D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATaLOOLE. 



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Phlox Drummondi 



Very hardy annuals, unequaled in the magnificent dis- 

 play of their many and brilliantly colored flowers. They 

 will grow even in poor soil, but in order to develop to their 

 highest oerfection, must have rich soil and must be given 

 room. Plants from seed sown in open ground in fall or 

 early spring will begin llowering about July first, and be 

 Uterally covered with bloom until autumn. For masses 

 of separate colors, or for cutting for bouquets, they are 

 unsurpassed. One foot higli. 



LARGE FLOWERING PHLOX 



Alba, pure white Pkt. lOcts 



Black Warrior, very dark purple " lOcts 



Scarlet, black center |' lOcts 



Rosea, deep rose " lOcts 



Carmine Red " lOcts 



Kermesina Alba Oculata, rosy crimson, white 



eye " lOcts 



Splendens, crimson, paie white eye; one of 



the finest of this strain " lOcts 



Isabellina, c!-eamy yellow; very desirable " lOcts 



Rosy Chamois, beautiful shade of rose " 1 Octs 



Stellata Splendens, lich crimson, with star- 

 shaped whice eyn " lOcts 



Extra Choicest mixed, best large flowered va- 

 rieties " Sets 



PKIfkV P<»r^nni;)l '^^^ varieties of the perennial 

 rniOA rcrcllilldi phlox are among the choicest of 

 our Mowers for bedding and border plants. They are 

 hardy and need no protection; will flourish in any soil, 

 succeeding better, however, in deep, rich, rather moist 

 ground. Two to three feet high. Mixed seed saved 



from splendid sorts Pkt. lOctS 



PI COT EE— (-See Carnation). 





(Also see Carnation). 

 (Dianthus) The Dianthus family furnishes the florist 



with many of his most beautiful flowers, including the 



Carnation, Sweet William and Florist's Pink, Chinese and 



Japanese Pinks, in all their varieties. Hardy and half 



hardy biennials and perennials, but nearly all blooming 



the first year from seed. 



Crimson Belle, rich, vivid crimson like color; flowers sing- 

 le and of extiaordinary size and substance, evenly and 

 flnely laciniated. Half hardy biennial, blooming freely 

 the first season , Pkt. lOcts 



Eastern Queen, single flowers beautifully marbled; the 

 broad bands of rich mauve upon the paler surface of 

 the petals are very striking and pretty. Half hardy 

 biennial, blooming freely the first season Pkt. lOcts 



Heddewig's Single mixed, flowers beautifully colored 

 and deeply fringed or feathered; half hardy biennial. 



Pkt. 5cts 



Double Brilliant Maroon. This beautiful variety is easily 

 cultivated, and its velvety maroon flowers are very 

 attractive. Very valuable for cut flowers and in bou- 

 quets. Half hardy biennial Pkt. 1 Octs 



Double Diadem, very regular, densely double, and of all 

 tints, from crimson-purple to deep black-purple. Half 

 hardy biennial, blooming freely the first season. . .Pkt. 5cts 



Double Japan, to be properly appreciated, these should be 

 seen; rich in hue, very double, deeply fringed petals— only 

 lacking fragrance to make them perfect. Half hardy bien- 

 nial, blooming freely the first season Pkt. octs 



Heddewig's Double, flowers very large and double. and of va- 

 rious s'lades of brilliant colors. Half hardy biennial. Pkt. Sets 



Double China, mixed, a mixture of the last four straiiis. sure 

 to give very flue flo vvers Pkt. octs 



Primrose, Evening S'S'shS;? 



blossoms, which are fully expanded only towards and during 

 evening. Blossoms three to four inches across, usually yel- 

 low or white, and very freely and constantlv produced. 

 Acaulis alba. of prostrate habit, the leaves lying on the ground ; 

 produces an abundance of large. Avhite flowers about three 

 inches aci-oss. Hardy perennial; six inches high.. Pkt. Sets 

 Lamarckiana, superb spikes of large, bright yellow blossoms 

 about four inches across. Hardy biennial, but blooms the 

 first year; height four feet , Pkt. octs 



Primula Japonica 



{Japanese Primrose). 

 The beautiful, large, various colored flowers stand in whorls, 

 pyramidically arranged on short flower stems; one footliitrh. 

 Thousrh perennial, new plants flower more freelv, and .seed 

 should be sown every year. Mixed varieties.. .Pkt. 2octs 

 After sowins: the seeds of Priuuila Japonica, let them re- 

 main in a cool and tnoist place for four or five weeks, then 

 place in a frame or house where there is bottom heat and 

 they will grow freely. 



Phlox Drummondi. 



Primula Sirvensis 



{Chinese Primrose). 

 The original meaning of Primula was "first in spring." The 

 beautiful, large flowers stand in pyramids arranged on short 

 flower stems. Blossoms of every shade of color, from pure 

 white to deep crimson, and even deep blue are found on dif- 

 ferent plants. The first week in April is a good time to sow 

 the seed in order to get plants to flower well the following 

 winter, and about the middle of May for a second batch to 

 succeed the first sowing. Sow in well drained, shallow pans. 

 Use finely sifted leaf mold, loam and sand in equal parts. 

 Cover slightly, and place the pans, when well watered, in a 

 temperature of about 50*^ F. 



SINGLE FRI.NGED PRIMVLA. 



Coerulea, blue. . Pkt. 2octs Mont Blanc, white. 



Scarlet " 25cts Bright Rose 



Alba Magnifica, white 



Punctata Elegantissima, flowers velvety crimson, 

 fringed and spotted on the edge with white 



Soliel d'Empel. magnifioent, fine, white variety. . . 



Choicest mixed, from choicest of best fringed va- 

 rieties 



Choicest Fern Leaved, mixed 



Pkt.^octs 

 • 25cts 

 " 26cts 



" 25cts 

 " Socts 



25cts 

 25ct» 



DOUBLE FRIN'OF.n PRIMri^A. 



The following are very choice, and are hig-hl v recommended. 

 They will produce a large percentage of ilouble flowers. 

 Double crimson. Pkt. 25cts Double white. Pkt. I5cts 

 red " 25cts " mixed.. " 35cts 



