We warrant to the extent of the purchase price that seeds we sell are as 
described on the container, within recognized tolerances. We give no other 
or further warranty, express or implied. 
Ferry-Morse Seed Co. 
Ferry's Flower Seeds for better home gardens 
KEY TO SYMBOLS AND LISTINGS 
Common Names: Heading each listing in heavy 
type. This is the name found on 
packets of Ferry’s Seeds. 
Alternative Names: After main listing. Are those 
by which the varieties are 
known in some areas. 
Color— Uses: Follow the flower names in all listings. 
Frost Dates and When to Plant: See pages 
17-19. 
Prices: All prices listed are cost per packet. 
} Abronia umbellata grandiflora. Sand Verbena. 
Rosy lilac. Trailing. Rock gardens and window boxes. 
Thrives in rather poor soil. (h-A 6 in.) 20c 
Achillea ptarmica, The Pearl. Sneezewort; Yarrow. 
Double satin-white flowers. Blooms long season. 
Needs sun. (h-P 2 ft.) 20c 
Acroclinium, Double Mixed. Helipterum. 
Mixed colors. Cut when in bud for winter bouquets. 
(hh-A 15 in.) 15c 
African Daisy, Hybrids. Dimorphotheca. 
Shades of yellow, orange, and apricot. Blooms 
profusely for long season. Good rock garden plant. 
(h-A 12 in.) 15c 
| Ageratum, Dwarf Blue Bedder. Floss Flower. 
Compact plants with large clusters of deep, rich 
lavender-blue flowers. Ideal for edging. A Ferry- 
Morse Development and Introduction. (h-A 
6 in.) 15c 
Ageratum, Midget Blue. Floss Flower. 
The finest variety for neat edgings. AJl-America 
Award. (h-A 4 in.) 15c 
Alyssum (Sweet), Carpet of Snow. Alyssum procumbens. 
White. One of the best edging plants. Fragrant. 
Masses of flowers. (h-A 4 in.) 10c 
Alyssum (Sweet), Little Gem. Alyssum compactum 
erectum. 
White. Edging plant. Fragrant. (h-A 6 in.) 15c 
Alyssum (Sweet), Violet Queen. Alysswm compactum 
erectum. 
Rich violet. Retains color throughout season. Perfect 
edging plant. (h-A 6 in.) 15c 
cae Hardy. Alyssum sazxatile compactum; Basket of 
old. 
Brilliant yellow. Rock garden and front of border. 
Blooms with tulips. (h-P 9 in.) 15c 
Alyssum, Royal Carpet. Alysswm procumbens. 
A vibrant purple that will display well with Alyssum, 
Carpet of Snow. Good for edgings and borders. Not 
available until after January 1953. (h-A 6 in.) 25c 
Anagallis grandiflora, Blue. Pimpernel. 
Clear, deep blue. Bushy plants. Useful edging or rock 
garden Dlanie(nAe Sin.) 15c 
Anchusa capensis, Bluebird. Summer Forget-me-not. 
Clear, bright blue, white eye. Rough, hairy stalks 
and foliage. Flowers larger and color more intense 
than forget-me-nots. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c 
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Height and Habit: In parentheses at end of each 
listing. 
A—Annual; tends to live only one season 
B—Biennial; lives two seasons, often blooms 
second year only 
P— Perennial; tends to live from year to year 
h— Hardy; resists low temperatures 
hh—Half-hardy; needs protection where tem- 
peratures are low 
t— Tender; will not endure frost 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore. Summer Forget-me-not. 
Deep gentian blue flowers in drooping sprays. Does 
well in dry location. Prefers partial shade. Long 
blooming. (h-P 3 ft.) 15c 
Arabis alpina. Rock Cress; Snowcap. 
Pure white. Easy to grow. Likes sun. Showy for 
edging or rock garden. (h-P 6 in.) 15c 
Arctotis, Large Flowered Hybrids. 
Attractive blend of colors. Fine for low borders. (h-A 
its) 25c 
Armeria formosa Hybrids. Thrift; Sea Pink. 
‘Globe-like blossoms ranging in shade from delicate to 
deep rose. Does well in poor soil. (h-P 18 in.) 25c 
Asclepias tuberosa. Butterfly Flower; Butterfly Weed. 
Gorgeous orange-red. Attractive for bouquets. Needs 
sun and well drained soil. (h-P 2 ft.) 25c 
Aster, Double American Beauty Mixed (Wilt Resist- 
ant). Callistephus: China Aster. 
Well blended colors. Flowers similar to American 
Branching, but larger: blooms two weeks later. (h-A 
21 ft.) 15c 
Aster, Double American Branching (Wilt Resistant). 
Callistephus; China Aster. 
White (BALL’S WHITE); Pink (PEERLESS PINK); 
Rose; Purple; Rose Pink (ROSALIE); Ruby Red 
(HEART OF FRANCE); and Mixed. Fully double. 
Very regular and symmetrical. Blooms same time as 
Crego. (h-A 2 ft.) Each: 15c 
Aster, Double Giants of California. Callistephus; China 
Aster. 
Mixed. Same type as Crego but larger flowered. 
Plant only where season is long. (h-A 2) ft.) 25c 
Aster, Double King Mixed (Wilt Resistant). Calliste- 
phus; China Aster. 
Splendid blend of colors. Narrow quilled petals. Long 
stems. Blooms before most late varieties. ee - 
Ni) c 
Aster, Giant California Sunshine, Mixed. Callistephus; 
China Aster. 
Fine blend of colors. Taller and larger flowered than 
old Sunshine type. For mild climates. (h-A 2% ft.) 25c 
Aster, Giant Crego (Wilt Resistant). Callistephus; China 
Aster. 
Crimson; Lavender; Lilac (CATTLEYA); Purple; 
Rose- pink; Shell- pink (PEACH BLOSSOM); White; 
and Mixed. Shaggy twisted petals. (h-A 2 ft. ) Each: 15¢ 
