NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, D. M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT, MICH. 



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Chrysanthemum, Morning Star 



This is a wonderful!}" attractive and easily grown 

 annual, producing very freely large single flowers 

 of simple yet most attractive form. The color effect 

 is delightfully fresh, a bright yellow with deeper 

 shade at base of petals. These flowers are splendid 

 for cutting and even florists find them in strong de- 

 mand both in the spring and fall market. {See cut 

 on this page). Pkt. 10c. 



Calliopsis, or Coreopsis 



A very hardy and easil}^ grown annual, produc- 

 ing an abundance of brilliantly colored flowers 

 borne on long, graceful stems. Very desirable for 

 decorative purposes. {See colored plate opposite and 

 further description on page /2). Coreopsis tinctoria, 

 Fine Mixed Pkt. 5c. 



Lobelia Tenuior 



The flowers are very large and a rare shade of intense 

 blue. Unlike most Lobelias the flower stems are long, mak- 

 ing this variet}^ very desirable for cutting, {See cut on this 

 page and further description on page 80). Pkt. 10c. 



Jupiter Nasturtium 



The vine makes a tremendous growth even on ordinarily 

 good soil, yet the flowers are exceptionally large, of deep, 

 golden yellow color and are produced in great abundance. 

 {See page 82). Pkt. 5c. 



Pansies 



The superb -Pansies on the outside covers of this Seed 

 Annual are reproductions in natural colors of specimens 

 started in the regular Pansy trial at our experimental garden. 

 These flowers in innumerable variations of shades and mark- 

 ings may be obtained by planting a few packets of the varie- 

 ties and mixtures listed on page 83. 



Chrysanthemum 

 Morning Star 



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Lobelia Tenuior 



Salpiglossis 



One of the most desirable annuals for 

 bedding or the border. The flowers are 

 richly colored in various shades of purple, 

 scarlet, crimson, yellow, buff, blue or al- 

 most black, beautifully marbled and pen- 

 ciled. {See colored plate opposite and 

 further description, page 88) . Pkt. 5c. 



Sweet William 



Visitors at our trial grounds have often 

 commented on the splendid beds of this 

 favorite old fashioned perennial, now 

 again coming into general favor. The 

 seed we offer has been very carefully 

 grown and selected. {See colored plate, 

 page 66 \ price list of packets, page 92). 



Zinnia, Mexicana Hybrida, Variegated 



A variety distinctive in its well formed single 

 flowers of deep maroon and golden yellow, strik- 

 ingly contrasted. The flowers are very similar to 

 the popular French Legion of Honor Marigold, 

 but come into bloom much earlier and are more 

 easily grown. {See other varieties of Zinnia on 

 page 93). Pkt. 15c. 



