D. M. FERRY k CO., DETROiT, MICH. 



Pansies 



Pansies are now produced in an almost infinite variety of colors and markings. Tlieir brilliancy 

 of shading, extended season of blooming and long keeping characteristics make them general 

 favorites, 'i'he strains now offered are far superior to the old Heart's Ease or Viula Tricolor 

 and the esteem in which they were held by older generations has been heightened by the greater 

 varietyand more brilliant colors of the improved sorts. We have been interested in the bringing 

 forward of advanced types of very large varieties in this country as well as in Europe, and our stocks are the very best 

 obtainable. We spare neither pains nor expense to satisfy the most critical trade. Every year we visit the gardens of 

 the most expert specialists in Europe and are in position to give our customers the benefit of their knowledge. 



We have annually botli out of doors and under glass extensive trials of Pansies from tlie most successful European growers 

 and from prominent seedsmen. While the variations in shades of color and markings appear almost limitless our list includes 

 the very best strains the world produces. 



Seed may be sown indoors very early in spring, or a little later in the open ground, and transplanted when an inch high. 

 Such plants will commence to bloom in June. If sown in July, the plants will bloom in the fall, or if sown in September, the 

 following spring. Well pulverized soil should be used and the seeds covered one-eighth to one-fourth inch deep " ith fine soil 

 firmly pressed down. The largest and best flowers are produced by young plants wliich have been grown rather slowly in a 

 partially shaded situation, and in very rich soil; coolness ami moisture are necessary. A situation sheltered from high winds 

 and exposed to the morning sun is most favorable and frequent sprinklings are advantageous. Grown indoors pansies make 

 a good winter blooming pot plant. Hardy perennial, four to six inches high. 



LARGE FLOWERING 

 Gold Margined. Large, well formed flowers; very rich dark red, bordered and tinged golden yellow. Oz. $1.85. . . . 

 King of the Blacks. Large velvety, pure black blossoms. This is probably the darkest flower grown. Oz. $1.3.5. . . 



.Pkt. 



Excellent for massing or edgings. Very hardy. Oz. $1.50. 



10c. 

 10c. 

 10c. 



Meteor. Flowers large, rich, velvety red or mahogany. 

 Pure Yellow. Brilliant, deep lemon yellow color, 



large flowering variety. Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Variegated and Striped. The flowers of this variety 



are beautifully striped in various colors, very rich 



and attractive. Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Violet White Edged. Deep warm violet, edged white. 



Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



White. Flowers large and of fine form. An early, and 



very florif erous strain. Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Choice Mixed. Seeds saved from large flowering sorts. 



Oz. $1,00 Pkt. 5c. 



Collection of eight splendid varieties 50c. 



GIANT FLOWERING 

 Bugnot's Very Large Stained, mixed. An excep- 

 tionally fine mixture of very large, blotched and 



stained flowers. Each petal distinctly blotched, and 



its margin usually veined. Sturdy plants. Many 



shades. ^ Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 15c. 



Emperor William. Deep lavender blue petals, dark 



Prussian blue about the eye; very large flowering. 



Oz. $1.25 Pkt. 10c. 



Ferry's Superbissima Blotched. Very large flowers of 



exceptionally fine form and sub.stance, usually 



ruffled and beautifully veined and blotched in a,ll 



the finer and deeper shades and colors found in 



pansies. Plants very vigorous and florif erous. 



Superior to rather than simply different from old 



strains. When properly grown its faultless form 



and magnificent colorings never fail to delight those 

 ■ who appreciate these features. % Oz. $1.50. Pkt. 15c. 

 Giant Blue Black. Very large flowers; a rich velvety 



purple, almost black Pkt. 10c. 



Giant Flowering Parisian, mixed. Flowers of largest 



size, splendid form and range of colors, as a rule in 



the lighter shades. Each petal usually beautifully 



blotched. Oz. $2.00 Pkt. 10c. 



Giant Trimardeau, mixed. Our stock of this variety 



produces the largest pansies grown. Flowers of 



richest, most varied shades; generally marked with 



three large blotches. Plants very hardy and 



vigorous. We recommend this mixture as one sure 



to give general satisfaction where conditions are at 



all suitable for pansy growth. Oz. $3.00. . . .Pkt. 10c. 

 Giant Yellow {Trimardeau) Very large yellow 



flowers with large black centers. . Pkt. 15c. 



Lord Beaconsfield. The lower petals are very deep 



violet-purple, shading in upper petals to white, 



slightly tinted with purple. The flowers are very 



large and finely formed. Oz. $1 .25 Pkt. 1 Oc. 



Odier, or Very Large Stained, mixed. Known also as 



Cassiers. Very large flowers, distinctly veined and 



each petal beautifully blotched. This is a very fine 



strain of pansies with wide range of splendid colors. 



Sturdy plants, very vigorous and floriferous. 



Oz. $4.00 ....Pkt. 15c. 



Extra Choice Mixed. From best named flowers of 



very large size. Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



O ^^„ r'-^^-, (Gynerium nrgenteum) A very effective tall ornamental grass producing under proper conditions 



X^ampaS VaraSS numerous flower stems surmounted by silvery plumes. It is a hardy perennial m the South; but a halt 



hardy or tender perennial in the North, forming in sheltered spots, if well protected in winter, large thick tussocks which may 



attain a height of ten feet or more. Start seed in hotbed or greenhouse and transplant to light rich soil. A box well filled with 



dry leaves, hay or straw and inverted over the clumps late in fall is a means used to aid in wintering over Pkt. 5c. 



"D^^t, T7 -mr^wA .^ t>t-lv% rv (Lathyrus In.tifolius) An easily grown, hardy perennial chmber with smaller flowers lack- 



X 6£IS* d VcriolSUllg ing the fragrance of Sweet Peas, but producing for many weeks a succest-ion of blossoms in 

 clusters of eight to ten each. Only a few flowers can be expected the second season but in the third and fourth the plants 

 then beino- will established, an abundance of foliage and blooms is afforded. The plants die down late in the fall and start 

 again in the spring. Sow seed outdoors early in spring, using well prepared soil and covering the seed about one inch deep with 

 fine soil firmly pressed down. Suitable for covering stumps and tences, and on a trellis will grow five to six feet. 



Mixed. Includes white, rose and purple flowers. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



PELARGONIUI^— (-See Geranium) 



Giant Trimardeau 



