D. M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT, MICH. 



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BULBS AND ROOTS ^Ta^™g^ 



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 a rich, 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, wlien ordered at single or per 10 rates. At the 100 rate 

 they will be sent by express or freiglit, tlie purchaser paying tlie cliarges unless otlieruise stated. Not less than five of any one 

 variety supplied at ten rates and not less than 25 at tlie 100 rate. ( Uxlers 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. 



Dahlia 



There are few flowers that compare with the Dahlia in chanuing diversity of form and wide 



range of brilliant colors, and certainly no other surpasses it for autumn display in the garden aa 



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 wliicli liave loosely formed 

 blossoms with long twisted petals. 



The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. 

 They should be set out tliree feet apart, after all dan- 

 ger of frost is over. The best blooms are sometimes 

 obtained if planting is deferred until about June 1. 

 The soil shoidd be deeply dug and well drained but 

 only moderately enriclied witli thoroughly rotted barn- 

 yard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided. A sunny 

 situation is desirable as well as plenty of space and air. 

 Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three 

 inclies deep, (jive thorough cultivation and during dry 

 weather xvater w ell once a week. Larger blossoms are 

 usually obtained if most of the side shoots are removed. 

 Dahlias usually do not require mucli fertilizer and 

 fresh barnyard manure especially should not be used. 

 The plants sliould 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 differentcombinationsof these 

 colors on the same plant. $1.00 each; $7.50 per 10. 



Countess of Lonsdale (Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon- 

 red. An early, very attractive Cactus variety. 35c 

 each; $3.00 per 10. 



Dorothy Peacock '. (Shoto) Large, perfectly shaped 

 flowers of bright shell pink color. Early 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. $2.00 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. $1.50 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 a rich blending 

 of apricot, orange and yellow, with reverse of petals 

 coral red. The flowers freely produced on long 

 erect stems. 7Sc each; $6.00 per 10. 



Gay Paree (Hybrid Citctus) Golden bronze v\ith 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. 75c each; $6.00 

 per 10. 



Gertrude Manda (Decorative) Peach colored flowers 

 of large size. Very desirable flowers. 30c each; $2.50 

 per 10. 



Gladys Sherwood (Hybrid Cactus) A fine, pure white 

 on good stem. Vigorous grower and free blooming. 

 $1.00 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. 

 $2.50 each. -j-qp Plower, Decorative Middle Flower, Show Bottom Flower, Cactus 



