.75
COUNTESS SPENCER. Bright clear pink, sometimes darker towards the edges; very large, open form; long stems. The first variety introduced of the Spencer type and still con- sidered one of the best. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50
DAINTY SPENCER. White suffused and edged with rose-pink; large Spencer form; picotee edged; very free blooming.
Pkt. 10c; Oz: 50c; %4 Lb. $1.50 si
DOBBIE’S CREAM. A strong growing, profuse blooming va- riety, with. large, much waved flowers, Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; %4 Lb. $1.50
ELFRIDA PEARSON. Flowers very large. Color light pink on white ground: beautifully edged and shaded. Pkt. 10¢; Oz: 50c; % Lb. $1.50 f
FIERY CROSS. Easily the most brilliant red Spencer. Color fire red or rich orange searlet, practically sunproof. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 4% Lb. $2.00 Meee
GEORGE HERBERT. A bright, rose-crimson suffused, with magenta and showing veins in wings. Both standard and wings beautifully waved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; % Lb. $1.50
HELEN LEWIS. A rich crimson-orange, with wings of orange rose or orange-salmon-pink. Large, fine Spencer form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4% Lb. $1.56 :
HELEN PIERCE SPENCER. White veined, mottled and marbled with bright blue. Very attractive gloxinia-like coloring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; % Lb. $1.50 ‘
ILLUMINATOR. Bright glowing salmon tinged with orange. Pkt. 10c; Oz..60c; 4 Lb. $1.75 Ae
KING EDWARD SPENCER. _ Brilliant crimson-scarlet; very : large size and of open form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; % Lb. $1.50 |
often duplexed.:
* SCARLET EMPEROR. Brilliant deep scarlet.
KING MANOEL. A large deep maroon of exceptional merit. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50
KING WHITE. The form, size, vigor, waviness and purity of color, give pre-eminence to its:claim as the best Spencer yet introduced. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50
MARGARET ATLEE. Rich glowing pink on cream ground. The flowers are of largest size, beautifully frilled or waved. Many of the flowers are duplex or double. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c;
“14 Lb. $1.50
MARGARET MADISON (New). A self-colored soft light -azure-blue or pale lavender Spencer. The form and coloring
._ when grown under’ favorable conditions are, exquisite. Pkt. 10c; Oz.75c; %4 Lb. $2.00
MIRIAM BEAVER. A leading light cream pink sweet pea. Flowers exceptionally large and wavy with the standard often duplexed or doubled. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50
MRS. HUGH DICKSON. Buff, apricot and rose. Flowers of the largest size borne on long stems; mostly four blossgms on each stem. Pkt: 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50
MRS. TOM JONES. Deep azure blue. Flowers large and of fine substance. The best blue Sweet, Pea yet introduced. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.25
PRIMROSE SPENCER. One of the best primrose, or cream and ivory sweet peas. Spencer type, large wavy petals, clear, distinct color. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c;1/4 Lb. $2.00
ROSABELLE. A very rich bright rose with a faint tinge of purple. Flowers beautifully waved or fluted and of extra largesize. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50
ROYAL PURPLE. Rich royal purple. The best. purple yet introduced. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 4 Lb. $1.50
; Flowers of large size and very attractive. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 14 Lb. $1.50
STIRLING STENT. A rich deep metallic salmon, suffused with orange. <A, beautiful Spencer, especially in artificial light. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; VY, Lb. $1.75
THOMAS STEVENSON. brillant orange-scarlet of large size, the standard showing more orange than the wings. Vigorous and very floriferous. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 44 Lb. $2.00
WARRIOR. A beautiful, deep, pure maroon of very large Spencer type. One of the best of the maroon shades of Spencers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 4 Lb. $2.00
WEDGWOOD.. Bright silvery blue. Large, well waved flowers on long stems. An attractive and very desirable Shade. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c; %4 Lb. $2.00
WHITE SPENCER, Standard and wings of pure white, beauti- fully waved and fluted. _An especially attractive variety of Seed white. Pkt. 10¢; Oz. 50c; 14 Lb. $1.50
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EARLY FLOWERING SPENCER VARIETIES
we comparatively new class of Sweet Peas that is rapidly becoming prominent for winter flowering indoors. The flowers
are large, of the same form as the Spencers and are beautifully waved or frilled.
than the Early Flowering Grandiflora sorts. than the later flowering varieties planted at the same time.
EARLY BLANCHE FERRY. An attractive bicolor with white wings and rose pink standard. An early flowering Spencer similar in color to the well known Blanche Ferry. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90¢;"%4 Lb. $2.25
EARLY HEATHER BELL. The color isa rich and pleasing mauve, changing to @ beautiful mauve lavender after cut- ting. Flowers.areé very large, borne in threes and fours on long stout’ stems and: are of beautiful bold Spencer form. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; 4 Lb. $2.25
EARLY LIBERTY; _ Phe. flowers are large. well waved and are borne in threes and fours. Color rich deep crimson. Vines vigorous and floriferous. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; %4 Lb. $2.25
EARLY MELODY. Rose pink on white ground, resembling Countess Spencer in color. Very floriferous and flowers of excellent form. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; %4 Lb. $2.25
EARLY MORNING STAR. Deep orange scarlet standard with rich orange pink wings. Flowers large, of the best Spencer form and are borne in threes and fours in wonderful profu- sion, Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; ‘4 Lb. $2.25
They remain in bloom for a much longer time
When planted out of doors they will commence blooming a month or more earlier
EARLY SONG BIRD. An excellent pale pink variety which is very desirable for cutting. The flowers are borne on long stems with mostly four large well waved blossoms to each stem. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; % Lb. $2.25
EARLY SONGSTER. = A very pleasing and attractive shade of lavender. The vines are floriferous and the flowers very large and nicely waved. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; 4% Lb. $2.25
EARLY SNOW FLAKE. An early flowering white variety of distinctive merit. The blossoms are large, of the best Spen- cer form and are borne in profusion on long stems. The most desirable . Karly Flowering White Sweet Pea. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; % Lb. $2.25
EARLY SPIRNG MAID. A bright pink on cream ground A most attractive variety furnishing a wealth of blossoms borne in threes and fours on long stems. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 90c; % Lb. $2.25.
YARRAWA.. Color a bright rose pink with a clear creamy base, the wings being slightly lighter in color.. Flowers large beautifully waved and many of them duplex or double. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 85c; 44 Lb. $2.00
EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS MIXED. A choice mixture of the foregoing named Early Flowering Spencer varieties Pkt. 15c; Oz. 75c; %4 Lb. $2.00
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EARLY FLOWERING GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES
The Early Flowering Grandiflora sorts are especially recommended for florists who grow sweet peas under glass. The group is sometimes called ‘‘Winter-Flowering.”’ It includes the earliest blooming sweet peas such as florists supply for Thanks- giving and Christmas trade. They are also largely planted for early flowering out of doors.
EARLIEST WHITE. The earliest blooming white sweet pea. ' The tlowers are of hooded form and bold their size and form well. Seed black. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; %4 Lb. 60c.
EXTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY. Vines vigorous and hardy though of dwarf habit. It will be found to be the first to furnish flowers either in greenhouse or out of doors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 75c.
MONT BLANC. The flowers are of open form, good size, very clear white and bloom very early. This is considered the best forcing white sweet pea. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 40c.
MRS. CHAS. H. TOTTY. A most desirable early lavender for forcing andis also recommended for out of door planting. Flowers of large size, shell shaped. Vines strong growing with flowers borne onlong stems. One of the very best Early Flowering or Christmas sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 60c.
MRS. F. J. DOLANSKY. The best early, pure light pink. An excellent sort for early flowering indoors. Vines vigorous with flowers borne on long stems. A very desirable variety for cutting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; % Lb. 60c.
GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES
The Grandifloras, sometimes called the Eckford class, are an older type than the Waved or Spencer sorts and the flowers are not so large. They are usually not so long in bloom, but are decidedly cheaper and more easily grown.
AMERICA. Carmine striped and splashed on white ground. Open form, good size. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 1% Lb. 40c.
AURORA. Large, hooded form; striped and flaked with orange- salmon-pink over white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 40c.
BLACK KNIGHT. Glossy deep maroon, medium size, open form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; % Lb. 40c.
