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FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



IRIS 



(FLEUR DE LIS) 



Ready in October 



This fine class of stately flowering bulbs, some- 

 times called "Garden Orchids," is rapidly growing in 

 popularity. The blossoms are of rich and varied 

 colors, quaint forms and delicate fragrance. Iris bulbs 

 should be planted in rich, moist soil, and do better if 

 protected by litter in winter. Set the bulbs in clumps 

 two inches apart each way and three inches deep. 

 Every third or fourth year they should be taken up and 

 reset. Excepting Anglica. all'of the varieties we offer 

 are perfectly hardy, the life of each flower varying 

 from three to six days. They keep well in water as cut 

 flowers. 



Anglica (English Iris)— This species has 

 large flowers in shades of purple, violet, lilac, 

 rose, pink and white, and a few of the varieties 

 are spotted. It is necessary that the bulbs be 

 planted as soon as they come to hand, as they 

 will suffer if kept a long time out of the ground. 

 Mixed varieties, 2 cents each; 20 cents per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



fiispanica (Spanish Iris)— Dwarf and well adapted for 

 pot culture. The flowers are of various shades of violet, 

 yellow, blue and white. Mixed sorts, 2 cents each; 

 15 cents per dozen; 75 cents per loo, postpaid. 



Qermanica (German Iris) — This is the "Fleur de Lis," 



the i.ational flower of France. Broad, gracefttl petals 



in exquisite shades of color are borne well above dark 



green foliage on stout, erect and branching stalks, generally comes into 



bloom in May or June. 4 cents each; 40 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Kaempferi (Japan Iris) — Distinct from all others, and never fails to 

 excite admiration. Flowers often ten inches across, a mar^-elous blend- 

 ing of rich and rare shades of violet, blue, crimson, white and yel- 

 low, rarely seen except in most costly orchids. Very hard}- and 

 of easy culture, do best in damp soil and should be freely watered in dry 

 weather. Blooms usually in July and if left undisturbed will flower each 

 year in greater profusion. Mixed sorts, 6 cents each; 65 cents per dozen; 

 $3-5^ per 100, postpaid. 



FREESIA 



Ready in August 



IRIS GERMAXICA 



One of the most popular of the winter blooming bulbs. The flowers are white, 

 borne in graceful clusters, last a long time and have a delightful fragrance. The 

 bulbs force easily and will come into bloom in January and February in an 

 ordinary greenhouse. They also grow well and bloom freely in an ordinary sitting 

 room if 'placed near a window and not kept too hot. Will stand a slight freezing 

 without injury. They 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 Avatering too 

 freely until the plants are in flDwer. The leaves and stalks are tender and it is de- 

 sirable to support them vrith small stakes. 



Freesia Refracla Alba, 3 for 5 cents; 20c. per dozen; I1.25 per 100, 

 postpaid. 



