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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



BULBS ANB ROOTS 



FOR SPRING PLANTING 



All bulbs and roots will be sent by mail or express, charges 

 prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate 

 they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the 

 charges, unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of any one 

 variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at the 100 

 rate. Orders with money should be sent us as early as possible, 

 and they will be filled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by 

 frost wiU not be sent until such danger is over. 



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 a rich, loamy soil, having a sunny posi- 

 tion, and flowers the same season are assured with certainty. 



WM ^ -^ ^X-*^ i r^ Tuberous Rooted 



M J ^3 ^^ C3 X \ A ^S^ The tubers which we offer are 

 ^^ «y ^^ ^ ^— ^.^ Qf ^jjg ^gj.y ^jggj. quality, and 

 with proper care will give a beautiful display early in the summer. 

 For growing in pots or boxes in the house, plant in rich, sandy 

 soil, give good drainage and water freely after the leaves start, 

 but do not let the soil become sour or soggy from over-watering. 

 If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, moist situa- 

 tion, making the bed rich with thoroughly rotted manure and 

 leaf mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger from frost is over. 

 After the plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. 



EACH DOZ. 



BBQONIAS. SINGLE, Pink 10c $1.00 



Scarlet 10c 1.00 



White 10c 1.00 



Yellow 10c 1.00 



Mixed 10c 1.00 



DOUBLE, Pink 30c 3.00 



Scarlet 30c 3.00 



White 30c 3.00 



•• •• Yellow 30c 3.00 



Mixed 30c 3.00 



Begonia, Single. 



CALADIUM 



FcrfllPntfltn Known as Elephant's Ears. One of the finest 



LcV/Ulvll lUIII tropical plants which can be grown in the open 

 air in the north It can be made to produce three to ten leaves 

 three to four feet long and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six 

 feet high. The soil best suited to Caladiimis is a mixture of 

 fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted cow or sheep ma- 

 nure in equal parts, with a sprinkling of sand added. The 

 tubers should be potted at first in as small pots as will conveni- 

 ently accommodate them, and shifted into larger pots as they 

 require it. But little water must be given to the roots till 

 active growth commences, when, as the plants develop, they 

 require an abundance. A warm, humid atmosphere is neces- 

 sary for their best development. They must also be shaded 

 from bright sunlight. 



First Size Bulbs, nine inches and over in each doz. 



circumference 35c $3.50 



Second Size Bulbs, seven to nine inches in 

 ciicimiference 30c 3.00 



Third Size Bulbs, under seven inches in 

 circumference 15c 1.50 



Dahlia 



^^^ ^ ^ • The Dahlia has a ways been a 



■ ■ g% 1^ 1^ ig^ favorite for autumn flowering. 

 M^^ \^^ ^MLMkiO^ The flowers are so symmetrical 

 ^"^ and perfect, and the range of colors 

 so large and varied, that they will always be popular where dis- 

 play is wanted. The roots are tender and easily injured by frost; 

 they should be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost 

 is over, and during winter placed in a cool cellar and not allowed 

 to freeze. The plants should be supported by tying to stakes. 

 Our collection of mixed dahlias is of the best, comprising all the 

 positive colors, with their most striking shades, e^^h doz 



DAHLIAS, DOUBLE, Pink 15c $1.50 



Scarlet 15c 1.50 



White 15c 1.50 



YeUow 15c 1.50 



" •• Mixed 16c 1.60 



CALADIUM, ESCULENTUM. 



