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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



Clematis 



/^1r»i»1fl^ Beautiful, hardy annuals with rose 

 Vxiai JVia colored, white and purple tlowers, in deli- 

 cate but very brilliant shades. The plants are about 

 one and one-half to two feet high and are profuse 

 bloomers. 



Sow in light, warm soil, as early in the spring as the 

 ground can be worked, or if planted in August they will 

 bloom the following summer. Double Mixed Pkt. 10c. 



"Well known beautiful climbers, 

 much admired for their graceful- 

 ness and attractive flowers. They 

 are splendid for covering arbors, verandas, etc. 



The seed germinates slowly. For best results sow 

 indoors in fall or very early in spring. Press the soil 

 firmly over the seed and keep moist and warm. When 

 suitable transplant to place one foot apart, or seed may 

 be sown outdoors early in spring. Perennial but some 

 protection in northern latitudes through winter is advised. 

 Water the roots freely during dry weather to insure 

 profuse blooming. 



Flammula. A slender but vigorous climber, from ten to 

 fifteen feet high, with clusters of small, white, fragrant 

 flowers in August and September, Ivnown as Sweet 



Virgin's Bower Pkt. 10c. 



Mixed. Extra choice, large floAVering varieties with 

 beautiful clusters of purple and white flowers -Pkt. 10c. 



(Blue) A rapid grow- 

 ing climber with 

 handsome dark green foliage, bearing on graceful 

 stems large, bell-shaped flowers, green at fu'st but rapidly 

 changing to a beautiful deep violet-blue. A wire-netting 

 trellis or support for the many green tendrils to fasten 

 upon is preferable to cords or smooth wire. A well 

 established plant will run about thirty feet in a season. 

 For best results start indoors early in spring in rather 

 dry soil and set out the young plants after danger of 



frost is past. Tender perennial. Oz. 50c Pkt. 10c. 



COCKSCOMB— (See CeZos/a) 



COIX LACHRYM A— {See Job's Tears) 



Cobaea Scandens 



Early Flowering Cosmos 



Coleus 



Columbine 



Magnificent ornamental foliage plants for house or garden cultiu-e. The leaves are of many shapes, and 

 the shades and colors are of remarkable beauty. 



Sow in shallow pots in rich light soil. Cover the seed lightly with earth and keep the plants in an 

 even moist temperature. Transplant to the open ground in bed or border as soon as danger of frost is 

 over, and in a sheltered situation where they will not be too much exposed to the sun. For house plants seed may be sown in- 

 doors in fall. Tender perennial; plants about one to tAvo feet high. 



Lcirge Leaved Mixed. Rich, velvety leaves of large size. Plants of exceeding beauty Pkt. 25c. 



(Aquilegia) Very desir- 

 able, easily grown, old 

 fashioned perennials for 

 borders, forming large, permanent clumps. Blooms 

 profusely early in the season and remains in bloom for 

 a considerable period. 



Sow the seed Avhich is of rather slow germina- 

 tion, in open groimd early in spring in any rich, 

 well drained garden soil. In permanent bed plants 

 should have at least one foot each Avay. Keep clear 

 of weeds and give each year a dressing of well rotted 

 manure. Seed may also be sown outdoors in fall. 

 Hardy herbaceous perennials; two to three feet high. 

 Coerulea hybrida. Vigorous grooving, very handsome, 

 with delicate blue and white flowers; spurs very 



long Pkt. 10c. 



Californica hybrida. Hardy, free blooming, Avith single 



orange, red and yelloAv flowers. Oz. $2.50.. Pkt. 10c. 



Double Mixed. Best and finest colors, including Avhite, 



sliades of blue and broAAniish purple. Oz. 30c . Pkt. 10c. 



CONVOLVULUS MMOR— (See Morning Glory) 



(See Dicarf Mornhig Glory) 



Very effective for autumn 

 floAvering in broad masses 

 or backgrounds. A hardy 

 and rapid groAving annual, 

 forming bush-like plants Avith feathery green foliage, 

 four to six feet high, covered with large flowers some- 

 AA-hat resembling the single dahlia. They are grace- 

 fully poised on long stems and very useful for decora- 

 tive purposes. 



Sow outdoors early in spring in rather light soil, 

 not too rich, and preferably in a sunny situation. 

 Cover the seed Avith one-fourth to one-half inch of fine 

 soil firmly pressed down. If planted in rows, make 

 the roAvs abotit tAvo feet apart and when the yotmg 

 plants are aa-cII up thin from fovu* to six Inches apart 

 in the row. {See colored plate opposite.) 



Early Flowering Cosmos 



These early floAvering strains are about four feet 

 high and bloom profusely four to six Aveeks earlier 

 than the giant sorts. Tlie floAA-ers are of good size; 

 Avell adapted to northern latitudes. 



Early Flowering Dawn. FloAvers Avhite. Oz.40c.Pkt. 10c. 



Early Flowering Mixed. Includes white, bright red 



and rose colored floAA-ers. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



Giant Flowering Sorts 



Hybrida, Giant White. Oz. 40c Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Pink. Oz. 40c 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Mixed. Flowers Avhite and in shades of 



pink, rose and maroon. Oz. 40c Pkt. 10c. 



Columbine CUCURBITA— (-S'ee Gourd) 



CONVOLVULUS MINOR- 



Cosmos 



