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D. M. FERRY 



CO., DETROIT, MICH 



CROCUS 



Ready for delivery in September 



Among the earliest to blossom in spring is this beautiful little flower, lifting its head almost before 

 the snow has disappeared. The showy funnel-shaped flowers borne erect from the grass-like leaves are 

 most welcome visitors in the early spring sunshine. 



Although most showy when massed in large beds, or when planted in lines of distinct colors, a 

 very desirable effect is produced by setting Crocuses here and there over the lawn. It is only neces- 

 sary to lift the turf and insert the bulbs about two inches deep. 



Crocuses will cai-e for themselves, blooming? very early amid the grass and dying down to the bulb in ample time 

 to be entirely out of the way of the lawn mower. The cr<»cus should be planted in the autumn, in any good 

 garden soil, about three inches deep and about two inches apart, if in beds or borders. 



Indoors the crocus can be easily forced if growth is maintained at a low temperature. Use the named sorts and plant 

 from si.K to a dozen bulbs one inch deep in a pot of oi'dinary soil, keep cool, well watered, gradually bring to full 

 light and give plenty of fresh air. The crocus may also be tlowered in small glasses. 



ID loo 



Albion. Large, dark purple .$0 5o |3 50 



Baron von Brunow. Light purple 50 3 50 



Kathleen Parlow. Extra large, purest white, finest substance with orange anthers 60 4 50 



King of the Whites. Pure white 50 3 50 



Sir Walter Scott. White, with light purple stripes, variegated 50 3 50 



Large Yellow. Golden yellow, large size 50 3 50 



Mixed Yellow $0 40 



Mixed White 35 



Mixed, All Colors 



100 10 100 



I3 00 Mixed Purple and Blue |o 35 I2 50 



2 50 Mixed Striped 35 2 50 



35 2 50 



SNOWDROP 



(Galanthus) Ready in September 



Before the snow has entirely disappeared there comes in many an old-fashioned garden the dainty 

 white blossoms of the hardy Snowdrop. The graceful nodding flowers with their three large white 

 outer petals enclosing a green and white tube are decidedly attractive in their purity and simplicity, and 

 are in charming contrast with the slender dark green leaves. 



Plant the bulbs in September or October to enable them to become well established before freezing weather. Set 

 about two or three inches deep and one inch apart in clumps or triple rows: if planted singly they are not so conspicuous. 

 Snowdrop prices inclvde postage. 



10 100 



Snowdrop, Single $0 50 $4 00 



Single, ten and 100 prices include postage. The i.ooo rate is bv express, 

 any one vayiety supplied at 100 rates, and not less than 250 at i.ooo rates. 



at purchaser's expeyise. Not less than 23 of 



