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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



M0 (Reseda) A well kno-vrn 



ifirnonette '--' 'c°oSt'.Tht?Ts 

 'O flower-spikes, made up 



of thickly set flowerets of modest colors. It is often used 

 for cutting to combine in bouquets with other more pre- 

 tentious flowei-s lacking its delicate and pleasing fragrance. 



Seed is iisually so-mi outdoors after danger of frost is over 

 and if sown at intervals in spring and early summer a succes- 

 sion of bloom, under favorable conditions, is assured till frost. 

 Well pulverized soil, preferably light sandy loam, should be 

 used and the seed covered one-fourth inch deep. 3Iake rows 

 one foot apart; thin to six inches. For very early blooming, 

 seed may be sovro. in the fall, or started indoors and trans- 

 planted. 3Iay also be grown in pots. Thrives best in a cool 

 temperature and is usually most fragrant in rather light soil. 

 Hardy annual: one foot high. 



Golden Queen. The flowers are golden yellow and very fra- 

 grant. Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c, 



Victoria. Dark red blossoms, very desh'able " 10c. 



Pyramidal Bouquet. Forms a dense, short pyramid, with large 

 spikes of light red flowers. Fine for pot culture and open 



border. Oz. 35c Pkt. 5c. 



Ruby. A dwarf, compact and vigorous plant producing mag- 



niflcent coppery -red flower spikes. Oz. 50c Pkt. 5c. 



Machet. Of dwarf and vigorous growth, with numerous stout 

 flower stalks, terminated by large spikes of red flowers. This 



is one of the very best for pot culture. Oz. 75c Pkt. 5c. 



Improved Machet. A highly developed strain; splendid, large, 



red flower spikes Pkt. 5c. 



Machet White Pearl. Flowers almost pure white, borne on 



spikes six inches to a foot in length Pkt. 5c. 



Reseda odorata grandiflora (Siceet) Large flowered, very 

 sweet; light yellowish white. Oz. 20c; Lb. 80c Pkt. 5c. 



IV^;_^___ 'P,,JiA»»» (Sensitive Plant) A cnrioxis'plant 

 IVIimOSa ruaica ^-jtii globular heads of small 

 pink flowers. chieHy valued because of the extreme irrita- 

 bihty of its leaves which close and droop at the slightest 

 touch, also in cloudy, damp weather and at night. Start in 

 hotbed in pots, and transplant to a Avarm situation six 

 inches apart. Tender annual; height one and one-half feet. 

 Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c. 



Morning Glory 



Mimulus 



strikingly handsome flowers of easy cultivation. Perennial in the greenhouse, annual in the open air. 

 Sow the seed, which is exceedingly fine, imder glass in spring or fall in rich moist soil, mixed with sand, 

 and in a somewhat shaded situation. Cover the seed lightly and keep well watered. 

 Moschatus (Musk Plant) An attractive trailer with bright green foliage and many small yellow flowers of musky odor. De- 

 sirable for hanging baskets and window gardens. Oz. $2.00 Pkt. 5c. 



Cardinalis grandiflorus. Flowers dark red, plant rather upright in growth » " 1 Oc. 



Punctatus ( Monkei/ Flower) Large curiously shaped yellow flowers, spotted with shades of red and rich maroon. An effective 



pot plant about eight inches high; blooms first year. Oz. $1.75 Pkt. 5c. 



MIRABILIS— (-See Four 0' Clock) 



^^ e\TY\ fWeWt*^ Gracefully climbing vines with small yellow blossoms, followed by fruits of ciirious shape. Foliage 

 A"*^***^* mtww gracefully cut and although tender annuals, the vines run ten feet or more during the season. The seed 

 is very hard and germination will be hastened if a notch is carefully cut through the shell before planting. For best results, 

 sow indoors early in spring and transplant after danger of frost is over, or sow in place as soon as ground is warm and dry. 

