78 



D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



M* _ (Reseda) A vreU known 



■ /VW%^W%^**«i^ hardy atmual producing 

 l2C A A^/A aC L LC dense cone-shaped flotv-er- 

 ^9 spikes, made up of tliicklv 



set flowerets of modest, colors. It is often used for cutting to 

 combine in bouquets with other more pretentious flowers lacls;- 

 ing its deUcate and pleasing fragrance. 



Seed is usually sown outdoors after danger of frost is over 

 and if sown at intervals in spring and early summer a succes- 

 sion of bloom, under favorable conditions" is assured tiU frost. 

 WeU pvilverized soU. preferably hght sandy loam, should be 

 used and the seed covered one-fourth inch deep Make rows 

 one foot apart; thin to sis inches. For very early blooming, 

 seed may be sotnti in the faU, or started "indoors and trans- 

 planted, may also be grown in pots. Thrives best in a cool 

 temperature and is usually most fragrant in rather hght soil. 

 Hardy annual: one foot high. 



Golden Queen. The flowers are golden yeUo'n' and very fra- 

 grant. Oz. 3oc Pkt. 5c. 



Victoria. Dark red blossoms, very desirable " 10c. 



Pyramidal Bouquet. Forms a dense, short pyramid, with large 

 spikes of light red flowers. Fine for pot culture and open 

 border. Oz. 35c Pkt. 5c. 



Ruby. A dwarf, compact and vigorous plant producing mag- 

 nificent copper5"-red flower spikes. Oz. 50c Pkt. 5c. 



Machet. Of dwarf and vigorous growth, with numerous stout 

 flower stalks, terminated by large spikes of red flowers. This 

 is one of the very best for pot cultm-e. Oz. 60c Pkt. 5c. 



Improved Machet. A highly developed strain: splendid, large, 

 red flower spikes Pkt. 5c. 



Machet White Pearl. Flowers almost pure white, borne on 

 spikes six inches to a foot in length Pkt. 5c. 



Reseda odorata grandiflora (Siceet) Large flowered. veiT 

 sweet; hght yeUowish white. Oz. 15e; Lb. 65c Pkt. 5c. 



______ Pi.,JI„~ (Sensitive Plant) A curious plant 



imOba. r Uaica. ^vith globular heads of small pink 

 flowers, chiefly valued because of the extreme irritability of 

 its leaves which close and di'oop at the slightest touch, also in 

 cloudy, damp weather and at night. Start in hotbed in pots, 

 and transplant to a warm situation six inches apart. Tender 

 annual; height one and one-half feet. Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c. 



Mi 



Mignonette 



l\yf *_-^_ 1 Strikingly handsome flowers of easy cultivation. Perennial in the greenhouse, annual in the open air. 



IyIITYIII IllC Sow the seed, which is exceedingly fine, under glass in spring or fall in rich moist soU, mixed with sand, 

 *'*********** and in a somewhat shaded situation. Cover the seed hghtly and keep well watered. 



Moschatus (Musk Playit) An attractive trailer with bright green foliage and many small yellow flowers of musky odor. De- 

 sirable for hanging baskets and window gardens. Oz. $2.00 Pkt. 5c. 



Cardinalis grandiflorus. Dark red " lOc. 



Punctatus (Monkei/ Flower) Large curiously shaped yellow flowers, spotted with shades of red and rich maroon. An effective 

 pot plant about eight inches high; blooms first year. Oz. $1.75 pkt. 5c. 



MIRABILIS— (See Foiir O'Clock) 



"^Af^xneweWofi Gracefully climbing vines with small yellow blossoms, followed by fruits of curious shape. Foliage 

 *'*'-'**''^* CtlV*w gracefully cut and although tender annuals, the vines run ten feet or more during the season. The seed 

 is very hard and germination will be hastened if a notch is carefully cut through the shell before planting. For best results, 

 sow indoors early in spring and transplant after danger of frost is over, or sow in place as soon as ground is warm and dry. 

