M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT, MICH. 



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PEONIES""^^^^^^ CHINESE 



Ready in October 



The Peony, of all the list of bulbous or tuberous-rooted plants, is perhaps the oldest and best known inhabitant of 

 the flower garden. Peonies will do well in almost any garden soil, but the better enriched the soil, and the more liberal 

 the space allowed for each plant, the more vigorous the growth. Fall is the best time to procure and transplant the roots, 

 although this may be done in the spring. The plant is extremely hardy and will survive the coldest winters with little 

 or no protection. * The abundant dark green foliage is exceptionally clean and attractive. The gorgeous display of blooms 

 in the month of June is simply unequaled, the flowers being perfectly double, many being very fragrant and all of im- 

 mense size. 



Crimson... 25 cents each; |2. 50 per dozen postpaid. I White 30 cents each; I3. 00 per dozen postpaid. 



Rose 25 •' " 2.50 " " jMixed 25 " " 2.50 " " 



By express at purchaser's expense, $3.00 per dozen. 



RANUNCULUS 



Ready in September 



Strikingly beautiful flowers, well adapted to pot 

 cultui-e in the house. The individual blossoms are 

 about two inches in diameter, and perfectly double. 

 The plants are not hardy and some pains must be 

 taken to insure success when planted out in beds, 

 but they will amply repay all care bestowed upon 

 them. Like anemones, they do best planted in very 

 rich soil, and should have a northerly site, protected 

 from the sharp wind and too much sun. The beds 

 should have good drainage, and the soil be hght and 

 warm. Plant three inches deep in October or No- 

 vember, and press the earth close around them. On 

 the approach of cold weather, the beds should be 

 thoroughly protected with leaves, litter or manure, 

 which should be covered with boards, gradually re- 

 moving the covering as the weather becomes 

 warmer. Ranunculus bulbs are peculiarly shaped 

 and should be handled carefully, but if kept quite 

 dry when out of the ground, they will last almost any 

 length of time. By keeping the bulbs till spring, and 

 planting as early as possible, the danger of winter- 

 killing can be avoided, and good results may be ob- 

 tained. 



For house culture, follow the directions given 

 for forcing anemones, being careful to keep pots, 

 after growth has commenced, in a cool, moist atmos- 

 phere. 



The Turkish or Turban sorts are very showy 

 and do very well indoors. The French kinds are very 

 abundant bloomers, producing larger flowers than 

 the Turban. They are of the most showy and strik- 

 ing colors. Prices include postage. 



Double French Ranunculus, splendid 

 mixed, very gorgeous colors. 15c. per doz. ; 

 75c. per 100. 



Turban Ranunculus, Hercules, white. 

 5c. each; 35c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Merveilleuse, 

 yellow. 3 for loc; 25c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Romano, scarlet. 

 3 for loc; 25c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Seraphique, 

 citron. 3 for loc. ; 25c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Mixed. 20c. per 

 doz.; |i.oo per 100, postpaid. 



SCILLA 



Ready in September 



A beautiful class of small bulbs, with pink, white 

 and blue flowers, following the Crocus in season; are 

 entirely hardy and need not be disturbed oftener 

 than once in three or four years. They will thrive 

 in almost any garden soil, and should be planted in 

 October or November, about two inches deep, and 

 in clumps or masses, placing the little bulbs about 

 an inch apart. The flowers appear in spring before 

 the leaves, and when these come they should not be 

 disturbed so long as they are fresh and green. The 

 destruction of these leaves is almost the only thing 



likely to injure the bulbs. Scillas are well adapted i'-cw.>xi,a 



to growing in pots or pans in the house, and treated in this way will flower in February. Place six to a dozen bulbs in a 

 pot close to the surface of the soil; good gardener's earth is the best. Allow them to root in the cold before remov- 

 ing to the warmer room, and water as often as the earth shows dryness. 



Q^illo r^«swt*«om««1>>l-<& (Wood Hyacinth) Pink, white or blue, in separate colors, 2 for 5 cents; 



OCUia \^ainpanUiaia 20 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



^r'llla mK**f ir»a ^^^^ is the best Scilla for forcing indoors, coming into bloom with Roman Hyacinths. The 

 kJCllia OlCieriCa flowers are true ultramarine blue and are borne on graceful spikes of six to twelve blooms 

 each. The bulbs are hardy and may be left in the ground for several years without taking up. This variety is very fine 

 for edgings or planting in small beds. Their pretty star-shaped flowers .appear in earliest spring and make a beautiful 

 contrast with the Snowdrop and Crocus. 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen; $1.00 per 100, postpaid. 



