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



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(Iberis) Showy, branching plants twelve to fifteen inches high and bearing in profusion terminal 



JL ^Allfi Vtllf"t clusters of beautiful single cruciform flowers in a wide range of colors. Considered indispensable 

 ^^ ^ ***** *• for cutting and very effective in beds, masses or rockeries. 



If sown in spring in rich, mellow soil the plants will usually bloom from July to September or if in the fall will be 

 likely to blossom from the last of May to July. Make rows about one foot apart and cover the seeds with about one-fourth 

 inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high thin to four inches apart in the row. Larger flowers are obtained 

 if some of the branches are removed, and an abundance of water is desirable. Hardy annual. 

 Fragrant. White, fragrant; foliage finely cut. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 10c. Rocket (Giant Empress) Extra large white trusses; 



Lilac. Shading to light purple. Oz. 40c " 10c. much better than the common white variety. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



Purple. A rich dark shade. Oz. 40c " 10c. Rose Carmine. Compact habit. Oz. 40c " 10c. 



White. Oz. 20c " lOc. Fine Mixed. Oz. 20c " 10c. 



sessile, lanceolate, 

 annual 



(Campanula medium) Handsome, easily grown herbaceous plants of stately branch- 

 ing habit and profuse bloom for beds and backgrounds. They produce long racemes 

 of strikingly effective bell-shaped or saucer-shaped flowers of rich color. Leaves 

 Usually grown as a hardy biennial, but if seed is sown very early indoors it may be treated as a tender 



Canterbury Bell 



n as a 



ring in rows about two feet apart covering with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed 

 n light, rich soil with good drainage and in the fall should be transplanted or thinned to 

 and given some protection in severe winter weather. Height of plants, from two to four 



Sow seed outdoors early in spring 

 The plants succeed best " 



down 



eighteen inches or two feet apart 



feet. 



Double Blue. Shades of blue and purple 



Rose. Oz. $2.50 



White. Oz. $2.50 



Mixed. Oz. $1.50 



Oz. $2.50 Pkt. 10c. 



" 10c. 



" 10c 



" 10c. 



Single Mixed. Colors white, and various shades of violet, rose, lilac and blue. Oz. 50c " 10c. 



Calycanthema Mixed. Large single flowers, white, lilac, rose and purple. Known as "Cup and Saucer" plant, the calyx form- 

 ing a cup round the base of the bell. Oz. $2.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Carnation 



Carnation 



(Dianthus Caryophyllus) 

 "Carnation," "Pink," 

 "Clove Pink," "Florists' 

 Pink," are names applied 

 by different people to the same or to different plants of 

 several species as well as to hybrids between them. They 

 are all easily grown from seed and very free blooming, 

 the flowers being bright colored and with a most delicious 

 clove-like fragrance. 



Some varieties are best adapted for pot culture and 

 make fine house plants; others do best in beds in the open 

 ground. The improved varieties we offer are suitable also 

 for cutting. They produce very double, semicircular 

 blooms with thick wax-like petals and long pod-like calyx. 

 The plants are branching but compact and erect, with slen- 

 der, bluish green foliage. The bursting of the calyx may 

 be prevented by using ashes or some form of potash. 

 Where size and quality of flowers are desired rather than 

 profusion of bloom, all except the terminal buds should be 

 removed. This is the method employed by florists to obtain 

 the larger, longer-stemmed beauties. Half hardy peren- 

 nial, usually treated as a biennial. 



Large Flowering Carnations Best Suited for 

 Pot Culture 



The choicest varieties sold by florists are propagated 

 from cuttings but very beautiful double flowers just as 

 good in form and more fragrant, although not as large can 

 be produced from the seed we offer. Sow under glass in 

 the greenhouse or hotbed from January to March. Use well 

 prepared soil, cover lightly and keep in a temperature of 

 about 60° F. Sprinkle with a fine spray. When the young 

 plants are of a sufficient size transplant them out of doors 

 two feet apart each way, or the seed may be sown in per. 

 manent bed as early in spring as weather will permit. 

 Double Perpetual Flowered Mixed. An exceedingly beaut- 

 iful variety producing very double flowers of various shades 

 and colors. Seed from choicest double flowers. .Pkt. 25c. 

 Double Picotee Fine Mixed. A magnificent strain of double 

 Picotees. Seed from choicest French, Italian and English 

 named sorts. Certain to produce a large proportion of 

 double and finely formed and colored flowers — Pkt. 15c. 

 Double Choice Mixed. A mixture containing many of the 

 very choicest colors and types. Oz. $2.00 Pkt. 10c. 



Varieties Adapted to both Pot and Outdoor Culture 



Seed may be sown outdoors early in spring, using well pulverized soil, preferably sandy loam. Make rows one foot apart 

 and cover seed with one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high, thin to eight or ten inches 

 apart. For earlier blooming start indoors. 



There are usually only a few flowers obtainable in the open ground the first year, but if the plants are protected through 

 the winter they will bloom freely the second season. In southern latitudes seed may also be sown outdoors in fall. Half hardy 

 perennials, fifteen inches high, except Marguerite which can be treated very successfully as an annual. 



Grenadin Double White. The plants are vigorous, erect and bushy; come into flower very early and furnish abundant 

 bloom for a long time. The flowers are large, double, clear white and wonderfully fragrant Pkt. 25c. 



Grenadin Double Red. Comes into bloom very early and the charming, double, scarlet flowers are very valuable for form- 

 ing bouquets , Pkt. 15c. 



Marguerite Finest Mixed. The plants of this wonderfully fine strain may be made to bloom in four months. Flowers large, 

 double, deeply fringed, very fragrant and appear in very attractive shades of color. Especially desirable for bedding 

 as an annual and for cutting. Oz. $1.00. .Pkt. 10c. 



Double Dwarf Vienna Mixed. Large flowered and comes into bloom early, producing flowers of many colors and beautiful 

 markings; a large proportion double. Oz. $2.00. , , Pkt. 10c. 



