D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 83 
(Papaver) These well-known hardy annuals and perennials flower in great profusion throughout the 
summer. Both the single and double varieties are very desirable for bedding and borders. The flowers 
are remarkable for their large size, delicacy of tissue and wide range of bright dazzling colors. 
As early in spring as ground can be worked sow the seed, which is quite small, where the flowers 
are to bloom as the annual varieties do not bear transplanting. Pulverized soil, preferably light sandy 
loam, should be used. Make rows fifteen inches apart and cover seed one-fourth inch deep. When two inches high, thin from 
six inches to one foot. ‘lo insure continuous bloom during a long season the flowers should be cut regularly and no seed 
pods allowed to form. 
Annual Varieties 
American Legion. The brilliant red Poppy of Flanders, adopted as the emblem of the veterans’ organization whose name it 
bears. Flowers somewhat smaller than the Shirley’s; bright orange-scarlet in color. Fine for bedding. Oz. 60c....... Pkt. 10c. 
Shirley. A magnificent variety, producing through a long season large single flowers of charmingly delicate colors, ranging 
from pure white through shades of pink and rose to brightest scarlet and carmine-red. If cut before the blooms are fully 
expanded, they will keep fresh in water for several days. Hardy annual, about twenty inches high. Oz. 40c......... Pkt. 10c. 
Ryburgh Hybrid. A very desirable new strain of poppies obtained by crossing the Shirley and Ranunculus varieties. They 
range in color from white through shades of salmon and pink to scarlet and red. ‘The flowers are double or semi-double and the 
delicate texture of the tissue-like petals gives the flower an exceptionally dainty appearance. OZ. 75C...........seeeeeeee Pkt. 10c. 
Tulip Flowered. Single bright scarlet tulip shaped flowers, a black spot appearing at the base of each petal. Hardy annual, 
about one foot high. Oz. 60c..........+..655 p00000b0000000000000 guoo00D00 dodcD0DD0GGUOODGDOODDOdDO AOSD DUDG0OODOOODUGaaUGN00 Pkt. 10c. 
Single Mixed. Attractive single flowers in a wide range of colors. Many of the flowers are fringed and all are of delicate 
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Double Fringed Carnation Red. Flowers large and very double, each petal being so finely cut.as to give the blossom the ap- 
pearance of a large ball of brilliant cardinal colored silk. Hardy annual, two feet high. Oz. 40c....... So0doGg6oG0d04 Pkt. 10c. 
Double Fringed Carnation White. The finest double white poppy. Plant upright growing and floriferous. Flowers three to 
four inches across, perfectly double, finely fringed. Hardy annual, two feet high. OZ. 40C...........eeeseeees oo00G00 Pkt. 10c. 
Double Fringed Carnation, Mixed. Double, finely fringed flowers in shades of white, pink and red. Oz. 25c...... seveee “* 10c. 
iP Peony White. Pure white, double showy ball shaped flowers. OZ. 40C...... css ssese cece eeeee ete ceceeeeeens ein OCs 
iy ‘« Red. Very double, ball shaped flowers of rich deep crimson. Oz. 40c..............44% cap pdoounDboNsoDaOso “10c. 
a “« Mixed. Large showy double flowers of various colors; hardy annual, about two feet high. Oz. 30c..... “ 10c. 
o Choice Mixed. Very large, double poppies in’a variety of colors and forms. About two feet high. Oz. 25c. 
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Perennial Varieties 
Perennial poppies do best in rows one and 
one-half feet apart and one foot apart in the row. 
Seed may be sown outdoors either in spring or fall. 
Orientale. Very large single gorgeous scarlet 
blossoms; base of petals bluish black. One of 
the most showy garden perennials; about two 
feet high. Oz. $1.50.......0... 0. sees eeeee Pkt. 10c. 
Orientale Hybrids Mixed. A choice mixture of 
Orientale Poppies in shades of white, salmon, 
orange, scarlet and crimson. Oz. $2.00..Pkt. 10c. 
We do not furnish seed of the opium poppy. 
Sometimes called 
Moss Rose. Few 
or u ac flowers make such 
a dazzling display 
of color in the bright sunshine as a bed of port- 
ulacas. The glossy cup-shaped single flowers and 
rose-like double flowers, about one inch across, 
range through many shades of red, white, pink, 
orange, yellow, striped, ete. Plants low growing 
or creeping with thick, fleshy stems tinged with 
red and small quill-shaped leaves. Desirable also 
for edgings. They are in bloom through a long 
season. 
Sow seed outdoors, after weather is warm and 
settled, where the plants are to stand in rows one 
foot apart. They should have a sunny situation. 
Well pulverized soil should be used but it does 
not need to be rich. Cover seed about one-eighth 
inch deep. Thin to two inches apart. For massed 
beds seed can be sown broadcast, the soil sifted 
on and the whole bed carefully pressed with a 
board. For earliest blooming start under glass and 
transplant to place after danger of killing frost is 
over. Tender annual; about nine inches high. 
Single Varieties 
Single Orange. OZ. 75C.............000 00s Pkt. 10c. 
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“White. Oz. 75c..... qasvoodnocnsawns “ 10c. 
“Fine Mixed. A wide range of colors. Oz. 70c. 
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Double Varieties 
The seed we offer can be depended upon for a 
large proportion of fine, very double flowers and 
ee OY that come single can be pulled out if 
esired. 
Double Orange.........ssesecesenceeeeeees Pkt. 10c. 
“Scarlet. Very bright and attractive. ‘‘ 10c. 
o. White...... d00Gd0CDDD000500: HD04a000 “ 10c. 
““ Mixed. Many beautiful shades..... “ 10c. 
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