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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



Cosmos 



Very effective for autumn flowering 

 in broad masses or backgrounds. xV 

 hardy and rapid growing annual, form- 

 ing bush-like plants with feathery 

 green foliage, four to six feet high, covered with large flowers 

 somewhat resembling the single dahlia. They are gracefully 

 poised on long stems and very useful for decorative purposes. 

 Sow outdoors early in spring in rather light soil, not too 

 rich, and preferably in a sunny situation. Cover the seed with 

 one-fourth to one-half inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. 

 If planted in rows, make the rows about two feet apart and 

 when the young plants are well up, thin from four to six inches 

 apart in the row. 



Early Flowering Cosmos 

 These early flowering strains are about four feet high and 

 bloom profusely four to six weeks earlier than the giant sorts. 

 The flowers are of good size; well adapted to northern latitudes. 



Early Flowering Crimson. Oz. 60c Pkt. 1 Oc. 



Pink. Oz. 60c 10c. 



White. Oz. 40c " 10c. 



Mixed. Oz. 25c " 10c % 



Early Double Crested Mixed ' 10c . 



Giant Flowering Sorts 



Hybrida, Giant White. Oz. 40c Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Pink. Oz. 40c 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Mixed. Flowers white and in shades of pink, 



rose and maroon. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



CUCURBITA — (See Gourd) 



Well known and universally admired 

 tuberous rooted pot plants producing 

 exceedingly handsome red and white 

 flowers for indoor winter or spring blooming in greenhouse or 

 window garden. The graceful richly colored single flowers are 

 of distinctive shape and are borne on stems of good length. 



Sow the seed, which is of rather slow germination, in shallow 

 boxes or pans, using light rich soil and covering the seed slightly. 

 Keep at a temperature of 50° to 60° F. and water freely until well 

 started. Seed sown in spring, by autumn will produce a little 

 bulb. If this is placed first in a three inch pot and later repot- 

 ted as required in a five or six inch pot it will produce blooms 

 the following spring. Seed may also be sown in fall. Tender 

 perennial; one foot high. 



Persicum Giganteum Mixed. Beautiful foliage and profuse 

 bloom; each flower is two to two and one-half inches long. 

 Very choice Pkt. 20c. 



(Ipomcea quamoclit) A most beau- 

 tiful rapid growing climber with 

 delicate dark green, feathery foliage and many bright, star- 

 shaped, scarlet or white blossoms. Planted by the side of veranda, 

 tree or stakes, and trained properly, there is no handsomer 

 climber. 



Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in the row 

 where the plants are to remain. Cover seed one-half inch deep. 

 Germination will be hastened if the soil is warm and kept in 

 moist condition. Thin the young plants four to six inches 

 apart. Tender annual; about fifteen feet high. 



Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. 25c Pkt. 10c. 



White. Clear paper white. Oz. 25c . .. " 10c. 



Cyclamen 



Cypress Vine 



Cosmos, Early Flowering 

 Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. 20c Pkt. 10c. 



T\ LI* A favorite for autumn flowering, blooming the first season from seed if started early. The flowers are so 



I Jrrl ll llrl symmetrical and perfect and the range of colors so wide and varied that they will always be popular where 

 *"^ ******** display is wanted. 



Seed may be sown in spring in open ground after danger of frost is over, but for best results sow in shallow pans at any time 

 from March to June, and transplant the seedlings to small pots. When strong enough and danger from frost is over plant 

 out one foot apart. These plants will produce tubers which should be taken up in the fall and replanted the following spring; 

 these roots will flower freely the following autumn. Tender herbaceous perennial, three to four feet high. 

 Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double flowers, including shades of red, pink, dark maroon, yellow, 



white, etc Pkt. 15c. 



Finest Single Mixed. Will produce brilliant flowers running through a wide range of striking colors. Oz. 50c " 10c 



For Dahlia Roots see Bulbs and Roots, Page 100. 

 T*\ • ( Belli s perennis) Charming little plants for edgings and borders, also used for low beds and rock work. The 



L ^SLIS'V fl° wers or the improved varieties we offer are borne above the low cluster of leaves <>n stiff flower stalks, mak- 

 *-^*-***^ J ing them suitable for bouquets. With careful cultivation nearly seventy -five percent are double. Leaves 

 spatulate or obovate. 



For best results sow seed early in hotbed and when plants are large enough transplant to a rich soil in a cool and partially 

 shaded situation, setting the plants six inches apart. If plants are started early indoors they will flower the same season, 

 but bloom more abundantly in the spring if sown in autumn and the plants wintered over in cold frames; or can be set 

 out in the open border and protected with mulching. Half hardy perennial; about six inches high. 



Double Rose. (Longfellow) Finest strain Pkt. 10c. 



Double White. Clear white " 10c. 



Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white " 10c. 



Ds|f"t]f*0 Large branching plants producing very large, handsome, double or single, trumpet-shaped blossoms of ex- 

 *^ t * tv ** ** quisite fragrance. Excellent for late summer and autumn flowering. 



Seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is over, but for early blooming sow in hotbed and transplant about three 

 feet apart each way. Roots can be kept all winter in cellars. Tender annual; three feet high. 

 Wrighti. Pure white at the center shaded into lilac and blue; magnificent large single flowers. In warm latitudes can be 



continued as a perennial. Oz. 3oc . Pkt. 10c 



Chlorantha, fl. pi. (Humilis flava) Large, usually double yellow, richly scented. Oz. 35c " 10c 



Mixed. The above varieties. Oz. 35c " 10c 



DELPHINIUM — (See Larkspur) DIANTHUS BARBATUS— (See Sweet Williavi) 



DIANTHUS— (See Pinks) DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS— (See Carnation) 



OirllQOllft fnf»rillf»lic (Blue Lace Flower) An easily grown garden annual that has within the past few years become 

 L/lUls^Ud V/UCiUlCUs ver y popular for use as a cut flower. The plants grow about 2 feet high and furnish a profusion 

 of beautiful umbel shaped flowers of pale coerulean or heavenly blue color. (See colored plate on page opposite) 



Seed sown out of doors after danger of frost is pa'st, will produce plants that will bloom from July to October. It can also be 

 grown satisfactorily in a cool greenhouse or conservatory Pkt. 10c. 