 Balsam Pear (Charantia) The fruit is pear-shaped, green changing to bright red and has a warty skin; when ripe it bursts open 



and shows a brilliant interior of large carmine seeds. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



Balsam Apple (Balsamina) Like Balsam Pear but foliage smaller; fruit much smaller and nearly round, green striped when 



young, becoming scarlet. Oz. '25c ' Pkt. 5c. 



(Ipomcea grandiflora alba) One of the most vigorous summer climbers and will grow under 

 favorable conditions thirty to forty feet in a single season and be covered evenings and cloudj- days 

 with very large, white trumpet-shaped flowers widely extended, often four inches across. Leaves large, frequently four to 

 five inches across. The hard outer coat of the very large, light yellow seed should be cut through with a sharp knife, care 

 being taken not to cut any deeper than the hard shell and the seed planted about one inch deep in moist soil in a box or pan and 

 set in a warm place. If soil be kept moist, germination wiU take place in about two weeks. After plants are up, transplant 

 outdoors in a sunny situation when danger from frost is past. Known as Ipomoea Noctiflora. Tender annual. Oz. 65c — Pkt. 10c. 



(Convolvulus major, Ipomoea purpurea) A handsome sho-R-y climber of easy culture and 

 suitable for covering arbors, windows, trellises, old stumps, etc.. if support be given the 

 vines. The flowers are most brilliant in the morning. Hardy annual. 

 Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in row where plants are to remain. Well pulverized soil should be used and 

 the seed covered "one-half inch deep: thin four to six inches apart. If very early blooming is desired, seed may be started in- 

 doors and transplanted. Give some support such as strings or cord to the vines as soon as they begin to run and they will often 

 exceed ten feet in height before the season is over. Seed triangular, black, except the White variety, which is light yelloAv. 



Striped Pkt. 5c. Purple Pkt. 5c. 



Yy^i ;. «« e Crimson 5c. 



** ""® ^^' Mixed. Many shades from white to dark blue, red and striped. 



Blue. A very attractive shade " 5c. Oz. 10c; Lb. 50c Pkt. 5c. 



Aurora. Flowers decidedly larger and of heavier texture than those of the common Morning Glory; rich, deep blue shading 



to a white or rose-colored "throat, or an exceedingly rich, deep carmine. Very free blooming. Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c. 



Giant Japanese Mixed. (Imperial) The flowers of this variety are of largest size, often three inches or more across: some 

 are brilliant red or rich blue, others are equally briUiant, -nith broad margins of clear white; some are striped or dotted with 

 blue or red on white or lemon yellow ground, others are clouded with blue and red. The foliage in some plants comes plain 

 green, in othei^ it is mottled with white and shades of yellow or yellowish green. Seed black, larger than other varieties 



of Morning Glory. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



(Scabiosa or Siceet Scabious) An old fashioned but most attractive flower. Its great 

 abundance and long succession of richly colored, fragrant blossoms on long stems make 

 it one of the most useful decorative plants of the garden. Desirable for cutting as well 

 as for beds and borders. Flower heads about two inches across; flowerets double, surrounding the thimble-shaped cone, and 

 giving a fancied resemblance to a pin cushion. 



Seed may be sown in place as soon as ground can be worked; or for earlier blooming sow in hotbed early in spring and 

 transplant one and one-half feet apart. Hardy annual: about two to two and one-half feet high. 



Double Dark Maroon. A beautiful and attractive variety; flowers dark maroon shaded purple. Oz. 20c Pkt. 5c. 



Double White. Especially desirable for mixed bouquets. Oz. 20c " 5c. 



Double Mixed. Colors include deep and light purple, scarlet, pure white and a dark mulberry red; some of the darker shades 

 are tipped with white. Oz. 20c Pkt. 5c. 



Moon Flower 



Morning Glory 



Mourning Bride 



MOSS ROSE— (See Portulaca) 



MYRSIPHYLLUM— (See Sviilax) 



