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



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BULBS AND ROOTS 



FOR SPRING 

 PLANTING 



Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy, In the spring, alrter danger 

 from frost Is over, plant in a rich, loamy soil, having a sunny position and flowers the same season are assured. All bulbs and roots 

 will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate they will be sent by ex- 

 press or freight, the purchaser paying the cliarges unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen 

 rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible and they will be filled in 

 rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 



w^ • Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper care 



B jf -I j-ir j-i -n-i ■ s^ will give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in the house, plant 



B ^^^ ^J CJM 1 l^jL i° rich, sandy soil, give good drainage and water freely after tlie leaves start but do not let the soil 



^^^^^ ^^****'^' \5ecome sour or soggy from over-watering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, 



moist situation making the bed rich with thorouglily rotted manure and leaf mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger 



from frost is over. After the plants start into vigorous growth ieep well watered. 



EACH DOZ. 



Single, pink 10c. 65c. 



scarlet 1 Oc. 65c. 



" white 10c. 65c. 



" yellow 10c. 6Sc. 



" mixed 10c. 65c. 



Double, pink 10c. $1.00 



scarlet 10c. 1.00 



white 10c. 1.00 



yellow 10c. 1.00 



mixed lOc'. 1.00 



Caladium 



Esculentum. Known also as 



Elephant's Ears. One of the finest 



tropical plants which can be grown 



in the open air in the north. It can 



be made to produce three to ten 



leaves three to four feet long and 



nearly as wide, on stalljs four to six 



feet high. The soil best suited to 



Caladiums is a mixture of fibrous 



loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted 



cow or sheep manure in equal parts, 



with a sprinlcling of sand added. 



Bulbs may be planted outdoors as 



soon as danger of frost is over, 



covering about three inches deep; or 



for largest growth start early in- 

 doors in pots and set out when the 



weather is warm and settled. But 



little water must be given to the roots 



till active growth commences, when, 



as the plants develop, they require 



an abundance. Humidity and 



warmth are necessary for their best 



development. 

 First Size Bulbs, nine inches and 



over in circumference. Each 25c; 



doz. $2.50 

 Second Size Bulbs, seven to nine 



inches in circumference. Each 15c; 



doz. $1.50 

 Third Size Bulbs, under seven inches 



in circumference. Each 10c; 



doz. $1.00 



The "Dec- 

 orative" 

 types are 

 characteriz- 

 ed by grace- 

 fully formed flowers of large size 



and broad petals, being intermedi- 

 ate in form between tlie compact 



"Show" sorts which are nearly round 



and the "Cactus" varieties which have loosely formed blossoms with long twisted petals. The roots are tender and easily injured 



by frost. They should be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost is over. The best blooms are sometimes obtained 



if planting is deferred until about June 1. Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three inches deep. Give thorough 



cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoms are usuall.v obtained if most of the side shoots are 



removed. The roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. Dahlias usually do not require 



much fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially should not be used. The plants should be supported by tying to stakes. 

 Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very Twentieth Century (Single) Flowers very large, of perfect form 



large, nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 and strikingly beautiful; intense rosy crimson with white tips 



Cuban Giant (Giant) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon; and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



flowers of immense size; decorative. Each 30c; doz, $3.00 White Swan (SJioiv) Snow white; unusually full and round with 



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Begonia, Tuberous Rooted 



Gabriel (Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 



long twisted, incurved petals give fringed appearance. 



Each 20c; doz. $1.75 

 Jack Rose. Brilliant crimson flowers of large size. One of 



the best decorative dahlias for garden display or for cutting. 



Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Jeanne Charmet (New) Remarkably free flowering and vigorous 



decorative variety. Rose shaded and edged with carmine 



and of largest size. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Lyndhurst. A dazzling bright scarlet; large full-centered 



decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 



Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Mrs. Roosevelt (Giant) Very double; very large, often over 



six inches across; color, a delicate shade, of soft pink. 



Decorative; excellent for cutting. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 



long stems. EachlSc; doz. $1.50 



Yellow Duke (Giant) Pure canary-yeliow flowers of very large 

 size. A grand decorative variety. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



EACH DOZ. 



Dahlia, Double, pink 15c. $1.50 



" " scarlet 15c. 1.50 



white 15c. 1.50 



" " yellow 15c. 1.50 



mix ed 15c. 1.50 



D^^1^j.f ^n (Bleeding Heart) A hardy perennial plant, 

 ICljr LI a .(vith finely cut foliage, blooming in the 

 spring. The flowers are graceful, heart-shaped, pink and 

 white, and are borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



