D. M. FERRY & GO'S 



ALYSSUM. 



Very desirable free bloomers, and indispensable in every flower garden. 

 The annual varieties bloom nearly the whole summer, and the perennials are 

 among the first in Spring. 



Alyssum maritimuin, flowers pure white and very fragrant ; suitable for edg- 

 ings, and fine for bouquets. If potted, will bloom all winter. Hardy 

 annual ; j^ foot. 

 " Saxatile^ flowers yellow and very showy ; of dwarf habit, and suitable for 

 rock work. Hardy perennial ; i foot. 



AMARANTHUS. 



Valuable for its varieties of handsome foliage, whether grown in the con- 

 servatory or garden. The colors will be more brilliant if planted in moderately 

 rich soil. 



Ainaraulhus incl.iiirliolieus ruber, beautiful, blood red foliage, suitable for 

 masses or edgings. Half-hardy annual from Japan ; i}/^ feet. 

 " tricolor, leaves yellow, red and green ; well known as " Joseph's Coat." 



Half-hardy annual ; 2 feet. 

 " bicolor olbieiisis, dark purple foliage, edged at the terminals with bright 



crimson ; handsome specimens for mixed borders ; 4 feet. 

 " atropurpureiis, a most remarkable and grand variety from Calcutta, 

 growing three feet high, and producing long spikes of rich purple bloom. 

 " salicifolilis, the finest variety yet offered to the public ; 23^ to 3 feet 

 high, pyramidal in form, branching close to the ground. Leaves, beau- 

 tifully undulated, varying from green to bronze, and later to a bright 

 orange-red color, forming magnificent, bright colored plumes, which give 

 the plant a most elegant appearance. Produces a striking eff"ect in 

 masses, and is fine for center of a vase ; also desirable for pot plant, for 

 autumn conservatory decoration. 



AMMOBIUM. 



A fine, small-flowered everlasting, valuable for winter bouquets, and pretty 

 for the garden. The stems have a winged attachment. 



Anilliobimil alatnin, fine white variety from New Holland. Hardy annual ; 

 2 feet high. 



ANAGALLIS. 



A class of beautiful, trailing plants, blooming all the season ; very graceful 

 in pots or vases. Properly half-hardy perennials, but will bloom the first sea- 

 son, if sown early. 

 Anagallis grandiflora Graribaldi, vermillion ; new and fine. 



" " Eugenie, light blue, shaded with white. 



" " Napoleon III., rich crimson maroon ; new. 



" " mixed, large-flowered varieties mixed ; fine. 



ANTIRRHINUM. 



(See Snapdragon.) 



