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FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



SWEET PEAS-Continued 



SPRING FLOWERING SPENCER VARIETIES 



A comparatively new class of Sweet Peas that is rapidly becoming prominent for winter flowering indoors. The flowers 

 are large, of the same form as the Spencers and are beautifully waved or frilled. They remain in bloom for a much longer time 

 than the Early Flowermg Grandiflora sorts. When planted out of doors they will commence blooming a month or more earlier 

 than the later flowermg varieties planted at the same time. 



EARLY AVIATOR. 



size and fine form. 



Brilliant crimson scarlet flowers of large 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; 1/4 Lb. $2.25 



EARLY BLANCHE FERRY. An attractive bicolor with white 

 wings and rose pink standard. An early flowering Spencer 

 similar in color to the well known Blanche Ferry. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 90c; V4 Lb. $2.25 



EARLY BLUE BIRD. A very attractive shade of bright 

 silvery blue. Flowers become S(imewhat deeper in shade as 

 they age. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; V4 Lb. $2.25 



EARLY COLUMBIA. Standard rose pink, wings creamy 

 white or tinged with pink. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; '/4 Lb. $2.25 



EARLY GLITTERS. Bright fiery orange standard with 

 wings of a deeper orantce. Unsurpassed in brilliancy of color 

 when used under artificial light. Pkt. 10c; Oz. SOc; V4 Lb. 

 $2.25 



EARLY HARMONY. A pleasing shade of lavender. Flowers 

 of large size and borne on long stems. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c: 

 Va Lb. $2.25 



EARLY SNOW FLAKE. An early flowering white variety of 

 distiuctive merit. The blossoms are large, of the best Spen- 

 cer form and are borne in profusion on long stems. The most 

 desirable Early Flowering White Sweet Pea. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 90c; 1/4 Lb. $2.25 



EARLY ZVOLANEKS ROSE. Rich rose pink, The flowers 

 are large and are produced on stems of good length. One of 

 the best commercial sorts. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 90c; Vi Lb. $2.25 



EARLY FLOWERING SPENCERS MIXED. A choice mixture 

 of the foregoing named Early Flowering Spencer varieties. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; V4 Lb. $1.75 



SPENCER VARIETIES 



This group includes the largest and most beautifully formed sweet peas. The Spencers have very large waved flowers which 

 are produced abundantly on long strong stems, making the blossoms most desirable for cutting. 



The plants of Spencer varieties when grown outdoors ure usually in bloom much longer than other sweet peas, as most of 

 the blossoms fall otT after maturity without setting pods. A characteristic of the best Spencers is an "open keel." The petal or 

 envelope enclosing the pistil, stamens and anthers is called the keel. In a typical Spencer flower grown under favorable condi- 

 tions the anthers and stigma are not clamped together and the enve'ope of the keel is large and baggy and open at the top. 



Bicolor, Light 

 APPLE BLOSSOM. Bright rose standard with wings of 

 very light primrose flushed or tinted rose-carmine. Very 

 large Spencer form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER. This ib similar in color to the 

 original gi-andi flora Blanche Ferry; standard rose-pink, wings 

 white. Our strain is nearly free from the tinting which 

 usually occurs on the wings of most bicolors. Pkt. 10c; Oz, 

 40c; 1/4 Lb. $1.10 



Blue 



MRS. TOM JONES. Deep azure blue. Flowers large and of 

 fine su instance. The best blue sweet pea yet introduced. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



WEDGWOOD. Bright silvery blue. Large, well waved 

 flowers on long stems. An attractive and very desirable 

 shade. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 1/4 Lb. $1.10 



Blue, Light 

 COLNE VALLEY. The finest clear light blue yet introduced. 

 Flowers of good size, well placed on strong stems. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 50c; 1/4 Lb. $1.50 



MARGARET MADISON. A self-colored soft light azure- 

 blue. The form and coloring when grown under favorable 

 conditions are exquisite. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Blue, Dark 

 JACK CORNWALL V. C. The finest deep navy blue variety. 

 Flowers of good size and form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Blush Pink 

 VALENTINE. A recently introduced charming blush pink 

 variety. The flowers are well formed, of largest size and 

 are well placed in fours and fives on long strong stems. Pkt. 

 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Carmine 

 GEORGE HERBERT. A bright, rose-crimson suffused with 

 magenta and showing veins in wings. Both standard and 

 wings beautifully waved. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Cerise, Pale 

 ILLUMINATOR. Bright glowing salmon tinged with orange. 

 Very satisfactory under artificial light. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 

 1/4 Lb. $1.10 



Cerise, Deep 

 FIERY CROSS. A brilliant orange cerise. Flowers open pale 

 but deepen with age. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Cerise, Sceu-let 



ROYAL SCOT. The most brilliant cerise sweet pea yet in- 

 troduced. A vigorous grower producing large, finely waved 

 flowers which will withstand the hottest sun without burn- 

 ing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Cream 



DOBBIE'S CREAM. A strong growing, cream or primrose. 

 A profuse blooming variety, with large, much waved 

 flowers, often duplexed. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Cream Pink, Pale 



MRS. HUGH DICKSON. Apricot pink on cream ground. 

 Flowers of large size borne on long stems; mostly four 

 blossoms on each stem. A vigorous grower. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 40c; 1/4 Lb. $1.10 



MIRIAM BEAVER. A leading light cream pink sweet pea. 

 Flowers exceptionally large and wavy with the standard 

 often duplexed or doubled. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Cream Pink, Deep 



MARGARET ATLEE. Rich glowing pink on cream ground. 

 The flowers are of largest size, beautifully frilled or waved. 

 Often flowers are duplex or double. Still superior to many 

 of the more recent introductions. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 'ALb. 

 $1.10 



Crimson 

 CRIMSON KING. Undoubtedly the most glorious crimson 

 sweet pea yet introduced. Flowers of large size, perfectly 

 placed on long strong stems and of rich deep crimson color. 

 Entirely free from sunburn and wind scald. Vigorous grow- 

 ing and' a very profuse bloomer. {See colored plate^ pctge 5.) 

 Pkt. 25c. 



KING EDWARD. A rich and brilliant crimson. This variety 

 is a vigorous grower and produces flowers of large size 

 and beautiful form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Lavender 



ASTA OHN. Pinkish lavender, the wings showing a little 

 more clear lavender than the standard. Robust vines and 

 good sized flowers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; ^4 Lb. $1.10 



AUSTIN FREDERICK. Our stock is of the improved strain. 



Flowers of largest size, well placed on long stems. Color a 



true lavenler, the best yet introduced. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 



1/4 Lb. $1.50 



Marbled and Watered 

 HELEN PIERCE SPENCER. ^Vhite veined, mottled and 



marbled with bright blue. \'ery attractive gloxinia-like 



coloring. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. $1.10 



Maroon, Dark 



WARRIOR. The best pure deep maroon. Large flowers of 

 splendid form. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. $1.10 



Orange Pink 

 HELEN LEWIS. Standard orange, wings rich rosy salmon. 

 Large flowers with beautifully waved petals. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 

 40c; 1/4 Lb. $1.10 



