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



SWEET PEAS-Gontlnued 



LIGHT SHADES OF PINK 



ELIZA ECKFORD. Large flower of rosy pink over white, 

 giving an exceedingly delicate and beautiful efifect. 



Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



KATHERINE TRACY. See specialties, page GO. 



LADY BEACONSFIELD. A large and handsomely formed 

 flower; the standard is bright but delicate salmon-pink, 

 while the wings are of primrose yellow. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



LOVELY. The flowers are very large and of fine form. A 

 dehcate shell pink tinged ^\t\\ yellow, producing a very 

 warm, soft color of exceeding beauty. There are often four 

 flowers on a stem. Superior to Isa Eckford. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



MRS. SANKEY. Standard round, very thick, delicate shell- 

 pink, wings a little lighter than standard. Although often 

 described as a pure white, we consider this one of the most 

 beautiful of the pink varieties, only becoming white as it 

 fades. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



PRIMA DONNA. The stems bear three or four very large, 

 perfect flowers of a brilliant yet soft shade of pink; larger 

 and better than Princess Beatrice. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



RAMON A. Large, finely formed flower; standard and wings 

 ■white, but nearly covered with a very warm pink in small 

 dots and shades; better than Duchess of York. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



VENUS. Standard large, of fine form and substance; a 

 brilliant but delicate and soft shade of warm rose-pink 

 and buff; wings similar to the standard. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c: 

 h, Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



DARKER SHADES OF PINK 



HER MAJESTY. The flowers are very large, and both the 

 standard and wings are beautifully curved and a delicate 

 rose-pink color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



LADY riARY CURRIE. A large, well formed flower of 

 brilliant orange-pink color. Similar to Lady Penzance, but 

 rounder and of more brilliant color. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 hi Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



LADY PENZANCE. A large and striking flower of a pecu- 

 liar and beautiful shade of rose-pink, with a slight tinge of 

 orange. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb, 50c. 



DARKER SHADES OF PINK-Continued 



OVID. A good sized, hooded flower of bright pink overlaid 



with a darker shade. Pkt. 6c ; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



ROYAL ROBE. Bright rose- pink. Those who like a hooded, 

 gracefully rolled standard will be pleased with this sort. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 65c. 



ROYAL ROSE. One of the largest and finest formed flow- 

 ers yet produced. Standard a deep rose-pink; wings a 

 lighter shade of the same color. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 % Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



RED OR ROSE STANDARDS WITH 

 LIGHTER WINGS 



EXTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY. This is the pioneer 

 extra early sweet pea, and bears much the same relation to 

 the other sorts of this section that the original Blanche 

 Ferry does to other American sorts, in that it is of vigorous 

 and hardy though dwarf habit, and a wonderfully free and 

 persistent bloomer. It will be found to be the first of all 

 varieties to furnish flowers, either in greenhouse or out of 

 doors, and it will continue to furnish them in great abun- 

 dance longer than most varieties. For full description and 

 price, see specialties, page 90, also illustration on page 91. 



BLANCHE FERRY. Standard medium sized, but of fine 

 form and bright pink color; wings large, rounded and 

 nearly white. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



SHADES OF RED 



BRILLIANT. Flower of good size and substance. Standard 

 round and inclined to curve forward. Color very brilliant 

 rich red. Mars is similar, but fades purple. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



FIREFLY. Very bright and intense crimson-scarlet, of good 

 size and form, Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



MRS. DUQDALE. A large, finely formed flower of a pecu- 

 liar shade of primrose overlaid with crimson-rose. 



Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; !^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



PRINCE OF WALES. Flowers very large and a peculiar, 

 brilliant red, distinct in shade from any other sweet pea. 

 Very attractive. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



SALOPIAN. One of the most brilliant and most richly colored 

 sorts yet introduced. The flowers are of faultless form, 

 large, and a very rich, brilliant cardinal red. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



CLARET AND MAROON 



BOREATTON. One of the darkest and richest colored. 

 Standard large, rounded; rich, satin-like maroon; wings 

 are similar in color to the standard. This by many is con- 

 sidered the best dark variety yet produced, Pkt. 6c; 

 Ok. 10c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



DUKE OF CLARENCE. A fine flower with large standard 

 and wings of uniform shade of dark claret. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



STANLEY. A very beautiful sort, standard large and flat, 

 color a deep maroon and warmer than Boreatton. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



nONARCH. Standard large, fine form, violet-maroon; wings 

 very large and expanded, quite similar in color to the 

 standard, but having a blue shade. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



SHAHZADA. This has a very rich, dark maroon standard 

 and deep violet wings. One of the finest dark sorts. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



WAVERLEY. The wings and standard are a beautiful 

 blending of rose-pink and lavender-blue shades, which vary 

 as the flower matures. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; h Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. 50c. 



LAVENDER AND LIGHT BLUE 



BUTTERFLY. Standard a combination of shades of violet 

 and lavender; it is often notched on the sides. Wings 

 white, shaded and edged with blue. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



COUNTESS OF RADNOR. Self colored in a very distinct 

 and beautiful shade of lavender. Our stock of this splendid 

 variety is reselected and is sometimes sold by other seedsmen 

 as "New Countess.'' Pkt.5c; Oz.lOc; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb.OOc. 



DOROTHY TENNANT. Flowers warm violet or mauve, 

 very large and finely formed. Standard broad, incurved or 

 hooded; wings very large, rounded. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 ^ Lb. 30; Lb. 50c. 



LADY GRISEL HAMILTON. A large flower similar in color 

 to Countess of Radnor, but nearer blue. A strong grower, 

 producing an abundance of very fine flowers. Superior to 

 Celestial. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



LOTTIE ECKFORD. Standard a peculiar and delicate shade 

 of magenta blue; wings very large, long and shaded, laven- 

 der deepening to violet at edge. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. 50c. 



MAID OF HONOR. Medium sized flower, nearly white 

 having a distinct edging of blue which gives it a peculiar 

 and very attractive appearance. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



