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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, .MICH. 



NARCISSUS 



(See Note on Page 1) 



CROCUS 



Ready for delivery in September 



Among the earliest to blossom in spring is this beautiful little flower,- lifting its head almost before 

 the snow has disappeared. The showy funnel-shaped flowers borne erect from the grass-like leaves are 

 most welcome visitors in the earh' spring sunshine. 



Although most showy when massed in large beds, or when planted in lines of distinct colors, a 

 very desirable effect is produced by setting Crocuses here and there over the lawn. It is only neces- 

 sary to lift the turf and insert the bulbs about two inches deep. 



'Crocusfs will care for themselves, blooming verj- early amid the grass and dying down to the bulb in ample time 

 to be entireh- out of the way of the lawn mower. The crocus should be planted in the autumn, in any good 

 garden soil, a'bout three inches' deep and about two inches apart, if in beds or borders. 



Indoors ilie crocus can be easily forced if growth is maintained at a low temperature. Use the named sorts and plant 

 from six to a dozen bulbs one inch deep in a pot of ordinary soil, keep cool, well watered, gradually bring to full 

 light and give plenty of fresh air. The crocus may also be Howered in small glasses. ' jq j^^^ 



Albion. Large, dark purple |o 40 I3 00 



Baron von Brunow. Light purple 40 3 00 



Kathleen Parlow. Extra large, purest white, finest substance with orange anthers 50 4 00 



King of the Whites. Pure white 40 



Sir Walter Scott. White, with light purple stripes, variegated 40 



Large Yellow. Golden yellow, large size 50 



3 00 



3 00 



4 00 



Mixed \'ellow |o 40 $: 



Mixed White 30 : 



Mixed, All Colors 



10 100 



Mixed Purple and Blue. $0 30 |2 00 



Mixed Striped 30 2 00 



30 2 00 



SNOWDROP 



(Galanthus) Ready in September 



Before the snow has entirely disappeared there comes in many an old-fashioned garden the dainty 

 white blossoms of the hardy Snowdrop. The graceful nodding flowers with their three large white 

 outer petals enclosing a green and white tube are decidedly attractive in their purity and simplicity, and 

 are in charming contrast with the slender dark green leaves. 



Plant the bulbs in September or October to enable them to become well established before freezing weather. Set 

 about two or three inches deep and one inch apart in clumps or triple rows; if planted singly they are not so conspicuous. 

 Snoicdron prices include posta.ge. 1° i°° 



Snowdrop, Single . , , - $0 40 I3 00 



Single, ten and 100 prices include postage. The i. 000 rate is by express, at purchasers expense. Not less than 25 of 

 any am variety supplied at 100 rates, and not less than 250 at i.ooo 7'atei,, 



