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



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Allium 

 Neapolitanum. 



Allium Neapolitanum 



Very valuable for winter blooming. The 

 large cltisters of white flowers keep in con- 

 dition for. several weeks. Place four to six 

 bulbs in a 5-inch pot in well drained 

 loam and start into growth at once. 

 Keep in the full sunlight, and when 

 the plants start give plenty of 

 water. 2 for 5 ce7its; 2^ cents 

 per dozen; $1.2^ per hundred, 

 postpaid. 



Ranunculus 



Strikingly beautiful flowers, 

 well adapted to pot culture, in 

 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 insure success when planted 

 out in beds, but they will amply re- 

 pay all care bestowed upon 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 S^ 

 beds should have good dramage, 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 removmg the covering as the weather becomes warmer. Ranuncu- 

 lus 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 the pots, after gro<\^th has com- 

 menced, in a cool, moist atmosphere. 



The Turkish or Turban sorts are very 

 showy, and do very well indoors. The 

 French kinds are very abundant bloom- 

 ers, producing larger flowers than the Tur- 

 ban. They are of the most showy and 

 striking colors. Prices include postage. 



Double French Ranunculus, splendid 

 mixed, very gorgeous colors. 20 ce?its per 

 dozen; $1.00 per 100, 



Turban Ranunculus, Merveilleuse, yel- 

 low, ^for 10 ce7its; 2^ cents per dozen. 



Turban Ranunculus, Romano, scarlet. 

 3 for 10 cents; 2^ cents per dozen. 



Turban Ranunculus, Seraphique, citron. 

 3 for 10 cefits; 2^ cents per dozen. 



Turban Ranunculus, Mixed. 20 cents 

 per dozen; $1.00 per 100, postpaid. 



