14 D. M. FERRY & CO’S CATALOGUE OF 
until signs of growth appear, when they should receive plenty of water. They grow rapidly, and a single bulb 
will make a vine forty feet longin a remarkably short time ; strings must be supplied for them torun upon, Give 
them a warm place and plenty of air, but keep them froma direct draft. When the foliage turns yellow, cut off 
the vine and gradually withhold water, and put the bulb in a dry, cool place for six weeks, when it will be ready 
for another season's growth. EACH. D0Oz. 
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SNOW DROP. 
The first to herald the approach of Spring, defying the cold, and lifting its tiny white blossom to view long 
before the snow has disappeared, and when no other sign of vegetable life appears. The flower is beautiful, and 
is more welcome by its being so early. They can be planted in beds, in the border, or in clumps in the open lawn, 
and will endure any amount of hard treatment ; still no flower better repays care and attention. Plant the bulbs in 
September or October—the earlier the better—to enable them to become well established before freezing weather. 
Set about two or three inches deep, and one inch apart, in clumps or triple rows; if planted singly, they are not 
conspicuous. The bulbs should not be kept long out of the ground, and should not be disturbed oftener than once 
in two or three years. 
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PLANTS FOR WINTER BLOOMING IN THE House. 
It is with real satisfaction that we present our customers with a largely increased list of Plants from which to 
select, embracing nearly all of the valuable newer varieties that have been tested and found worthy a place in our 
catalogue. Rooted plants, such as we send out, seldom fail to give perfect satisfaction ; not nearly the skill and 
patience are required with Plants that are necessary to produce bloom from the seed. The system of packing is 
now so perfect that plants can be sent about as safely in the coldest weather in winter, as in summer. It is now 
eight years since we added the Plant feature to that of our seed business, and we are glad to say that the instances 
have been very rare when the plants we sent out failed to give satisfaction. 
The poor as well as the rich are fast learning that a few nice, healthy plants in their dwellings are a necessity 
as well asa luxury. They are regarded almost as members of the household, and many a delightful hour is spent 
in their companionship. How much real satisfaction is afforded in being able to offer your retiring guest in mid- 
winter a little bouquet of living flowers, grown in your own house, and perfected under your own supervision. Even 
the green leaves being cheerfulness and sunshine. We cannot too strongly urge our friends to have some flowers 
and plants for winter blooming, at which season of the year even the most insignificant flower is more welcome than 
the most gorgeous display in summer, when all nature is blooming. 
It is now well understood that we have unprecedented facilities for promptly and faithfully executing orders 
for plants, through our connection with one of the largest and most favorably known houses in central New York, 
with whom we have dealt for the past eight years, and who have gained an enviable reputation both for us and 
themselves, by growing and sending out only large, healthy, fine specimens of plants. Their system of packing 
and facilities for shipping are complete, and perfect satisfaction can be relied on, The order and money must be 
sent to us, but the piants will be sent to the party direct from the green-house in central New York. 
PLANTS BY MAIL.—At the prices quoted, except where expressly stated otherwise, we send plants by 
MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID BY US. The rate of postage on seeds, bulbs and plants, is s¢xrteen cents per found, so only 
small plants can be sent by mail. They will however be well rooted and healthy, and we will also wrap them care- 
fully in oiled cloth, and use every other precaution to have them reach their destination safely and in good condi- 
tion. In remote places, where the express charges would be exorbitant, we can ovZy send plants by maz/; and we 
cannot undertake to send to such remote places, under any circumstances, those plants like Bouvardias and 
Camellias, which are offered to be sent only by express. 
PLANTS BY EXPRESS.—In all cases where it is apparent that the express charges will not be exorbitant, 
(from the long distance), it is much preferable to have your plants sent by express. The express charges will cost 
the purchaser a little more, but you will be sure of getting much larger. finer plants, and we shall add to all good 
sized orders a few extras, to compensate for the small difference in cost between mail and express. Parties living 
at a great distance, such as Texas, Louisiana or the Territories, would not be justified in ordering by express, as 
the charges would be more than the plants would be worth when received. We shall use our judgment and expe- 
rience in shipping for the benefit and protection of our customers. When plants are sent by express the purchaser 
is in every case to pay the transportation charges. 
BOXES AND PACKING.—We have no charges for boxes or packing, and the plants will be in fine condi- 
tion when they leave us, and properly and carefully packed, but we cannot undertake to guarantee their condition 
when received. Our responsibility ceases with the delivery, in good order, to the express company or post office. 
TERMS OF PLANTS.—The terms are strictly CASH WITH THE ORDER. The best method is to send draft 
on New York or Chicago to our order, or purchase a post office order payable to us. When neither of these is con- 
venient, send the currency in registered letter, 
ORDERS FOR PLANTS MUST AMOUNT TO FIFTY CENTS.—We cannot afford to ,ive our 
attention to orders for plants amounting to less than fifty cents, unless in addition to the amount for plant or plants 
wanted, ten cents is sent. The office work on a small order is the same as on a large one, and it also requires 
nearly as much time to pack it, and takes almost as much postage, as an order double or triple the size. lf your 
order for plants amounts to less than fifty cents, ten cents extra must be added. 
SOLLHNCTLensS Sf EEA NaS: 
For the convenience of our customers, we have made the following selections of plants which we offer at reduced 
rates. We have bestowed great care on the selections, and none but good, healthy plants will be sent. The varieties 
