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



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AMARYLLIS Read. 



in October 



For the open border, this genus furnishes some of the most useful bulbs in cultivation. There are a ^reat many 

 species of Amaryllis, 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 {Zephyranthes Atamasco) A native of Virginia and southward, where it is 

 popularly known as the Atamasco Lily. Planted in warm, sandy soil, the bulbs increase rapidly and 

 furnish a constant succession of delicately beautiful, very light pink or nearly white flowers, which 

 are borne in clusters of three or four. Hardy, 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen. 



Amaryllis Belladonna Major. These plants do best in a warm, sunny, well drained place out of 

 doors, where they can receive some protection in winter and remain undisturbed for several years; 

 so treated they throw up great clusters of beautiful rosy-white flowers. Set the bulbs as early in the 

 autumn as possible, surrounding and covering each bulb with clean sand, and having the top about two 

 inches below the surface. Protect from severe frosts, taking cafe that the covering is not such as will 

 hold ice and snow. 15 cents each; $i.So per dozen. 



Amaryllis Formossisima {Sprekelia, Jacobean Lily) In this curious and attractive old garden 

 favorite the flowers are produced before the leaves appear. Bach of the five narrow petals of this 

 flower is three to four inches long and a very intense, rich scarlet color of unequaled brilliancy, vivid- 

 ness and purity. The plants are readily grown, and although the bulbs are not hardy, they can be easily 

 preserved during the winter in a dry cellar and planted in the open ground in the spring. They may 

 be grown in winter like hyacinths. 15 cents each; I1.25 per dozen. 



FUNKIA (DAY LILY) Ready in November 



So -well known as scarcely to need any description; they are hardy and of the easiest culture, but the soil should be 

 rich and deep. The roots should be set out in the autumn to become well established, and they will bloom the following 

 spring. They need not be disturbed for many years, and will always be welcome for their graceful beauty and fragrance. 



Funkia, Alba (White Day Lily), 10 cents each; ^i.oo per dozen, postpaid. 



Funkia, Blue, variegated foliage, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



CYCLAMEN 



Allium Neapolitanum 



Ready in September 



Very valuable for winter blooming. The 

 large clusters of white flowers keep in condi- 

 tion for several weeks. Place four to six bulbs 

 in a 5-inch pot in well-drained, sandy loam, 

 and start into growth at once. In potting, 

 place a little charcoal or broken pottery for 

 drainage, then fill the pot with soil and shake 

 it down but do not pack it. Plant the bulb 

 just deep enough so that its top will not show. 

 Keep in the full sunlight and when the plants 

 8tart give plenty of water. 



2 for 5 cents; 25 cents per doz.; ^1.25 per 

 100 postpaid. 



CYCLAMEN 



Ready in September 



For richness of coloring, variety and dura- 

 tion of bloom there is no common winter flower- 

 ing plant so valuable as the Persian or green- 

 house Cyclamen. In early fall the bulbs may 

 be set in well drained five or six inch pots in 

 which they are to flower. The soil should be 

 equal parts of turf loam, sand and leaf mould. 

 Keep in a cool, light place, watering lightly at 

 first and then more freely, giving plenty of 

 light and air. While a moist atmosphere is 

 most suitable and the soil in the pots must not 

 get dry when plants are growing, there is noth- 

 ing more injurious to them than water, if it 

 stands about the roots or if the soil becomes 

 sodden. During the hot months the plant 

 should be afforded some shade and kept as cool 

 as possible. Before there is any danger from 

 frost, they should be brought indoors and 

 given plenty of light. 



Cyclamens require lights air and a moder- 

 ately low temperature. 



Cyclamen Qiganteum, mixed. 



This variety is characterized by very 

 large flowers, beautiful foliage and pro- 

 fuse bloom. 15 cents each; ^1.50 per 

 doz., postpaid. 



