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D. M. Ferry & Co's Descriptive Catalogue. 



The figures at the right opposite each variety denote the price^ in cents, per packet, 



one foot high, and should be planted four inches apart. 



Acroclinium album, pure white 5 



" roseum, light rose ; good for mixing 5 



" roseum, double 25 



" mixed 5 



AOI^UMIA-(Climbing Kumitor> ). 



ABOBRA. 



A rapid growing and very beautiful climbing gourd. 

 Foliage delicate and of a very dark green ; fruit oval 

 and bright scarlet, forming a striking contrast with the 

 glossy foliage. Half-hardy perennial. Start in hot-bed. 

 Abobra, viridifolia 10 



abro:f«(ia. 



Charming 

 trailer, with 

 V e r b e n a-like 

 flowers. Very 

 fragrant, and a 

 long time in 

 bloom. The 

 seeds are en- 

 closed in a 

 husky cover- 

 ing, which re- 

 move be fore 

 planting, and 

 transplant t o 

 one foot apart. 

 Half-hardy an- 

 nual. Start 

 under glass. 

 Cover very 

 lightly. 

 Abrbnia, umbellata, delicate lilac, white center — 10 



" arenaria, waxy yellow; fragrant 10 



'* mixed, above mixed 10 



ABUXII^OIS. 



Very popular, perennial, green-house shrub, with bell 

 shaped, drooping flowers, which are borne in profusion 

 nearly the entire year. Well adapted to house culture, 

 and desirable for bedding out in the summer. There 

 are several varieties, the flowers of which vary from 

 pure white and yellow to deep orange and crimson, 

 streaked v/ith yellow. Can be propagated by cuttings, 

 in sand, under glass, during summer. If seeds are sown 

 before April, under glass, plants will bloom the first 

 season. For winter flowering, sow in August or Sep- 

 tember. 

 Abutilon, finest mixed .'. 25 



ACR-OCl^lNiUM-CHverlasting:). 



Abronia. 



Acroclinium. 



Very pretty, half-hardy annual, with rose and white 

 daisy-like flowers. These are " Immortelles," which 

 bloom in August and September, and are fine for winter 

 bouquets and wreaths. The flowers should be gathered 

 fot drying when partially opened They grow about 



Adiumia, Cirrhosa. 



A most beautiful and graceful climber, thriving in a 

 sheltered situation. It is sometimes known as Moun- 

 tain Fringe, Wood Fringe, and Alleghany Vine. The 

 beautiful pink and white flowers are produced in abun- 

 dance during the three summer months. It is biennial, 

 and makes but little growth the first season. Sow the 

 seed in April, and the following autumn transplant tO' 

 the place where they are to blossom. Hardy biennial 

 climber ; fifteen feet high. 

 Adiumia, cirrhosa, white and pink lo- 



ADOT^ilS KI^OIJVER. 



Known as Pheasant's Eye. The flowers are verv- 

 brilliant but not very freely produced. The foliage is- 

 pretty, delicate and many parted. Hardy annual ; one 

 foot high. 

 Adonis, autumnalis, dark blood red 5 



AGAI»AI»«XHUS-(Africaii I^ily). 



The Agapanthus is a tuberous rooted plant, with re- 

 curved leaves. The handsome blue flowers are produced 

 at the top of the flower stems, which grow about three 

 feet high, often bearing from twenty to thirty flowers. 

 The seed produces small tubers which will require two 

 season's growth to become of sufficient size to flower. 

 Plant in sandy loam in green-house, and transplant to 

 open ground when weather is warm. Secure the tubers- 

 from extreme cold. 

 Agapanthus, umbellatus 15. 



AGERAXXJM. 



A valuable plant, on account of the length of time it 

 remains in bloom, and for contrast of color with the more 

 brilliant varieties. It blooms constantly all summer in 

 the garden, and if removed to the green-house, all win- 

 ter. Desirable for cut flowers for bouquets. Colors 

 light blue and pure white. Start the seeds under glass_ 

 and transplant. Hardy annual. 



Ageratum, Mexicanum, light blue 5 



" Imperial Dwarf White 5 



" Tom Thumb, dwarf blue, distinct variety: 



desirable for edging s- 



" Lasseauxi, rose colored ic 



" conspicuum, valuable for winter; white 5 



'• mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed > 