BLANCHE FERRY. Blooms very early and continues to pro- duce abundantly through a long season. The standard is me- dium sized, of open form, and bright rose-pink; wings large, rounded, nearly white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 1% Lb. 40c.
BOLTON’S PINK. Orange-pink veined with rose; large size, semi-hooded form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 40c.
COUNTESS OF RADNOR. A beautiful lavender of hooded form, nearly self colored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c.
DAINTY. White shaded lightly and edged with light pink. They are of good size, hooded form and are borne on very long stems. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 40c.
DOROTHY ECKFORD. Pure white, shell shaped and are of extra good substance. The variety is considered the best of this class. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; % Lb. 40c.
DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. Purple standard, with wings shading to violet; large size, hooded form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 40c.
FLORA NORTON. Flowers light clear blue; medium size, hooded form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c.
HELEN PIERCE. Ivory-white veined and finely mottled bright blue; semi-hooded form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 40c.
HON. MRS. E. KENYON. Clear primrose; large semi-hooded flower. White seeded. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c.
KING EDWARD VII. Superior to Firefly. A bright crimson- scarlet or pure red of largest grandiflora size; open form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 40c.
LADY GRISEL HAMILTON. A large soft lavender, tinted mauve; similar to Countess of Radnor, but nearer blue; hooded form. One of the best. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c.
LORD NELSON (Brilliant Blue) The best grandiflora dark blue; semi-hooded. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c.
LOTTIE ECKFORD. Picotee edged with magenta-blue; standard white, heavily shaded lilac; wings with lighter shade of lilae; hooded form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; % Lb. 40c.
S WILLMOTT. A fine orange-pink, showing veins of deep- er tint. Flowers semi-hooded, good size, on long stems; plant very vigorous. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c;%4 Lb. 40c.
MRS. COLLIER. A lighter shade of primrose than Mrs. Kenyon. Seed white. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 40c.
MRS. GEORGE HIGGINSON, JR. A very clear delicate shade of lilac-blue, self colored; medium size, semi-hooded form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c.
MRS. WALTER WRIGHT. A large, hooded, rosy purple of fine form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c. .
OTHELLO. A very dark maroon, practically self colored with almost black veining. Large size, hooded form, very at- tractive. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4% Lb. 40c. :
PRIMA DONNA. Flowers of good size, clear soft pink self colored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c.
PRINCE OF WALES. Flowers large, shell shaped; pure rose- crimson. A very attractive sort, larger and finer than Her Majesty. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; %4 Lb. 40c.
QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Flowers very bright red, large, semi- hooded. Unsurpassed in brilliancy of color. The nearest scarlet in sweet peas. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; % Lb. 40c.
SENATOR. Purplish maroon and indigo heavily striped and splashed on light ground; medium size, hooded form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 14 Lb. 40c.
ST. GEORGE. Flowers flame color. The brightest of the orange- pinks; large, of open form and slightly waved Unwin type; wonderfully brilliant. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; % Lb. 40c.
MIXTURES OF SWEET PEAS
Most
ople obtain more satisfaction from planting Sweet Peas in mixture than from growing named sorts, but to be suc- cessful it is necessary that the seed be of the best Guay Ghiainable @ a ais ae
Often what is offered as mixed seed is stock harvested
from plants that have come up as volunteers on ground where Sweet Peas have been grown before, or a lot of seed which has
been grown, saved or handled so carelessly satisfactory results.
comparison with any and all others, no matter under will demonstrate the superiority of our mixtures.
that it cannot be sold as z We assure our customers the Mixtures of Sweet Peas which we offer are the results of as great care in selecting as any stocks we grow and as fine flowers are obtained from them as from any seed that can be bought. what name or at how high prices offered and are certain that a trial
any distinct variety. The use of such seeds will not give
We invite
° ° This mixture has been most carefull it wi ii Ghace Mixed a refully grown from our selected stock seed and it will afford a splendid
riety of blooms of improved forms and in the widest possible range of desirable colors.
Many of the
most pleasing and brilliant colors are included. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15¢; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25
We make up this mixture by combining in carefully considered proportions twenty-one
This was done after first care-
9 e F erry s Superb Mixed separate named varieties, each the very choicest of its class. fully considering the desirability of color, form and freedom of blooming in our many trialsof nearly two hundred different named sorts. Nowhere else can one procure a more magnificent mixture of finely formed and beautifully colored, large flowering Sweet Peas. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50
e A splendid mixture of Spencer varieties grown for us by the most careful methods from proven stocks. Spencers : Mixed A wide range of colors is thus assured in this comparatively new class of Sweet Peas of such remark- ably large size and wonderfully attractive form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50
’ e We make up this magnificent mixture by combining eighteen separate named F erry s Superb Spencers Mixed spencer Sareeied each of which our trials have repeatedly shown to be the very best of its class. Unsurpassed as a mixture of this superb class and showing the most desirable range of colors and the finest forms. No better mixture in all the world than this. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; % Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.25
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e @ (Dianthus barbatus) A wee WALA, weiss ex tensively used, sweet scented perennial for bedding and borders, forming fine clumps in any good garden soil and under proper conditions lasting for several seasons. It is one of the most desirable for display in the garden. The plants are easily grown, hardy and free flowering. They produce a succession of flower clusters, thus affording splendid bloom for several weeks. The florets are handsomely colored and marked and are borne on stiff stems in great profusion, forming dense round topped heads or clusters, often three to four inches across. The colors are exceedingly varied, ranging from white through many shades of rose, lilac, red, carmine, crimson and maroon to nearly black, usually two shades to each plant. The petals are barbed or bearded and the leaves are lanceolate in shape, and grow opposite or conduplicate.
Sow outdoors very early in spring, preferably in rich, mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Cover seed with one- fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high, thin to six inches apart. In the more northerly latitudes, protect with mulching in winter. Seed can also be sown in fall. There are usually no flowers until the second season, but if seed is started very early under glass and transplanted, blooms may be had late in autumn. The old clumps may be divided but it is usually more satisfactory to start vigorous young plants every year or two. Hardy perennial: one and one-half feet high.
Velvety Maroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon; very desir-
able on account of its rich, Geep color............. Pkt. 10c. White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes faintly marked about the eye. OZ) (5G sane cee oe ceistettiowtets Pkt. 10c. Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially satisfac- LOM Ys FO) Ze) COC ints crits cieis sreloreneie efe.n cfereeceiccare se sistereseiets . Pkt. 10c. Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety of colors and shades!) ‘Oz: SUCI-cko. ces cece ae Bee otras ...- Pkt. 10c.
TAGETES—(See Marigold) TROPAOLUM CANARIENSE—(See Canary Bird Flower) SWEET WILLIAM TROPAOLUM LOBBIANUM—(See Nasturtium, Trailing) TROPZOLUM MINOR—(See Nasturtium, Dwarf)
This well known annualof low growing decumbent habit of growth is very desirable for massing - in beds on the lawn. It is suitable also for borders and window boxes. Large clusters of showy er ena flowers are borne in succession through a long season until frost. Each truss or cluster is about two to three inches across, and includes a dozen or more single flowers about three-fourths of an inch across, tubular with five spreading lobes. The length of stem and texture of the flowers make them of value for bouquets and table decorations. There is a wide range of colors, shades and stripes usually running from pure white to deep purple. Verbenas usually flower well in August from seed sown in open ground in May. Germination will be hastened if the seed is soaked in lukewarm water before planting. It is desirable to have the soil well fertilized and carefully pulverized. Cover seed about one-fourth inch deep. When the young plants have three or four leaves transplant in rows two feet apart and about twenty-four inches apart in the row, choosing preferably -a sunny situation. At this distance the plants, if conditions are favorable. will spread so as to cover the ground completely. oe Earlier blooming may be had if plants are started indoors and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing frost is over. Half hardy perennial trailer, one foot high, usually treated as an annual.
