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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



Poppy 



(Papaver) These well-known 

 hardy annuals and perennials 

 flower in grreat profusion 

 throughout the summer. Both 

 the single and dfc>uble varieties 

 are very desirable for bedding and borders. 'I'he 

 flowers are remarkable for their large size, delicacy o^ 

 tissue and wide range of bright dazzling colors. As 

 early in spring as ground can be worked sow seed 

 where flowers are to bloom as the annual varieties do 

 not bear transplanting. Pulverized soil, preferably 

 light sandy loam, should be used. JIake rows fifteen 

 "inches apart and cover seed one-fourth inch deep. 

 When two inches high, thin from six inches to one 

 foot. To insure continuous bloom during a long 

 season the flowers should be cut regularly and no seed 

 pods allowed to form. 



Annual Varieties 



Shirley. A magnificent variety, producing through a 

 long season large single flowers of charmingly deli- 

 cate colors, ranging from pure white through shades 

 of pink and rose to the brightest scarlet and carmine- 

 red. Some of the petals are of silky texture, others 

 look like tissue paper, some are plain, some are 

 crimped and some wavy. If cut before the blooms 

 are fully expanded, they will keep fresh in water for 

 several days. Hardy annual, about twenty inches 

 high. Oz. 33c Pkt. 5c. 



Tulip Flowered. Single bright scarlet tulip-shaped flow- 

 ers, a black spot appearing at the base of each petal. 

 Hardy annual, about one foot high. Oz. 60c.. .Pkt. 5c. 



Umbrosura. Very rich vermilion; a most show^y single 

 variety: hardy annual, about two feet high. . .Pkt. 5c. 



Cardinal. Floivers very large and very double, each 

 petal being so finely cut as to give the blossom tlie 

 appearance of a large ball of brilliant cardinal colored 

 sflk. One of the finest poppies in cultivation. Hardy 

 annual, tvvo feet high. Oz. 2."ic Pkt. 5c. 



Double White Fringed. The finest double white poppy. 

 Plant upright growing and floriferous. Flowers three 

 to four inches across, perfectly double, finely fringed 

 and of purest white. Hardy annual, about two feet 

 high. Oz. 25c Pkt. 5c. 



Carnation, Double White. Pure white, double showy 

 flowers, beautifully fringed. Oz. 1.5c Pkt. 5c. 



Carnation, Double Mixed. Large showy double fringed 

 flowers of various colors; hardy annual, about two 

 feet high. Oz. 1.5c Pkt. 5c. 



Double Choice Mixed. Very large, double poppies in 

 a variety of colors. Some petals quite broad, others 

 finely fringed. About two feet high. Oz. 20c. .Pkt. Sc. 



Perennial Varieties 



Perennial poppies do best in rows one and one-half 



feet apart and one foot apart in the row. Seed may 



be sown outdoors either in spring or fall. 



Bracteatuin. Flowers very large, single brilliant orange- 

 crimson; base of petals bluish black. A garden perennial of 

 most striking appearance: about two feet high Pkt. 5c. 



Orientale. Very large single gorgeous scarlet blossoms; base 

 of petals bluish black. One of the most showy garden peren- 

 nials; about two feet high Pkt. 5c. 



The Carnation Poppy is an improved double form of the single 

 Papaver Somniferum, used for the extraction of opium. 

 "We do not furnish seed of the opium poppy. 



Sometimes called Rose Moss. 

 Few flowers make such a daz- 

 zling display of color in the 

 bright sunshine as a bed of 

 portulacas. The glossy cup-shaped single flowers and rose- 

 like double flowers, abiut one inch across, range through 

 many shades of red, white, pink, orange, yellow, striped, etc. 

 Plants low growing or creeping with thick, fleshy stems 

 tinged with red and small quill-shaped leaves. Desirable 

 also for edgings. They are in bloom through a long season. 

 Sow seed outdoors, after weather is warm and settled, where 

 the plants are to stand in rows one foot apart. They should 

 have a sunny situation. Well pulverized soil should be used 

 but it does not need to be rich. Cover seed about one-eighth 

 inch deep. Thin to two inches apart. For massed beds seed 

 can be sown broadcast, the soil sifted on and the whole bed 

 carefully pressed with a board. For earliest blooming start 

 under glass and transplant to place after danger of killing 

 frost is over. Tender annual; about nine inches high. 



Single Varieties 



Alba. Pure white. Oz. 40c Pkt. 5c. 



Aurea. Deep golden. Oz 40c " 5c. 



Fine Mixed. A wide range of colors. Oz. 35c " 5c. 



Double Varieties 



The seed we offer can be depended upon for a large propor- 

 tion of fine, very double flowers and the few that come single 

 can be pulled out if desired. 



Double White Pkt. 10c. 



" Scarlet. Very bright and attractive " 10c. 



Orange .*. . . " 10c. 



" Mixed. Many beautiful shades. Oz. g3.75.... " 10c. 

 POOR MAN'S ORCHID— (S<?e Schizanthtts) 



Portulaca 



POPPV, Bracteatum 



P*'Jm»»rkc«» Fv*»nin€y ((^nothera) Large, showy 



K iiiiiiuac;; j-ivciiiiig saucer-shaped blossoms, usu- 

 ally fully expanded only towards and during evening. The 

 blossoms are yellow or white and are very freely and con- 

 stantly produced. 



Acaulis Alba '(Low Wliite Evening) Plants of prostrate habit, 

 the leaves lying on the ground. This variety produces an 

 abundance of large flowers about three inches across which 

 open clear white and turn to deep primrose pink. Sow in 

 open ground early in spring. Make rows fifteen inches 

 apart; thin six inches apart in row. Hardy perennial; six 

 inches high Pkt. 5c. 



Lamarckiana. { Shoivy Evening) Superb spikes of large, bright 

 yellow blossoms about three inches across. Sow in open 

 ground early in spring, or if blooms are wanted the first 

 season, start very early in hotbed and transplant. For best 

 development make rows two and one-half feet apart and thin 

 fifteen inches apart in the row. Hardy perennial but blooms 

 the first year; height four feet. Oz. 20c Pkt. 5c. 



^^ • 1 O* • (Chinese Primrose) 



Primula bmensis j^^^^^-^ 



plant is especially valuable in that its brightly colored and 

 finely formed flowers and prettily cut foliage may be had in 

 perfection from November until late in spring. The splendid 

 salver-formed flowers are produced in large clusters. Sow 

 the seed indoors in well drained, shallow pans or boxes from 

 April to the last of July, to insure flowering the following 

 winter. For best results use finely sifted leaf mold, loam 

 and sand in equal parts. Cover slightly and place the pans 

 in a temperature of about 60° F. Water with a fine spray. 

 If covered too deeply or if allowed to dry after being wet 

 the seed will not germinate. Transplant into pots and keep 

 in a cool place so that the plants -nill grow slowly until 

 ready to bloom. Seed may also be sown in fall. Greenhouse 

 perennial, six to ten inches high. 



Single Fringed, Scarlet. A deep shade; very attractive. Pkt. 25c. 



'^ '^ Choicest Mixed, i^ Oz. ?2.50 ;; 25c. 



" " Choicest Fern Leaved, mixed " 25c. 



Double Fringed, mixed. A very choice mixture including 

 flowers in shades of red, rose, white, etc. The seed we offer 

 can be depended on to produce a very large proportion of 

 double flowers Pkt. 25c. 



