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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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BULBS AND ROOTS 



FOR SPRING 

 PLANTING 



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 flowers the same season are assured. 



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

 they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of any one 

 variety supplied at dozen rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to 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. 



Esculentum. 



Known also as 

 Elephant's Ear. 

 This is one of 



Caladium 



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 well 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 three inches deep; or for largest 

 growth start early indoors in pots and set out 

 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 develop- 

 ment. 



First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and over in circum- 

 ference. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine inches in cir- 

 cumference. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inches in cir- 

 cumference. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Dahlia 



There are few flowers 

 that compare with 

 the Dahlia in charm- 

 ing diversity of form 

 and wide range of 



brilliant colors, and certainly no other surpasses 



it for autumn display in the garden as well as- 



for cutting. 

 The "Decorative" types are characterized by 



gracefully formed flowers of large size with 



broad petals, being intermediate in form be- 

 tween 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 June 1. The soil should be 



deeply dug and well drained but only moderately 



enriched with thoroughly 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 cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. 



Larger blossoms are usually obtained if most of the side shoots are removed. Dahlias usually do not require 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 during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 



Decorative Dahlia 



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



An early, very attractive cactus variety. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

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



decorative dahlias; long stems for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2. 50 

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



Very attractive. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Golden Gate (Hybrid Cactus) Deep orange yellow, overlaid 



bronze. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

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



Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

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



decorative dahlias for garden or cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Merlin (Show) Bright orange scarlet. Early flowering. 



Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 President Viger (Colarette) Richest garnet with smaller collar 



of white. Exceptionally attractive. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Queen Victoria (Show) Clear canary yellow. An early and 



prof use bloomer. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



Queen Wilhelmina (Paeony Flowered) The best large pure 

 white. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



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

 ing. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Souv. de Gustave Douzon (Decorative) Beautiful orange 

 scarlet. One of the best. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



Sylvia (Decorative) Deep pink shading to flesh pink at center; 

 best decorative form. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



Twentieth Century (Single) Intense rosy crimson, white tips 

 and white disc around yellow center. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



EACH 



Dahlia, Double Orange 20c. 



Pink 20c; 



Red 20c. 



White 20c. 



Yellow 20c. 



" Mixed 1 5c. 



DOZ. 

 $2.00 

 2.00 

 2.00 

 2.00 

 2.00 

 1.50 



1VIar1^11*£& Vlf1<a Sometimes called Mignonette Vine. T*»ifAma Pfitzen. An improved variety of the plant 

 iVAClli^ll €& V 1I1C This tuberous rooted climber of 1 I ilUHltt sometimes called Red Hot Poker. The hand- 

 some flowers are produced in large spikes of rich orange-red 

 tinted flower tubes. Plant two feet apart. Tritomas are 

 hardy south of Cincinnati when well covered in winter. In 

 the north, dig up the plants in November, place in boxes 

 with dry earth and store in a cellar. In spring place in a 

 warm, sheltered, well drained spot, preferably with a back- 

 ground of shrubbery. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



dense, branching growth has thick, heart-shaped, glossy green 

 leaves and delightfully fragrant, small feathery, white 

 blossoms produced in long hanging racemes. Plant in 

 spring after danger of frost is past. It is of rapid growth, 

 and is fine for porches and covering arbors in a single season. 

 Perennial, but take up roots in fall as the plant will not en- 

 dure frost. Each 5c; doz. 40c. 



