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



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BULBS AND ROOTS '?^IS^ 



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 tliey will be tilled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 



Begonia 



Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper care 

 will give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in the house, plant 

 in ricii, sandy soil, give good drainage and water freely after the leaves start but do not let the soil 

 become sour or soggy from over-Wiitering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, 



moist situation making the bed rich with thoroughly rotted manure and leaf mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger 



from frost is over. After the plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. 



EACH DOZ. 



Single Pink 10c. 65c. 



Scarlet 10c. 65c. 



White 10c. 65c. 



Yellow 10c. 65c. 



Mixed 10c. 65c. 



Double Pink 1 Oc. $ 1 .00 



Scarlet 10c. 1.00 



White 10c. 1.00 



Yellow 10c. 1.00 



Mixed 10c. 1.00 



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 thi'ee to ten leaves three to four feet long 

 and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high. 

 Tiie 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. Hiimidity 

 and warmth are necessary for their best develop- 

 ment. 

 First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and over in cii-cum- 



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 between the 



Decorative Dahlia 



'Cactus" 



compact "Show" sorts which ai'e nearly round and the 

 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 aUowed to freeze. 



Countes.s of Lonsdale (Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon-red. 

 An early, very attractive cactus variety. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



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

 decorative dahlias; long stems for cutting. Each 25c; doz.$2.50 



Gabriel (Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 

 long twisted, incurved petals. Each 20c; doz. $1.75 



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

 decorative dahlias for garden or cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



Lyndhurst (Decorative) A dazzling bright scarlet; large full-cen- 

 tered decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 15c; 

 doz. $1.50 



Red Hussar (Shoiv) Dazzling cardinal, free bloomer on long 

 stems. This is one of the best red show dahlias for cutting. 

 Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Sensation {Peony-flowered') Vermilion with snow-white tips. 

 A very striking peony-flowered variety; strong grower and 

 profuse bloomer. Each 30c; doz. $3,00 



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

 best decorative form; fine for garden or cutting. Each 15c; 

 doz. $1.50 



Twentieth Century (Single) Intense rosy crimson, white tips 

 and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



Wildfire Century (Single) 

 single flowers for cutting. 



Brilliant, rich scarlet very large 

 Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



White Swan (Show) Reliable snow white show variety; unusu- 

 ally full and round with long stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



EACH 



Dahlia, Double Pink 15c. 



Scarlet 15c. 



White 15c. 



" ;; Yellow 15c. 



Mixed 15c. 



DOZ. 



$1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 



r^l^lvi'l'A (Bl^^ding Heart. Dicentra Sjjectabilis) A 

 *^*^*J' *-* ^ hardy perennial plant, with finely cut foliage. 



blooming in the spring. Flowers graceful, heart-shaped, 

 and white; borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



pink 



