90 D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



SWEET P E A S-Continued 



Mixtures of Sweet Peas 



Most people obtain more satisfaction from planting Sweet Peas in mixtiu-e than from growing named sorts, but to be suc- 

 cessful it is necessary that the seed be of the best quality obtainable. Often what is offered as mixed seed is stock harvested 

 from plants that have come up as volunteers on ground where Sweet Peas have been grown before, or a lot of seed which has 

 been grown, saved or handled so carelessly that it cannot be sold as any distinct variety. The use of such seeds will not give 

 satisfactory results. We assm-e our customers the 3Iixtures of Sweet Peas which we offer are the results of as great care in 

 selecting as any stocks we grow and as fine flowers are obtained from them as from any seed that can be bought. We invite 

 comparison with any and ali others, no matter under -n-hat name or at how high prices offered and are certain that a trial 

 will demonstrate the superiority of our mixtm-es. 



nu • JUS' ^A '^^^ mixture has been most carefully grown from oui- selected stock seed and it will afford a splendid 

 V^nOICe IVllXCU variety of blooms of improved forms and in the widest possible range of desirable colors. Many of the 



most pleasing and brilhant colors are included. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; V4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 P > C U IVyf* ^A ^® make up this mixture by combining in carefully considered proportions twenty-one 



r erry S OUperD IVllxea separate named varieties, each the very choicest of its class. This was done after first care- 

 ftilly considering the desirabihty of color, form and freedom of blooming in our many trials of nearly two httndred different 

 named sorts. Nowhere else can one procure a more magnificent mixture of finely formed and beautifully colored, large 

 flowering Sweet Peas. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 

 C ti/I' J ^ splendid mixture of Spencer varieties gi'o^^-n for us by the most careftil methods from proven stocks. 



opencers iVilXea a wide range of colors is thus assured in this comparatively new class of Sweet Peas of such remark- 

 ably lai'ge size and wonderfully attractive form. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; V4 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



I7^~-„'« C*^^wk C^^,^y.»»o 1VI:-^«J "^® make up this magnificent mixttire by combining eighteen separate named 

 rerry S OUperD opencers IVllxea Spencer varieties, each of which our trials have repeatedly sho-n-n to be the very 



best of its class. UnsuiiDassed as a mixture of this superb class and showing the most desirable range of colors and the finest 



forms. No better mixtiu'e in aU the world than this. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; Vi Lb. $1.50 



{See page 87 for list of named SjJencer varieties.) 



Sweet William 



(Dianthus boj'batus) A well known, extensively used, sweet scented perennial 

 for bedding and borders, forming fine clumps in anj' good garden soil and 

 under proper conditions lasting for sevei'al seasons. It is one of the most desir- 

 able 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 

 handsomely 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, hlac, 

 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 son 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 satisfactory to start vigorous young plants every year or two. Hardy perennial; one and one-half feet high. 



Velvety Msiroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon: very desirable on account of its rich, deep color. Oz. 2.5c Pkt. 5c. 



White, pure. Beautiful v.-hite flowers, sometimes faintly marked about the eye. Oz.,25c " 5c. 



Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially satisf actorj*. Oz. 25c " 5c. 



Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety of colors and shades. Oz. 50c " 5c. 



TAGETES — ( See Marigold) TROP/EOLUM LOBBIANUM — (See Nasturtium. Trailing) 



TROP/EOLUM CANARIENSE— (5ee Canary Bird Flower) TROP/EOLUM UWOR— {See Nasturtium, Dwarf ) 



This weU 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 3Iay. 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 3"oung 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 kflling 

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



Montana {Drummondi) This variety is hardy and exception- Hybrida White. Produces large, pure white flowers: very florif- 

 ally vigorous in growth of plant; flowers rose changing to erous, fine for fiorists; comes true from seed. Oz. §1.25. Pkt. 5c. 



Verbena 



lilac: fragrant Pkt. 5c. 



Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and beautiful 



Hybrida Defiance. May be relied upon to produce the true, sort, producing large, brilhant, striped blossoms in great 



deep scarlet color. No varietv gives a more brilliant effect abundance. Oz. §1.25 Pkt 10c 



when used as a bedding plant. Oz. §1.25 Pkt. 10c. ^^^ ^^^^ This desirable mixture includes a wide range of 



Hybrida Blue. AU shades of blue. Oz. 75c " 10c. colors, shades and stripes usually running from pure whi*e to 



Hybrida AuriculEeflora. Various shades of pink, red. purple ^^®P purple. Oz. gl.OO Pkt. 5c. 



and blue, all with distinct white eve. Oz. §1.00 Pkt. 10c. Mammoth Mixed. Embraces a wide range of the most beauti- 



Mammoth White. The largest trusses of the finest formed and ^^^ colors, the clusters being of largest size. Oz. §1.75. Pkt. 15c. 



clearest white flowers of any named sort. It comes absolutely Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant forms 



true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the greater vigor a compact bunch about five inches high and eighteen inches 



and more abundant bloom of the seedling, tmited with the across, covered throughout the season with large trusses of 



fine flowers of the named varieties Pkt. 10c. white, scarlet and violet flowers Pkt. 15c. 



(Periwinlcle) 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 con- 

 tinuous 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. 5c. I Rosea Alba. White with crimson eye. Oz. 75c Pkt. 5c. 



Rosea. Rose with crimson eye: flowers often two inches in diameter. A very desirable window plant. Oz. 75c " 5c. 



Mixed. The above named varieties mixed. Oz. 75c " 5c. 



VIOLA TRICOLOR— (See Pansy) 



\/ii»friniari ^frkr'lr {Oheiranthus maritimus. Malcomia maritima) The plants are of more branching and decidedly 

 V irginiall OlOCK. more open in habit than the common Stock (Mathiola) and are very useful for border or edging. 

 Sow early in spring, or for very early blooming sow in fall or start indoors and transplant. A continual succession of blossoms 

 maybe kept up by sowing at intervals through spring and summer. Hardy annual; about nine inches high. 

 Red and white, mixed. Clusters of beautiful single cruciform flowers Pkt. 5c. 



Vinca 