Montana (Drummondi) This variety is hardy and exceptionally vigorous in growth of plant; flowers rose changing to-—
MACOS ERAS ANG ew rcrsiecetes sleisroesercers veteiee ee ee rrr rer er rrr errr rere ere Pee cr cr ere err beeseeeeee Pkt. 10c. Hybrida Defiance. May be relied upon to produce the true, deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more brilliant effect when
used as a bedding plant. Oz. $1.25....... aches Ue E Ree eOsTS al elatereretoie Gr trere einai etarelercter tener fave siacerct lore wish dhe ean oa Pkt. 10c. Hybrida Blue. All shades of blue. Oz. $1.50............00eeees Eee olirse neo neis oer eeieiatets Die oes “6:9 ce ase, Sh ele leiiers cocevchoes ciate edecsiamete 10c. Hybrida Auriculzflora. Various shades of pink, red, purple
and blue. all with distinct white eye. Oz. $1.50....... Pkt. 10c.
Mammoth White. The largest trusses of the finest formed and clearest white flowers of any named sort. It comes absolutely true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the greater vigor and more abundant bloom of the seedling, united with the fine flowers of the named varieties. Oz. $1.50........ Pkt. 10c.
Hybrida White. Produces large, pure white flowers; very florifer- ous, fine for florists: comes true from seed. Oz. $1.50.Pkt. 10c.
Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and beautiful sort, producing large, brilliant, striped blossoms in great ADUNA AN CC wa sais oiate @ oracisie%s syouens tetolene aictesster hele ere eiciezaicieretevers Pkt. 10c.
Fine Mixed. This extra choice mixture includes a wide range of very beautiful colors, shades and stripes usually running from pure white to deep purple. The clusters are of largest size: OZ: $1.25... iv sietecs,o6 saebirsiers Sing oheie sistetetetere caters Pkt. 10c.
Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant forms a compact bunch about five inches high and eighteen inches across, covered throughout the season with large trusses of white, scarlet and violet flowers...........- saseedde KE: Loc.
® (Periwinkle) These very attractive bushy plants with glossy green foliage produce in
mca abundance handsome round or salver shap-
ed single flowers, suitable either for culture
in pots or boxes or for summer bedding and borders. If sown early under glass and transplanted in a warm, sheltered situa- tion will bloom in summer and autumn and may be potted for the house before frost. The plants require no trimming, are in continuous bloom from setting out until frost and are entirely free from the attacks of insects. These desirable features account forthe increasing demand for Vineas in parks and private grounds for summer bedding and borders. Tender per- ennial, blooming the first season, about fifteen inches high.
Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. 75c........... Pkt. 10c. Rosea Alba. White with crimson eye. Oz. Y5c....... oe" | 10c. Rosea. Rose with crimson eye; flowers often two inches in diam-
eter. A very desirable window plant. Oz. 75c.......... Pkt. 10c. Mixed. The above named varieties mixed. Oz. %5c.... “* 10c.
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Sy NS, (Cheiranthus maritimus, Malcomia maritima) The plants are of more branching and decided] Virginian Stock more open in habit than the common Stock (Mathiola) and are very useful for hordes or Bagine.
Sow early in spring, or for very early blooming sow in fall or start indoors and transplant. A continual succession of blossoms may be kept up by sowing at intervals through spring and summer. Hardy annual; about nine inches high. Red and white, mixed. Clusters of beautiful single cruciform flowers .................... BS OPIS Gratin BLS ALR RIE Ie eerie ...-Pkt. 10c
(Cheiranthus cheiri) This is a favorite European garden flower. The long, fragrant terminal a ower spikes of the Wallflower when properly grown are very conspicuous in beds and borders and are very useful in making bouquets. Sow seed early in hotbed and while plants are small prick them out into pots and sink in the earth. On approach of cold weather remove the pots to the house and the plants will bloom all winter. Tender bushy biennial or perennial that will live through the winter in a mild climate; height of plants about one and one-half feet.
Early Brown. Brownish-red, fragrant single flowers; large, thick spikes; early. Tender biennial. Oz. 25c..... eiafe tne tre Nin s Pkt. 10c.
Golden Tom Thumb. A variety of dwarf and compact habit. The blossoms are single and of an attractive golden yellow color. Tender biennial.......... APNE ae arn sie gctGgl aU Aaya ctie sie Mn UMMC UL ea oucAlt berets aNara ile Gaia iorke oun ih NUK UPaol AML hl pa h/t Pkt. 10c
Double Mixed. Deliciously fragrant, perfectly double, and combine many shades of color, the orange, purple and chocolate predominating. Oz. $4.00............ HBS a cheese cles eateact ene scp STEN eyes aacles ah isl Oey orca ert ear ati A RW got a a Uo Pkt. 10c.
o (Echinocystis lobata) This isa useful climber where a rapid and vigorous growth of vine is sir Wild Cucumber To cover or to screen an unsightly building, there is pornegs no annual climber sartape eo the purpose. The vine has abundant foliage and is thickly covered with sprays of small white, fragrant flowers, followed by numerous prickly seed pods.
Sow late in fall or very early in spring. Usually the plants are produced from year to year by self sown seed. Hardy annual OUM ICHMT aU Nos a lkccan ee vas saeinuls eee ue | Guan Gea Gea Re Ls Ac eee We Mi tiie Meg NI Ge Ra ea Pkt. 10c.
° 2 s © One of the most beautiful and rapid growing of the hard erennial climbers. W y Wistaria Chinensis established in good soil it will often grow fifteen to twenty peendurine the season and eer: ly blooms both in spring and fall. ‘The flowers are very fragrant, single, pale blue, pea-shaped and are borne in long drooping grape-like clusters, often overa foot inlength. Foliage light green, pinnate. The seed should be sown in mellow loam early in the spring, or in greenhouse or hotbed in winter and when plants are one foot high transplanted into permanent situa- tions........ BRS HE aspecayere «oe sense ete eree nr cle Jeb boas dino OUD OOONOO KC OH qHondaus Belorae's ie eases ove cecivleeciivesesivccericvecsstoes ctPkt. 20c,. WOOLFLOWER (See Celosia Childsit)
e e Sometimes called Youth and Old Age. The well known bush-like plants of Zinnias é a fusion of large double imbricated flowers, borne on stiff stems. They ae much used fon eedaag and r{ n n 1 a are suitable for poets and for cutting.
There is much satisfaction in a bed of Zinnias with their twisted and recurved petalled fl i many bright colors, and when nearly every other flower has been killed by frost. this plant is still in full Boone cme Towers are more easily grown or bloom more abundantly throughout the season, and the wide range of color is not less remarkable than their pause depth and richness.
Sow the seed early in spring, in open ground in good rich soil, preferably in rows one and one-half feet: i about one-fourth inch deep. When the young plants are one to two inches high thin to six inches Heect, erarennnce lass for earlier blooming. Half hardy annual; tall growing, usuallyfabout one and one-half to two feet high.
° An improved strain which produces immense double flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter i 7 Giant Double wide range of colors. The plants are hardy, of very vigorous growth, often 8 feet highand: See bloom from early summer until killed by severe frost. 5
Giant Double Crimson .............-c0¢e-+seeeeeee8.--- Pkt. 10c. Giant Double Orange. Oz. $2.00..... BR Ae rand ae Ree Pkt. 10c.
ie “ Golden Yellow. O2Z. $2.00.......csc0+-++ “* 10¢. ss ** Pink (Several Shades). Oz. $2.00....... “ 10c. Giant Double Purp! (S al
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Giant Double Scarlet. Oz. $2.00. ‘* 10c.
a i White. Oz. $2.00. “ 10c.
sh its Mixed—A _ choice mixture of the above shades and colors. Oz. $1.00......... a ** 10c.
Elegans Double Yellow. Oz. 60c. “* 10c. a te Scarlet. Oz. 60c. “ 10c. on Deep Red.Oz. 60c. “* 10c. ay me Magenta. Oz. 60e. “* 10c.
Orange. Oz. 60c. “ 10c.
a a White. Oz, 60e. ** 10c.
$f ie Black Purple. Oz 60Giw. 5 22. ea Nei ea Se uu ere Rh Veen RI Oes
Elegans Double Dark Crimson. OZ: 60c8 ee: ACIS EEN LeU ERG Geet f 1 Oc?
Elegans Double Siriped or Zebra Mixed. Oz. 60c........ Nerve ites area: | 1 OG:
Elegans Double Choice Mixed. Includes the above colors; a very fine mixture, (OVA ULCHE S digpinenin aa Dae roin iota ...- Pkt. 10c.
