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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



Amaranthus 



A m The annual varieties can be 



yy BvvAOHW^ grown very readily either out- 

 /^ 1 V XXll I i 1 doors or in the house and by 

 * ^ ^^^^^^^^^ cutting back the plants proper- 



ly an almost constant succession of bloom may be had. 

 Seed can be sown in open ground very early in spring, or 

 may also be sown outdoors in fall. 



Carpet of Snow (Com pactum procumbens) A comparatively 

 new variety growing only three or four inches high. 

 Exceptionally fine for borders or edgings. Plants covered 

 with a mass of snow white flowers from early summer 



until autumn Pkt. 10c. 



Lilac Queen Of dwarf compact habit. Produces an abund- 

 ance of bloom of an attractive lavender shade. Plants 



about six inches high Pkt. 10c. 



Little Gem iMaritimum compactum) A beautiful white 

 sort for edgings, borders and rock work. The plants grow 

 about six inches high, produce hundreds of flowers and 

 form a compact mass of bloom usually fifteen to eighteen 



inches across. Hardy annual. Oz. 60c Pkt. 10c. 



Sweet (Maritimum) This very hardy annual for borders, 

 edging or massing in small beds, comes into bloom early 

 in the spring, covering itself with clusters or trusses of 

 small, pure white cruciform flowers. They have a peculiar, 

 delicate fragrance and are useful in small bouquets. Us- 

 ually not over eight inches high but spreading. Oz. 30c. 



Pkt. 10c. 



These plants afford brilliant 

 contrasts of color. being use- 

 ful for tall borders, groups 

 and foliage effects. The leaves and stems are of different 

 shades of red, blended usually with green; two to three feet 

 high. 



Seed may be sown in open ground early in spring, cover- 

 ing one-fourth inch deep; thin to two feet apart. 

 Caudatus {Love Lies Bleeding). A rapid growing annual 

 with long, drooping crimson flower spikes. Height about 



3 feet Pkt. 1 Oc. 



Melancholicus ruber. Deep coppery red fohage; very hardy 



annual Pkt. 10c. 



Tricolor. A hardy annual with leaves of red, yellow and 

 green; well known as "Josephs' Coat." Especially brilliant 

 if grown in rather poor soil. Oz. 40c Pkt, 10c. 



( Wind Floicer) Among the 

 spring flowers. They are 

 about two inches across, with blue stamens, resemble the 

 single poppy in shape and come in several shades of color. 

 Sow from April to August. Succeeds well in rich, light loam, in a sunny situation. Plants taken up in the fall will bloom 



well in pots in the winter. Hardy perennial; outdoors about six inches high. Single Mixed Pkt. 10c. 



ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) AQUILEQIA— (See Columbine) 



A«*^1-||^ Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for rock work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some 

 ■*^* ^*^*^ winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 

 Alpina. This sort has small pure white, cruciform flowers. Leaves rather slender and somewhat clasping Pkt. 10c. 



Af*^{-^f«Q Grandis, An easily grown annual flowering plant introduced originally from South Africa. The plants are 

 r^l ^Ll/LIO two lo three feet high and produce a profusion of attractive, large and showy daisy like flowers, the petals 

 of which are pure white on the upper surface and pale lilac blue on the reverse side. The flowers are borne on stems twelve to 

 fifteen inches long and are very desirable for cut flowers as they keep exceptionally well in water. 



Seed may be sown in hotbeds in order to have early flowers but even if sown out of doors in May the plants may be had in 



Arctotis 



Anemone ^.Ts^^f 



Asparagus 



full bloom during July and August Pkt. 10c, 



The ornamental varieties of asparagus are highly valued for their finely cut foliage and are very 

 desirable for growing in fein dishes. Wlien potted they make excellent house plants. 

 _ _ Soak seed in warm water before planting. When the plants are large enough to handle, 



transplant into rich, but open and friable soil. 

 Sprengeri {Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant; valuable for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet long; 



light green Pkt. 10c. 



Verticillatus. A beautiful climber with feathery foliage and scarlet berries which are quite ornamental. Sow early in spring. 

 Hardy perennial; ten to fifteen feet high Pkt. 10c 



ASTER 



The Aster, or more specifically the China Aster, in its many double varieties, is unsurpassed for bedding and cutting, and 

 is not only one of the most profitable annuals for the professional florist but also one of the most satisfactory for the home garden. 

 The great diversity of size, color, form and season of blooming makes it one of the most suitable plants for supplying cut flowers. 

 The plants are usually of vigorous growth and so hardy that they endure a slight frost without serious injury. By planting the 

 different strains and at different times, one may have, in the latitude of Detroit, a constant succession of bloom from the last 

 of July till the middle of October without the aid of a greenhouse or even a hot-bed. 



Seed may be sown outdoors as early in spring as the ground is warm and dry, or for earlier blooming may be started indoors 

 or in a cold-frame and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing frost is over. If conditions are favorable they will 

 usually do well in any well prepared garden soil but a strong loam that has been well fertilized the previous year is preferable. 

 In planting cover the seed with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. The rows for most of the varieties should 

 be about one and one-half feet apart. When about one to two inches high, thin to sixteen inches apart in the row. It is desir- 

 able during warm and dry weather to water the plants thoroughly two or three times a week, preferably early in the morning 

 or evening. It is desirable to change the location as often as practicable. 



Insects, such as the red spider, may be kept at bay by frequently spraying with clear water, or for insects that eat the foliage 

 add one-fourth teaspoonf ul of Paris Green to ten gallons of water. Sprinkle with tobacco water or dust to keep off the plant louse_ 



Qii^^n r»f fli^ l\4aflr^fr Very desirable on account of extreme earliness as well as profuse bloomfng and wide range 

 UCCIl Ul IIIC lYlailYd. of colors. The plants are somewhat compact but of branching habit, rather open and spread- 

 ing, about sixteen to eighteen inches high, bearing on long stems from ten to fifteen finely formed double flowers of medium size. 

 The blooms, although rather flattened and not so large as those of the late sorts, are fine for cutting and this class is used extensiy^ly 

 for growing under glass. This class is known also as Queen of the Earlies. 



Crimson. Deep crimson red. Oz. Sl.OO Pkt. 10c. Rose. A fine, very early red. Oz. $1.00 Pkt. lOc 



Lavender. Light lavender-blue. Oz. ^1.00 " lOc. White. Distinctly early, double, fine form. Oz. |1.00. .. " 10c. 



_.. , r^^ i- ux ■ ^ rs ^-, r.r. .. Mixed. Mauv pleasiiig shades and colors mcludmg white, pmk, 



Pink. Clear light pmk. Oz. $1.00 10c. rose, deep red, crimson, lavender, light blue and purple; early 



Purple. An early deep purplish blue aster. Oz. Sl.OO, .. " 10c. blooming and very floriferous. Oz. 90c Pkt. IQc. 



