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



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A DESCRIPTIVE LIST 



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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 



WITH GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION 



MOST flowering plants will live in almost any soil, but to give them a fair chance to develop, some care should be taken to 

 ' lake the ground suited to their needs. Many flowers are better if produced on plants of vigorous growth, hence a portion 

 of the garden should be prepared by deep digging, thorough pulverization and liberal enriching with large quantities of 

 well rotted manure. Since some other varieties produce the largest and finest colored flowers when grown on rather light, 

 poor soil, a portion of the garden should not be enriched. 



Cultural directions are given on the packets, and we urge purchasers to study them carefully. While some seeds need 

 special treatment, the following general rules will apply to all. Make the surface of the soil as fine, smooth and level as possible; 

 do not plant when the ground is wet; cover each lot of seeds to a uniform depth, which should not be more than four or six times 

 the diameter of the seed; press the soil firmly over the seed; plant in rows so that the starting plants can be seen easily; thin 

 out the young plants to prevent crowding and keep entirely free from weeds. 



Plants are usually divided Into three classes Annuals, Biennials and Perennials. Annuals are plants which normally live 

 but a single season. Biennials are plants living two years; particularly those which do not bear flowers and fruit until the 

 second season. Perennials tend to live from year to year. 



ALL FLOW^ER SEEDS SENT POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE 



Send us $1.00 and select PACKETS to the value of $1,15 1 Send us $4.00 and select PACKETS to the value of $4.85 



2.00 " *' " " 2.35 " 5.00 " " " " 6.15 



3.00 " " " " 3.60 I " 10.00 " " " " 12.50 



These Rates apply only to Seeds in Packets, but not to Seeds by Weight. 



No discount can be allowed on Flower Seeds by Weight. 



Half ounces will not be supplied of kinds which sell for less than 30 cents per ounce. 



Acroclinium 



(Bverlasfiiifi) A very pretty, half 

 hardy annual producing white and 

 rose colored, double, daisy-like flowers, about one and one- 

 half inches in diameter. These are "Immortelles" so de- 

 sirable for wreaths and winter bouquets. Sow the seed 

 ill open ground early in spring, preferably in light, 

 well prepared soil, and cover with one-fourth inch of 

 fine soil firmly pressed down. Thin the young plants to 

 four inches apart. Height fifteen inches. 



Album. Pure white. Oz. 20c Pkt, 5c. 



Roseum, Light rose. Oz. 20c " 5c, 



Mixed. Oz. aoc " 5c. 





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Ageratum 



Alyssum 



A beautiful, hardy annual of neat bushy 

 habit. The attractive featliery flower's 

 _ borne in dense clusters are very usetul 



for bouquets. Very desirable for outdoor beddirg and Dordcrs, 

 being covered with bloom nearly all summer. Sow outdoors after 

 danger from frost is over; or for earlier blooming start under 

 glass and transplant. Cover the seed with one-eighth to one- 

 fourth inch of fine soil firndy pressed down. 



Mexicanum. Light blue; about two feet high. Oz. 30c Pkt. Sc. 



Imperial Dwarf White. Height ten inches. Oz. 50c " 5c. 



Tom ThumbDwarf Blue. Foredging; eight to tenincheshigh. " 5c. 

 Mixed. Seeds of the above varieties mixed " 5c. 



The annual varieties can be growm vei-y 

 readily either outdoors or in the hoiise 

 and by cutting back the plants properly 

 an almost constant succession of bloom 

 may be had. Seed can be sown in open ground very early in spring, 

 or may also be sown outdoors in fall. 

 Sweet {Moritimiim) This very hardy annual for borders, edging or 

 massing in small beds, comes into bloom early in the spring, cover- 

 ing itself with clusters oi- trusses of small, pure white cruciform 

 flowers. They have a peculiar delicate fragrance and are useful 

 in small bouquets. Usually not over eight inches high but spreads 



over considerable ground. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



Little Gem {Carpet of Snow) A beautiful white variety of Sweet 

 Alyssum, especially adapted to edgings, boiders and rock work. 

 The plants grow about six inches high, produce hundreds of flowers 

 and form a compact mass of bloom usually fifteen to eighteen 

 inches in diameter. Hardy annual. Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c. 



These plants afford brilliant con- 

 trasts of color, being useful for tall 

 borders and groups, also where 

 foliage effects are desired. The leaves and stems are of different 

 shades of red, blended usually with green; two to three feet high. 

 Seed may be sown in open ground early in spring, covering one- 

 fourth inch deep; thin two to ihree feet apart. 

 Melancholicus ruber. Deep coppery red; very hardy annual. .Pkt. 5c. 

 Tricolor. A hardy annual with leaves of red, yellow and green; well 

 known as "Joseph's Coat." Especially brilliant if grown in rather 

 poor soil. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



Coronaria (Wind Flower) Among the earliest 

 and brightest of spring flowers. They are about 

 two inches across, resemble the single poppy in shape and come in 

 several shades of color. Sow any time from April to August. Suc- 

 ceeds well in rich, light loam, in a sunny situation. Hardy 



perennial; six inches high Pkt. 5c. 



ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) AQUILEQIA— (See Columbine) 



IkfSkVxjo Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for 

 ■*** fXtJlo rock work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some 



Amaranthus 



Anemone 



Asparagus 



winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 



Alpina. Small pure white, cruciform flowers Pkt. 5c. 



The ornamental varieties of asparagus 

 are highly valued for their finely cut f oli- 

 _ _ age. Botii the climbing and trailing sorts 



are exceptionally attractive. Soak seed in warm water before 

 planting. When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant 

 into rich, but open and friable soil. 

 Sprengeri {Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant; valu- 

 able for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet long; light 



green. Oz. 75c Pkt, 5c. 



Verticiilatus. A beautiful climber having feathery foliage and scar- 

 let berries which are quite ornamental. Sow early in spring. Hardy 

 perennial; generally ten to fifteen feet high pkt. 10c, 