Lilliput Double Mixed. This strain grows about one foot high and bears a pro- fusion of comparatively small, very dou- ble, globular flowers about one inch in diameter, very brilliant in color Pkt. 10c.
Pompon Double Mixed. The globular flow- ers are fully as varied and brilliant in color as the ordinary Zinnia and about half its size..... ar alctateteetetecsieloteets Pkt. 10c.
Haageana Double. Dwarf variety with double flowers of a deep orange color, about one and one-quarter inches in di- ameter; fine for cut flowers; height one OO TG eos RRM ee ale ecte ol aie olicneZeloiatesars Pkt. 10c.
Mexicana Hybrida Variegated. Distinctive in its well-formed single flowers of deep maroon and golden yellow strikingly contrasted. The flowers are similar to those of French Legion of Honor Mari- gold, but are earlier and more easily grown. Hardy annual; one foot high
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FOR SPRING PLANTING
Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger from frost is over, plant in arich, loamy soil, having a sunny position and flowers the same season are assured.
All bulbs and roots will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or per 10 rates. At the 100 rate they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than five of any one variety supplied at ten rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible and they will be filled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over.
@ Esculentum. {known also as Elephant’s Ear. This is one of the finest tropical plants which
a a LUM can be grown in the open air in the north. It can be made to produce three to ten leaves three tofour feetlong and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high.
The soil best suited to Caladiums is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted
cow or sheep manure in equal parts, with a sprinkling of sand added. Bulbs may be planted outdoors as soon as danger of
frost is over, covering about three inches deep; or for largest growth start early indoors in pots and set out when the weather is warm and settled. But little water must be given to the roots till active growth commences when, as the
plants develop, they require an abundance. Humidity and warmth are necessary for their best development.
First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and over in cir- cumference. 25c each; $2.00 per 10.
Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine inches in circumference. 20c each; $1.50 per 10.
Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inches in circum- ference. 15c each; $1.00 per 10.
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and wide range of brilliant colors, and certainly no other surpasses it for autumn display in the garden as well as for cutting.
The ‘Decorative’ types are characterized by gracefully formed flowers of large size with broad petals, being intermediate in form be- tween the compact “Show” sorts which are nearly round and the ‘‘Cactus” varieties which have loosely formed blossoms with iong twisted petals.
The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. They should be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost is over. ‘The best blooms are sometimes obtained if planting is deferred until about Junel. The soil should be deeply dug and well drained but only moderately enriched with thoroughly .rotted barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided. A sunny situation is desirable as well as plenty of space and air. Place the roots horizontally, covering tio to three inches deep. Give thor- ough cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoms are usually obtained if most of the side shoots are re- moved. Dahlias usually do not require much fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially should not be used. ‘The plants should be sup- ported by tying to stakes. The roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze.
Arabella (Show) Light sulphur yellow shaded with primrose. 25c each; $2.00 per 10.
Countess of Lonsdale (Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon-red. An early, very attractive Cactus variety. 35c each; $3.00 per 10.
Frank Bassett (Decorative) Carmine purple, shading deeper at center. 25c each; $2.00 per 10.
Helen Ladd Corbett (Decorative) A very attractive shade of deep rose. 35c each; $3.00 per 10.
Joseph Manda (Decorative) A fine dark red. 45c each; $4.00 per 10.
King of the Autumn (Decorative) Shadings of gold and salmon pink; long strong stems. A very pleasing color and one of the most satisfactory varieties we know of. 75c¢ each; $6.50 per 10.
Marguerite Bouchon (Cactus) Soft rose with white tips and center; straight petals. Medium size but of perfect form and habit, A universal favorite, 75c¢ each; $6.00 per 10.
Mrs. Chas. L. Seybold (Cactus) Ground color crimson carmine, each petal tipped with white. A very striking and beautiful flower. 25c each; $2.00 per 10.
Cactus DAHLIA
Mrs. Forbush (Decorative) Rich purple garnet shaded with maroon. 25c each; $2.00 per 10.
Mount Hood (Decorative) A pure. white flower of large size and fine form. 35c each; $3.00 per 10.
Oregon Beauty (Decorative) Intense glowing red suffused with orange and garnet. A free bloomer with long stiff stems. One of the best. 35c each; $3.00 per 10.
Queen Wilhelmina (Paeony Flower) The best large pure white. 35c each; $3.00 per 10.
Sherlock (Cactus) Orange scarlet suffused with apricot, A free
and early bloomer with stems of good length for cutting.
40c each; $3.50 per 10.
Yellow Duke (Show) A vigorous grower with large, clear canary yellow flowers; quilled petals. 25¢ each; $2.00 per 10.
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GLADIOLUS
The Gladiolus is one of the most decorative plants in the garden, and as a cut flower lends itself readily to any arrangement. If the spikes are cut when the lowest flower is in bloom, the others will open in succession and remain fresh a week or ten days. No flower hasgained more rapidly in public favor than the Gladiolus; this could not well be otherwise, for in addition to the great intrinsic merit of the flower, it is hardy and blooms the first season from bulbs.
Gladioli willthrivein almost any good soil except a stiff clay. They require full sunlight and are liable to injury only from rank manure. Plant the bulbs six to nine inches apart, the large ones four inches and the small ones two inches deep. Make an early planting of the smallest bulbs first as soon as the ground is sufficiently dry and warm. Continue to plant at intervals of two weeks during the spring and early summer; in this way a succession of bloom may be had from midsummer until frost. A free use of water during the season of active growth and particularly as the buds begin to show color will be beneficial in producing fine blossoms. In the autumn, before freezing, they should be dug up and the tops allowed to dry down, after which the dry tops, earthand old bulbs can be removed. Store in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spring.
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America. Very light pink, exquisitely tinted with lavender. Much valued for freedom of bloom and size of tlower spike. 7c each; 55c per 10.
Augusta. Pure white, with blue anthers. Strong, straizht spikes. 8c each; 65c per 10.
Baron Hulot. Flowers dark velvety purple. One of the very best so-called blues. 12c each; $1.00 per 10.
Chicago White. White with lavender markings in the throat. 7c each; 55c per 10.
Europe. Pure white. One of the very best of this class. 15c¢ each; $1.25 per 10.
Mary Pickford. An extraordinary flower of the most delicate white with throat of soft sulphur yellow. A variety worthy ofagreatname. This variety was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Royal Hort. Society, London, August 10th, 1920. 25¢c each; $2.00 per 10.
Mrs. Francis King. A most effective variety for deco- rations. Spikes extra long; flowers brilliant pink, blazed with vermilion. 7c each; 55c per 10.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Of the largest size and most exquisite color. Delicate flushed salmon pink with rich maroon blotch on the three lower petals. 12c each; $1.00 per 10. :
Myrtle. Tender and delicate rose pink. One of the most beautiful pink varieties yet introduced. 15c each; $1.25 per 10.
Panama. Richrosy pink. Large fine flowers. 10c each; 80c per 10.
Peace. White with pale violet feathering on lower petals. Very large flowers well placed on a tall graceful spike. Should be planted early. 10c each; 80c per 10.
Princeps. Brilliant scarlet crimson with blotch of white in throat of the three lower petals. 10c each; 80c per 10.
Schwaben. Very vigorous and free flowering. Color clear canary yellow shading to sulphury yellow when open. 15c each; $1.25 per 10.
War. Deep blood red shaded crimson black. i10c each; 80c per 10.
GLADIOLUS MIXTURES
We recommend these choice mixtures with per- fect confidence as they are composed of only the most desirable varieties and can be depended upon to pro- duce a most satisfactory display of magnificent flow- ers in many shades and colors.
Each 10 100
Shades of Blue and Violet Mixed .10c. 80c. $7.00 — “ Pink and White Mixed. 7c. 55c. 4.50
Sf ** Scarlet and Red Mixed. 6c. 50c. 3.50
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Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. On account of their slender and graceful habit, delicate colors and attractive shape we believe these new hybrids will be much appreciated for indoor decoration. They range in color from the purest and lightest of yellows to the deepest orange and from the softest shade of pink to scarlet. The flowers are borne on tall, vigorous, branching stems and for graceful and artistic arrangement in vases are unsurpassed. 10c each; 80c per 10; $7.00 per 100.
