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



Amacryllis 



'J' here are a great many species of Ama- 

 ryllis, all producing lily-like flowers, but 

 varying in color, from the richest crimspn 

 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. 



/'r/ces i)iclude postage. 



Amaryllis Atamasco, {Zephyranthes 

 Aianiasco). Planted in warm, sandy soil, 

 the bulbs increase rapidly and furnish a 

 constant succession of delicately beauti- 

 ful, very light pink or nearly white flow- 

 ers, which are borne in clusters of three 

 or four. Hardy. 4 cejits each; 40 cents 

 per dozen. 



Amaryllis Belladonna Major. These 

 plants do best in a warm, sunny, ivell- 

 drahied place out of doors, where they 

 can receive some protection in winter and 

 remain undisturbed for several years, 

 when they will 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 hav- 

 ing the top about two inches below the surface. 

 Protect from severe frosts, taking care that the 

 covering is not such as will hold ice and snow, ij cents 

 em Ji; ^ 1 .^o per dozen. 



Amaryllis Formosissima {Spreke/m, Jacobean Lily). 

 P^ach of the five narrow petals of this flower are three to four 

 inches long and a very intense, rich scarlet color of unequaled 

 brilliancy, vividness and purity. They are produced after the 

 leaves have disappeared, and are curious 

 as well as beautiful. The plants are easily 

 Amaryllis. grown, and although the bulbs are notj 



hardy they can be easily preserved during the 

 winter in a dry cellar and planted in the open 

 ground in the spring. 75 cents each; 

 $1.2^ per dozen. 



CyclocmenL 



Cyclamen grows " readily, blossoms 

 freely, and remains a long time in flow- 

 er. 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. 



Cyclainens require light, air and a 

 moderately lo7u te))iperati{re. 



Cyclamen Qiganteum, mixed, char- 

 acterized by very large flowers, beauti- 

 ful foliage and profuse bloom, /j cents 

 each; $ J. JO per dozen, postpaid. 



Cyclamen 



QlQANTEUM 