 Balsam Pear ( Charantia) The fruit is pear-shaped, green changing to bright red and has a warty skin; when ripe it bursts open 



and shows a brilliant interior of large carmine seeds Pkt. 5c. 



Balsam Apple ( Balsamina) Like Balsam Pear but foliage smaller; fruit much smaller and nearly round, green striped when 



young, becoming scarlet. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



(Tpomoea grandiflora alba) One of the most vigorous summer climbers and will grow under 

 favorable conditions thirty to forty feet in a single season and be covered evenings and cloudy days 

 ■nith very large, white trumpet-shaped flowers ■n'idely extended, often four inches across. Leaves large, frequently four to 

 five inches across. The hard outer coat of the verj- large, hght yellow seed should be cut through with a sharp k"nife, care 

 being taken not to cut any deeper than the hard sheU and the seed "planted about one inch deep in moist soil in a box or pan and 

 set in a warm place. If soil be kept moist, germination wUl take place in about two weeks. After plants are up, transplant 

 outdoors in a sunny situation when danger from frost is past. Known as Ipomoea Noctiflora. Tender annual. Oz. 63c Pkt. 10c. 



(Convolvulus major, Ipomcea purpurea) A handsome shoT\-y climber of easy culture and 

 suitable for covering arbors, windows, trelhses, old stumps, etc., if support be given the 

 _ vines. The flowers are most brilliant in the morning. 



Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in row where plants are to remain. WeU pulverized soU should be used and 

 the seed covered "one-half inch deep: thin four to six inches apart. If verj' early blooming Is desired, seed may be started in- 

 doors and transplanted. Give some support such as strings or cord to the vines as soon as they begin to run and they will often 

 exceed ten feet in height before the season is over. Seed triangular, black, except White, which is light yeUow. Hardy annual. 



Striped Pkt. 5c. Purple " f ^.*- 5"=- 



«rL*j.^ •• e_ Crimson 5c. 



^ ^ '"^' Mixed. Many shades from white to dark blue, red and striped. 



Blue. A very attractive shade " 5c. Oz. 10c; Lb.SOc Pkt. 5c. 



Aurora. Flowers decidedly larger and of heavier texture than those of the common Morning Glory; rich, deep blue shading 



to a white or rose-colored throat, or an exceedingly rich, deep carmine. Verj' free blooming. Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c. 



Giant Japanese Mixed. (Im^^erial) The flowers of this variety are of largest size, often three inches or more across; some 

 are brilliant red or rich blue, others are equaUy brilliant, -n-ith broad margins of clear white: some are striped or dotted with 

 blue or red on white or lemon yellow ground, others are clouded with blue and red. The foliage in some plants comes plain 

 green, in others it is mottled with white and shades of yellow or yeUo-nish green. Seed black, larger than other varieties 



of Morning Glory. Oz. 2.dc Pkt. 5c. 



(Scabiosa or Sweet Scabious) An old fashioned but most attractive flower. Its great 

 abundance and long succession of richly colored, fragrant blossoms on long stems make 

 _ it one of the most useful decorative plants of the garden. Desirable for cutting as well 



as for beds and borders. Flower heads about two inches across; flowerets double, surrounding the thimble-shaped cone, and 

 giving a fancied resemblance to a pin cushion. 



Seed maybe so^^■n in place as soon as ground can be worked; or for earlier blooming sow in hotbed early in spring and 

 transplant one and one-half feet apart. Hardy annual; about two to two and one-half feet high. 



Double Dark Maroon. A beautiful and attractive variety; flowers dai-k maroon shaded purple. Oz. 20c Pkt. 5c. 



Double White. Especially desirable for mixed bouquets". Oz. 20c " 5c. 



Double Mixed. Colors include deep and light purple, scarlet, pure white and a dark mulberry red; some of the darker shades 



are tipped with white. Oz. 20c Pkt. 5c. 



MYRSIPHYLLUM— (See Smilax) 



Moon Flower 



Morning Glory 



Mourning Bride 



