D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 75 
3 (Ricinus). Tall, 
S O R BD BA SS majestic plants 
= for lawns, with 
leaves of glossy 
green, brown or bronzed metallic hue, and long spikes of scarlet and green 
prickly fruit. Of very quick growth in rich soil. Tender annual; six to 
fifteen feet high. 
Zanzibariensis, a comparatively new species of wonderfully vigorous 
growth. The plants grow from ten to fifteen feet high and the leaves 
measure about thirty inches across, and fin different plants range 
trom bright green with green stems to deep bronze with dark red 
stems, and all having a brilliant lustre. We know of no annual plant 
which is so desirable for concealing unsightly objects or of more 
imposing beauty when standing alone or in groups on the lawn. 
Mixed: varieties el anes ees o oes Pkt. 10cts 
Sanguineus (Tricolor), blood red stalks with red venation in 
leaves; height about six feet..........-...-.2--+--e00- Pkt. Scts 
Giganteus, grows about six feet high; leaves large and richly 
veined.and marbled; ;2-.- :..--.- EP oemaweatne os = ... .Pkt. Scts 
gb co ee oe a, Sp ee Se en Ae <¢~ 5cts 
Anexceedingly interesting genus 
ENTAU RR EA of plants, embracing annuals, 
biennials and perennials. Some 
of the varieties are foliage plants, indispensable for borders 
and edges of beds, while others are noted for their beautiful flow- 
ers. 
Gymnocarpa (Dusty Miller), silvery gray foliage; drooping habit, 
very graceful. Half hardy perennial................ Pkt. 10cts 
Candidissima, ornamental plant of great beauty. Sil- 
very white,deeply cut foliage. Half hardy peren- 
PEt ORO Se ie ae eg a ae Pkt. 1icts 
Odorata, sweet scented flowers of a bluish or light 
purple color, set on long stems. Easily cultivated, 
and should be grown in light soil. Hardy annual; 
about one anda half feet high Pkt, 10cts 
Marguerite, a sweet scented white Centau- 
rea, about as large as a medium sized Car- 
nation. It is a sport from Centaurea 
Odorata, and the plants are about eight- 
een inches high. The flowers 
are beautifully laciniated and 
produced on long stems; their 
lasting quality after being cut 
is remarkable. The beauty of 
this easily cultivated annual 
is certain to excite admiration. 
Pkt. 10cts 
CELosia Cristata — (See Cocks- 
comb). 
CENTAUREA Cyanus—(See Bachel- 
or’s Button). 
~ CHEIRANTHUS CHeEIRI — (See Wall 
Flower). 
CHEIRANTHUS Manitimus—(CSee Vir- 
ginian Stock). 
¥ 2 pe pea 
DOE SRP DLG? ALES SESS 
CASTOR BEAN, ZANZIBARIENSIS. 
GBELOSI... 
Magnificent plants for green- 
house or conservatory decora- 
tions, producing elegant, plume- 
shaped spikes of flowers. They 
are easily grown outdoors and 
makea fine display in the garden. 
Half hardy annuals; about two 
to three feet high. 
Pyramidalis plumosa, mixed, 
pyramidal in form, with -eau- 
tiful long plumes of red, yel- 
low, violev, etc.; very striking. 
Pkt. dcts 
Triumph of the Exposition, 
pyramidal in form, producing 
many gracefully feathered 
crimson spikes. Height about 
twoteeh: es... 5.8 Pkt. 10cts 
ad ~ a z 
CELOSIA, TRIUMPH OF THE EXPOSITION. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
Chrysanthe- 
; mums have de- 
m servedly become 
very popular. 
They are 
» showy and ef- 
fective in the 
garden, and 
very desirable 
for cut flow- 
ers. Our list 
affords a fine range 
» for selection. 
>» Carinatum Burridge- 
anum, crimson,white 
center; single,Pkt.5c 
Carinatum Eclipse, 
pure golden yellow, 
with a bright purplish-scarlet 
ring or center on the ray florets, 
the dise being dark brown; very 
sinikiio ag: bis... Pkt. 5cts . 
Coronarium sulphureum, flore <* 
pleno, produces charming dou- 
WN; 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
CORONARIUM, 
SO inanGetes ble flowers of a delicate lemon 
; \ or sulphur shade....... Pkt. 5cts 
: Coronarium, double, white. .5cts SS~ 
Coronarium, double, yellow....... ................ Pkt. 5cts Indicum, fl. pl., half hardy perennial; very double; mixed 
Mixed, Carinatum and Coronarium varieties.... Pkt. 5cts COlOIS Famine. <0 ss PT eta ee Senge nes 2 Pkt. 25cts 
The Carinatum and Coronarium varieties are hardy an- Frutescens (Marguerite or Paris Daisy). This variety, under 
nuals one and one-half to two feet high, and are most de- the name of Marguerite, has attained great popularity 
sirable for the garden. The others are the taller and later among florists. The pretty, star-shaped, white flowers are 
blooming sorts so largely used by florists, freely produced, and the plant will grow under almost any 
Japonicum, fl. pl., Japanese variety. Flowers of peculiar circumstances. Perennial..... Sissy Se 
form, and much beauty, combining numerous shades of Superb mixed double, seed from finest Chinese and Japanese 
color. Half hardy perennial........ ........... Pkt. 25cts varieties........ PP Se er ee ee .......Pkt 25cts 
