74 D. M. FERRY —@ CO!S) DESCRIPTIVE, CATALOGUE 
Gomphrena 
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the everlasting or straw flowers. A very vigorous and 
free-flowering plant with flowers resembling clover 
blossoms in form. Comes in purplish-red, white and 
striped colors. Masses well for bedding, growing 
eighteen to twenty-four inches high. Desirable for 
winter bouquets if cut when in full bloom and dried 
in a cool, shady place. Should be hung up by stems 
to keep their natural shape. The seeds ordinarily 
germinate slowly and it is best to soak them to soften 
the hus 
Purples sc OZ oe seyreiciererecterleleiereleistersteretaleisietclerersits Pkt. 10c. 
Whites. 0225 850s esac cciisiesiecieneieonaenioe “ 10c. 
Striped a] OZa 850. see eines sieisicieticlereiteletoietele coment Oc’ 
Mixedis O25 30Graacnicstisceeainciinenieeinniacis “ 10c. 
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Greenhouse perennial plants pro- 
Gloxinia ducing soft eesoty green leaves, 
and rich. beautifully colored trumpet-shaped flowers. 
Gloxinias thrive best in an equal mixture of leaf mold, 
loam and sand. If started in February will usually 
bloom the latter part of summer. Seed may also be 
sown in fall. The plants are delicate and not easily 
grown, but the flowers are of such beauty that one 
generally feels amply repaid for the effort. 
Hybrida Mixed. A strain of the richest color and 
variety of markings. Plants ten to twelve inches 
Mie He persteistete siokerslerereisinticierarsiereisicietetereisieteleieracrericiete Pkt. 25c. 
bd Easily grown garden plants producing 
Godetia an aiidanee of cup shaped flowers 
with petals of satin like texture. Very desirable for 
beds or borders. 
Sow in spring in open ground covering with one- 
fourth inch of well pulverized soil firmly pressed 
down. They do best in a light rather poor soil. Hardy 
annual, about one foot high. 
Fine Mixed. Shades of white, rose and carmine. Oz. 
BO Chee iiclenieloreleisicisivtstelstcteleleiciatctotererorateotsisterelcisiele staan Pkt, 10c. 
A very interesting and peculiar 
Gou rd trailing annual, related to the 
squash and pumpkin. Most of 
varieties have large w shite blossoms and the vines are 
of such vigorous growth that they are very useful 
and ornamental for covering old fences and other un- 
sightly objects. The fruits have very hard shells and 
will keep almost indefinitely when fully ripe. Are 
much prized by children as toys. 
Do not plant the seed till danger of frost is over, 
and select light, rich soil and a sunny situation. Water 
freely. Tender annual; ten to twenty feet high. 
Apple Shaped. The fruits are early nearly round, 
yellow, sometimes striped. Oz. 25c........ Pkt. 10c. 
Bottle. This produces handsome, curious, bottle- 
shaped fruits nOzs2bcseeenacec meen omen Pkt. 10c. Gopetia 
Corsican. Smooth, turban-shaped fruit. Oz. 25¢ “ 10c, 
Calabash) Fruits used: in’ the smaking: of scalabashipipesis Oz 25 Cir siarlercteysicteete eleterelerelsteleicislelisiclotereralstololetererelatetereyetetere eet rlejceterters Pkt. 10c. 
Dish Cloth. Long, greens corrugated fruit, the inside fibrous mass of which. when shell and seeds are removed, makes an 
excellent Sponge: <OZAQSC Heiss i sisie sates comets oil elaleie ele aie rere ieiarelc etelccle e eein ole oe ood ese eee ea een nec bee een eee nenr Pkt. 10c. 
Hercules’ Club. Distinctly club-shaped, the longest of-all'the varieties: OZs 250. awe asic aioe st viainys aveteisla selina lefersiale einen ie * 10c. 
Japanese Nest Egg. Used as nest eggs; fruits are white, do not crack and are not injured by heat or cold. Oz. 25c... “* 10c. 
Orange. Also known as Mock Orange. Nearly round, orange-colored. OZ. 25C........ecccece sees cece cece eeceeeenreeeeees “*-10c. 
Pear Shaped, Striped. Fruits green, with cream colored striping, sonics changing to yellow. Oz. 25c........... = 10c: 
Powder Horn: Inthe: form) of, a> powder horn Oz: _ QoChs cee eee ie bares een coeliac obi aes ener ment at 0c 
Siphon or Dipper. Useful for dippers; fruits long, bottle shaped, with straight or slightly crooked neck. Oz. 25¢ S=1 Oc: 
Mixed) OZ) 5250 reject niciere'elejeleielofoteralsiere’svoielsvolslu vere lcleseisieioicleloie’sictereie meisiats ereicicierelnisteieie ie ocinte oie eiere cine eieise cise etc ae Cnc teme *- 10c. 
G so hila (Babys Breath) Delicate, free-flowering plants covered with star-shaped flowers, valuable for mist-like 
yp p effects and as trimming in bouquets; also for hanging baskets or edgings. Will thrive in almost 
any well prepared ground but does best on a limestone soil. Make handsome specimens dried. 
Elegans Large Flowering Pure White. An improved large flowering strain, superior to the common Elegans not only in size 
of! flowersibut) alsomny color 8 OZF 25C rae cleieisnis me isinisie sisietinie tials erereteie cietelnlelsieeleie oles eietarsintleietale elon psec tees ee eeet lectern Pkt. 10c. 
Elegans Mixed. Very small, delicate white and rose-pink flowers. Hardy annual; one foot high. Oz. 25c........... 2 10c: 
Muralis. Charming, easily grown border plants having very small pink flowers. Hardy annual; six inches high.. 10c. 
Paniculata Double White. A new double type of hardy gypsophila. Very desirable either for cutting or for garden soe eats 
Largely used by florists for combining with heavier flowers in mixed bouquets. Hardy, perennial but will bloom the first year 
from early sown seed. Plants two to three feet high........cecceceeceeecrcccecccceeecss@entees slelefelntelerelelefais(e vie sieveeve cance Pkt. 10c. 
HEDYSARUM—(See French Honeysuckle) 
HELIANTHUS—(See Sunjlower) 
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(Everlasting) Sometimes called Straw Flower. Large full,double daisy-like flower heads with 
Helichrysum prominent centers and stiff overlapping scales, produced in various shades of bright yellow and 
searlet on stems of good length. Desirable as dried specimens and for use in making winter bouquets. For this purpose the 
flowers should be gathered when on the point of expanding. 
Sow early in spring; thin to one foot apart each way. Hardy annual; two to two and one-half feet high. 
Monstrosum, fl. pl., mixed. Largest double flowers. OZ. 60C........ccceceeeeceeeceecece slolersigusrelelotersteicisis ofsie eisteeeTopeeieetastetets Pkt. 10c. 
e Well-known and much admired border and bedding plants, highly valued for the blue color and 
e 1otrope fragrance of their branching clusters of small salver-shaped flowers. 
: Sow the seed early in spring, in mellow soil indoors, and when plants are one to two inches high, 
prick out into pots. Transplant to place when three to four inches high. Will live outdoors through the winter in a warm 
climate: Teele also as a pot-plant for indoor blooming from fall sown seed. Half hardy perennial; one and one-half to 
two feet high 
Madame Bruant. Violet-blue, white eye...............cccceece etc eceeerccsrssscces 
King of the Blacks. Deep purple, almost black.. Ban 
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