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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



Amaranthus 



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

 effects. The leaves and stems are of different shades of red, blended usually with green; two 

 to three feet high. 

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



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



Tricolor. 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. ^uc Pkt. 10c. 



i^n^mon^ Coronaria (Wind Flotver) Among the earliest of spring flowers. They are about two inches across, 

 ■*»**>^***'-''**^ witli 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 in the winter. Hardy perennial; outdoors about six inches high. Single Mixed Pkt. 10c. 



ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) 

 AQUILEQIA— (See Columbine) 



A MA 1-^1 A Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for rock work, edgings, etc. Sow 

 ■**•* ttUlw winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 



Ahite 



Alpina. This sort has small pure 



early in spring. Some 

 cruciform flowers. Leaves rather slender and somewhat clasping Pkt. 10c. 



Arctotis 



Asparagus 



Grandis. An easily grown annual flowering plant introduced originally from South Africa. The plants are 

 two lo three feet high and produce a profusion of attractive, large and showy daisy like flowers, the petals 

 of which are pure white on the upper surface and pale lilac blue on the reverse side. The flowers are borne on stems twelve to 

 fifteen inches long and are very desirable for cut flowers as they keep exceptionally well in wat^r. 



Seed may be sown in liotbeds ia order to have early flowers but even if sown out of doors in May the plants may be had in 



full bloom during July and August .' Pkt. 10c. 



The ornamental varieties of asparagus are highly valued for their finely cut foliage and are very 

 desirable for growing in fern dishes. When potted they inake excellent house plants. 

 _ _ Soak seed in warm water before planting. When the plants are large enough to handle, 



transplant into rich, but open and friable soil. 

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



light green Pkt. 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 Pkt. 10c. 



ASTER 



The Aster, or more specifically the China Aster, in its many double varieties, i 

 is not only one of the most profitable anuualsfor the professional florist but •a\«< orr^ 

 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 witliout 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 

 opengroundafter 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 pressed 

 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 e'?J?t''o?'eSfmT eS- 



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 formed 

 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. 



unsurpassed for bedding and cutting, and 



•^ thp r;io«?t •JfitiqfirtrrT i^r t'lr hnmr <^'^t(^pt\. 



Crimson. Deep crimson red. Oz. 90c 



Lavender. Light lavender-blue. Oz. 90c 



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



Pink. Clear light pink. Oz. 90c 



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



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



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



Mixed. Many pleasing shades and colors including white, 

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

 purple; early blooming and very floriferous. Oz. 90c.. 

 • Pkt. 10c. 



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 10c. 



Aster, Upright or Imperial 



Unrifffit or Tmn^rinl ^ ^^^^ desirable class of mid-season asters in which the plants are of robust but very com- 

 . /"^ o***- "* aiiipcuai pact growth. The flowers which are abundantly produced on long stems are symmetrical 

 m form, very full or globe shaped and with rather short petals which are often slightly folded. An excellent class both for 

 cuttmg and bedding purposes. 



Imperial Daybreak. Flowers delicate light pink. Oz. $L50 Pkt. 10c. 



Imperial Purity. Pure white. Oz. $1.50 " 10c. 