Giant Flowered Mixed. A mixture of the best Giant Flowered sorts in a wide range of shades and colors, and includes many named varieties of special merit. One of the most satisfactory mixtures of Gladioli obtainable and one that is sure to give satisfaction. 7c each; 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100.
Single and ten prices include postage. The 100 rate ts by express at purchaser’s expense.
Not less than 5 of any one variety supplied at 10 rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. GLADIOLUS
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LILIES
No flower is more expressive of the idea of queenly beauty and faultless purity than the Lily. Nearly every variety we offer will, with a little care. endure the severity of our winters, and some are among the most hardy of our garden flow- ers. Most lilies last along time after cutting and are admirably suited for decorative purposes.
Bulbs should be planted as soon as the frost is out of the ground; the earlier the better. Select a well-drained spot, dig the soil deep and make it fine, enriching it abundantly with well-rotted cow manure, adding a liberal mixture of sand. Set the bulbs from three to five inches deep ac- cording to size. During the winter it is advisable to cover the surface of the bed with a thin layer of manure which will afford a slight protection to the bulbs and also materially enrich the soil. In spring the manure may be removed or dug in between the rows. Care should be taken that they have proper drainage, no water being allowed to stand around the roots. Once firmly established, they. should not be disturbed oftener than once in five years. -
To produce extra fine specimens, plant bulbs in pots early in spring and grow them in the house or under glass.
(Gold-Banded Lily of Ja-
Auratum pan) This favorite garden lity is one of the grandest plants in culti- vation. Its immense ivory-white flowers are thickly studded with yellow and crimson spots, while in the center of each petal is a golden band, fading at its edges into the white. Such choice bulbs as we
- offer, if well cared for, will give from five to ten magnificent flowers the first year and under good cultivation will, after be- coming well established, give many more. Height outdoors in the open, usually three to five feet. 45¢ each; $4.00 per 10, post-
paid. S (Giganteum) Beauti- Longiflorum ful, pure white, trum- pet-shaped flowers, similar in form to Lilium Harrisii, the well-known Bermuda Easter Lily, and preferred by some to that variety. It does not come into bloom as early, but the flowers are of better sub- stance. Extensively used by florists for cut flowers. When grown in the open ground it blooms in June or July. Height outdoors in the open, usually two to three feet.
$3.25 per 10, postpaid. © (Roseum) The Speciosum or Speciosum Rubrum Lancifolium ans ations the most charming and brilliantly beautiful of the Japanese Lilies. The six broad, white or pink petals are thickly dotted with rose or crimson spots. Especially thrifty and hardy. One of the best for garden culture. Height, two to four feet. 40c each; $3.20 per 10, postpaid. .
s Pure white flowers with a Speciosum Album greenish band through the
center of each petal; of great substance, very fragrant. One of the best for general culture. Height of plants in the open
35c each;
Littum AURATUM
© bs (Improved Single Tiger Lily) Tigrinum Splendens qitiscrnost’ striking ap-
pearance with very large, nodding flowers of excellent form; color, orange-salmon with dark spots. The plants are of more robust habit, with longer flower spikes than the older type and are highly recommended. Height outdoors in the open usually three to four feet, sometimes taller. 35c each; $2.80 per 10, postpaid.
© = (Double Tiger Lily) This Tigrinum Flore Pleno (rvniscent’ lity’ is of stately habit, bearing immense clusters of very large, double flowers on tall, strong stems; color, bright orange-red spotted with black. Height outdoors in the open usually three to five feet. 35c each; $2.80 per 10, postpaid.
usually two to four feet. 40c each; $3.20 per 10, postpaid. e ©
Sometimes called Mignonette Vine.
Madeira Vine This tuberous rooted climber of
dense, branching growth has thick, heart-shaped, glossy green leaves and delightfully fragrant, small feathery, white blossoms produced in long hanging racemes. It is of rapid growth, and is fine for porches and covering arbors ina single season. Perennial, but take up roots in fall as the plant will not endure frost. 10c each; 80c. per 10, postpaid.
: Pfitzeri. An improved variety of erl. / y of the plant Tritoma sometimes called Red Hot Poker. The hand-
some flowers are produced in large spikes of rich orange-red tinted flower tubes. Plant two feet apart. Tritomas are hardy south of Cincinnati when well covered in winter. In the north, dig up the plants in November, place in boxes with dry earth and store in a éellar. In spring place ina warm. sheltered, well drained spot, preferably with a back- ground of shrubbery. 25c each; $2.00 per 10, postpaid.
The flowers of this well-known tuberous rooted plant are WARY U erose white, double and exceedingly fragrant. in bouquets and house decoration.
If early flowers are wanted fill five-inch pots half full of well-rotted cow manure and the remainder with good, rich, sandy soil. Plant the bulbsin thisin March or April, water moderately and hasten growth by putting in a warm, light place. When weather has become warm, plunge the pots in the earth out of doors. They will usually flower before cold weather: if they do not, the pots can be brought in and bulbs will bloom in the house. Double Dwarf Pearl, first size bulbs, 7c each; 50c per 10;
$3.50 per 100. We will supply second size Tuberose bulbs 5 cents each, 40 cents per 10. The 100 rates are by express at purchaser’s expense.
They are very useful
About September First next we will issue our Annual Catalogue of CHOICE DUTCH BULBS AND
SEEDS FOR FALL PLANTING. who apply for it.
It will be sent free to all customers without ordering it, and to others
Dei HAR R Ve CO DETROIT, (MICH. 103
Planet Jr. Garden Tools
Space will permit our describing only a few Planet Jr. Tools, but we will send to all who ask for it a fully illus- trated catalogue of Planet Jr. Garden Implements. We deliver at depot or express office in Detroit, Mich., at prices given herein.
Planet Jr. No. 3 Hill and Drill _ Seeder, $18.50
15 inch steel driving wheel. Hopper holds 3 qts.
Double Wheel Hoe With 2 pairs hoes, 2 pairs cultivator teeth, 2 pairs rakes, 1 pair _ plows and 1 pair leaf lifters.
| Planet Jr. No. 12, $12.50
Double Wheel Hoe | With 1 pair hoes, 2 pairs cultivator teeth, 1 pair plows and 1 pair 5 | leaf lifters.
Planet Jr. No. 13, $9.00
wage AR . ry a - <= Ss eee Pa i f Double Wheel Hoe Planet Jr. No. 4, $19.5 With 1 pair hoes only. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and ow Price, as a Seeder only, $15.50 Planet Jr. No. 16, $10.25 avy % a ON ae Single Wheel Hoe Planet Jr. No. By $20.00 With 1 pair hoes, 3cultivator teeth, 2 rakes, 1 plow and Hill and Drill Seeder | 1 leaf guard.
Built on the same lines as No. 3 Drill, but larger.
| Planet Jr. No. 17, $8.75
Single Wheel Hoe | With 1 pair hoes, 3 cultivator teeth and 1 plow.
Planet Jr. No. 18, $6.25 Single Wheel Hoe With 1 pair hoes only.
