We warrant to the extent of the purchase price that seeds we sell are as 



described on the container, within recognized tolerances. We give no other 



or further warranty, express or implied. 



Ferry-Morse Seed Co. 



Ferry's Flower Seeds for better home gardens 



KEY TO SYMBOLS AND LISTINGS 



Common Names: Heading each listing in heavy 



type. This is the name found on 



packets of Ferry's Seeds. 



Alternative Names: After main listing. Are those 



by which the varieties are 



known in some areas. 



Color — Uses: Follow the flower names in all listings. 



Frost Dates and When to Plant: See pages 



17-19. 

 Prices: All prices listed are cost per packet. 



Height and Habit: In parentheses at end of each 



listing. 

 A — Annual; tends to live only one season 

 B — Biennial; lives two seasons, often blooms 



second year only 

 P — Perennial; tends to live from year to year 

 h — Hardy; resists low temperatures 

 hh — Half-hardy; needs protection where tem- 

 peratures are low 

 t — Tender; will not endure frost 



Abronia umbellata grandiflora. Sand Verbena. 



Rosy lilac. Trailing. Rock gardens and window boxes. 

 Thrives in rather poor soil. (h-A 6 in.) 25c 



Achillea ptarmica, The Pearl. Sneeze wort; Yarrow. 



Double satin-white flowers. Blooms long season. 

 Needs sun. (h-P 2 ft.) 25c 



African Daisy, Mixed. Dimorphotheca. 



Shades of yellow, orange, and apricot. Blooms 

 profusely for long season. Good rock garden plant. 

 (h-A 12 in.) 15c 



Ageratum, Blue Bedder. Floss Flower. 



Compact plants with large clusters of deep, rich 

 lavender-blue flowers. Ideal for edging. A Ferry- 

 Morse Development and Introduction. (h-A 

 about 4 in.) 15c 



Ageratum, Midget Blue. Floss Flower. 



The finest variety for neat edgings. All-America 

 Award. (h-A 4 in.) 15c 



Alyssum (Sweet) , Carpet of Snow. Alyssum procumbens. 

 White. One of the best edging plants. Fragrant. 

 Masses of flowers. (h-A 4 to 6 in.) lOc 



Alyssum (Sweet), Little Gem. Alyssum compactum 

 erectum. 

 White. Edging plant. Fragrant. (h-A 6 in.) 15c 



Alyssum (Sweet) Royal Carpet. Alyssum procumbens. 

 A vibrant purple that will display well with Alyssum, 

 Carpet of Snow. Good for edgings and borders. All- 

 America award winner. (h-A 6 in.) 15c 



Alyssum (Sweet), Violet Queen. Alyssum compactum 

 erectum. 



Rich violet. Retains color throughout season. Perfect 

 edging plant. (h-A 6 in.) 15c 



Alyssum, Hardy. Alyssum saxatile compactum; Basket of 

 Gold. 



Brilliant yellow. Rock garden and front of border. 

 Blooms with tulips. (h-P 9 in.) 15c 



Amaranthus caudatus. Love-Lies-Bleeding. 



Long, drooping, dull-red spikes. Easy-to-grow back- 

 ground plant. (t-A3ft. to6ft.). 10c 



Anagallis grandiflora. Blue. Pimpernel. 



Clear, deep blue. Bushy plants. Useful edging or rock 

 garden plant. (h-A 8 in.) 15c 



Anchusa capensis. Bluebird. Summer Forget-me-not. 

 Clear, bright blue, white eye. Rough, hairy stalks 

 and foliage. Flowers larger and color more intense 

 than forget-me-nots. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c 



Anchusa italica, Dropmore. Summer Forget-me-not. 

 Deep gentian blue flowers in drooping sprays. Does 

 well in dry location. Prefers partial shade. Long 

 blooming. (h-P 3 ft.) 15c 



Arabis alpina. Rock Cress; Snowcap. 



Pure white. Easy to grow. Likes sun. Showy for 

 early bloom in edging or rock garden. (h-P 6 in.) 15c 



Arctotis, Large Flowered Mixed. 



Attractive blend of colors. Fine for low borders. (h-A 

 1 ft.) 25c 



Armeria formosa. Mixed. Thrift; Sea Pink. 



Globe-like blossoms ranging in shade from delicate to 

 deep rose. Does well in poor soil. (h-P 18 in.) 25c 



Asclepias tuberosa. Butterfly Flower; Butterfly Weed. 

 Gorgeous orange-red. Attractive for bouquets. Needs 

 sun and well drained soil. Valuable for midsummer 

 color. (h-P 2 ft.) 25c 



Asparagus (See Vegetable Listing). 



Useful for background plant in flower gardens and 

 for bouquets. Lacy, fernlike foliage. 



Aster, American Branching (Wilt Resistant). 



CaUistephus; China Aster. 



White; Pink (PEERLESS PINK); Rose; Ruby Red 

 (HEART OF FRANCE) ; and Mixed. Fully double. 

 Very regular and symmetrical. Blooms same time as 

 Crego. (h-A 2 ft.) Each: 15c 



Aster, Double American Beauty Mixed (Wilt Resist- 

 ant). CaUistephus: China Aster. 



Well blended colors. Flowers similar to American 

 Branching, but larger: blooms two weeks later. (h-A 

 21^ ft.) 15c 



Aster, Double Giants of California. CaUistephus; China 

 Aster. 



Mixed. Same type as Crego but larger flowered. 

 Plant only where season is long. (h-A 2^ ft.) 25c 



Aster, Double King Mixed (Wilt Resistant). CaUiste- 

 phus; China Aster. 



Splendid blend of colors. Narrow quilled petals. Long 

 stems. Blooms before most late varieties. (h-A 2 

 ft.) 15c 



Aster, Giant California Sunshine, Mixed. CaUistephus; 

 China Aster. 



Fine blend of colors. Taller and larger flowered than 

 old Sunshine type. For mild climates. (h-A 23^ ft.) 25c 



Aster, Giant Crego (Wilt Resistant). CaUistephus; China 



Crimson; Lavender; Lilac (CATTLEYA) ; Purple; 

 Rose-pink; White; and Mixed. Shaggy twisted petals. 

 Blooms in autumn. (h-A 2 ft.) Each: 15c 



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