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D. M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



Larkspur 



A Row OF KOCHIA CHILD8I USED AS A HEDGE 



I^__UJ_ f^Viil/Jci {Summer Cypress) An easily grown foliage or hedge plant which makes a very rapid growth and 

 *^*'''**'* V^llllUol presents an extremely symmetrical and attractive appearance. Is a mass of moss-like foliage which 

 retains its clean, bright green color until heavy frost. Turns to dull bronze red after heavy frost and blends with the colors 

 of autumn. Sow outdoors early in spring, covering one-fourth inch deep. Make the rows two feet apart and thin eighteen 



inches apart. Hardy annual; about two and one-half feet high. Oz. 30c Pkt. lOc. 



fClirl7A V^in** ^P'ueraria) Jack and the Bean Stalk. Probably the most rapid growing vine in cultivation. Grows eight to 

 IVUU^a V lilC ten feet the first season from seed, and fnim forty to sixty feet in a single season after becoming estab- 

 lished. Makes a dense growth of foliage and is valuable for covering verandas, pergolas and unsightly places. Will thrive on any 

 land that will support vegetable growth. In the north it dies back to the roots in winter and makes new growth each season. 



Hardy pereimial climber. Oz. 50c. (See further description on page U) Pkt. lOc 



LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS— (See Peas, Everlasting) 

 LATHYRUS ODORATUS— (See Sweet Peas) 



1 an fa no The plants form small shrubs, producing in late summer and autumn heliotrope-like clusters of single, 

 >~t^H^^HO. fragrant flowers that change color. Succeeded by green berries that turn to a deep blue. Start under glass 

 and transplant when danger of frost is over. May also be grown in pots. Tender perennial; about two feet high. 

 Finest French Hybrids mixed Pkt. 10c. 



(Delphinium) The Larkspur with il^s long clustered spikes of beautiful irregular flowers, often with 

 long spurs, is especially valuable for its shades of blue. The annual forms are very desirable for 

 bedding and the perennials are strikingly effective as a background for borders and for planting 

 among shrubbery. Seed of annual varieties maybe sown outdoors early in spring. For earlier blooming start very early 

 indoors or sow in fall. Thin one to one and one-half feet apart. The perennial sorts are sown in fall or early in spring. 



Annual Varieties 



Double Tall Stock Flowered Dark Blue. Oz. T5c Pkt. 10c. 



Lustrous Carmine. Oz. 75c. ** 10c. 



Shell Pink Oz. 75c " 10c. 



" " " " Sky Blue. Oz. 75c " 10c. 



" " White. Oz. 75c " 10c. 



Double Tall Stock Flowered Mixed. Flowers double, borne on spikes about fifteen inches long. Colors rose, white and shades 

 of blue. Hardy annual; two feet high. Oz. 4oc. (See further description on page U) Pkt. 10c. 



Perennial Varieties 



Belladonna. Graceful open spikes with large flowers of light turquoise blue color. Hardy perennial, two to three feet high 

 ... .Pkt. 10c. 



Bellamosum. Of the same form as Belladonna but with intense rich, deep blue flowers. Hardy perennial, two to three feet 

 high Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrid Large Flowering Mixed. Single, semi-double and double in attractive shades of lavender, blue and purple. The plants are 

 tall growing and are most desirable as a background for lower growing flowers or for planting in clumps in the open 

 border. Oz. S3.00 Pkt. 10c. 



I iniini Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax) An attractive free-flowering bedding plant with slender foliage and 

 '-'•*'**"* bearing on delicate stems clusters of glossy bright red single flowers, saucer-shaped, with black center. If 

 sown in hotbed and transplanted into good, rich soil, one foot apart, the period of flowering will be much advanced but the 

 seed can be sown in the open ground after the weather is warm. Haidy annual; about one and one-half feet high. 

 Oz. 30c Pkt. 10c. 



¥ LI* T^® tonr dwarf ( Erinus) sorts are charming plants, well adapted for bedding, pots or rockeries. They 



I^QqAII 9 make a neat edging for beds of white flowers and are very effective in masses, being covered with flowers 

 ^■^*'~'*'**** a long time. The flowers ure usually blue with lighter center and are borne in neat clusters, each 

 irregularly lobed flower being about five-eighths inch across. 



Seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is over; or start the plants in pots in greenhouse or hotbed, early in spring 

 and tiansplant in May to place outdoors. Half hardy annual; usually about six inches high. 



True Blue. A very fine, erect and compact variety with clear intensely blue flowers. Oz. $2.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Queen of Whites. A neat little plant, very dwarf, with many pure white flowers; useful for borders " 10c. 



Crystal Palace. (Speciosa) An exceptionally graceful sort having bright deep blue flowers; very dark green foliage. 

 Oz. 8 1.50 Pkt. 1 Oc 



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Gracilis. The flowers are bright blue with small white centers, fine for baskets and vases, trailing gracefully and blooming 

 profusely. The plants are slender, six inches high. Oz. 75c Pkt. 10c. 



Tenuior (Ramosa) Intensely blue flowers, decidedly larger than the other sorts and with unusually long stems. Very desirable 

 for outdoor bedding and cutting. Plants upright growing, about one foot high Pkt, lOc. 