Planet Jr. No. 19, $6.25 af | Single Wheel Hoe ae : With 1 large garden plow, 1 ten-inch sweep, 1 six-inch sweep, Planet Jr. No. 25, $23.00 | 1 Pour wicheultivaton tooth, Mew OOH Cultiontor tooth. i Combined Hill and Drill Seeder and Double Wheel Hoe, Culti-" vator and Plow
Planet Jr. No. 31, $13.00. a | Planet Jr. No. 38, $10.00
Geshined Dull Seeder and Wheel Heée Single Wheel Disc Hoe, Cultivator and Plow
Haseltine Hand Wee
Scraper Price 50 cts, Postpaid
Pressed Steel Garden Trowel Price 25 cts, Postpaid
a 2 Excelsior Weeding Hook The Iron King Seed Drill, $15.00 EE RE a
With Fertilizer Attachment, $20. 00 a
2: PLANT BED CLOTH |
Medium Grade, 20 yards or over, se 46 60 “6 ae
30 cents per yard t At purchaser’s expense for transportation,
104 D. M. FERRY °& CO’ S°DESCRIP TIVE CATALOGUE:
REFERENCE TABLES
Number of plants to the acre at given distances
Dis. apart. No. plants. Dis. apart. No. plants. Dis. apart. No. plants. ue: apart. 12x Tited eee D222 OA xe OA Ie eect sae 10,890 36x aT eee o 4,840 Dx obIne 2. atehe a “ nae Pea Mere semeces W440): A180ie TS nee, QOO08S s «442 xl 2: com ncnaN weet ane 12,446 ie TORCH eiace ore 5,445 12 x 1828 secs gece 24 248500 eBORe GA ea al SEP Sao cl uma OI 2) RE ee ae 220) 7) Bb sB vee See 1,815 bee <b eee rae meniaieleres 392,040 Bb dl Po aanae sea ets 17,424 42 x 36 ‘ Selec Sees 4,148 Sex Set acsntee SrbGbdS So 680 1S TOS pe cecnetes 348,460: 9° © 30116. foi), eee ea ee 13,068 °° =:48 x 196". 650... Sine ee 10;890 =: “10;xe 1. “8x eee sence 4,356 NWelee GLY lo bnnosedoonndc 116,160 Bie Us aa Grneotndoceon 10,454 48 x 18 ‘ ccevalejae sie erelate 7,790 TORRLAG: Beevers cresterererrratie cee "726 Nok. CLO a necnacasec 29,040 BO OL aaa, Sreteravate reteis 8,712 AS AAT es cals eieicreisie eleyotetsiare 5,445 aU <p (See amma matae 435 joy. cd ts} AAA Aor 19,360 BO EXT SORE ee tetes ees ies 6,970 ABER BOR Te inveleicince cee ers 4,356 Tox. Li ieaiacionlitneusaace 3,630 eee ee 813.685 36K 8 cicecccdeccc.s. BSR) B48 x 36 ees fae ee 3,680 (dS Bc es "736 DO 0 Ch Har ees eens, 15,681 VB 12) Sacas. can pea SROO RAO ACE HW cer eece ees 2171281, ~ del 2 see elie, Se vane 302 24 eX lle crerstere)° see Ol t360 SOEXSIG Rote, ston ee see 9,680 GOVE BORS Micsc cites wore 2,901 VGER UL evasion 2,722 SP ane nen Aree TbOOUM 1eaG xe ae ts ee M7 200" ing, TOO AB ada cnt Sete 21GB 1G AG atitaet ee se 170 Quantity of seed requisite to produce a given number of plants and sow an acre Quantity per acre. uantity per acre. i
Artichoke, 1 oz. to 500 plants.. ......... 6 oz Grass, Orchard, Perennial ie anol Standard poo of Asparagus, 1 oz. to 800 plants .......... 4 Ibs. Wo0d Meadow.....ccscccsececees 25 to 35 ‘Ibs. various articles ASPALAGUS TOOUS. te crerorecseieisteveje celts vale 1000 to 7250 LCM eri ee cise airs Sees ee eer: PAs eg IBaLle yews nar ee ele keene 120 Ibs. HorsegRadisherootsize asce ssc eee 10000 to 15000 Per bu Beans, dwarf, 1 lb. to 100 ft. of drill..... 60 “* LUM Pari amis ee Aaa p15 des ot alee eeeaates 20), ADS.) WBATley on snicn Sees 2 48 lbs Beans, pole, i Ib) to 100°hills.., Jo: - ei Kale, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants, or 200 feet of B Eo i Beet, garden, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill.. se drill CAMS. ...... 1. eee e eee 60 Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. 5 a Kohl Rabi, % oz. to 100 feet of drill...... 4 lbs. | Buckwheat............ 48 “ Broccoli, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants............ 2, 0% Leek,.%4 02. to 100 feet of drill....2...... , Canary seed 60 Brussels. Sprouts, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants... 2. ** Lettuce, % oz. to 100 feet of drill........ Ome Gastar bent anet - Biickwheatisse: ert enesnce ines 15 to 25 lbs. Melon, Musk, 1 oz. to 100 hills....___.. too. s astor Bean.......... 46 Cabbage, 1 0z. to 5,000 plants es Water, 4o0z. to 100hills.....1%4%to 4 ‘% CIOVEP seas guosaaese 60 ‘ Carrot, % 0z. to 100 feet of drill........ ye WS MNGi ran ce seein eam ete nec sare as 12 to 2% ‘* Corn, Field, shelled....56 “ Cauliflower, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants Nasturtium, 2 0z. to 100 feet of drill..... 15ie ss AAS ae Be we ied Celery, 1 oz. to 15,000 plants Okra, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill............ gs ss on ear..... 35 CHICORY S-oexs scales s con caalea ages. « 4 Ibs. Onion seed, 4% oz. to100 ft. of drill ...4to5 “ tN PO WECLR Onc ns melee 45‘ Clover, AISIc@. toiscc vagic rece terme sae Ga. Peche PLOLSSCUS daamlastenn ction 40 to 80 Plax: >. i. .oce. a: 56
** Alfalfa or Lucerne.......... 15 to25 “* is sets; 1 lb. to 100 feet of drill..... 250 ‘ ent ke kek i
fr Wan TO Ds =e cctejavete stelete «sete 8 to12 ‘ Parsnip, 4% oz. to 100 feet of drill......... 3 SS Grass, Timothy....... 45
me ie shoias eee Je serine 3 8 to a i Peas, i OZ. 10 100 feel owen eee ae Sueacs LOM p ir.ecse cages 44°
af Wilhibe? SGC veces crocs << olelnie!steia'e a eas gar en, 1 to 100 ft. of drill.55 to 120. =“ i te Collards, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 1105) (0 ah Areata a ere renee Me 120) * Huneenen RO fot uct = Y Corn, rice (Shelled)........0s.ccecsesessas 4 lbs. Pepper, He oz. to 1,500 plants Millet, Common....... 50 Corn, sweet, % lb. to 100 hills........... 12 4045 Pumpkin, 34 Ib. to 100 hills........... 3to4 lbs. Millet, Golden......... BO Cowpea, insdrillsscoss ai dott eee naa 60 “ Radish, 7 oz. to 100 ft. of drill.....10 to12 ‘ Peas, smooth 60 * Cress, % oz. to 100 feet of drill.......... hoes Ruta Baga Ws cialsteeite aie, alcsietee eis tae ge 2to4d “ Ri RRR AD ge aoe a Cucumber, 1 0z. to 100 hills.......... Ttooe 7 ROS cr onet cece ceen eeware cae 60 to90 * wrinkled ........ 56 Dill, 4% oz. to 100 feet of drill............ Dies Bape bila) HUU een ons osaTn Moan sceds 4to5 * Rape sista vetitenauryeretss DOM ie Egg Plant, 1°02Z:; toi2;000 plants:.. ...... 4 oz. Salsify, ¥, 0%. to 100 feet of drill......... Sara Rye 56 * Endive, 14 oz. to 100 feet of drill........ 4% lbs. Spinach, % oz. to 100 feet of drill........ i Ow. Be ag aia ans a es Caan 7 WAX DLOADCASt es s.c0lcs oa08sanee desde oe oe 30.70 Summer Savory. i dec anceie ctsee toons: yy Sorghum. .....+..++. 50 Garlic, bulbs, 1 lb. to 10 feet of drill SUNNOW CR sa secs ee dates Ob tus: Vetch or Tare......... 60 ‘* Gourd, 2 oz. to 100 hills Squash, summer, 4 oz. to 100 hills...... 4 S$ Grass, Blue, Kentucky.............. 15 to Be Ibs. winter, 8 oz. to-100 hills......... ge All of the above are sold
WiMSb cd tet ks tect gs he eines Tomato, 1 oz. to 2,000 to 3,000 plants by weight
SS MixeCd Ta Wis vives sic os 68 0-8 0 60 to 00 cS Tobacco, 10z. to 5,000 plants y alk
pCO M LOD: HANG Yaa sia cisrcieirisatels 8to10 ‘ Turnip, 1 oz. to 250 feet of drill....... 1to3 Ibs.
