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



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BULBS AND ROOTS ?l\=" 



Included in this class are some of our most sliowy garden flowers and their culture is ve-y easy, In the spring, after danger 

 from frost is over, plant in a rich, 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 dozen rates. At die lUU rate they will be sent by ex- 

 press 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 S5 at the 100 rate. Urders with money should be sent to us as eai'ly as possible and they will be filled in 

 rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 



Begonia 



Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper care 



will give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in tlie house, plant 



in rich, sandy soil, give good drainage and water freely after the leaves start but ao not let the soil 



become sour or soggy from over-watering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, 



moist situation 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. 



Single, p!nk 10c. 65c. 



scarlet 10c. 65c. 



" white 10c. 65c. 



yellow 10c. 65c. 



mixed 10c. 65c. 



Double, pink 10c. $1.00 



scarlet 10c. 1.00 



" white 10c. 1.00 



" yellow 10c. 1.00 



" mixed 10c. 1.00 



Caladium 



Esculentum. Known also as 

 Elephant's Ear. One of the finest 

 tropical plants which can be grown 

 in tlie 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 Caladiums 

 is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf 

 mold, peat and well rotted cow or 

 sheep manure in equal parts, with a 

 sprinl<ling of sand added. Bulbs may 

 be planted outdoors as soon as dan- 

 ger of frost is over, covering about 

 three inches deep; or for largest 

 growth start early indoors in pots 

 and set out when the weather iawarm 

 and settled. But little water must be 

 given to the roots till active growth 

 commences, when, as the plants de- 

 velop, they require an abundance. 

 Humidity and warmthare necessary 

 for their best development. 

 First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and 



over in circumference. Each 25c; 



doz. $2.50 

 Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine 



inches in circumference. Each 15c; 



doz. $1.50 

 Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inch- 

 es in circumference. Each 10c; 



doz. $1.00 



The "Dec- 

 oraitive" 

 types are 

 character- 

 ized by 

 gracefully formed flowers of large 

 size and broad petals being interme- 

 diate in form between the compact 

 "Show" sorts which are nearly round and the 



Dahlia 



Dahlia, Jeanne Charmet 



'Cactus" varieties which have loosely foi-med blossoms with long 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 .lune 1. Place the i-oots horizontally, covering two to 

 three inches deep. Give thorough cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoins are usually ob- 

 tained if most of the side shoots are removed. The roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to 

 freeze. Dahlias usually do not require much fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially should not be used. The plants 

 should be supported by tying to stakes. 

 Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very Twentieth Century (Single) Flowers very large, of perfect form 



large; nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 and strikingly beautiful; intense rosy crimson with white tips 



Cuban Giant {Giant) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon; and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



flowers of immense size; decorative. Each 20c; doz, $2.00 White Swan {Slww) Snow white; unusually full and round with 



Gabriel (Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 



long twisted, incurved petals give fringed appearance. 



Each 20c; doz. $1.75 

 Jack Rose. Brilliant crimson flowers of large size. One of 



the best decorative dahlias for garden display or for cutting. 



Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Jeanne Charmet. Remarkably free flowering and vigorous 



decorative variety. Rose shaded and edged with carmine. 



Flowers of largest size. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Lyndhurst. A dazzling bright scarlet; large full-centered 



decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 



Each 15c; dpz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Roosevelt (Giant) Very double; very large, often over 



six inches across; color, a delicate shade of soft pink. 



Decorative; excellent for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



long stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Yellow Duke (Giant) Pure canary -yellow flowers of veiT large 

 size. A grand decorative variety. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



EACH 



Dahlia, Double, pink 15<=. 



scarlet 1 5c, 



^vhite * 5c. 



yellow -i 1 5c. 



mixed 1 5c. 



DOZ. 



$1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 



DlAlirfv'O (Bleeding Heart. Dicentra Spectahilis) A 

 L/lCiy II a hardy perennial plant, with finely cut foliage, 

 blooming in the spring. Flowers graceful, heart-shaped, pink 

 and white; borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



