D. M. FERRY EGCOMEDEDROIT, MICH. 93 
Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger 
from frost is over, plant in arich, loamy soil, having a Sunny position and flowers the same season are assured. 
All bulbs and roots will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or per 10 rates. At the 100 rate 
they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than five of any one 
variety supplied at ten rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible 
and they will be filled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 
e There are few flowers that compare with the Dahlia in charming diversity of form and_ wide 
D A L li range of brilliant colors, and certainly no other surpasses it for autumn display in the garden as 
a well as for cutting. 
The ‘‘Decorative’’ types are characterized by gracefully formed flowers of large size with broad 
petals, being intermediate in form between the compact ‘‘Show” sorts which are nearly round and 
the “Cactus” varieties which have loosely formed 
blossoms with long twisted petals. 
The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. 
They should be set out three feet apart, after all dan- 
ger of frost is over. he best blooms are sometimes 
obtained if planting is deferred until about June 1. 
The soil should be deeply dug and well drained but 
only moderately enriched with thoroughly rotted barn- 
yard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided. A sunny 
situation is desirable as wellas plenty of space and air. 
Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three 
inches deep. Give thorough cultivation and during dry 
weather water well once a week. In order to secure 
the largest blooms, it is the common practice to 
remove the side shoots and lateral buds, leaving a 
single flower to a stem. Dahlias usually do not require 
much fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially 
should not beused. The plants should be supported 
by tying to stakes. The roots should be placed during 
winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 
Arabella (Show) Light sulphur yellow shaded with 
primrose. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Attraction (Hybrid Cactus) Lilac rose; petals 
beautifully curled. 75c each; $5.00 per 10. 
Ballet Girl (Cactus) Variegated orange or deep sal- 
mon and white. Many different combinations of these 
colors on the same plant. $1.00 each; $7.50 per 10. 
Break O’ Day (Hybrid Cactus) Artistically formed 
large flowers of primrose with a tint of light sulphur 
yellow. Free blooming on good stout stems. 50c 
each; $4.00 per 10. 
Countess of Lonsdale (Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon- 
red. An early, very attractive Cactus variety. 35c 
each; $3.00 per 10. 
Dorothy Peacock (Show) Large, perfectly shaped 
flowerg of bright shell pink color. Karly and free 
flowering. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Daddy Butler (Hybrid Cactus) Color, American Beauty 
Rose or rosy carmine. Reverse of petals lighter, giv- 
ing a variation in tone. Free blooming and of the 
best type for exhibition. $1.50 each. 
Dr. Kirkland (Show) Dark crimson, Flowers very 
large and full. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Dr. Tevis (Decorative) Flowers a beautiful shade of 
soft salmon rose suffused with old gold. Very 
attractive form. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 
Entendard de Lyon (Cactus) Beautiful carmine rose. 
Flowers of the largest size with broad waved petals. 
50c each; $4.00 per 10. 
E.R. Holmes (Hybrid Cactus) Large graceful flowers 
on fine stems. The color is a most pleasing orchid- 
lavender. $1.00 each. 
Fireburst (Decorative) Brilliant scarlet red flowers 
borne on stems of good length for cutting. 35c each; 
$3.00 per 10. 
Frau G. Scheiff (Decorative) Color arich blending 
of apricot, orange and yellow, with reverse of petals 
coral red. The flowers freely produced on long 
erect stems. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 
Gay Paree (Hybrid Cactus) Golden bronze with a 
faint tint of orange red. One of the most satisfac- 
tory varieties yet introduced. Flowers of the largest 
size and of splendid form. $1.00 each. 
George Walters (Hybrid Cactus) The large flowers 
which are a pleasing shade of salmon, are borne on 
long stems well above the foliage. 60c each; $4.50 
per 10. 
Gertrude Manda (Decorative) Peach colored flowers 
.of large size. Very desirable flowers. 25c each; $2.00 
per 10. 
Giant Ruby (Decorative) A very vigorous growing 
dahlia producing superbly large fiowers of rich ruby 
red on good stems. A consistent winner of ‘‘Firsts”’ 
for three years. $1.50 each. 
Jersey’s Beauty (Decorative) Has been a consistent 
leader at the eastern Dahlia shows for the past three 
years. A true, pure pink of extra size and depth on 
long stiff stems. A recent introduction of great merit. P 
$1.50 each. Tope FLower, Decorative. Mippie FLower, SHow. Bottom FLower, Cactus 
