D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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AMARYUUIS 



There are a great man}- species of Ama- 

 r^^llis, all producing lily-like flowers, but 

 varying in color, from the richest crimson 

 and scarlet to pure white, and in size, 

 from delicate blossoms scarcely an inch 

 in diameter, to those which measure six 

 to nine inches across. Prices include 

 postage. 



Amaryllis Atamasco, {Zephyn-ajithes 

 Ataniascd). Planted in warm, sandy soil, 

 the bulbs increase rapidly and furnish a 

 constant succession of delicately beauti- 

 ful flowers, which are borne in clusters 

 of three or four, and are white, suffused 

 with pink. Hard}-. 5 cents each; 40 

 cents pe7- dozen. 



Amaryllis Belladonna Major. These 



plants do best in a warm, sunny Tvell- 



draified place out of doors, where they 



can receive some protection in winter anci 



remain undisturbed for several years, 



when they will throw up great clusters of 



beautiful rosy- white flowers which will be 



the glor}'- of the garden. Set the bulbs 



as early in the autumn as possible, surrounding 



and covering each bulb with clean sand, and so 



' that the top will be about two inches below the 



surface. Protect from severe frost, taking care 



that the covering is not such as will hold ice and snow. 



20 cents each; $2.00 per doze7i. 



Amaryllis Formosissima {Sprekelia, Jacobean Lily). 

 The brilliantly beautiful, deep, rich scarlet flowers are 

 often eight inches across, and in intensity and purity of color are 

 unsurpassed in garden or hot-house. The 

 plants are easily grown, and although the 

 bulbs are not hardy they can be easily 

 AMARYLLIS. preserved during ' the 



winter in a dry cellar and planted in the open 

 ground in the spring. They may be 

 grown in water like Hyacinths. 20 cents 

 each; $i.j^ per dozefi. 



GYGbAMEN 



There is no more ornamental plant for 

 greenhouse or parlor culture than the 

 Cyclamen. It grows readily, blossoms 

 freely, and remains a long time in flower. 

 The soil should be equal parts of turfy 

 loam, leaf mould and sand. Plant in 

 September or October, in a five-inch pot. 

 Keep in a cool, light place, watering 

 lightly till growth begins, then water 

 freely and give plenty of light and air. 

 On the approach of cold weather, remove 

 to a warmer situation — the parlor or 

 greenhouse — but keep them near the 

 light. The whole secret of growing 

 cyclamens to perfection is light, air aiid 

 a moderately low teinperature. 



Cyclamen Qiganteum, mixed, characterized 

 by very large flowers, beautiful foliage and 

 profuse bloom. 20 cents each; $2.00 per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



CYCLAMEN 



GIGANTEUM. 



