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



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BULBS AND ROOTS '^S.ISS' 



Included iu this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger 

 from frost is over, plant in a rich, loamy soil, having a sunny position and flowers the same season are assured. 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 ex- 

 press 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 to 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. 



w^ • Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper care 



ji^ .^v^v*^vw^^ ^ win give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in the house, plant 



■ 'Mw^%^ \3k\ICL ^^^ I'ich, sandy soil, give good drainage and water fi-eely after the leaves start but do not let the soil 



€J ^^ 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. 



EACH DOZ. 



Single, pink 10c. 65c. 



scarlet 10c. 65c. 



white 10c. 65c. 



" yellow 10c. 65c. 



" mixed 10c. 65c. 



Double, pink 10c, $1.00 



scarlet 10c. 1.00 



white 10c. 1.00 



yellow 10c. 1.00 



mixed 10c. 1.00 



Caladium Isculentum 



^^*^**^^******* Known also as 

 Elephant's Ears. One of the finest trop- 

 ical 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. The soil 

 best suited to Caladiums is a mixture of 

 fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well 

 rotted cow or sheep manure in equal 

 parts, with a sprinkling of sand added. 

 The tubers should be potted at first in 

 small pots and shifted into larger pots 

 as they require it. But little water must 

 be given to the roots till active growth 

 commences, when, as the plants develop, 

 they require an abundance. Humidity 

 and warmth are necessary for their best 

 development, but they should be shaded 

 from the bright sunlight. 



First Size Bulbs, nine inches and over in 



circumference. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Second Size Bulbs, seven to nine inches 



in circum.ference. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Third Size Bulbs, under seven inches in 



circumference. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 



Dahlia 



The flowers are 



so symmetrical 



and perfect 



and the range 



o f colors s o 

 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 in 

 a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 

 Dahlias usually do not require much 

 fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure 

 especially should not be used. The 

 plants should be supported by tying to 

 stakes. The varieties we offer have 



been very carefully selected; aU 



possess qualities of highest excellence. 



Apple Blossom. Shades of red, pink and white; very attractive. 



Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very 



large, nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 

 Clifford W. Bruton. Hardy and vigorous; a clear brilliant, 



pure yellow. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 Cuban Giant (Giant) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon; 



flowers of immense size. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 

 Gabriel (Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 



long twisted, incurved petals give fringed appearance. 



Each 20c; doz. $1.75 

 Jack Rose. Brilliant crimson flowers of large size. One of 



the best for garden display or for cutting. Each 25c; 



doz. $2.50 

 Jenne Charmet (New) Eemarkably free flowering and vigorous. 



Rose shaded and edge^ with carmine and of largest size. 



Each 25c; doz. $2.50 T 

 Lyndhurst. One of the. best in color; a dazzling bright 



scarlet. Very desirable for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 



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Dahlia, Jenne Charmet 



Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 



Each 15c; doz. $1.50 

 Twentieth Century (Single) Flowers very large, of perfect form 



and strikingly beautiful; intense rosy crimson with white tips 



and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 

 White Swan (Show) Snow white; beautiful form with long 



stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



EACH 



Dahlia, Double, pink 15c. 



scarlet 1 5c, 



white 1 5c. 



yellow 15c. 



mixed 15c. 



DOZ. 



$1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 

 1.50 



Dielytra 



(Bleeding Heart) A hardy perennial plant, 

 with finely cut foliage, blooming in the 

 spring. The flowers are' graceful, heart-shaped, pink and 

 white, and are borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 



