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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
“LOVE GROVE — (Nemophila).—Of dwarf, spreading 
habit, it is well adapted for border or pot culture. The 
flowers are blotched and spotted, sporting into an end- 
less variety of shades and color. Hardy annual; six 
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LOVE-IN-A-MIST—(Nigella).—This singular plant is ' 
known as Lady-in-the-Green and Devil-in-a-Bush, because 
the blossoms are partially concealed by the abundance 
of finely cut foliage. Hardy annual. 
Damascena fi. pl., double, blue blossoms; one and one- 
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Damascena nana fi. pi., double, white and blue blos- © 
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‘LUPIN — (Lupinus). — Very conspicuous plants, with 
spikes of pea shaped blossoms of various colors. Hardy 
annual; about three feet high. 
Hartwegi, a beautiful species with delicate foliage and 
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Cruikshanki, blossoms white, shaded with vellow, blue 
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LycHnis HaaGceana. 
“LYCHNIS.—There are few plants that produce such brill- 
iant blossoms. The flowers are produced in clusters, 
and are constantly coming out allsummer. Hardy per- 
ennials; one to-three feet high. 
Chalcedonica (London Pride), bright scarlet; two 
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Ie" The following are perennial, but will blossom the first 
year. 
Haageana (Benary), elegant. large, scarlet blossoms 
with jagged petals; one foot high ....... ..... siipseeeeieusss 1 
Sieboldii produces large, white flowers, two feet high. ..15 
Haageana grandiflora gigantea, three feet high. . The 
flowers are scarlet, much larger than any of the preced- 
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LYTHRUM ROSEUM SUPERBUM.—A perennial plant 
of easy culture, producing AU spikes of bright rose 
flowers. Hardy perennial; two fe 
MARIGOLD.—The Marigold has been grown from time 
immemorial, and where a rich display of bloom is desir- 
ed, is almost indispensable. The African varieties are 
tall, growing usually two feet or more. while the French 
are more dwarf. All are desirable. Hardy annuals. in 
bloom till frost comes. 
African, double dwarf, lemon colored, new, very 
early, a profuse bloomer of very compact habit, One 
of the best of this class; height fifteen inches........... 10 
African, Orange Quilled, a double variety, with quilled 
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African, El Dorado, flowers three to four inches in di- 
ameter, imbricated and extremely double............... 10 
African, mixed, selected from the finest double flowers. 5 
French, Tagetes signata pumila, bright yellow flow- 
ers; elegant habit. Finest varieties mixed.............. 
French, new gold striped, brown and golden yellow; 
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Prince of Orange, Calendula officinalis fl. pl., large, 
double, dark orange striped flowers: very useful for cut- 
ting. Comes true from seed...............: Frac pila Mine acta 
Meteor, Calendula officinalis fl. pl., large, extremely 
double white and orange striped flowers. Lighter col- 
ored than Prince of Orange. 
Cape, Calendula pluvialis, 
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MARVEL OF PERU—(Mirabilis)—(See Four O’Clock). 
MARTYNIA.— Easily grown, large flowering, half hardy 
annuals. 
Formosa (Fragrans), foliage thick, soft and velvety. 
Flowers delicate rose-lilac, blotched and shaded with 
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Proboscidea, curious on account of its singular seed 
vessels, which are much esteemed, when young, for 
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MATHIOLA~—CSee Stocks). 
MATRICARIA—Eximia grandiflora fi. pl. (Double 
Feverfew).—White, double; desirable for bedding: 
one-half hardy annnal i iceee op eeeeesciie acer ere rn eee 
MAURANDIA._Graceful climber for green-house, par- 
lor, baskets, or out door purposes. Set out in the bor- 
der with a little frame to which to attach their tendrils, 
they will be loaded all the season with rich purple, 
white and rose, foxglove shaped blossoms. ‘Tender 
perennial climber; six feet high. Choicest kinds 
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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CRYSTALLINUM—(Iice 
Plant).—Handsome and curious plant for hanging 
baskets, rock work, vases and edgings. The leaves and 
stems are succulent and fleshy and appear as though 
covered with ice crystals. Tender annual trailer; six 
inches high; white eT Eele nie sieve 8 Sieleis tarere teen ees 
MeseEMBRYANTHEMUM. 
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