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FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



SWEET PEAS-Continued 



SPRING FLOWERING SPENCER VARIETIES 



A comparatively new class of Sweet Peas that is rapidly becoming prominent for winter flowering indoors. The flowers 

 are large, of the same form as the Spencers and are beautifully waved or frilled. They remain in bloom for a much longer time 

 than the Early Flowering Grandiflora sorts. When planted out of doors they will commence blooming a month or more earlier 

 than the later flowering varieties planted at the same time. 



EARLY AVIATOR. Brilliant crimson scarlet flowers of large 

 size and fine form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; V\ Lb. $2.25 



EARLY BLANCHE FERRY. An attractive bicolor with white 

 wings and rose pink standard. An early flowering Spencer 

 similar in color to the well known Blanche Ferry. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 90c; H Lb. $2.25 



EARLY BLUE BIRD. A very attractive shade of bright 

 silvery blue. Flowers become somewhat deeper in shade as 

 they age. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; Y\ Lb. $2.25 



EARLY COLUMBIA. Standard rose pink, wings creamy 

 white or tinged with pink. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; Y\ Lb. $2.25 



EARLY HARMONY. A pleasing shade of lavender. Flowers 

 of large size and borne on long stems. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; 

 M Lb. $2.25 



EARLY SNOW FLAKE. An early flowering white variety of 

 distinctive merit. The blossoms are large, of the best Spen- 

 cer form and are borne in profusion on long stems. The most 

 desirable Early Flowering White Sweet Pea. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; 

 H Lb. $2.25 



EARLY ZVOLANEKS ROSE. Rich rose pink, The flowers 

 are large and are produced on stems of good length. One of 

 the best commercial sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; %. Lb. $2.25 



EARLY GLITTERS. Bright fiery orange standard with EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS MIXED. A choice mixture 

 wings of a deeper oranxe. Unsurpassed in brilliancy of color of the foregoing named Early Flowering Spencer varieties, 

 when used under artificial light. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; 34 Lb. $2.25 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; Va Lb. $1.75 



SPENCER VARIETIES 



This group includes the largest and most beautifully formed sweet peas. The Spencers have very large waved flowers which 

 are produced abundantly on long strong stems, making the blossoms most desirable for cutting. 



| The plants of Spencer varieties when grown outdoors are usually in bloom much longer than other sweet peas, as most of 

 the blossoms fall off after maturity without setting pods. A characteristic of the best Spencers is an lt open keel. 11 The petal or 

 envelope enclosing the pistil, stamens and anthers is called the keel. In a typical Spencer flower grown under favorable condi- 

 tions the anthers and stigma are not clamped together and the envelope of the keel is large and baggy and open at the top. 



Bicolor, Light 

 APPLE BLOSSOM. Bright rose standard with wings of 

 very light primrose flushed or tinted rose-carmine. Very 

 large Spencer form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER. This ih similar in color to the 

 original grandiflora Blanche Ferry; standard rose-pink, wings 

 white. Our strain is nearly free from the tinting which 

 usually occurs on the wings of most bicolors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 40c; 1/4 Lb. $1.10 



Blue 



MRS. TOM JONES. Deep azure blue. Flowers large and of 

 fine substance. The best blue sweet pea yet introduced. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V 4 Lb. $1.10 



WEDGWOOD. Bright silvery blue. Large, well waved 

 flowers on long stems. An attractive and very desirable 

 shade. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V* Lb. $1.10 



Blue, Light 

 COLNE VALLEY. The finest clear light blue yet introduced. 

 Flowers of good size, well placed 011 strong stems. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 50c; V 4 Lb. $1.50 



Blue, Dark 

 JACK CORNWALL V. C. The finest deep navy blue variety. 

 Flowers of good size and form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Blush Pink 



VALENTINE. A recently introduced charming blush pink 

 variety. The flowers are well formed, of largest size and 

 are well placed in fours and fives on long strong stems. Pkt. 

 10c; Oz. 40c; y 4 Lb. $1.10 



. Carmine 



Carmine rose flowers of large size and beautifully 

 Pkt. 10c^ Oz. 40c; H Lb. $1. 



RENOWN. 



waved petals 



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Cerise, Pale 

 ILLUMINATOR. Bright glowing: salmon tinged with orange. 

 Verv satisfactory under artificial light. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 

 1/4 Lb. $1.10 



Cerise, Deep 

 FIERY CROSS. A brilliant orange cerise. Flowers open pale 

 but deepen with age. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Cerise, Scarlet 



ROYAL SCOT. The most brilliant cerise sweet pea yet in- 

 troduced. A vigorous grower producing large, finely waved 

 flowers which will withstand the hottest sun without burn- 

 ing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



DOBBIE'S CREAM. A strong growing, cream or primrose. 

 A profuse blooming variety, with large, much waved 

 flowers, often duplexed. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Cream Pink, Pale 



MRS. HUGH DICKSON. Apricot pink on cream ground. 

 Flowers of large size borne on long stems; mostly four 

 blossoms on each stem. A vigorous grower. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 40c; I/4 Lb. $1.10 



MIRIAM BEAVER. A leading light cream pink sweet pea. 

 Flowers exceptionally large and wavy with the standard 

 often duplexed or doubled. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; % Lb. $1.10 



Cream Pink, Deep 

 MARGARET ATLEE. Rich glowing pink on cream ground. 

 The flowers are of largest size, beautifully frilled or waved. 

 Often flowers are duplex or double. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 

 $1.10 



MISS CALIFORNIA. A rich salmon pink variety with large 

 beautifully waved flowers which are borne in fours on long, 

 stout stems. A novelty of distinctive merit. (See further 

 description in supplement, page U) Pkt. 25c. 



Crimson 

 CRIMSON KING. Undoubtedly the most glorious crimson 

 sweet pea yet introduced. Flowers of large size, perfectly 

 placed on long strong stems and of rich deep crimson color. 

 Entirely free from sunburn and wind scald. Vigorous grow- 

 ing and* a very profuse bloomer. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 60c; J4 Lb. 

 $1.75 



KING EDWARD. A rich and brilliant crimson. This variety 

 is a vigorous grower and produces flowers of large size 

 and beautiful form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Lavender 

 4STA OHN. Pinkish lavender, the wings showing a little 

 more clear lavender than the standard. Robust vines and 

 good sized flowers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



AUSTIN FREDERICK. Our stock is of the improved strain. 

 Flowers of largest size, well placed on long stems. Color a 

 true laven ler, the best yet introduced. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 

 y 4 Lb. $1.50 



Marbled and Watered 

 HELEN PIERCE SPENCER. White veined, mottled and 

 marbled with bright blue. Very attractive gloxinia-like 

 coloring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Maroon, Dark 

 WARRIOR. The best pure deep maroon. Large flowers of 

 splendid form Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; J / 4 Lb. $1.10 



Orange Pink 

 GEORGE SHAWYER. Standard bright orange salmon; wings 

 tinted with rose. The flowers are of large size and are per- 

 fectly placed on long stems. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V 4 Lb. $1.50 



