BULB 

 CATALOGUE 



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1906 



" Beautiful America " is by no means an idle dream. Though we have cut down 

 primeval forests and erected in their stead, unsightly buildings; blotted out fair land- 

 scapes with disfiguring billboards, and in our pursuit of the useful, have had little 

 thought for the merely beautiful, yet the time is at hand when we have leisure to enjoy 

 much that can neither be eaten nor worn upon our backs. Even conserv^ative national 

 legislatures plan for vast parks and the preservation of what remains of our heritage of 

 natural grandeur. 



But, however glad we may be that (Niagara Falls is spared for our occasional 

 journey ings ) or (the Yellow Stone is forever saved to us), it is vastly more important 

 that our daily home comings be made bright by a sweeter beauty at our very doors. 



For this purpose there are many weeks each year when flowering bulbs are practically 

 indispensable. Closely following the disappearance of snow and long before ordinary 

 outdoor flowers are in bloom we may have, in their perfection, the hardy Snowdrop and 

 Crocus ; then the fragrant and stately Hyacinths; a little later the varied and brilliant 

 Tulips and the magnificent varieties of Narcissi. These give an air of distinction and 

 refinement to any lawn or garden, affording much pleasure to all who pass by. Like- 

 wise indoors, bulbs in pots or flats are easily brought into flower and the perfection of 

 form, delicacy and richness of perfume and wonderful variety and splendor of colors 

 never fail to charm and delight the home circle. 



To aid those unfamiliar with the few cultural directions necessary to insure success 

 we have prepared the chart below. Ordinarily good garden soil and sufficient moisture 

 are the only other requisites. 



Now is the time to order. The cost is small and Ferry's bulbs are rich in 

 satisfaction. 



Bulbs indoors do not require such deep planting as indicated in the diagram below, 

 there being no danger from frost to guard against. Cultural directions for bulbs in the 

 house are given in the pages following in connection with the various varieties. 



