78 



M 



FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



Cineraria 



Clematis 



Cinerarias are easily grown 

 from seed in the green- 

 house. The large heads of 

 brilliant daisy-like flowers 

 of many colors, usually sharply margined and with dark 

 eye, are very desirable in pots. The plants are often as 

 broad as high and the velvety leaves are shaded on the 

 under side. 



Sow preferably early in fall. They thrive best in a 

 mixture of loam and peat. Perennial, usually one to two 

 feet high. 



Maritima candidissima {Dusty Miller) Cultivated for its 

 handsome, silvery white foliage; very ornamental as a 

 decorative pot plant, or for bedding. Half hardy per- 

 ennial, one to two feet high Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida, choicest mixed. Large flowering *' 25c. 



Hybrida, very dwarf, mixed. Large flowered, eight inches 

 high. Blooms profusely; many colors Pkt. 25c. 



C^ ] A f*lri A Beautiful, hardy annuals with rose color- 

 Vi^ICXI JVIO. ed. white and purple flowers, in delicate 

 but very brilliant shades. The plants are about one and 

 one-half to two feet high and are profuse bloomers. 



Sow in light, warm soil, as early in the spring as the 

 ground can be worked, or if planted in August they will 

 bloom the following summer. Double Mixed Pkt. 10c. 



Well known beautiful climbers, 

 much admired for their graceful- 

 ness and attractive flowers. They 

 are splendid for covering arbors, verandas, etc. 



The seed germinates slowly. For best results sow 

 indoors in fall or very early in spring. Press the soil 

 firmly over the seed and keep moist and warm. When 

 suitable transplant to place one foot apart, or seed may 

 be sown outdoors early in spring. Perennial but some 

 protection in northern latitudes through winter is advised. 

 Water the roots freely during dry weather to insure 

 profuse blooming. 



Flammula. A slender but vigorous climber, from ten to 

 fifteen feet high, with clusters of small, white, fragrant 

 flowers in August and September. Known as Sweet 

 Virgin's Bower Pkt. 10c. 



Mixed. Extra choice, large flowering varieties with 

 beautiful clusters of purple and white flowers, 

 Pkt. 10c. 



Cobaea Scandens ^ii^'ltS^^l^^i 



handsome dark green foliage, bearmg on graceful 

 stems large, bell-shaped flowers, green at first but 

 rapidly changing to a beautiful deep violet-blue. A wire- 

 netting trellis or support for the many green tendrils 

 to fasten upon is preferable to cords or smooth wire. A 

 well established plant will run about thirty feet in a 

 season. 



For best results start indoors early in spring in rather 

 dry soil and set out the young plants after danger of 

 frost is past. Tender perennial. Oz. 50c Pkt. 10c. 



COCKSCOMB— (See Celosia) 



COIX LACHRYMA— (See Job's Tears) 



Cosmos, Early Flowering 



Coleus 



Magnificent ornamental foliage plants for house or garden culture. The leaves are of many shapes, and 

 the shades and colors are of remarkable beauty. 



Sow in shallow pots in rich light soil. Cover the seed lightly with earth and keep the plants in an 

 , , even moist temperature. Transplant to the open ground in bed or border as soon as danger of frost is 

 over, and in a shady sheltered situation. For house plants seed may be sown indoors in fail. Tender perennial; plants about 

 one to two feet high. 



Large Leaved Mixed. Rich, velvety leaves of large size. Plants of exceeding beauty Pkt. 23c. 



/^ I .^^1^* (Aquilegia) Very desirable, easily grown, old fashioned perennials for borders, forming large, 



^^OlUlllDiriG permanent clumps. Blooms profusely early in the season and remains in bloom for a considerable 



Sow the seed which is of rather slow germination, in open ground early in spring in any rich, well drained garden soil. 



In permanent bed plants should have at least one foot each way. Keep clear of weeds and give each year a dressing of well 



rotted manure. Seed may also be sown outdoors in fall. Hardy herbaceous perennials; two to three feet high. 



Coerulea hybrida. Vigorous growing, very handsome, with delicateblueand white flowers; spurs very long Pkt. 10c. 



Calif ornica hybrida. Hardy, free blooming, with single orange, red and yellow flowers. Oz. $2.50 *' 10c. 



Double Mixed. Best and finest colors, including white, shades of blue and brownish purple. Oz. 30c " 10c. 



CONVOLVULUS MAJOR— (See Morning Glory) CONVOLVULUS MINOR— (See Dwarf Morning Glory) 



Very effective for autumn flowering in broad masses or backgrounds. A hardy and rapid growing 

 annual, forming bush-like plants with feathery green foliage, four to six feet high, covered with large 

 flowers somewhat resembling the single dahlia. They are gracefully poised on long stems and very 

 useful for decorative purposes. 

 Sow outdoors early in spring in rather light soil, not too rich, and preferably in a sunny situation. Cover the seed 



with one-fourth to one-half inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. If planted in rows, make the rows about two feet apart and 



when the young plants are well up. thin from four to six inches apart in the row. 



Early Flowering Cosmos 



These early flowering strains are about four feet high and bloom profusely four to six weeks earlier than the giant sorts. 

 The flowers are of good size; well adapted to northern latitudes. Giant Flowering Sorts 



Cosmos 



Early F'owering Dawn. Flowers white. Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



Early Flowering Mixed. Includes white, bright red and rose 

 colored flowers. Oz. 25c Pkt. 10c. 



CUCURBITA— fSee Gourd) 



Hybrida, Giant White. Oz. 35c Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Pink. Oz. 35c " 10c. 



Hybrida, Giant Mixed. Flowers white and in shades of pink, 

 rose and maroon. Oz. 35c Pkt. 10c. 



