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



For the open border, this genus fur- 

 nishes some of the most useful bulbs 

 in cultivation. There are a great 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 blos- 

 soms scarcely an inch in diameter, to 

 those which measure six to nine inches 

 across. Pi'ices include postage. 



Amaryllis Atamasco {Zephyranthes 

 Ata77iasco). A native of Virginia and 

 southward, where it is popularly known 

 as the Atamasco Lily. It rarely blooms 

 more than once in a season. Planted 

 in warm, sandy soil, the bulbs increase 

 rapidly and furnish a constant succes- 

 sion of delicately beautiful, very light 

 pink or nearly white flowers, w^hich are 

 borne in clusters of three or four. 

 Hardy. 3 cents each; 30 cents per doz. 

 Amaryllis Belladonna Major. 

 These plants do best in a warm, sunny, well drained 

 place out of doors, where they can receive some pro- 

 tection in winter, and remain undisturbed for sev- 

 eral years, w^hen 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 having 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. 

 15 cents each; I1.50 per dozen. 

 Amaryllis Formosissima {Sprekelia, Jacobean Lily). In 

 Amaryllis ^^^^ curious and attractive old garden favorite the flow^ers are 



produced before the leaves appear. Each of the five narrow 

 petals of this flower is three to four inches long and a very in- 

 tense, rich scarlet color of unequaled brilliancy, vividness and purity. The plants are 

 readily grown, and although the bulbs are not hardy, they can be easily preserved dur- 

 ing the winter in a dry cellar and planted in the open ground in the spring. 15 cts. each; 

 lr.25 per dozen. 



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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. Ready for shipment the latter part of October. 



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



Funkia, Blue, variegated foliage, 10 cents each; |i.oo per dozen, postpaid. 



lelytr^g (Bl©edang He^rt) 



Charming hardy perennial plants with much cut foliage, blooming in the early 

 spring; favorably known almost everywhere. They require only the ordinary culture of 

 border plants, and like a rich, light soil. Roots planted in autumn will flower freely 

 the following spring. The roots should be divided every third year. The flowers are 

 a delicate pink color, graceful and produced in great abundance. 



Dielytra Spectabilis, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



