88 D. M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



SWEET PEAS-Continued 



SPRING FLOWERING SPENCER VARIETIES 



A comparatively new class of Sweet Peas that is rapidly becoming prominent for winter flowering indoors. The flowers 

 are large, of the same form as the Spencers and are beautifully waved or frilled. They remain in bloom for a much longer time 

 than the Early Flowering Grandiflora sorts. When planted out of doors they will commence blooming a month or more earlier 

 than tlie later flowering varieties planted at the same time. 



EARLY AVIATOR. 



size and fine form. 



Brilliant crimson scarlet flowers of large 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; yi Lb. $2.00 



EARLY BLANCHE FERRY. An attractive bicolor with white 

 wings and rose pink standard. An early flowering Spencer 

 similar in color to the well known Blanche Ferry. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 75c; M Lb. $2.00 



EARLY BLUE BIRD. A very attractive shade of bright 

 silvery blue. Flowers become somewhat deeper in shade as 

 they age. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; H Lb. $2.00 



EARLY COLUMBIA. Standard rose pink, wings creamy 

 white or tinged with pink. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; !4 Lb. $2.00 



EARLY ELDORADO. Rich golden orange standard with wings 

 of softer shade. Pkt. 10c; Oz. $2.00 



EARLY GLITTERS. Bright fiery orange standard with 

 wings of a deeper orange. Unsurpassed in brilliancy of color 

 when used under artificial light. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; i4 Lb. 

 $2.00 



EARLY HARMONY. A pleasing shade of lavender. Flowers 

 of large size and borne on long stems. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c; 

 H Lb. $2.00 



EARLY SNOW FLAKE. An early flowering white variety of 

 distinctive merit. The blossoms are large, of the best Spen- 

 cer form and are borne in profusion on long stems. The most 

 desirable Early Flowering White Sweet Pea. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 75c; M Lb. $2.00 



EARLY SUPERIOR PINK. Flowers of extra size. A beautiful 

 rose pink, very slightly shaded with salmon. (.See further 

 description on page U.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. $2.50 



EARLY VULCAN. A vivid scarlet of intense hue, which is 

 highly resistant to hot sun. Produces freely on long stems. 

 (See further description on page 4.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00; 

 H Lb. $2.50 



EAkLY ZVOLANEK'S ROSE. Rich rose pink, The flowers 

 are large and are produced on stems of good length. One of 

 the best commercial sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 7Sc; K Lb. $2.00 



EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS MIXED. A choice mixture 

 of the foregoing named Early Flowering Spencer varieties. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; J4 Lb. $1.50 



SPENCER VARIETIES 



This group includes the largest and most beautifully formed sweet peas. The Spencers have very large waved flowers which 

 are produced abundantly on long strong stems, making the blossoms most desirable for cutting. 



The plants of Spencer varieties when grown outdoor? are usually in bloom much longer than other sweet peas, as most of 

 the blossoms fall off after maturity without setting pods. A characteristic of the best Spencers is an "open keel." The petal or 

 envelope enclosing the pistil, stamens and anthers is called the keel. In a typical Spencer flower grown under favorable condi- 

 tions the anthers and stigma are not clamped together and the envelope of the keel is large and baggy and open at the top. 



Bicolor, Light 

 BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER. This is similar in color to the 



original grandiflora Blanche Ferry; standard rose-pink, wings 

 white. Our strain is nearly free from the tinting which 

 usually occurs on the wings of most bicolors. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 35c; V4 Lb. $1.00 



DORA. Bright rose standard with wings of very light primrose 

 flushed or tinted rose-carmine. Very large Spencer form. Pkt. 

 10c; Oz. 50c; Vi Lb. $1.00 



Blue 



MRS. TOM JONEIS. Deep azure blue. Flowers large and of 

 fine substance. The best blue sweet pea yet introduced. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 'A Lb. $1.00 



Blue, Light 



COLNE VALLEY. The finest clear light blue yet introduced. 

 Flowers of ^ood size, well placed on strong stems. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 35c; "ALb. $1.00 



Blue. Dark 



JACK CORNWEIL V. C. The finest deep navy blue variety. 

 Flowers of good size and form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; Vt Lb. $1.00 



Blush Pink 



VALENTINE. A recently introduced charming blush pink 

 variety. The flowers are well formed, of largest size and 

 are well placed in fours and fives on long strong stems. Pkt. 

 10c; Oz. 35c; V* Lb. $1.00 



Carmine 



DOREEN. Carmine rose flowers of large size and beautifully 

 waved petals. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; M Lb. $1.00 



Ceriae, Pale 



ILLUMINATOR. Bright glowing salmon tinged with orange. 

 Very satisfactory under artificial light. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 

 >/4 Lb. $1.00 



Cerise, Deep 



CHARMING. A brilliant orange cerise. Flowers open true and 

 hold color well. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V* Lb. $1.00 



Ceriae, Scarlet 



CAMPFIRE. The brightest pure flame scarlet. The blossoms 

 stand the hottest sun, the color being intensified by sunlight so 

 that the hotter the sun the better the color. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 

 V4 Lb. $1.00. 



Ceriae, Scarlet 



ROYAL SCOT. The most brilliant cerise sweet pea yet in- 

 troduced. A vigorous grower producing large, finely waved 

 flowers which will withstand the hottest sun without burn- 

 ing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. $1.00 



Cream 



DOBBIE'S CREIAM. A strong growing, cream or primrose. 

 A profuse blooming variety, with large, much waved 

 flowers, often duplexed. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. $1.00 



Cream Pink, Pale 



PICTURE. Flowers well waved and frilled. Standard cream 

 with tint of primrose. Wings and keel cream, suffused with 

 soft pink. A most attractive Sweet Pea. (See further de- 

 scription onpage 4.) Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. $1.00 



Cream Pink, Deep 



MISS CALIFORNIA. A rich salmon pink variety with large 

 beautifnlly waved flowers which are borne in fours on long, 

 stout stems. (See further description on page U.) Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. $1.00; 14 Lb. $2.50 



Crimson 



CRIMSON KING. Undoubtedly the most glorious crimson 

 sweet pea yet introduced. Flowers of large size, perfectly 

 placed on long strong stems and of rich deep crimson color. 

 Entirely free from sunburn and wind scald. Vigorous grow- 

 ing and a very profuse bloomer. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 

 H Lb. $1.00 



KING EDWARD. A rich and brilliant crimson. This variety 

 is a vigorous grower and produces flowers of large size 

 and beautiful form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. $1.00 



Lavender 



AUSTIN FREDEIRICK. Our stock is of the improved strain. 

 Flowers of largest size, well placed on long stems. Color a 

 true lavender, the best yet introduced. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 

 1/4 Lb. $1.00 



Maroon, Dark 



WARRIOR. The best pure deep maroon. Large flowers of 

 splendid form Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; "A Lb. $1.00 



Orange Pink 



GEORGE SHAWYER. Standard bright orange salmon; wings 

 tinted with rose. The flowers are of large size and are per- 

 fectly placed on long stems. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; V4 Lb. $1.00 



