18 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
OXALIS 
Ready in July 
Admirably adapted to house culture, especially for hanging baskets, and very attractive as a window 
plant, as they flower freely, are in bloom a long time and the clover-like leaves are remarkably free 
from insects. The flowers are borne in large, terminal clusters on long slender scapes The yellow 
shades have been found the most useful for winter flowering of all the sorts of Oxalis. 
Plant in pots, six or eight bulbs in a pot, in good rich soil and cover about one inch deep. ‘They require an 
abundance of water during the growing season and should have plenty of sunlight. 
Bermuda Buttercup, bright buttercup yellow, stronger growing than the Cernua Lutea, spreading 
and drooping, very free flowering. 4 cents each; 4o cents per doz.; $1.75 per 100. 
Oxalis prices include postage, 
Ready in August 
One of the most popular and easily grown of the winter blooming bulbs, exceptionally valuable for 
cutting. The flowers are white, last a long time and have a delightful fragrance. The habit of growth 
is distinctive. The five toseven upright tubular flowers are borne upon a jointed axis bent back almost 
at right angles to the long stem. 
The bulbs force easily and will come into bloom in January and February in the greenhouse. They also grow well 
and bloom freely in an ordinary sitting room if placed near a window and not kept too hot. They will stand a slight. 
“ freezing without injury. 
: e Freesias appear to the best advantage when four or 
five bulbs are set in light, rich soil, in a 6-inch pot, kept 
in a warm, moist place until the plants are well started. 
Be careful to have good drainage. There is danger in 
watering too freely until the plants are in flower. The 
leaves and stalks are tender and it is desirable to sup- 
port them with small stakes. 
Freesia Purity. Very attractive snow white 
flowers of large size and great fragrance. 4c. 
each; 4oc. per doz.; $2.75 per 100 postpaid. 
PEONIES 
(DOUBLE CHINESE) 
Ready in September 
The Peony, of all the list of bulbous or 
tuberous-rooted plants, is perhaps the oldest 
and best known inhabitant of the flower garden 
and in the improved double Chinese forms 
(Paeonia Chinensis) offered by us the flowers 
are perfectly double, many being very fragrant 
and all of massive size. The abundant dark 
green foliage is exceptionally clean and attrac- 
tive. 
Peonies will do well in almost any garden soil, but 
the better enriched the soil, and the more liberal the 
space allowed for each plant, the more vigorous the 
growth. In planting the roots cover the crown with 
two inches of soil. A deep lively loam is preferable 
and the ground about the plants, as with roses, should 
be worked well. 
Early in the fall is the best time to procure and 
transplant the roots, although this may be done in 
the spring. A better growth is maintained, and the 
plants more floriferous if the ground is mulched in 
summer for the purpose of keeping the roots moist, 
and if some coarse litter is kept over the plants in 
winter to prevent severe freezing, as well as alternate 
freezing and thawing; also it is well to apply in No- 
vember an annual top-dressing, to be forked into the 
soil the next spring. 
Crimson . .25c. each; $2.50 per doz. postpaid. 
ROSE.) 3 at ea i 2.50 “ « 
White... = BSLEe se 2.50 a 
Mixede 5256.35 2.50 « “ 
By express at purchaser’s expense, $2.00 per dozen. 
