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



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rROWN IMPERIAL 



^■^^■^ (Fritillaria Imperialts) >. i 



A tall, stately plant, with beautiful flowers of various 

 colors, and having glands at the base of each 

 petal, which shine with a peculiar luster and 

 resemble pearis. The bulbs have an odor 

 which resembles that of the onion, but more 

 intense. Plant six inches deep, and one foot 

 apart, in good, rich soil, in October or Novem- 

 ber. The bulbs need not be disturbed oftener 

 than once in three or four years. Mixed vari- 

 eties, 7-5 cts. each; $1.^0 per doz., postpaid. 



DIELTTKfl 



(Bleeding Heart) 



Perennial plants, blooming in the early 

 spring; favorably known almost ever}-where. 

 rhey require only the ordinary culture of 

 border plants. Roots planted in autumn will 

 flower freely the follo\^4ng spring. The roots should 

 be divided every third year. The flowers are a 

 delicate pink color, graceful, and produce continu- CROWN IMPERIAL. 



ously from May till July. Dielytra Spectabilis, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Bears peculiar clusters of white flowers of the 

 most delicious fragrance, which last a long time, even 

 after being cut. Forces easily, and will come into 

 bloom in January and February in an ordinary green- 

 house. It also grows well and blooms freely in an 

 ordinary sitting room if placed near the window, and 

 not kept too hot. Will stand a slight freezing ^\^th- 

 out injury. It appears to the best advantage when 

 four or five bulbs are set in a six-inch pot, in light, 

 rich soil. Freesia Refracta ANba, ist size bulbs, 

 2 for ^ cts.; 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100, postpaid. 



FREESIA. 



IXIAS 



These comparatively little known bulbs are 

 worthy of general cultivation as they are easily 

 bloomed, and their beautiful and curious flowers 

 always attract attention. Fill a 5 or 6 inch pot 

 with sandy loam, insert 6 or 8 bulbs, covering 

 them about an inch deep. Place the pots in a 

 cool, moderately damp place, where they will not 

 freeze, and give but little water. When the 

 flower spikes appear, bring into a sunny place, 

 give plenty of air and water and rather low 

 temperature. 



Ixias, mixed varieties, 2/or ^ cents, 20 cents per dozen 

 $ J. 00 per 100, postpaid. 



IXIAS. 



