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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



BULBS AND ROOTS 



FOR SPRING 

 PLANTING 



Caladium 



Dahlia 



Included iu this class are some of our most showy garden flowers aud 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. 



AU bulbs and roots will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or per 10 rates. At the 100 rate 

 they \vill be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than five of anv one 

 variety supplied at ten rates and not less than 25 at the IW rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible 

 and they will be filled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injiu'j^ b^" frost wiU not be sent until such danger is over. 



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 Caladiums is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and weU rotted 

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

 frost is over, covering about tliree inches deep; or for largest growth start early indoors in pots aud set ovit when 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 circumference. 30c each; 

 $2.50 per 10. 



Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine 

 inches in circumference. 25c 

 each; $2.00 per 10. 



Third Size Bulbs. Under seven in- 

 ches in circiunference. 15c each; 

 $1.25 per 10. 



There are 

 few flow- 

 ers that 

 compare 

 with the 



Dahlia in charming diversity of 



form and wide range of brilliant 



colors, and certainly no other sur- 

 passes it for autumn displaj- in the 



garden as well as for cutting. 

 The "Decorative" types are 



characterized by gracefully formed 



flov.ers of large size with broad 



petals, being intermediate in form 



between the 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 



Junel." The soil should be deeply 



dug and well drained but only 



moderately enriched with thorough- 

 ly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff 



clay should be avoided. A sunny 



situation is desirable as well as 



plenty of space and air. Place the 



roots horizontally, covering two to 



three inches deep. Give thorough 



ctiltivation and during dry weather 



water well once a week.' Larger 



blossoms are usually obtained if 



most of the side shoots are re- 

 moved. Dahlias 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 diu"ing winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 



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

 early, very attractive cactus variety. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



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

 decoiative dahlias: long stems for cutting. 35c each; $3.00 

 per 10. 



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



Very attractive. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 

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



25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



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

 decorative dahlias for garden or cutting. 25c each; $2.00 

 per 10. 



Madonna [Paeomj Floivered) White slightly tinged with del- 

 icate lavender pink. Petals curled and twi'sted. A beautiful 

 flower of pleasing color. 50c each; $4.50 per 10. 



Merlin 'Shou:) Bright orange scarlet. 

 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



Early flowering. 

 ku early and 



Queen Victoria (SJiow) Clear canary yellow 

 profuse bloomer. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Queen Wilhelmina iPaeony Flowered) The best large pure 

 white. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Rose Pink Century (Single) Clear rose pink. Strong grower; 

 fine for cutting. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Robert Bloomfield (Shou-) Pure white, large and free flower- 

 ing. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Scorpion (Cactus) Beautiful clear yellow color, petals twist- 

 ed and curved. Medium size. 50c each; $4.50 per 10. 



Souv. de Gustave Douzon [Decorative) Beautiful orange 

 scarlet. One of the best. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Stradella (Shou-) Deep purple crimson. Exceptionally free 

 flowering. Long wiiy stems. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Sylvia (Decorative) Deep pink shading t<:> flesh pink at center; 

 best decorative form. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Vivian (S/iou-) White effectively edged with rose-violet. A 

 very desirable variety. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



W. B. Childs (Hybrid Cactus) Very large size. Beautiful 

 dark maroon color. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



EACH TEN 



Dahlia, Double Orange . • 20c. $1.80 



Pink 20c. 1.80 



Red 20c. 1.80 



White 20c. 1.80 



Yellow 20c. 1.80 



Mixed 15c. 1,25 



