D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 71 
VICTORI This class of Asters 
oy, snes in 
erfection of form, and variety 
Od purity of colors, by Truf- 
=, ~ faut’s Peony Flowered. The 
petals of the latter curve up- 4 
ward and inward, while those 
of the Victoria out and down, 
Ry) over-lapping like the petals of 
yy the Double Dahlia. Height 
§, about two feet. (Pea 
Victoria, Bright Red _ Pkt. 10c a 
“s Peach Blossom ‘‘ 10c 
ch Miolet-2 es. = "4 8 Oc 
Pure White... ‘* 10c 
Victoria, White turning to azure blue.. Pkt. 10c 
Sa Mixed, including all colors...... io $28 Oe 
Dwarf Victoria, like tall Victoria in habit. Of great 
utility for edgings and pot culture. Height about 
twelve inches. All colors mized..... Pkt. 10cts "es Comer 
ASTER, 
VICTORIA. 
Pyramidal Bouquet, dwarf, forming a complete pyramidal 
shaped bouquet, carrying from fifteen to twenty flowers, COMET, GIANT WHITE bs it Ae es Seth 
which nearly hide the foliage; height one foot. A jine range 
ment on the well-known Comet Aster, the plant is taller and 
SIRI G ASPENS enn, 3 >a i wits os mls => oe 2 Sis ares Pkt. 10cts i : 
— of greater vigor. The pure white flowers are of extraordi- 
JAPAN 6S A new, very distinct and at- nary size and surprisingly resemble the reflex forms of 
tractive class. The plantsare Japanese Chrysanthemums....................+- Pkt. 15cts 
vigorous and produce very large flowers made up of exceed- Comet, Giant mixed......................222..-- . * L&ets 
ingly long tubular and twisted petals which form a strik- 
ingly beautiful flower. Should be included in every collece- COMET —This distinct class of asters resembles the Japan 
RONR ee aty ais ton cha ee clea oe oes vies ewslae 2 oa Pkt. 10cts Chrysanthemum in size and shapeof flowers. They havea 
— wide range of handsome colors and 
are extremely floriferous. Finest 
Jewel,or Ball Shaped—In this beau- 
MECUUT sn cad Soe te foe = Pkt. 1i5cts 
tiful class of asters the good sized 
flowers are produced on long 
stems and are of most perfect 
symmetry. The broad, compara- 
tively short petals are incurved 
and form a ball shaped flower. 
Mixed colors. ... Pkt. 10cts 
Diamond, has large double fiow- 
ers of rich and varied colors. 
One of the best for cut flowers; 
eighteen inches high. All col- — 
ors. mixed..........Pkt. 15cts »; 
Princess (Pure White or Snow- 
ball). —A beautiful and dis- 
tinct variety having semi- 
spherical pure white flowers 
resembling Lilliput Dahlias. The 
flowers are composed of short, : 
very thickly set imbricated petals : 
which give the plant a charming =f7~~ 
appearance. A single plant often 
produces as many as 30 perfectly 
formed flowers. Equally valuable 
for cut flowers and pot culture.... 
Pkt. 10cts 
Giant Emperor, snow white: flowers 
very double, and of enormous size; 
height two feet .......- Pkt. 10cts 
Goliath, Mont Rose, splendid 
large flowers of a charming 
peach color; plants large, 
branching........ Pkt. 1icts 
Goliath, Mont Blanc, similar 
to Mont Rose, except with 
white flowers.....Pkt. 15cts 
Goliath, Crimson, valuable for 
florists. ..... ....Pkt. 15cts 
Oj zx White Branching (Semple’s). 
The plants are very large and 
come into bloom quite late. The 
s flowers are of immense size and so 
w= large and fine that when cut they are 
§ often taken for Chrysanthemums; 
f they are borne on exceptionally long 
* stems and are great favorites with 
HOVISIS aces HP dats oe Pkt. 10cts 
Pink Branching (Semple’s).— Like 
: the preceding but of very delicate 
and beautiful shade of pink............ Pkt. 10cts 
JAPANESE 
ASTER. 
Washington—Flowers are very large and often mea- 
sure four inches in diameter; plants two feet high. 
CTE CAPLIAT Shee ao To na See oe ok we ee Pkt. 1Licts Lavender Branching (Semple's), a delicate shade of 
paleilavenderp os: 2.6.8 fee ee Pkt. 10cts 
Semple’s Branching, mixed............. ** 10cts 
AURIGULA 
Called also Prim- 
ula Auricula and 
French Cowslip. 
», This is an old and 
4%» well-known fav- 
y,, orite. Culture 
7? same as for Prim- 
444 rose. Tender per- 
4 ennial; height six 
- % inches. 
? 
Zi 4 Alpine, the most 
“7 hardy variety.. 
Pkt. 15cts 
Finest Prize, 
: mixture of all 
Zp the choicest va- 
Ie <A pie: re 
VA Pkt. 20cts 
AZALEA INDIGA 
_. Spring flowering shrubs, universally admired for 
their beautiful flowers, which are produced in great SSS 
profusion. Finest mixed.................. Pkt. 25cts :S ae 
AURICULA. 
