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M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



AnnmnnA Coronaria (Wind Floiver) Among the earliest of spring flowers. They are about two inches across, 

 X"\.OClIlUIlC -with blue stamens, resemble the single poppy in shape and come in several shades of color. 



Sow from April to August. Succeeds well in rich, light loam, in a sunny situation. Plants taken up in the fall will 

 bloom well in pots in the winter. Hardy perennial; outdoors about six inches high. Single Mixed Pkt. 10c. 



ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) 

 AQUILEQIA— (See Columbine) 



A yq>kig Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for rock work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some 

 /lldliio winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 



Alpina. This sort has small pure white, cruciform flowers. Leaves rather slender and somewhat clasping Pkt. 10c. 



The ornamental varieties of asparagus are hig.aly valued for their finely cut foliage and are very 



1*3.^0S desirable for growing in fern dishes. When potted they make excellent house plants. 



r\5pdi M g vr«p Soak seed in warm water before planting. When the plants are large~ enough to handle, 



transplant into rich, but open and friable soil. 



Sprengeri (Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant; valuable for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet long; 



light green. Oz. 75c Pkt. 10c. 



Verticillatus. A beautiful climber with feathery foliage and scarlet berries which are quite ornamental. Sow early in spring. 

 Hardy perennial; ten to fifteen feet high Pkt. 10c. 



ASTER 



The Aster, or more specifically the China Aster, in its many double varieties, is unsurpassed for bedding and cutting, and 

 is not only one of the most profitable annuals for the professional florist but also one of the most satisfactory for the home garden. 

 The great diversity of size, color, form and season of blooming makes it one of the most suitable plants for supplying cut flowers. 

 The plants are usually of vigorous growth and so hardy that they endure a slight frost without serious injury. By planting 

 the different strains and at different times, one may have in the latitude of Detroit a constant succession of bloom from the 

 last of July till the middle of October without the aid of a greenhouse or even a hotbed. 



Seed may be sown outdoors as early in spring as the ground is warm and dry, or for earlier blooming may be started indoors 

 or in a cold-frame and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing frost is over. If conditions are favorable they will 

 usually do well in any well prepared garden soil but a strong loam that has been well fertilized the previous year is preferable. 

 In planting cover the seed with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. The rows for most of the varieties should 

 be about one and one-half feet apart. When about one to two inches high, thin to sixteen inches apart in the row. It is de- 

 sirable during warm and dry weather to water the plants thoroughly two or three times a week, preferably early in the morning 

 or evening. It is desirable to change the location as often as practicable. 



Insects, such as the red spider, may be kept at bay by frequently spraying with clear water, or for insects that eat the 

 foliage add one-fourth teaspoonf ul of Paris Green to ten gallons of water. Sprinkle with tobacco water or dust to keep off the 

 plant louse. We offer choice seed that has been grown for us from the best types by the most skilful cultivators in America 

 and which is more certain to give good results than most of that on the market. 



Qiioon f%£ frVa<» JM»vlr*»f Very desirable on account of extreme earliness as well as profuse blooming and wide 

 UceO UI II1C lVldrtvCL range of colors. The plants are of somewhat compact but branching habit, rather open 

 and spreading, about sixteen to eighteen inches high, bearing on long stems from ten to fifteen finely formed double flowers of 

 medium size. The blooms, although rather flattened and not so large as those of the late sorts, are fine for cutting and this 

 class is used extensively for growing under glass. This class is known also as Queen of the Earlies. 



Lavender. Light lavender-blue. Oz. 90c Pkt. 10c. Rose. A fine, very early red. Oz. 90c Pkt. 10c. 



Light Blue. A very pleasing shade. Oz. 90c " 10c. Purple. An early deep purplish blue aster. Oz. 90c. . " 10c. 



White. Distinctly early, double, fine form. Oz. 90c " 10c. 



Mixed. Many pleasing shades and colors including 

 white, pink, rose, deep red, crimson, lavender, 

 light blue and purple; early blooming and very 

 floriferous. Oz. 80c. Pkt. 10c. 



VirtAria An earl y strain superior to the old 

 V IClOria. type of Victoria. The flowers are 

 large when grown under favorable conditions, 

 sometimes three inches across and are very full in 

 the center. The petals are broad and thick and 

 curve outward, reflexed at the ends, and overlap . 

 very regularly. The plants are distinctly upright in 

 growth, and about fifteen to eighteen inches high. 

 Mixed. This includes white, light blue, peach 



blossom, violet, deep red, dark blue and crimson. 



Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



I stro&nrlt&l* Cl&m An ear] y or m id-season 



L,avenCSer 'LseiH variety with large, loosely 

 arranged flowers of the Comet type, which are 

 borne on long slender stems. When first open 

 the flowers are a delicate lavender which gradually 

 deepens as they mature. A beautiful color and a 

 very desirable sort for cutting. Oz. §1.50. . Pkt. 10c. 



Upright or Imperial $2Tig*2£ 



season asters in which the plants are of robust 

 but very compact growth. The flowers which are 

 abundantly produced on long stems are symmetrical 

 in form, very full or globe shaped and with rather 

 short petals which are often slightly folded. An 

 excellent class both for cutting or bedding pur- 

 poses. 

 Imperial Daybreak. Flowers delicate light pink. 



Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Imperial Purity. Pure white. Oz. $1.50 " 10c. 



I «4a I T<«-k«^<nrl>4- A new strain which com- 

 itate WprSgni bines the upright habit of 

 the Early or Imperial class with the foliage and 

 flowers of the Late Branching sorts. The upright 

 habit admits of closer planting and makes them 

 exceptionally desirable for bedding. Also fine for 

 cutting. 



Crimson Oz. $1.50. Pkt. 10c. 



Flesh Pink " 1.50. " 10c. 



Purple " 1.50. " 10c. 



Rose " 1.50. '« 10c. 



White " 1.50. " 10c. 



Mixed " 1.50. " 10c. 



Aster, Victoria 



