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D. M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



BULBS AND ROOTS 



FOR SPRING 

 PLANTING 



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

 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 rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible 

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



Caladium 



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. 

 The 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 theii* best development. 

 First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and over in circumference. 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 circumference. 15c each; $1.00 per 10. 



Dahlia 



There are few flowers that compare with the Dahlia in charming 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 between the compact "Show" 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 desirable as well as plenty of space and air. Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three inches deep. 

 Give thorough cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoms are usually obtained if most of 

 the side shoots are removed. Dahlias usually do not require much fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially should 

 not be used. The plants should be supported by tying to stakes. The roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar 

 but not allowed to freeze. 



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

 per 10. 



Arabella (Shotv) Light sulphur yellow shaded with primrose. 

 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Attraction (Hijbrid Cactus) Lilac rose; petals beautifully 

 curled. 75c each; $5.00 per 10. 



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

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



Dr. Kirkland (Shoiv) Dark crimson, Flowers very large and 

 full. 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 



Entendard 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. 40c each; $3.00 per 10. 



Frau G. Scheiff (Decorative) Color a rich blending of apricot, 

 orange" and yellow, with reverse of petals coral red. The 

 flowers freely produced on long erect stems. $1.00 each. 



Galathea (Cactus) A fine pink and white. Very free flower- 

 ing. 40c each; $3.00 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. 50c each; $4.00 

 per 10. 



Kalif (Cactus) Color a pure scarlet. Flowers of largest size. 

 $1.00 each. 



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. 70c each; $6.00 

 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 (Show) White overlaid with delicate pink. An 

 excellent variety for all purposes. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Mme. Alfred Mareau (Show) One of the finest pink show 

 dahlias in existence. Very large flowers. 30c each; $2.50 

 per 10. 



Mrs. Forbush (Decorative) Rich purple garnet shaded with 

 maroon. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Mrs. Roosevelt (Shotv) Very large flowers of an attractive 

 shade of soft pink. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



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

 and fine form. 50c each; $4.00 per 10, 



Nancy Mae (Cactus) An intense scarlet col >r with maroon 

 shadings. Flowers of largest size. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 



Nerthus (Cactus) The center of the flower is a rich, glowing, 

 bronze, passing to a carmine-rose at the tips. A most 

 attractive color. 30c each; $2.50 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. 35c each; $3.00 

 per 10. 



Queen Wilhelmina (Paeony Flower) The best large pure 

 white. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Red Cross (Peony) One of the finest new introductions. 

 Bronze shaded red. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 



Rheinkonig (Cactus) Pure snow-white flowers of fine form. 

 Splendid for cutting. 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 



Robert Broomfield (Show) Pure white. Early and very free 

 flowering. 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 



Sherlock (Cacitts) Orange scarlet suffused with apricot. A free 

 and early bloomer with stems of good length for cutting. 

 40c each; $3.50 per 10. 



Standard Bearer (Cactus) Fiery scai'let. Very good form 

 and of striking color. 30c each; $2.50 per 10. 



Wodan (Hybrid Cactus) Delicate salmon-rose, shading to 

 old-gold in the center. Large, very attractive form. 50c 

 each; $4.00 per 10. 



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

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



EACH TEN 



DahUa, 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 



