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 wiU do well in almost any garden soil, but the better enriched 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 immense size. 



Crimson . 

 Rose 



20 cents each; |2,oo per dozen postpaid. | White 20 cents each; |52.oo per dozen postpaid. 



20 " '* 2.00 " *' Mixed 20 " ** 2.00 " " 



By express at purchaser's expense, $1.65 per dozen. 



RANUNCULUS 



Ready in September 



Strikingly beautiful flowers, well adapted 

 to pot culture 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 in- 

 sure success when planted out in beds, but 

 they will amply repay all care bestowed up- 

 on 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 drain- 

 age, and the soil be light and warm. Plant 

 three inches deep in October or November, 

 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 removing the cover- 

 ing as the weather becomes warmer. Ranun- 

 culus 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 obtained. 



For house culture, follow the directions 

 given for forcing anemones, being careful to 

 keep pots, after growth has commenced, in 

 a cool, moist atmosphere. 



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 striking colors. Prices 

 include postage. 



Double French Ranunculus, 



splendid mixed, very gorgeous colors. 

 15c. per doz.; 8oc. per 100. 



Turban Ranunculus, Hercules, 

 white. 5c. each; 35c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Merveil- 

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



Turban Ranunculus, Romano, 

 scarlet. 3 for loc,; 25c. per doz. 



Turban Ranunculus, Sera= 

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



Turban Ranunculus, Mixed, 20c- 

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





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SCILLA R«**^y ''' 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 of tener 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 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 removing to the warmer room, and water as often as the earth shows dryness. 



(Wood Hyacinth) Pink, white or blue, in separate colors, 2 for 5 cents; 



20 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Q/«i11a QiVkAvi/^a Tliis is the best Scilla for forcing indoors, coming into bloom with Roman Hyacinths. The 

 OCliio. OlDenCa. 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. 



Scilla Campanulata 



