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



FREESIA 



Bears peculiar clusters of white flowers, 



which last a long time and have a deli- 



'^/'^// /fJ ^J^^^Hi J/i' \ ^^^^ fragrance. The bulbs force easily 



iL / /¥'^'^^^^'£J'Jf I and will come into bloom in January and 



February in an ordinary greenhouse. 

 They also grow well and bloom freely in 

 an ordinary sitting room if placed near 

 the window and not kept to hot. Will 

 stand a slight freezing without injury. 

 _. ^..i,_^ ^_— ^''s^^^KJ^ Vov^— I They appear to the best advantage when 



'' //'^-^ ' r^^*!?^^^A?^ four or five bulbs are set in light, rich 



soil, in a 6-inch pot, kept in a warm, 

 moist, dark place until the plants are well 

 started. Be careful to have good drain- 

 age. There is danger in watering too 

 freely until the plants are in flower. 



FREESIA. \'\\\\ Freesia Refracta Alba, 3 for 5 cents ; 



15c. per dozen; 90c. per 100, postpaid. 



Crown Imperial 



(Fritillaria Imperialis) 



A tall, stately plant, with beautiful bell shaped flowers, having glands at the base of 

 each petal which shine with a peculiar lustre. The bulbs are perfectly hardy and have 

 an odor which resembles that of the onion, but more intense. Plant one foot apart, in 

 good, rich soil, in October or November. Well rotted manure may be worked into the 

 soil six inches below the bulbs and the bulbs set on a level six inches from the surface 

 of the ground. As Fritillarias increase rapidly by offsets, it is desirable to lift and 

 divide the plants at least every three years, or the small bulbs will rob the big ones. 

 Mixed varieties 12 cents each; I1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Oxalis 



Admirably adapted to house culture, and nothing is prettier for window plants, 

 as they flower freely, are in bloom a long time, and are remarkably free from insects. 

 The flowers are of various shades of yellow, pink, red and white and are often very fra- 

 grant. Plant in pots, six or eight bulbs in a pot, in good rich soil and cover about one 



EACH. Doz. rO^,<-\ ino^a. deep. 



Oxalis Multiflora Alba, white $0.03 I0.30 A . >i^^#^ \ They require 



" Bowli, clear red 03 .25 (/ii^fflifc^ a ti ahun- 



" CernuaLutea, single yellow.. .03 .25 ^ J WJULv^n, . j auuii 



" Deppei, light crimson 03 .25 mS^^^^ m\ dance oi wa- 



" Versicolor, red, violet and jr^^""^^^"""^ jM^ ter during 



white 03 .25 jf^ /^ *^^^^^^ fVi*^ rr-i-r>-ixTincr 



" Fine Mixed, 15 cents dozen, $1.00 perioo. £f)/ ^^ '^^mM gro\\mg 



if/ / .^'""'^ ^^m^ season. 



BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS. 



This valuable winter flowering bulb is a 

 selection from Oxalis Cernua, cultivated 

 in the favorable soil and climate of Ber- 

 muda, until it surpasses the type in 

 strength, size and luxuriance of plant and 



flower. The flowers are a bright, butter- *»'Tii^Wl/WJUt^*^¥ME"'*j 



cup yellow and are produced in wonder- 

 ful profusion. This variety is particularly r-i iT mra ifK^— rTi-wrfc 

 well adapted to shallow pots and hanging 4jv-s*Ws*«i2^^«WW*r^/fi*»'Mi<i 

 baskets. One to six bulbs potted in rich, ^\ 

 friable soil, will in about six weeks form a 

 fountain-like mass of foliage and bloom 

 which is certain to please everyone. Place 

 the pot in the cellar or cold, dark room • lae^ 

 for several days, to root thoroughly, 

 then remove to window or conser^^atory. 

 4 cents each; 40 cents per dozen; $2.50 

 per 100. Oxalis prices include postage. Oxalis. 



