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D. M. FERRY k COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



BULBS AND ROOTS TaSS" 



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

 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 per 10 rates. At the 100 rate 

 they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than five of any one 

 variety supplied at ten j-ates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible 

 and thej' will be filled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 



Caladium 



Dahlia 



Esculentum. Known also as Elephant's Ear. This is one of the finest tropical 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. 

 Tlie 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. Bulbs may be planted outdoors as soon as danger of 

 frost is over, covering about three inches deep; or for largest growth start early indoors in pots and set out when the 

 weather is warm and settled. 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. 



First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and over in cir- 

 cumference. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine inches in 

 circumference. 20c each; $1.50 per 10. 



Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inches in circum- 

 ference. 15c each; $1.00 per 10. 



There are few flowers 

 that compare with 

 the Dahlia in charm- 

 ing diversity of form 

 and wide range of 



brilliant colors, and certainly no other surpasses 



it for autumn display in the garden as well as 



for cutting. 

 The "Decorative" types are characterized 



by gracefully formed flowers of large size with 



broad petals, being intermediate in form be- 

 tween the compact "Sliow" sorts which are 



nearly round and the ''Cactus" varieties which 



have loosely formed blossoms with long twisted 



petals. 

 The roots are tender and easily injured by 



frost. They should be set out three feet apart, 



after all danger of frost is over. The best 



blooms are sometimes obtained if planting is 



deferred until about June 1. The soil should 



be deeply dug and well drained but only 



moderately enriched with thoroughly rotted 



barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided. 



A sunny situation is <lesii-able as well as plenty 



of space and air. Place the roots horizontally, 



covering two to three inches deep. Give thor- 

 ough cultivation and during dry weather water 



well once a ^\ '^ek Larger blossoms are usually 



obtained if most of the side shoots are re- 

 moved. Dalilias usually do not require much 



fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially 



should not be used. The plants siiould be sup- 

 ported by tying to stakes. The roots should 



be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not 



allowed cc creeze. 



Decorative Dahlia 



Acquisition (Show) A deep rich shade of lilac. 30c each; $2.50 



per 10. 

 Arabella (Show) Light sulphur yellow shaded with primrose. 



25c each; $2.00 per 10. 

 Countess of Lonsdale (Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon-red. An 



early, very attractive Cactus variety. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 

 Eiitendard de Lyon (Cactus) Beautiful carmine rose. Flowers 



of the largest size with broad waved petals. 50c each; $4.00 



per 10. 

 Fireburst (Decorative) Brilliant scarlet red flowers borne on 



stems of good length for cutting. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Gertrude Manda (Decorative) Peach colored flowers of large 

 size. Very desirable flowers. 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 



Joseph Manda (Decorative) A fine dark red. 45c each; $4.00 

 per 10. 



King of the Autumn (Decorative) Shadings of gold and salmon 

 pink; long strong stems. Avery pleasing color and one of 

 the most satisfactory varieties we know of. 75c each; $6.50 

 per 10. 



Marguerite Bouchon (Cactus) Soft rose with white tips and 

 center; straight petals. Medium size but of perfect form 

 and habit. A universal favorite. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 



Maude Adams iShcnv) White overlaid with delicate pink. An 

 excellent variety for all purposes. SOc each: $4.00 per 10. 



Mrs. Forbush (Decorative) Rich purple garnet shaded with 



maroon. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 

 Mount Hood (Decorative) A pure white flower of large size 



and fine form. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 

 Oregon Beauty (Decorative) Intense glowing red suffused with 



orange and garnet. A free bloomer with long stiff stems. 



One of the best. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 

 Princess Juliana (Decorative) An early blooming white. Equally 



desirable for cutting or garden decoration. SOc each; $2.50 



per 10. 

 Queen Wilhelmina (Paeony Flower) The best large pure 



white. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 

 Sherlock (Caci((..s) Orange scarlet suffused with apricot. A free 



and early bloomer with stems of good length for cutting. 



40c each; $3.50 per 10. 

 Yellow Duke (Show) A vigorous grower with large, clear 



canary yellow flowers; quilled petals. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



EACH TEN 



Dahlia. Double Orange 20c. $1.80 



Pink 20c. 1.80 



Red... 20c. 1.80 



White 20c. 1.80 



Yellow 20c. 1.80 



Mixed.. = • 15c. 1.25 



