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



BULBS AND ROOTS 



FOR SPRING PLANTING 



All bulbs and roots will be sent by mall or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 

 100 rate they will be sent by express or freiglit, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less 

 than six of any one variety suppUed at dozen rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be 

 sent us as early as possible and they will be filled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such 

 danger is over. 



Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and 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 flowei-s the same season are 

 assured with certainty. 



15 17 {^#^1^1 A Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are 

 MJi^V^K^L^KX^ of the very best quality and with proper care will give 



a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in 



the house, plant in rich, sandy soil, give good drainage and water freely 



after the leaves start but do not let the soil become sour or soggy from 



over watering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select 



a shady, moist situation, making the bed rich with thoroughly 



rotted manure and leaf mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as 



danger from frost is over. After the plants start into vigor- 

 ous growth keep well watered. , 



EACH DOZ. EACH DOZ. 



Single, pink lOe $1.00 Double, pink 20c $2.00 



*' scarlet 10c 1.00 " scarlet 20c 2.00 



" white 10c 1.00 " white 20c 2.00 



** yellow 10c 1.00 " yellow 20c 2.00 



'* mixed 10c 1.00 " mixed 20c 2.00 



r^salsarliiim Escuientum. Known as Elephant's Ears. 

 V./dI<iaiUIIl One of the finest tropical plants which can be 

 grown in the open air in the north. It can be made to pro- 

 duce 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 

 well rotted cow or sheep manure in equal parts, with 

 sprinkling of sand added. The tubers should be potted at 

 first in as small pots as will conveniently accommodate them 

 and shifted into larger pots as they require it. But little 

 water must be given to the roots till active growth com- 

 mences, when, as the plants develop, they require an abun- 

 dance. A warm, humid atmosphere is necessary for their 

 best development but they must be shaded from bright 

 sunlight. The bulbs we offer can be relied upon for satisfac- 

 tory results. EACH 

 First Size Bulbs, nine inches and over in circumference. . . 25c 

 Second Size Bulbs, seven to nine inches in circumference.. 20c 

 Third Size Bulbs, under seven inches in circumference 15c 



DOZ. 



$2.50 

 2.00 

 1.60 



DAHLIA 



DAHLIA 



The Dahlia has always been a favorite for autumn flowering. The flowers are so symmetrical 

 and perfect and the range of colors so large and varied, that they will always be popular 

 where display is wanted. The roots are tender and easily injured by frost; they should 



be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost is over and during winter placed in a cool cellar but not allowed 



to freeze. The plants should be supported by tying to stakes. The varieties we offer have been very carefully selected; 



all possess qualities of highest excellence. Our collection of mixed dahlias is of the best, comprising all the positive 



colors, in their most striking shades. 



Apple Blossom. Shades of red, pink and white; very 



attractive. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Black Prince. Very large, deep maroon; one of the choicest 



decorative dahlias. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Clifford W. Bruton. One of the very best pure yellows; a 



clear, briUiant shade; perfectly double. Each 20c; 



doz. $3.00 

 Eloise. (Fancy). Ground color blush pink shading to 



white; each petal margined with deep crimson. Very 



early and profuse blooming. Each 35c: doz. $3.50 



Gabriel. (Cactus). Shades of scarlet and cinnamon; long, 



twisted, incurved petals give fringed appearance. 



Each 35c; doz. $3.50 

 John Blitch. Very large, perfectly formed, with long 



stems; color deep crimson richly shaded. Each 30c; 



doz. $3.00 

 Kriemhilde. (Cactus). Fresh, delicate pink shading to 



deep rose pink. After being cut a short time petals at 



center shade to white giving a fine contrast. The Jongest 



keeping and best pink cactus. Each 35c; doz. $3.50 

 Lyndhurst. One of the best; dazzling bright scarlet. 



Each 30c; doz. $3.00 

 Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 



Each 30c; doz. $3.00 

 Mrs. Roosevelt. (Giant). Perfectly double, often six 



inches or more in diameter, color, a delicate shade of soft 



pink. Excellent for cutting. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 

 Pink Dandy. (Show). The finest clear pink. Strong, 



vigorous grower with long stems; valuable for cutting. 



Each 3r>c; doz. $3,50 

 Twentieth Century. (Single'). Flowers very large, perfect 



form and strikingly beautiful; intense rosy crimson with 



white tips and 'white disc around yellow center. 



Each 30c; doz. $3.00 



EACH DOZ. 



Dahlias, double, pink 16c $1.50 



"• scarlet 15c 1.50 



white 16c 1.50 



'' •' yellow 15c 1.50 



"• " mixed 15c 1.60 





D* l__f„_ (Bleeding Heart). Tuberous rooted plants 

 leiyiiA that bloom in the spring; favorably known 

 almost everywhere. They are a charming, hardy per- 

 ennial plant with much cut foliage and flowers of 

 interesting structure. The flowers are deUcate pink, 

 very graceful and produced continuously from May to 

 Julv. They require only the ordinary culture of border 

 plants. Roots planted in spring or autumn flower freely 

 and should be divided every third year. Each 10c; 

 doz. $1.00 



