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M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



BULBS AND ROOTS ^^S?.'^ 



Caladium 



Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their ciilture is very easy. In the spring, after 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, wlien ordered at single or per 10 rates. At the 100 rate 

 they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than five of any one 

 variety supplied at ten 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. 



Esculentum. Known also as Elephant's Ear. This is one of the finest tropical plants which 

 can be grown in the open ah- in the north. It can be made to produce three to ten leaves three 

 to four feet long and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high. 

 Tlie 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 stai't early indoors in pots and set out when the 

 weather is warm and settled. J3ut little water must be given to the roots till active gro.vtu comiuenees 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 cir- 

 cumference. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine inches in 

 circumference. 20c each; $1.50 per 10. 



Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inches in circum- 

 ference. 15c each; $1.00 per 10. 



Dahlia 



There are few flowers 

 that compare with 

 the Dahlia in charm- 

 ing diversity of form 

 and wide range <>f 

 bfilliant colors, and certainly no other surpasses 

 it for autumn display in the garden as well as 

 for cutting. 



The "Decorative" types are characterized 

 by gracefully formed flowers of large size with 

 broad petals, being intermediate in form be- 

 tween the 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 cianger of frost is over. The best 

 blooms are sometimes obtained if planting is 

 deferred until about June 1. The soil should 

 l)e deeply dug and well drained but only 

 moderately enriched with thoroughly rotted 

 barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided. 

 A sinmy situation is desirable as well as plenty 

 of space and air. Place the roots horizontally, 

 covering two to three inches deep, (iive thor- 

 ousrh cultivation and during dry weatlier water 

 well once a week. Larger blossoms are usually 

 obtained if most of the side shoots are re- 

 moved. Dahlias usually do not require much 

 fertiliser and fresli barnyard manure especially 

 should not be used. 'Jhe plants sliould be sup- 

 ported by tying to stakes. The roots should 

 be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not 

 allowed to freeze. 



Arabella (Shoio) Light sulphur yellow shaded with primrose. 

 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Countess of Lonsdale ( Cactus) Apricot shaded salm©n-red. An 

 early, very attractive Cactus variety. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



Frank Bassett {Decorative) Carmine purple, shading deeper at 

 center. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Helen Ladd Corbett {Decorative) A very attractive shade of 

 deep rose. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



Joseph Manda (Decorative) A fine dark red. 45c each; $4.00 

 per 10. 



King of the Autumn {Decorative) Shadings of gold and salmon 

 pink; long strong stems. Avery pleasing color and one of 

 the most satisfactory varieties we know of. 75c each; $6.50 

 per 10. 



Marguerite Bouchon {Cactus) Soft rose with white tips and 

 center; straight petals. Medium size but of perfect form 

 and habit. A universal favorite. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 



Mrs. Chas. L. Seybold {Cactus) Ground color crimson carmine, 

 each petal tipp^-d with white. A very striking and beautiful 

 flower. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



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Cactus Dahlia 



Mrs. Forbush (Decorative) Rich purple garnet shaded with 

 maroon. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Mount Hood (Decorative) A pure white flower of large size 

 and fine form. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



Oregon Beauty {Decorative) Intense glowing 

 orange and garnet. A free bloomer witl 

 One of the best. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



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orange and garnet. A free bloomer with long stiff stems. 



Queen Wilhelmina (Paeony Flower) The best large pure 

 white. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



Sherlock (Cactus) Orange scarlet suffused with apricot. A free 

 and early bloomer with stems of good length for cutting. 

 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 



Yellow Duke (Shoic) A vigorous grower with large, clear 

 canary yellow flowers; quilled petals. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



EACH TEN 



Dahlia, Double Orange 20c. $1.80 



Pink 20c. 1.80 



Red 20c. 1.80 



White 20c. 1.80 



Yellow 20c. 1.80 



Mixed 15c. 1.25 



