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D. M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



BULBS AND ROOTS 'f^J^i^ 



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 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 the 100 rate 

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



Caladium 



Esculentum. Known also as Elephant's Ear. This is one of the finest 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 Ualadiums is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted 

 cow or sheep manure in equal parts, with a sprinliling of sand added. Bulbs may be planted outdoors as soon as danger of 

 frost is over, covering about three inches deep; or for lar^^est growth start early indoors in pots and set out wlien 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 cii'cumference. Each 30c; 

 doz. $3.00 



Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine 

 inches in circumference. Each 

 20c; doz. $2.00 



Third Size Bulbs. Under seven in- 

 ches in circumference. Each 15c; 

 doz. $1.50 



There are 

 few flow- 

 ers that 

 compare 

 with the 



Dahlia 



Dahlia in charming diversity of 

 form and wiJe range of brilhant 

 color.s, and certainly no other sur- 

 passes 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 

 between tlie compact "Show" sorts 

 which are nearly round and the 

 "Cactus" varieties which have 

 loosely formed 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 

 June 1 The soil should be deeply 

 dug and well drained but onlv 

 moderately enriched with thorough- 

 ly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff 

 clay should be avoided. A sunny 

 situation is desirable as well fs 

 plenty of ^pace and ah' Place the 

 roots horizontally, covering two to 

 three inches deep Give thorough 

 cultivation and during dry weather 

 water well once a week. Larger 

 blossoms are usually obtained if 

 most of the side shoots are re- 

 moved. Dalilias usually do not re- 

 quire much fertilizer and fresh 

 barnyard manure especially should 

 not be used. The plants should be 

 supported by tying to stakes. The 

 roots should be placed during win- 

 ter in a cool cellar but not allowed 

 to freeze. 



Countess of Lonsdale (Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon-red. 

 An early, very attractive cactus variety. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Delice (Decorative) One of the very best bright rose-pink 

 decorative dahlias; long stems for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



General BuUer (Cactus) Rich deep crimson tipped with white. 



Very attractive. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Golden Eagle (Cactus) Oraage yellow suffused rose and 



fawn. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 J.H.Jackson (Cactus) Very large, rich velvety maroon. 



Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Jack Rose (Decorative) Large brilliant crimson. One of the best 



decorative dahlias for garden or cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Merlin (SJww) Bright orange scarlet. Early flowering. 



Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 President Viger (CoJarette) Richest garnet with smaller collar 



of white. Exceptionally attractive. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Queen Victoria Shoiv) Clear canary yellow. An early and 



profuse bloomer. Each 20c; doz. $2.0*0 



Decorative Dahlia 



Queen Wilhelmina (Paeony Floivered) The best large pure 

 white. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Robert Bloomfield (■'^Jwiv) Pure white, large and free flower- 

 ing. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Souv. de Gustave Douzon (Decorative) Beautiful orange 

 scarlet. One of the best. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Sylvia (Decorative) Deep pink shading to flesh pink at center; 

 best decorative form. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



Twentieth Century (Sinfjle) Intense rosy crimson, white tips 

 and white disc around yellow center. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



EACH DOZ. 



Dahlia, Double Orange 20c. $2.00 



Pink 20c; 2.00 



Red 20c. 2.00 



White 20c. 2.00 



Yellow 20c. 2.00 



Mixed ISc. 1.50 



