94 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Bulbs and Roots for Sl Planting. 
All bulbs and roots will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates» At the 100 
rate they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges, unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of 
any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent 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. 
BEGONIAS "poote 
The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality, and with 
proper care will give a beautiful display early in the summer. 
For growing in pots or boxes in the house, plant in rich, sandy soil, 
give good drainage and water freely after the leaves start, but do 
not let the soil become sour or soggy from over watering, If it 
is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, moist situation, 
making the bed rich with thoroughly rotted manure and leaf 
mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger from frost is over. 
After the plants start into vigorous growth, keep well watered. 
If planted in a proper situation, no plants in cultivation will give 
a more magnificent display throughout the summer. 
EACH _ DOZ. EACH DOZ. 
SINGLE Pink...... 12cts 2128 DOUBLE Pink..... Qdcts $2.50 
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Scarlet....12 ‘‘ We Scarlet. ..25 ‘‘ 2.50 
& White..... 1 aie 1.25 > White. ...25 ‘‘ 2.50 
Ke Yellow....12 ‘ 1.25 = Yellow. ..25 ‘‘ 2.50 
ee Mixed..... 10 ‘‘ 1.00 be Mixed....20 ‘ 2.00 
BEGONIA, SINGLE, 
TUuBEROUS ROOTED. 
g Known as_ Elephant’s 
Caladium Esculentum te." one of ine nest 
tropical plants which 
can be grown in the open air in the North. It can be made to produce three to ten 
leaves three to four feet long and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high. It is 
of easy culture, the chief requisites being an unlimited supply of fertilizer and water. 
You cannot make the soil too rich or keep it too wet for this plant. Very effective for 
the flower border and for planting out upon the lawn. 
EACH DOZ. 
First Size Bulbs, nine inches and over in cireumference.25cts $2.50 
Second Size Bulbs,seven to nine inches in circumference. 20 *‘ 2.00 
Third Size Bulbs,under seven inches in circumference.15 ‘“ 1.50 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 
D AH L| A The Dahlia has always been a favorite for autumn 
flowering. The flowers are so symmetrical and per-. 
fect, and the range of colors so large and varied that 
they will always be popular where display is wanted. 
The roots are tender and easily injured by frost; they should be set out three 
feet apart, after all danger of frost is over, and during winter placed ina 
GA cool cellar and not allowed to freeze. The plants should be sup- 
S ported by tying to stakes. Our collection of mixed dahlias is of 
e the best, comprising all the positive colors, with their most 
iS striking shades. 
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EACH _DOZ. 
DOUBLE Pink...20cts $2.00 
oy Scarlet.20 *‘ 2.00 
= White ..20 * 2.00 Uf 
. Yellow.20 * 2.00 G4 
= Mixed..16 ‘‘ 1.50 © 
DIELYTRA: : 
: (Bleeding Heart.) 
Tuberous rooted plants that 
bloom in the spring, favorably 
known almost everywhere. 
They require only the ordinary 
culture of border plants. Roots 
planted in spring or autumn 
will flower freely, The roots 
should be divided every third 
year. The flowers are delicate 
pink, very graceful, produced 
continuously from May to 
uly. 
Each 20cts.; per doz. $2.00 DIELYTRA. 