‘* Rhode Island Bent........... 25 to 40 ° Vetch, SEIN Sires ei sieis.o tetelevsiclerierers 90 to 120 *
Jo bhai th eaeeononaspeocod 0oceo 10to 15 ‘ ELAIGY) OG) SANG ier scare efeleso 30 to 60“
FOREIGN NAMES OF VEGETABLES AND HERBS
ENGLISH FRENCH ITALIAN POLISH SPANISH DANISH-NORWEGIAN GERMAN Anise...... Scere ATS iievencetcleeeletets eiosere Aniso, Anacio........ SATIN: Zi siete Sejstelsicts Anis, Matalahuga...Anis.............. Anis, Griiner Anis., Artichoke....... sALbiChaits. « sae ste IAT: TICLOCCA ia crterere(oeres Karczochy..... Aicachofanerc..:s. ees: Artiskok......... Artischoke......... ASParaguS. ....e- ASPOrge. a. ccacsecs SPalaglOenae ces cece Szparagi....... Esparrago ...sseseee Asparges........ Spargel 2%: o<.ce2:6...0 Balter’ castes. Melisse citronelle.. Melissa............... Balsam........ Toronjil, Citronella.. Balsamurt....... Citronen- Melisse. . . Basilinccaeeae dace Basilic grand...... BASiliGOye cr sciee veer IBEVZVINIEL, ate oclelete Albaca....... yovataye alas Basilikum........ Basilikum.......... Beans......4....-. HLALICOLS ...----.,..- HagiuOlisered.s esas Fasola. ....... Habichuela.......... Boenner. ....... Bohnens.cqmiessn wee Beet? ences: Betterave. ........-. Barbabietola......... Burakaye ccc: Remolachave.).-ee.2 Roedbede.......- Rube tiie clemisielee's BOLAG eye emacs Bourrache secs. «cs BOLra Pines cases cseleee BON AZ cateteretsterele’s IBOLT alates oi ewiceee BOragOnes tea Boretsch........... Broccoli .:.3....: Chou Brocoli...... [BJ ROYCE aoaenanocacar IBrokiliysrciee dats IBrOCUII eo: Soiciersiterstercire Broccoli-Kaal....Spargellkohl. ...... Brussels Sprouts. Chou de Bruxelles. Cavolo di Brusselles. Tatar. oes Bretones de Bruselas. Rosenkaal....... Rosenkohl......... Cabbage......... Chou pommé...... Cavolo cappuccio ...Kapusta. ...... Colirepelloweee... Hovedkaal....... Kopfkohl, Kraut... Cabbage, Savoy.. Chou de Milan. ....Cavolo di Milano... Sabaudzka Col de Milan......... Savoikaal........ WIESING. «pce cclcee Spateseralolln crotalehe’s siete elem eleislsieicivieterslctohayt ereitecete’sia ere etetsicre le ercieicleraitere KAPUSUAs ¢ sic's ccc tins oa oe seis vores dale 4 e.e'e:e oneie e's sieleleisislqieie winicls 6a isialels shal eiaislatete Caraway Sanaa Cumintdes™ press... CALVIrsem tocicleicietlelsiclere Kminek: «27... COMINO:..' 6.008.240. Karve..2- sees ene Feld-Kiimmel...... O@arrot.. needs Carotte noice scsees OATOUA NE ctr nces eons Marchew....... povabors vars osie'ee'e e GUlETOd, os .0'0'6 ....Carotten, Méhren.. Cauliflower....... Chou-fleur ......... Cavoloflore.. ......6 Kalafiory...... Coliflor.....0.s0se0... blomkaal;.. -.....Blumenkohl.. 2... 2: WElOLY ag cats Sores C6lerias..ecnces #.. ,DCUGNO. .ceerawaise ces Selery......0+0. ys 1) 0 a Meh ne ese Selleviris. atc: Sellen et sone ceca Celeriac.......... Céleri-rave. ........ Sedano-rapa.......... pee Apio-nabo..... voaeee KNOpselleri...... Knoll-Sellerie...... Biers a che acvactalsishsleloleere si cts sichols ore orersvelsversien ere ofays ote elateretelere’s otelerstelele OPZEM) o.eisie aiciz sievsieiarel oisiclele sieia/elee wscieieiere sialoterenvtsiecesterslekstoletolttetateitarel=istelerelelslofele Chetyvilon 2..c2...- Cerfeutl cs ctmctiis Cerforlorteec..- ac Czechrzyca. ... Perifollo........+++.. Kjoervel. ....++++ Kerbel............. Chicory.......... Chicorée sauvage..Cicoria selvatica..... Cykorya....... ACHICOMA. wees see Cichorie . ..».Cichorien wurzel.... Coriander... 0. Coriandre:;....-22., Coriandorlo.......... Koledra........ Culantrosee tc eee Koriander . tsiiees ane Coriander. ise. Corn Salad....... M&che. ....eecseers NV ALOMIATIAN chi one aees Ziarno SHAY: Canonigos............ Vaarsalat........ Feldsalat........... WOnnh yeas etecire WEN Renee anorinonatc Mais scete cui eeacner Kukurydza. ...Maiz............. sere oP LATS s 6 cere) sie cierars 6 MAIS ze iets cictereccerelersts @ress: ss ccenee Cresson alénois.... AgrettO......cceecees Rzerzucha. .... Mastuerzo........... Kearse tii weeesiss- Garten-Kresse. .... Cress, Water.... Cresson de fontaine Nasturzio aquatico. Hzonauche IBENrOnseeciic seeoeee-- Broendkarse..... Brunnenkresse. . eee eee es eoe rome eee re - - ee eee se se eeeseeee seeseseeoesseeees essen wo TD Vic 0 .00:.0:0:% rel'crersiciciere oie ieee 0'e'eie clsia. co-crelis ste cl ehecolele eselel eve! e:eielereete elelelereishe/svelareyaie Cucumber .<2..0:. Concombre <5... Cétridlon cee cee Ogorek. ....... Cohombro...2.. 22. «<i. Agurk......0---: Gurken ........+.. Dandelion........ IBISSEMIG sancrrereeee Dente di leone........ Papawa....... - Diente de leon........ Loevetand....... L6wenzahn........ DU, seceteses ANGUN Gas sos een ace ANGLO: ee Senne setae ica Koper....sseeee WneldO;, «i. ssteisles sae ciere Dil... eesovecs wees Dill...... lie eeat Egg Plant........ Aubergine......... Petronciano.......... Guusiee Berengena........... Aegplante....... Hierpflanze......... alofeieWsisieiess 2st amsgs tia doelele la wisiel eso ralemreciere aPene iota erettere ms cleretere seistoere IMILOSNA. o:. v'c'c) alors -ierc!e 0.8 ais 6 ere leleioiee viele eiateleie olcletsicistelatarereleisieel=s sistas] tisje, aisrenslefereloiels Endive, Curled .. Chicorée Endive... Endivia.............. Endywia....... WNGivia: cific aen' = Endivie....... .. Endivien..........-- Endive, Chicorée-Scarole Endivia Scariola ..........sceeeeees Escarolo........ meloleleiisre ale loletetecvereletsteraletars Escariol.........++
Broad | Leaf.. FROME 6 o:5 de o.6:0'0 clascie @:6.010 lo 0. u rasa:cucese7e o wid elove/tiataneiaiecele uiatie ateia ieiuinre avers areal everetelgd eral ahoratnietoretsleteralorctsts elenisle(e ele }e[eieteiat Ratna
Fennel. »Henoull.2.....2..2, Finocchio........ oe KOPP... cesccees Hin OJO! ec. ce cso Fennikel......... Fenchel......++... °
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BERRY. COS DESGRIP TIVE: CATALOGUE:
FOREIGN NAMES OF VEGETABLES AND HERBS—Continued |
