14 D. M. FERRY & CO’S CATALOGUE OF 
until signs of growth appear, when they should receive plenty of water. They grow rapidly, and a single bulb will 
make a vine forty feet long ina remarkably short time; strings must be supplied for them to run upon, Give 
them a warm place and plenty of air, but keep them from a direct draft. When the foliage turns yellow, cut off 
the vine and gradually withhold water, and put the bulb ina dry, cool place for six weeks, when it will be ready 
for another season’s growth. : EACH. Doz. 
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SNOW DAGE: 
The first to herald the approach of Spring, defying the cold, and lifting its 
tiny white blossom to view long before the snow has disappeared, and when no 
other sign of vegetable life appears. The flower is beautiful, and is more wel- 
come by its being so early. They can be planted in beds, in the border, 
or in clumps in the open lawn, and will endure any amount of hard 
treatment ; still, no flower better repays care and attention. Plant the bulbsin 
September or October—the earlier the better—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 con- 
spicuous. The bulbs should not be kept long out of the ground, and should 
not be disturbed oftener than once in two or three years. 
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YUCCA, or ADAM’S NEEDLE. 
For a cemetery, we doubt if a more appropriate plant can be found than the 
Yucca. The immense clusters of pure white blossoms render it very attractive. 
The leaves are narrow and long, and from their edges depend long threads. 
The flower stalk arises from the center of the plant to a height of three or four 
feet, and the bell-shaped, white blossoms are produced in abundance. The 
plant is perfectly hardy, and can be set out where required, either in Autumn or Spring, and it will require no far- 
ther care. EACH. 
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* filamentosa, darge roots..-.....+.++-+-- LSS IR Loci us Ube Re Me ea. as =, «MMe ng st dn a = SO Ec eA ola 50 
PLANTS FOR WINTER BLOOMING IN THE HOUSE. 
It is with real satisfaction that we present our customers with a largely increased list of Plants from which te 
seleet, embracing nearly all of the valuable newer varieties that have been tested and found worthy a‘place in our 
catalogue. Rooted plants, such as we send out, seldom fail to give perfect satisfaction ; not nearly the skill and 
patience are required with Plants that are necessary to produce bloom from the seed. The system of packing is 
now so perfect that Plants can be sent about as safely in the coldest weather in Winter, as in Summer. It is now 
eight years since we added the Plant feature to that of our Seed business, and we are glad to say that the instances 
have been very rare when the Plants we sent out have failed to give entire satisfaction. 
The poor as well as the rich are fast learning that a few nice, healthy Plants in their dwellings are a necessity 
as well as luxury. They are regarded almost as members of the household, and many a delightful hour is spent in 
their companionship. How much real satisfaction is afforded in being able to offer your retiring guest in mid-Win- 
ter a little bouquet of living flowers, grown in your own house, and perfected under your own supervision. Even 
the green leaves bring cheerfulness and sunshine. We cannot too strongly urge our friends to have some Flowers 
and Plants for Winter blooming, at which season of the year, even the most insignificant flower is more welcome 
than the most gorgeous display in Summer, when all nature is blooming. 
It is now well understood that we have unprecedented facilities for promptly and faithfully executing orders for 
Plants, through our connection with one of the largest and most favorably known houses in central New York, with 
whom we have dealt for the past eight years, and who have gained an enviable reputation both for us and them- 
selves, by growing and sending out only large, healthy, fine specimens of Plants. Their system of packing and 
facilities for shipping are complete, and perfect satisfaction ean be relied on. The order and money must be sent 
to us, but the Plants will be sent to the party direct from the green-house in central New York. 
PLANTS BY MAIL.—The rate of postage on Seeds, Bulbs and Plants is szxteen cents per pound, and only 
small Plants can be sent by mail. They will, however, be well rooted and healthy. There is some danger of Plants 
being injured on the way when sent by mail, and only those living at great distances should order Plants sent by 
mail. We will, however, wrap them carefully in oiled cloth, and use every precaution to have them reach their 
destination safely and in good condition. In remote places, where the express charges would be large, they had 
better be sent by mail. 
PLANTS BY EXPRESS.—In all cases where it is apparent that the express charges will not be exorbitant 
(from the long distance), it is much preferable to have your Plants sent by express. The express charge will cost 
the purchaser a little more, but you will be sure of getting much larger, finer Plants, and we shall add to all good 
sized orders a few extras, to compensate for the small difference in cost between mail and express. Parties living 
at a great distance, such as Texas, Louisiana or the Territories, would not be justified in ordering by express, as 
the charges would be more than the plants would be worth when received. We shall use our judgment and experi- 
ence in shipping for the benefit and protection of our customers. 
