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M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



CROCUS 



Ready for delivery in September 



Among the earliest to blossom in spring is this beauti- 

 ful little flower, lifting its head almost before the snow- 

 has disappeared. The showy funnel-shaped flowers 

 borne erect from the grass-like leaves are most welcome 

 visitors in the early spring sunshine. 



Although most showy when massed in large beds, or when 

 planted in Hoes of distinct colors, a very desirable effect is pro- 

 duced by setting Crocuses here and there over the lawn. It is 

 only necessary to lift the turf and insert the bulbs about two 

 inches deep. 



Crocuses will care for themselves, blooming very early amid 

 the grass and dying down to the bulb in ample time to be entirely 

 out of the way of the lawn mower. They may be planted with 

 Scilla Sibirica, the blossoms of these two earliest flowering bulbs 

 showing very prettily together. The crocus should be planted in 

 the autumn, in any good garden soil, about three inches deep and 

 about two inches apart, if in beds or borders. 



Indoors the crocus can be easily forced if growth is maintained 

 at a low temperature. Use the nained sorts and plant from six to 

 a dozen bulbs in a pot of ordinary soil, or in small glasses, keep 

 cool, well watered and give plenty of fresh air. 



Albion. Large, dark purple $o 15 



Baron von Brunow. Light purple 15 



Cloth of Silver. Light blue and white striped. 15 



King of the Whites. Purest white 15 



Sir Walter Scott. White, with light purple 

 stripes, variegated 15 



100 

 |o 80 

 80 

 80 

 80 



Mixed Yellow $0 15 



Mixed White. 10 



Mixed Purple and Blue 10 



Mixed Striped 10 



Mixed, all colors 10 



100 

 |o 75 

 70 

 70 

 70 

 70 



80 



1,000 

 $6 00 

 5 00 

 5 00 

 5 00 

 5 00 



COLCHICUM-AUTUMNALUM 



Ready in September 



A species of crocus, producing its flowers late in 

 autumn. Sometimes called Meadow Saffron and Autumn 

 Crocus. 



The following spring the plant throws up its foliage and ripens 

 its seed. Six or eight flowers are produced from one bulb. Its 

 culture is the same as given for crocus. It is hardy and will en- 

 dure the coldest weather. The bulbs do better if left undisturbed 

 for several years. 



Bulbs, mixed shades, rosy purple to almost white, 

 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



CHINESE SACRED LILY, OR NARCISSUS 



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CROCUS, KING OF THE WHITES 



CHINESE SACRED LILY 



OR NARCISSUS 



Ready for delivery in September 



Also called Joss Flower, Water Fairy Flower and 

 Oriental New Year's Lily. The flowers of this variety 

 of Polyanthus Narcissus introduced from China are 

 satiny white with golden yellow cup. They are borne 

 profusely in clusters and are very fragrant. 



They may be grown in pots of earth but usually do best 

 in bowls or dishes of water, by which method the bulbs may 

 be brought into profuse bloom in four to six weeks from 

 planting. Put an inch or two of sand and gravel in the dish 

 in which they are to be grown, set the bulbs on this and put 

 enough gravel or shells around them to keep them from 

 falling over; fill the dish with water and set in a dark closet 

 for a few days until the roots start freely, then bring them 

 to the light and keep in any ordinary living room. A dozen 

 bulbs started this way at intervals will give a succession of 

 bloom throughout the winter. 



The Chinese Lily bulbs offered by lis are large, solid and 

 ivell matured. They can be relied upon to be the true Chinese, 

 which are superior to those grown elsetuhere. 



Price, 15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. By 

 express, at purchaser's expense, 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 

 $1.00 per dozen. Original baskets of 30 bulbs each, $2.00. 



Single, dozen and loo prices include postage. The J.ooo rate 

 is by express, at purchaser's expense. Not less than 2$ of any one 

 variety supplied at loo rates, andnot less than 250 at 1,000 rates. 



