D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE, 



Pansies 



Pansies are now produced in an almost infinite variety of colors and 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 tlie old Heart's Ease or Viohi Tricolor 

 and the esteem in which they were held by older generations has been heightened by the greater 

 variety and more brilliant colors of ihe improved sorts. We have been interested in the bringing 

 forward of advanced types of very laige varieties in this country as well as in Europe, and our stocks are the very best 

 obtainable. We spare neither pains nor expense to satisfy the most critical trade. Every year we visit the gardens of 

 the most expert speciaUsts in Eui-ope and are in position to give our customers the 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, or a little later in the open ground, and transplanted when an inch high 

 Such plants will commence to bloom in June. If sown in July, the plants will bloom in the fall, or if sown in September, the 

 following spring. WeU 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 sprmkhngs are 'advantageous. Grown indoors pansies make 

 a good winter blooming pot plant. Hardy perennial, four to six inches high. 



LARGE FLOWERING 



This variety is sometimes 

 Pkt. 10c. 



.... " 10c. 



50.. " 10c. 



Oz.Sl.25.... 

 hardy. Oz. $1 



Gold Margined. Large, well formed flowers: very rich dark red, bordered and tinged golden yellow. 



sold as Purple, Gold Edged. Oz. $1.25 



King of the Blacks. Large velvety, pure black blossoms. This is probably the darkest flower grown. 

 Meteor. The flowers are large, rich, velvety red or mahogany. Excellent for massing or edgings. Very 

 Pure Yellow. Brilliant, deep lemon yellow color, 



large flowering variety. Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Variegated and Striped. The flowers of this variety 



are beautifully striped in various colors, very rich 



and attractive. Oz. Sl-50 Pkt. 10c. 



Violet White Edged. Deep warm violet, edged white. 



Oz. 81.25 Pkt. 10c. 



White. Flowers large and of fine form. An early, and 



very floriferous strain. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Choice Mixed. Seeds saved from large flowering sorts. 



A special mixtui-e in a ^^^de range of colors, shades 



and markings. Oz. $1.00 Pkt. 5c. 



Collection of eight splendid veirieties 50c. 



GIANT FLOWERING 



Bugnot's Very Large Stained, mixed. An excep- 

 tionally fine mixture of very large, blotched and 



stained flowers. Each petal distinctly blotched, and 



its margin usually veined. Sturdy plants. Many 



shades. YsOz. $1.35 Pkt. 15c. 



Emperor William. Deep lavender blue petals, dark 



Prussian blue about the eye; very large flowering. 



Oz. $1.25. Pkt. 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 very vigorous and floriferous. 



Superior to rather than simply different from old 



strains. When properly grown its faultless form 



and magnificent colorings never fail to delight those 



who appreciate these features. % Oz. $1.50. Pkt. 15c. 

 Giant Blue Black. Very large flowers; a rich velvety 



purple, almost black '. 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. 



Oz. $2.00 Pkt. 5c. 



Giant Trimardeau, mixed. Our stock of this variety 



produces the largest pansies grown. Flowers of 



richest, most varied shades ; 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. Oz. $2.00 Pkt. 5c. 



Giant Yellow {Trimardeau) Very large yellow 



flowers with large black centers. A very distinct 



and attractive variety Pkt. 15c. 



Lord Beaconsfield. The lower petals are very deep 



violet-purple, shading in upper petals to white, 



slightly tinted with purple. The fiowers are very 



large and finely formed. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Odier, or Very Large Stained, mixed. Known also as 



Cassier's. Very large flowers, distinctl veined and 



each petal beautifully blotched. This is a very fine 



strain of pansies with wide range of splendid colors. 



Sturdy plants, very vigorous and floriferous. 



Oz. gl.OO Pkt. 15c. 



Extra Choice Mixed. From best named flowers of very large size. An extra fine Trimardeau mixture, very superior in size, 



form, coloring and substance. Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



P*»a« F-syekW^laetf »«« (Lathyms lafifoJiiis) An easily grown, hardv perennial climber with smaller flowers lack- 

 X ^c^Of J_< V CI laS Llllg ingthefragranceof Sweet Peas, but producing for many weeks a succession of blossoms in 

 clusters of eight to ten each. Only a few flowers can be expected the second season but in the third and fourth, the plants 

 then bein? well established, an 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 feed about one inch deep with fine soil firmly 

 pressed dcYra. The perennial sorts are suitable for covering stumps and fences, and on a trellis will often grow five to six feet. 



Mixed. Includes white, rose and purple flowers. Oz. 25c Pkt. Sc. 



PELARGONIUM— C9ee Geraniurti) 



Giant Trimardeau 



