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



PRIMROSE, EVENING— (CEnothera). 



Produces large, showy blossoms, which are fully expanded 

 only towards and during evening. Blossoms three to four 

 inches across, usually yellow or white, and very freely and 

 constantly produced. 



OENOTHERA LaMARCKIANA. 



(Enothera acaulis alba, of prostrate habit, the leaves 

 lying on the ground; produces an abundance of 

 large, white flowers about three inches across. 

 Hardy perennial ; six inches high 10 



" l>rummondii, low growing, much branched plants, 

 bearing large lemon yellow flowers in the greatest 

 profusion throughout the season. This species has 

 the great advantage of having its flowers remain 

 open a part of the day as well as through the even- 

 ing and night. One of the best of this class of 

 plants. Hardy perennial ; one foot high 10 



" Lamarckiana, superb spikes of large, bright yellow 

 blossoms about four inches across. Hardy bien- 

 nial, but blooms the first year; height four feet 5 



** gigantea, the stem grows very tall, changing at 

 about two-thirds its height into an immense spike 

 of bright yellow flowers. Very showy. Hardy bi- 

 ennial, but flowers the first year; height three feet. 10 



PRIMULA SINENSIS-CChinese Primrose). 



These are perhaps the most desirable of all house blooming 

 plants. They are in almost constant bloom all winter, and 

 if the plants be transferred to the border, they will bloom 

 nearly all summer. Though perennial new plants flower 

 more freely, and seed should be sown every year. 



Primula Sinensis, 



Primula Sinensis fimbriata, scarlet, extra 



" sinensis fimbriata, rose, rose varieties mixed. . 

 " sinensis fimbriata, Village Maid, pure white. 



Primula sinensis fimbriata alba maxima, flowers 

 large, finely fringed, pure white, extra 50 



" sinensis fimbriata coerulea, new, distinct, flowers 

 blue (a color hitherto unattalned in the primrose), 

 large. A novelty of the highest merit 50 



" sinensis fimbriata punctata elegantissima, the 

 darkest primula known; flowers velvety crimson, 

 fringed and spotted on the edge with white 50 



" sinensis fimbriata filicifolia, choicest fern 

 leaved, mixed, dark carmine and pure white 25 



" sinensis fimbriata, choicest mixed, from choicest 

 of best fringed varieties, all colors mixed 25 



DOUBLE VARIETIES. 



The following four varieties can be relied upon to come 

 true from seed. They are very choice, and highly recom- 

 mended for Florists. 

 Primula sinensis fimbriata, double, crimson 50 



" " " " -white 50 



red 50 



" ." " *' mixed 50 



" Japonica, mixed, the beautiful, large, various col- 

 ored flowers stand in whorls, pyramidically arranged 

 on stout flower stems; one foot high 25 



It is sometimes difficult to get Primula Japonica to germi- 

 nate. After sowing the seed let the plants remain in a cool 

 and moist place for four or five weeks, then place them in a 

 frame or house where there is bottom heat, aiid the seed will 

 grow freely. 



PYRETHRUM— (Feverfew). 



{Also see Matricaria.) 

 Very useful and universally admired, ornamental foliaged 

 bedding plants. Sow from December to April, in shallow 

 boxes, in a temperature of 60°. As soon as the young plants 

 can be handled, transplant singly into small pots or shallow 

 boxes, where they may remain until the time of planting out 

 into the open ground in May, 



Pyrethrum, Golden Feather. 

 Py rethrnm parthenifolium aureum (Golden 



Feather), beautiful, gold leaved bedding plant. 



Flowers white ; height one foot 10 



" parthenifolium aureum selaginoides, has finely 

 cut, Fern like leaves of bright golden yellow color. 

 Extra fine for bedding. Height one foot. Half 



hardy ^^ 



Pyrethrum roseum,— From the dried and powdered 

 flowers of this is made the famous insecticide, Persian Insect 

 Powder. Flowers large, yellow and rose colored; handsome. 

 Hardy perennial; height two feet. Perpkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 



CtJLTURE.— Sow in boxes of prepared soil, as early as the 

 season will permit, and transplant to sixteen mches apart 

 whenever the plants are large enough. The largest crop of 

 flowers is produced the second season. They should be 

 gathered when in full bloom, dried carefully, and stored m 

 paper bags. Before using, the flowers should be powdered as 

 fine as possible. 



QUAKING GRASS.— (See Briza.) 



RHODANTHE— (Everlasting). 



The finest and most beautiful of all the many varieties of 

 everlastings. Flowers of various colors, pure silvery white 

 with yellow disc, rosy crimson and bright purple, rose 



