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



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Cyclamen 



For richness of coloring, variety 

 and duration of bloom there is no 

 common winter flowering plant so 

 valuable as the Persian or greenhouse 

 Cyclamen. In early fall the bulbs 

 may be set in well drained five or six 

 inch pots in which they are to flower. The 

 soil should be equal parts of turf loam, leaf 

 mould and sand. It is frequently advan- 

 tageous to shift the bulbs into larger pots as 

 may become necessary, always having in 

 mind that the plants 'do best with their 

 bulbs wholly above the soil. Keep in 

 a cool, light place, watering lightly at 

 first and then more free- 

 ly, giving plenty of light 

 and air. While a moist 

 atmosphere is most suit- 

 able and the soil in the 

 pots must not get dry 

 when plants are growing, 

 there is nothing more in- 

 jurious to them than 

 water, if it stands about the roots 

 or if the soil becomes sodden. 

 During the hot months the plant should 

 be afforded some shade and kept as 

 cool as possible. Before there is any 

 danger from frost, they should be 

 brought indoors and given plenty of 

 light. 



Cyclamens require lights air and a moderately 

 low temperature. 



Cyclamen Qiganteum, mixed, characterized 

 by very large flowers, beautiful foliage and profuse bloom, 

 postpaid. 



Cyclamen 

 Qiganteum. 



15 cents each; ^1.50 per dozen, 



Ranunculus 



Strikingly beautiful flowers, well adapted to pot 

 culture, in the house. The individual blossoms 

 are about two inches in diameter, and perfectly 

 double. The plants are not hardy, and some pains must be taken to insure success when 

 planted out in beds, but they will amply repay all care bestowed upon them. Like 

 anemones, they do best planted in very rich soil, and should have a northerly site, 

 protected from the sharp wind and too much sun. The beds should have good drain- 

 age, and the soil be light and warm. Plant three inches deep in October or Novem- 

 ber, and press the earth close around them. On the approach of cold weather, the 

 beds should be thoroughly protected with leaves, litter or manure, which should be 

 covered with boards, gradually removing the covering as the weather becomes warmer. 

 Ranunculus bulbs are peculiarly shaped and should be handled carefully, but if kept 

 quite dry when out of the ground, they will last almost any length of time. By 

 keeping the bulbs till spring, and planting as early as possible, the danger of 

 winter-killing can be avoided, and good results may be obtained. 



For house culture, follow the directions given for forcing anemones, being careful to 

 keep the pots, after growth has commenced, in a cool, moist atmosphere. 



The Turkish or Turban sorts are very showy, and do very w^ell indoors. The French 

 kinds are very abundant bloomers, producing larger flowers than the Turban. They are 

 of the most showy and striking colors. Prices include postage. 



Double French Ranunculus, splendid mixed, very gorgeous colors. 15 cents per 

 dozen; 1 1,00 per 100. 



Turban Ranunculus, Hercules, white. 3 for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. 



Turban Ranunculus, Merveilleuse, yellow. 3 for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. 



Turban Ranunculus, Romano, scarlet. 3 for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. 



Turban Ranunculus, Seraphique, citron. 3 for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. 



Turban Ranunculus, Mixed, 20 cents per dozen; |i.oo per 100, postpaid. 



