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



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BULBS AND ROOTS 7l\=" 



Begonia 



Included iu this class are some of our most showy garden flowers aud their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger 

 from frost is over, plant in a rich, loamy soil, having "a sunny position and flowers the same season are assured. All bulbs and roots 

 will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate they will be sent by ex- 

 press or freight, tlie purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen 

 rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible and they will be filled in 

 rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 



Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper care 



will give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in the house, plant 



in ricli, sandy soil, give good drainage and water freely after the leaves start but do not let the soil 



become sour" or soggy from over-watering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, 



moist situation making the bed rich -Hith thoroughly rotted manure and leaf mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger 



from frost is over. After tlie plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. 



EACH DOZ. 



Single, pink 10c. 65c. 



* scarlet 10c. 65c. 



" white 10c. 65c. 



yellow 10c. 65c. 



mixed 10c. 65c. 



Double, pink 10c. $1.00 



scarlet 10c. 1.00 



white 10c. 1.00 



yellow 10c. 1.00 



mixed 10c. 1.00 



Caladium 



Esculentum. Known also as 

 Elephant's Ear. One of the finest 

 tropical plants whicli can be grown 

 in the open air in tlie north. It can 

 be made to produce tliree to ten 

 leaves three to four feet long and 

 nearly as wide, on stalks four to six 

 feet high. 



Tlie soil best suited to Caladiums 

 is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf 

 mold, peat and well rotted cow or 

 sheep manure in equal parts, with a 

 sprinkling of sand added. Bulbs may 

 be planted outdoors as soon as dan- 

 ger of frost is o\er, covering about 

 tliree inclies deep; or for largest 

 growth start early indoors in pots 

 and set out when the weather is warm 

 and settled. But little water must be 

 given to tlie roots till active growth 

 commences, when, as tlie plants de- 

 velop, they require an abundance. 

 Humidity and warmth are necessary 

 for their best development. 

 First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and 



over in circumference. EacK 25c; 



doz. $2.50 

 Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine 



inches in circumference. Each 15c; 



doz. $1.50 

 Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inch- 

 es in circumference. Each 10c; 



doz. $1.00 



Dahlia 



The "Dec- 

 orative" 

 types are 

 character- 



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TULILU 



i z ed by 

 gracefully formed flowers of large 

 size and broad petals being interme- 

 diate in form between the compact 

 "Show" sorts which are nearly round and the "Cactus" varieties which have loosely formed blossoms with long twisted petals. 



The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. They should be set out three feet' apart, after all danger of frost is over. The 

 best blooms are sometimes obtained if plahtini>; is deferred until about .June 1. The soil should be deeply dug and well drained 

 but oiilv moderately enriched with thoroughly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided. A sunny situation is 

 desirable as well as plenty of space and air. Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three inches deep. Give thorough 

 cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoms are usually obtained if most of the side shoots 

 are removed. Dahlias usually do not require much fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially should not be used. The 

 plants should be supported by tying to stakes. The roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 

 Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very Twentieth Century (Single) Intense rosy crimson, white tips 



large; nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



Cuban Giant (Giant) Dark, glowing crinison. shaded maroon; White Swan (Shotv) Snow white: unusually full and round with 



flowers of immense size; decorative. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Gabriel (Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and ctnnamon; 



long twisted, incurved petals. Each 20c; doz. $1.75 

 Jack Rose. Large brilliant crimson. One of the best deco- 

 rative dahlias for garden or cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Jeanne Charmet. Remarkably free flowering and vigorous 



decorative variety. Rose shaded and edged with carmine. 



Flowers of largest size. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Lyndhurst. A dazzling bright scarlet; large full-centered 



decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 



Each 15c; doi. $1.50 

 Mrs. Roosevelt (Giant) Very double; very large, often over 



six inches across; color, a delicate shade of soft pink. 



Decorative; excellent for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 



long stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



Yellow Duke (Giant) Pure canary-yellow flowers of very large 

 size. A grand decorative variety. ' Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



EACH 



Dahlia, Double, pink 15c. 



scarlet 15c. 



white 1 5c. 



yellow 1 5c. 



mixed 1 5c. 



DOZ. 



$1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 



Diely tra 



(Bleeding Heart. Dicentra Spectabilis) A 

 hardy perennial plant, with finely cut foliage, 

 blooming in the spring. Flowers graceful, heart-shaped, pink 

 and white; borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