ENGLISH FRENCH ITALIAN POLISH SPANISH DANISH-NORWEGIAN GERMAN MATL Clcecers cle sia's FATT aad RE Oe ee DR JAPAVO, Sosondadoabe Czosnek ....... YA Oat) e Maeeh eae eas Hvidloeg.......... Knoblauch.......... Horehound....... Marrube blanc.... Marrubio......... Maries VAT UT Omieretcicieiereion suarsravelelsvereletslelolelereisiele AINGOTI | s/s\2 cisie sinee sie Horse Radish...... Raifort sauvage... Rafano OUEZAM Ne reeterststs Taramago........ Peberrod......... Meer Rettig....... Hyssop............ Hyssope......... TSSODO seo 3) IEPA) Os. condanos FNMSO MOR clot sioreye: SOD See itis is SOP etehcereicisketeseroie stone Kale:...... miaistarevers @houl verti -....... Cavolo verde..... Solanka.... Breton, Berza.... Groenkaal........ Blatterkohl......... Kohi Rabi........ Chou-rave........ Cavolo rapa....... Kalarepa....... Colrabano....... Kaaira bilevel ciel) NOME ON ye ean see Lavender......... Lavende........+. TG AV AIGA eles cielevelsterete Lawenda....... ESplic eon cisiearcre Lavendel....:.... MVaAvViendeliiccwesis cis Lae} ea giganodo Bdoe Poireau........... IROrnOseeceirciere POT aietelctoleieveie aro WEET Os -sfsvoetetsitoeie Porree, Lauch...... Lettuice........... IDEN GY para eae IVER AVERT con ghooddod Salatanrseccesin: Lechuga Lattich, Kopfsalat.. Marjoram....... . Marjolaine........ Maggiorana ...... Majeranek..... Mejorana Maj Onann arcs siete Wis keioGssanoencades NISLOME UE Seiten. OPONe eeelmesic WICTOTMN. 5 AopooEse Me TOM eer tarela aleve ate Melon........ Beisel VLCLOM EC? Saleisiaie evaieisl eres Melon, Water..... Melon d’eau .. .. Melone d’aqua.... Melon, wodny.. Sandia............ Vandmelon....... Wasser-Melone...... Mushroom........ Champignon...... Fungo pratajolo.. Grzyb.......... Seta eee. Champignon...... SCHWamM Mec severe Nasturtium ...... Capucine.... . Nasturzio ..... .. Nasturcya..... Capuchina ....... BlomkKarse........ Kapuciner Kresse... BOISE AOE oe Siaisia cio Gombaud!.\. 8 2/2: OY oh i aid an ieee SEE cate og em Gombor in se Hibiskus.......... Ocher Ma Aye Oniongue ache i OAC Sa Sopoen0 Cipollone Cebula........0. Cebollaycniwenc. Roedloeg......... ZiWAO DEV ainccercieelclelsie Barsle yn esate .-i=1° IHamsillle noo eno Oboe Prezzemolo....... Biethuszkavier Mberegilemeret Mec IRersille esis)... Betersilien teaser cle IPATSDIUP cos) ssl: - PAN a@ISHniec cheer Pastinaca... mbastennakawese © DIniviawey as uae Pastinak:......... Pastinake..:.:..+.... IROSSiie sateiiccle ie OSH Mair icieyers sae aie IPISCHON Mik ieee etoan (Ent NA 65.660 600 Guisante.......... IG te rede ares ciaisieis TO SOWS s etevte enor orate IRCPDCI cere: Piment Peperone:.../-2..: Pieprz. . 2.06.6 Pimiento.......... Spansk Peber..... TER ES HLS) Dats oot a rg Pumpkin.......... IROUIROM ye e<1- «01015 YAK CR Gee ododdu000 Baia mroiseiclistoe Calabaza totanera Graeskar......... Melonen-Kiirbiss.. .. TRAYS 1h RAG an eeaods IVACISIe en eine Ravanello ........ Rzodkiew. .... Rabanito.......... Reddik ........... Radies ....... Hoods IRON OKA eo «he Rhubarbe......... Rabarbaro ....... Rubarbarum... Ruibarbo......... Rhabarber ....... Rhabarber ......... Rosemary........ ROMAIN oe eto Rosmarino........ Rozmaryn, .... Romero........... Rosmarin.. ...... Rosmarin ........... (ESM Baa en onesie HEU eS Orale tee cretereucverstolcavacs einvaveliiete sisters MORULGAS cysts terol es RU aiee sre econ UUW S Tae cclerysieisrs c's FRAMICOV EEE arf cls at: Ruta Baga ...... Chou-navet...... CaAVOlOMAV ONE eile Velie eects wielsle Col nabo, Nabicol Roe............... Kohlriitbe, Wrucken Saffron .......... pSENUCE eh aes on nS HAaweranos occ 6 SZaAErany cynics AZAEPAMI eis ee. SHERAME Me sccm: SALAM se reesei eee Shite) Jesnog acistoineiee SAUE rere «sts eae Sa lvl Gaerne er acrctoe Szalwija. Sallviay io: ede ee Sal viene yy eiare vere retell] Oey ete a oeeetar ries ee Solita yeaasoooe se Salsifisyge ic cece Sassefrica.... . Jarzy. Ostryga. Salsifi blanco...... Havrerod....... .. Haferwurzel........ Sorrel ..... HEE GOSEMTC ssie; shored cietoens INCCLOSA Haren een SZCZAW elldletnie Acedenrdiens sce merr AVG obioode> DUbOdG Sauerampfer....... Summer Savory.: Sarrietteannuelle Santoreggia....... Caber Ajedrea comun... Sar ...........eee Bohnenkraut....... ey ree Redeem rae Meo Sh Sic cla eel Geelate dis oe ualeleletapatelbeg OPT OG OWA re eeinerelstalsseiataleaietete eV selaraie Mareen ACM Te eee telirseanee tive unrest qe lta Oe lag Spinach........... ID/OE Re Soo uses Spinace..... Be ea ZO MINN Keeton ere isye Espinaca.......... SDPINAGi ates Spinateeeoee tee ei Squash... ........- Coungzer eek. ape LAUGHS steals Goddooue Miekurz........ Calabazaenonae- Squash- graeskar. Kiirbiss......... eal Swiss Chard...... IROITE ERs cys sicie's: 6 BUS Gat Nee dare ars cheat iiar aie teers are pieretehelerd Bleda........ reer AGH bed Ce) sicieice as Beisskohl..... ..... IMoVionS Bokoueeodas AB YAM, aaiei cies coe: Timo 5 SU sess Macierzanka... Tomillo .......... Abbie 6 SAsGgood Biya ani eeey eels MMOMTACON ee le eerie Pomme d’Amour.. Pomo d’oro . Pomidor. ...... TomMaten yj see POMAUe sccyeialices «1 « Miebesaplel 2... ANCA GINO), colin 334 ooo IN@Viets: 2s. .. Navone .:..e.. Rzepa, brukiew Nabo............. TULIPS. ccc5 ee 60 Weisse-Riibe........ Wormwood....... Absinthe.......... Assenzio.......... PTO LUNI Severs sce AON JOU. ote erste NEVINS Sas oo oooadS Wermuth ........%..
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MUSHROOM CULTURE. This contains very complete yet easily understood directions for growing mushrooms from Spore Culture spawn. IHustrated. Paper. Price 35c.
ONIONS ON MUCK SOIL. By C. C. Taylor. A concise pamphlet on how to grow onions on muck soil. Paper. Price 10c.
ONION RAISING. By Jas. J. H. Gregory. What Kinds to Raise, and the Way to Raise Them. Twentieth Edition (Revised). Illustrated. 66 pages. Paper. Price 40c.
PEAS AND PEA CULTURE. By Glenn C. Sevey. A Practical and Scientific Discussion of Peas. Garden Varieties, Cultural Methods, Insect and Fungous Pests, Peas as Forage and Soiling Crops, Sweet Peas, etc. Illustrated. 102 pages. Cloth. Price 90c.
SCHOOL AGRICULTURE. By Milo N. Wood. This treats in a way valuable for all desiring a genera! knowledge of: ele- mentary agriculture, Mlustrated. 340 pages; Cloth. Price $1.25
TOBACCO CULTURE.. Plain Directions as Given by 14 Experienced Growers Residing in Different Parts of the United States. Illustrated. 50 pages. Paper. Price 40c.
TOMATO CULTURE. By Will W. Tracy. Contains the most complete and reliable information yet published on the Tomato, its planting, cultivation in field, garden and greenhouse, harvesting, packing, marketing, also insect enemies and diseases and their control. Illustrated. 150 pages. Cloth. Price 90c.
VEGETABLE FORCING. By Ralph L. Watts. The most complete book on forcing ever issued. Clear and concise in- structions covering greenhouse construction, soil preparation, cropping systems, marketing, insects, diseases, etc. Profusely illustrated. 452 pages. Cloth. Price $2.50 ~
VEGETABLE GARDENING. By Samuel B. Green. A Manual on the Growing of Vegetables for Home Use and Marketing. For Farmers and Gardeners. Twelfth Edition (Revised). Illustrated. 252 pages. Paper. Price 75c.
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