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



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(Dianthus 

 barbatus) 

 A well 

 known 



10c. 

 10c. 



10c. 



Sweet William 



extensively used, sweet scented perennial for bedding and 

 borders, forming fine clumps in any good garden soil and 

 under proper conditions lasting for several seasons. It is 

 one of the most desirable for display in the garden. The 

 plants are easily grown, hardy and free flowering. They 

 produce a succession of flower clusters, thus affording 

 splendid bloom for several weeks. The florets are hand- 

 somely colored and marked, and are borne on stiff stems in 

 great profusion, forming dense round topped heads or 

 clusters, often three to four inches across. The colors are 

 exceedingly varied, ranging from white through many 

 shades of rose, lilac, red, carmine, crimson and maroon to 

 nearly black, usually two shades to each plant. The petals 

 are barbed or bearded and the leaves are lanceolate in 

 shape, and grow opposite or conduplicate. 



Sow outdoors very early in spring, preferably in rich, 

 mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Cover seed with one- 

 fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two 

 inches high, thin to six inches apart. In the more northerly 

 latitudes, protect with mulching in winter. Seed can also 

 be sown in fall. There are usually no flowers until the 

 second season, but if seed is started very early under glass 

 and transplanted, blooms may be had late in autumn. The 

 old clumps may be divided but it is usually more satis- 

 factory to start vigorous young plants every year or two. 

 Hardy perennial; one and one-half feet high. 

 Velvety Maroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon; very desir- 

 able on account of its rich, deep color. Oz. 25c. .Pkt. 10c. 

 White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes 



faintly marked about the eye 



Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially 



satisfactory. Oz. 25c 



Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety 



of colors and shades. Oz. 50c 



TAGETES— (See Marigold) 



TROP/EOLUM CANARIENSE — (See Canary Bird Flower) 

 TROP/EOLUM LOBBIANUM— (See Nasturtium, Trailing) 

 TROP/EOLUM MINOR — (See Nasturtium, Dwarf) 

 This well known annual of low growing decumbent habit of growth is very desirable for massing 

 in beds on the lawn. It is suitable also for borders and window boxes. Large clusters of showy 

 flowers are borne in succession through a long season until frost. Each truss or cluster is about 

 two to three inches across, and includes a dozen or more single flowers about three-fourths of an 

 inch across, tubular with five spreading lobes. The length of stem and texture of the flowers make them of value for bouquets 

 and table decorations. There is a wide range of colors, shades and stripes usually running from pure white to deep purple. 



Verbenas usually flower well in August from seed sown in open ground in May. Germination will be hastened if the seed is 

 soaked in lukewarm water before planting. It is desirable to have the soil well fertilized and carefully pulverized. Cover 

 seed about one-fourth inch deep. When the young plants have three or four leaves transplant in rows two feet apart and 

 about twenty-four inches apart in the row, choosing preferably a sunny situation. At this distance the plants, if conditions 

 are favorable, will spread so as to cover the ground completely. 



Earlier blooming may be had if plants are started indoors and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing 

 frost is over. Half hardy perennial trailer, one foot high, usually treated as an annual. 

 Montana (Drummondi) This variety is hardy and exceptionally vigorous in growth of plant; flowers rose changing to 



lilac; fragrant Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Defiance. May be relied upon to produce the true, deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more brilliant 



effect when used as a bedding plant. Oz. $1.25 " 10c. 



Hybrida Blue. All shades of blue. Oz. 75c " 10c. 



Hybrida Auriculaeflora. Various shades of pink, red, purple and blue, all with distinct white eye " 10c. 



Mammoth White. The largest trusses of the finest formed and clearest white flowers of any named sort. It comes absolutely 

 true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the greater vigor 

 and more abundant bloom of the seedling, united with the 



fine flowers of the named varieties Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida White. Produces large, pure white flowers; very 

 floriferous, fine for florists; comes true from seed. 



Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and beautiful 

 sort, producing large, brilliant, striped blossoms in great 



abundance. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Fine Mixed. This extra choice mixture includes a wide range 

 of very beautiful colors, shades and stripes usually running 

 from pure white to deep purple. The clusters are of largest 



size. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant forms 

 a compact bunch about five inches high and eighteen inches 

 across, covered throughout the season with large trusses of 

 white, scarlet and violet flowers Pkt. 15c. 



Sweet William 



Verbena 



Vinca 



(Periwinkle) These very attractive bushy 

 plants with glossy green foliage produce 

 in abundance handsome round or salver 

 shaped single flowers, suitable either for 

 culture in pots or boxes or for summer bedding and borders. 

 If sown early under glass and transplanted in a warm, sheltered 

 situation will bloom in summer and autumn and may be potted 

 for the house before frost. The plants require no trimming, 

 are in continuous bloom from setting out until frost and are 

 entirely free from the attacks of insects. These desirable 

 features account for the increasing demand for Vincas in 

 parks and private grounds for summer bedding and borders. 

 Tender perennial, blooming the first season, about fifteen 

 inches high. 



Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. 75c Pkt. 10c. 



Rosea Alba. White with crimson eye. Oz. 75c " 10c. 



Rosea. Rose with crimson eye: flowers often two inches 



in diameter. A very desirable window plant. Oz. 75c. " 10c. 

 Mixed. The above named varieties mixed. Oz. 75c. . . " 10c. 

 VIOLA TRICOLOR— (See Pansy) 



