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



IRIS (FLEUR DE LIS) 



Ready In October 



This fine class of stately flowering bulbs is rapidly 

 growing in popularity. The blossoms are of rich 

 and varied colors, quaint forms and delicate frag- 

 rance. 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 An- 

 gli6a 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 flow^ers 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. 



Hispanica (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; 85 cents per ico, postpaid. 



_ Germanica (German Iris) — This is the "Fleur de Lis" 



the national flower of France. Broad, graceful 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. 2 cents each; 20 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



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

 excite admiration. Flowers often ten inches across, a marvelous blend- 

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

 low, rarely seen except in most costly orchids. Very hardy and 

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

 weather. If left undisturbed will flower each year in greater profusion. 

 Mixed sorts, 5 cents each; 35 cents per dozen; |2.oo per 100, postpaid. 



FREESIA 



Ready in August 



IBIS GERMANICA 



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, dark place until the 

 plants are well started. Be careful to have good drainage. There is danger in 

 watering too freely until the plants are in flower. 



Freesia Refracta Alba, 3 for 5 cents; 15c. per dozen; .^i.oo per 100, 

 postpaid. 



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