M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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PEONIES 



(DOUBLE CHINESE) Ready in October 



The Peony, of all the list of bulbous or tuberous-rooted plants, is perhaps the oldest and best known 

 inhabitant of the flower garden and in the improved double Chinese forms {Paeonia Chinensis) offered 

 by us the gorgeous display of blooms in the month of June is unequaled, the flowers being perfectly 

 double, many being very fragrant and all of massive size. The abundant dark green foliage is excep- 

 tionally clean and attractive. The peony makes one of the most desirable and lasting plants for the 

 perennial border or shrubbery decoration. 



Peonies will do well in almost any garden soil, but the better enriched the soil, and the more liberal the space allowed 

 for each plant, the more vigorous the growth. In planting the roots cover the crown with two inches of soil. Fall is the 

 best time to procure and transplant the roots, although this may be done in the spring. The plant is extremely hardy 

 and will survive the coldest winters with little or no protection. 



Crimson. .30C. each; $3.00 per doz. postpaid. 



Rose 30C. " 3.00 *' " 



White 30C. " 3.00 " " 



Mixed 30c. " 3.00 ** *' 



By express at purchaser's expense, $S.50 per 

 dozen. 



RANUNCULUS 



Ready in September 



Showy, perfectly double flowers of almost 

 globular outline, often two inches across, and 

 of very symmetrical form, produced on long 

 stems and well adapted to pot culture in the 

 house. 



For forcing, treat like anemones, being careful to 

 keep pots, after growth has commenced, in a cool, 

 moist atmosphere. 



The plants are not hardy and outdoors they should 

 have light rich soil, well drained, and protected from 

 the sharp wind and too much sun. Plant three inches 

 deep in October or November. On the approach of 

 cold weather, the beds should be thoroughly protected 

 with leaves, litter or manure, which should be covered 

 with boards, gradually removing the covering as the 

 weather becomes warmer. Ranunculus bulbs are 

 peculiarly shaped and should be handled carefully, but 

 if kept quite dry when out of the ground, they will last 

 almost any length of time. By keeping the bulbs till 

 sj)ring, and planting as early as possible, the danger of 

 winter-killing can be avoided, and good results may 

 be obtained. Prices include postage. 



Double French Ranunculus, Mixed. Free 

 blooming, large very double flowers, less glob- 

 ular than the Turban varieties; gorgeous colors. 

 15c. per doz.; 8oc. per 100. 



Turban Ranunculus, 

 5c. each; 35c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, 

 3 for loc; 25c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Seraphique, citron. 

 3 for IOC ; 25c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Mixed. Very 

 double, peony-formed flowers. 20c. per doz.; 

 ;^i .00 per 100, postpaid. 



Hercules, white. 

 Romano, scarlet. 



iJV^ll jl aJt^ Ready in September 



A beautiful class of small bulbs, with pink, 

 white and blue bell-shaped or star-shaped 

 flowers, following the Crocus in season. They 

 are widely cultivated under the names of 

 Squills, Wild Hyacinth, etc. The plants are 

 entirely hardy and need not be disturbed 

 oftener than once in three or four years. 



They will thrive in almost any garden soil, and 

 should be planted in October or November, about two 



inches deep, and in clumps or masses, placing the peonies 



little bulbs about an inch apart. The flowers appear 



in spring before the leaves, and when these come they should not be disturbed so long as they are fresh and green. 

 Scillas are well adapted to growing in pots or pans in the house, and treated in this way will flower in February. Place 

 six to a dozen bulbs in a pot close to the surface of the soil; good gardener's earth is the best. Allow them to root 

 in the cold before removing to the warmer room, and water as often as the earth shows dryness. 



or blue, in separate colors, 2 for 5 cents; 



Scilla Campanulata 



^r»illa ^iKifir'a '^^^^ ^^ *^® ^®^* Scilla for forcing indoors, coming into bloom with Roman Hyacinths. The 

 OCllla OllJiriCa rich blue star-shaped flowers are borne on graceful spikes of six to twelve blooms each, and 



{Wood Hyacinth) Pink, white 

 20 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



when grown outdoors they make a beautiful contrast with the Snowdrop and Crocus. 

 $1.00 per 100, postpaid 



cents each; 30 cents per dozen; 



