10 T). M. FERRY & CO'S CATALO(tUE OF 



ihe better -to enable them to become well established before freezing weather. Set about two or 

 three inch-s 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 

 cftener than once in two or tliret* jears. 



DOZ. PER 100 j DOZ. PER 100 



Double 50 4 00 | Single 20 1 50 



YUCCA, or ADAM'S NEEDLE. 



For a cemetery, we doubt if a more appropriate plant can be found than the Yucca. The im- 

 mense clusters of pure white bl ssoms render it very attractive. The leaves ai-e narrow and long, 

 and from their edges depend long threads. The liower stalk arises from the center of the plant to 

 a height of three or four feet, and the l;ell-sha])ed, white blossoms are produced in abundance. 

 The plant is perfectly hardy, and can be set out where required, either in Autumn or Spring, and 

 it will require no farther care. 



Y^ucca, ]if>ndula, vertj r/raceful : its fo.'iage drooping each, 50 



" filamentosa, large roots '• 50 



Plants for Winter Blooming in the House. 



The poor as well as the rich are fast learning that a few nice, healthy Plants in their dwellings 

 are a necessity as well as a luxurj-. They are regarded almost as members of the household, and 

 many a deUghtful 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, gi'own in your 

 own house, and perfected under your o%\ti supeiwision. Even the green leaves bring 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 disijlaj- in Summer, when all nature is blooming. 



It is now well understood that we have unprecedented facilities forpromptly and faithfully exe- 

 cuting orders for Plants, through our connection with one of the largest and most favorably known 

 houses in central New York, with whom Ave have dealt for the past seven years, and who have gained 

 an enviable reputation both for us and for themselves, by growing and sending out only large, 

 healthy, fine specimens of Plants. Their system of packing and facilities for shipping are com- 

 plete, and perfect satisfaction can be relied on. The order and money must be sent to us, but the 

 plants will be sent to the party direct from the green-house in central New Y''ork. 



PLANTS BY MAIL.— The rate of P. stage on Seeds, Bulbs and Plants is sixteen cents per 

 pound, and only small plants can be sent by mail They will, however, be well rooted and healthy. 

 There is some danger of plants being injured on the way when sent by mail, and only those living 

 at great distances should order plants sent by mail We will, however, wrap them carefully in oiled 

 cloth, and use every iirecaution to have them r^ach their destination safely and in good condition. 

 In remote places, Avhere the Express charges would be large, they had better be sent by mail. 



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 Ex- 

 press. The Expr.^ss Charges will cost the purchaser a little more, but you will be .'■ure of getting 

 nauch larger, finer plants, and we shall add 'o all good sized oi'ders o feiv extras, to compensate for 

 the small difteience in cost between 3Iail 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 

 experience in shipping for the benefit and protection of our customers. 



BOXES AND PACKING-;— We make no charges for boxes or packing, and the plants wiU 

 be in fine condition when they leave us, and properly and carefully packed, but we cannot under- 

 take to guarantee their con'Mtion when received. Our responsibility ceases with the delivery to 

 the Express Company or Post OflBce. 



TERMS OF PLANTS.— The Terms are strictly Cash loith 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 are convenient, send the currency in Registered Letter. We do not execute 

 an order for Plants for a less amount than One Dollar. 



