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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



A il_ These plants afford brilliant contrasts of color, being useful for tall borders, groups and foliage 



/\ fT^ A ITP) T^ It n 1 1 Q effects. The leaves and stems are of different shades of red, blended usually with green: two 

 .r-^A£AC«.A QAA£bA&«AC» ^^ ^j^^ee feet high. 



Seed may be sown in open ground early in spring, covering one-fourth inch deep; thin to two feet apart. 



Melancholicus ruber. Deep coppery red foliage; very hardy annual Pkt. 10c. 



Trico{or. A hardy annual with leaves of red, yellow and green; well known as "Joseph's Coat." Especially brilliant if grown in 

 rather poor soil. Oz. 40c Pkt. 10c. 



(Wind Flotver) Among the earliest of spring flowers. They are about two inches across, 

 with blue stamens, resemble the single poppy in shape and come in several shades of color. 

 Sow from April to August. Succeeds well in rich, light loam, in a sunny situation. Plants taken up in the fall will 

 bloom well in pots inthewiuter. Hardy perennial: outdoors about six inches high. Single Mixed Pkt. 10c. 



ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) 

 AQUILEGIA— (See Columbine) 



A«eol%ie Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for rock work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some 

 ./^I aSJAd winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 



Alpina. This sort has small pure white, cruciform flowers. Leaves rather slender and somewhat clasping ,«..oPkt, IQc. 



The ornamental varieties of asparagus are highly valued for their finely cut foliage and &i?- very 



Anemone ^Tull 



Asp 



2» 1*a^Q*'|lC desirable for growing in fern dishes. When potted they make excellent house plants. 

 _ *** **0 **%^ Soak seed in warm water before planting. When the plants are large enough to hancle, 



transplant into rich, but open and friable soil. 

 Sprengeri ( Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant; valuable for hanging baskets. Sprays thi-ee to four feet long; 



light green Pht. 10c. 



Verticillatus. A beautiful climber with feathery foliage and scarlet berries which are quite ornamental. Sow early in spring. 

 Hardy perennial; ten to fifteen feet high , , , . .pfeg, lOc. 



ASTER 



The Aster, or more specifically the China Aster, in its many double varieties, is unsurpassed for bedding and cutting, and 

 is not only one of the most profitable annuals for the professional florist but also one of Dhe most satisfactory for the home garden. 

 The great diversity of size, color, form and season of bloom- 

 ing makes it one of the most suitable plants for supplying 

 cut flowers. The plants are usually of vigorous growth and 

 so hardy that they endure a slight frost without serious 

 injury. By planting the different strains and at different 

 times, one may have, in the latitude of Detroit, a constant 

 succession of bloom from the last of July till the middle 

 of October without the aid of a greenhouse or even a hot- 

 bed. 



Seed may be sown outdoors as early in spring as the 

 ground is warm and dry, or for earlier blooming may be 

 started indoors or in a cold-frame and transplanted in the 

 open ground after danger of killing frost is over. If condi- 

 tions are favorable they will usually do well in any well pre- 

 pared garden soil but a strong loam that has been well 

 fertilized the previous year is preferable. In planting cover 

 the seed with about one-fourth inch of fine soil firmly press- 

 ed down. The rows for most of the varieties should be about 

 one and one-half feet apart. When about one to two inches 

 high, thin to sixteen inches apart in the row. It is desir- 

 able during warm and dry weather to water the plants 

 thoroughly two or three times a week, preferably early in 

 the morning or evening. It is desirable to change the location 

 as often as practicable. 



Insects, such as the red spider, may be kept at bay by 

 frequently spraying with clear water, or for insects that 

 eat the foliage add one-fourth teaspoonful of Paris Green 

 to ten gallons of water. Sprinkle with tobacco water or 

 dust to keep off the plant louse. We offer choice seed that 

 has been grown for us from the best types by the most skil- 

 ful cultivators in America and which is more certain to give 

 good results than most of that on the market. 



Queen of the Market o':S'of'eSeVeM5: 



liness as well as profuse blooming and wide range of colors. 

 The plants are somewhat compact but of branching habit, 

 rather open and spreading, about sixteen to eighteen inches 

 high, bearing on long stems from ten to fifteen finely form- 

 ed double flowers of medium size. The blooms, although 

 rather flattened and not so large as those of the late sorts, 

 are fine for cutting and this class is used extensively for 

 growing under glass. This class is known also as Queen of 

 the Earlies. 



Crimson. Deep crimson red. Oz. 90c Pkt. 10c. 



Lavender. Light lavender-blue. Oz. 90c " 10c. 



Rose. A fine, very early red . Oz. 90c " lOc. 



Light Blue. A very pleasing shade. Oz. 90c " 10c. 



Pink. Clear light pink. Oz. 90c " lOc. 



Purple. An early deep purplish blue aster. Oz. 90c. " 10c. 

 White. Distinctly early, double, fine form. Oz. 90c. " 10c. 

 Mixed. Many pleasing shades and colors including white, 



pink, rose, deep red, crimson, lavender, light blixe and 



purple; early blooming and very floriferous. Oz. 80c.. 



Pkt. 10c. 



Virf oria '"^^ ®^^^y strain superior to the old type of 

 ▼ iv^Lvrx lo, Victoria. The flowers are large when grown 

 under favorable conditions, sometimes three inches across 

 and are very full in the center. The petals are broad and 

 thick and curve outward, reflexed at the ends, and overlap 

 very regularly. The plants are distinctly upright in growth, 

 and about fifteen to eighteen inches high. 

 Mixed. This includes white, light blue, peach blossom, 

 violet, deep red, dark blue and crimson. Oz. $1.2.5 

 Pkt. 10c. Upright or Imperial Asters 



