D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
nearly three inches; of various shades of brilliant 
Coust, alt hardy annual: . 3.5.. 22scsos-aeeeaee se ae 10 
PINK—Chinensis Heddewigii, single mixed, flowers 
deeply fringed or feathered; one-half hardy annual.... 5 
Chinensis Heddewigii diadematus (Double Dia- 
dem Pink). Very regular, densely double, and of all 
tints, from crimson-purple to deep black-purple. One- 
Mae Mardy annval <0... So eseeaeeo emenaes aaa esens 10 
Chinensis imperialis fil. pl. (Double Imperial 
Pink), a superb double variety from China..........-. 5 
Chinensis laciniatus fl. pl. (Double Japan Pink), 
to be properly appreciated, these should be seen; rich 
in hue, very doubie, deeply fringed petals—only lacking 
fragrance to make them perfect. Half hardy annual. .10 
Pinx, Douste FLonistT's. 
Plumarius Scoticus fl. pl. (Double Florist’s Pink). 
This is the double form of the common garden pink; 
hardy perennial. Extra quality........................ 25 
Heddewigii, Eastern Queen, beautifully marbled: 
the broad bands of rich mauve upon the paler surface 
of the petals are very striking and pretty. One-half 
hardy (Annan sos ae ee ae eae ns oe eae ts eo Ae 10 
Heddewigii, Crimson Belle, rich, vivid crimson like 
color; flowers of extraordinary size and substance, 
evenly and finely lacinated. One-half hardy annual....10 
Barbatus—(See Sweet William). 
Caryophyllus—(See Carnation). 
POPPY—(Papaver).—Well known hardy annuals flower- 
ing in great profusion throughout the summer, if seed 
is sown early in the spring. 
The Shirley. Everyone knows the old common corn 
poppy. or red weed, with its bright scarlet flowers. 
This is a strain of this magnificent species, which sports 
to numberless shades of color. from pure white to rose, 
pink, carmine and deepest crimson. If cut when the 
flowers first open, they may be preserved many days in 
DOU eres oe eee, aie oeiee ss aie's'sclels- os: 22. 1 
Bracteatum, large, orange-crimson flowers............. 5 
Orientale, large, gorgeous scarlet blossoms: bottom of 
petals black.-=.-7-.. 9-2... ee oe eee ee eee ets 2 a 5 
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Porry Umsrosum. 
POPPY — Umbrosum, 
be pulled out. 
a 
rich vermilion, with a shining 
black spot on each petal; one of the most showy..-...... 16 
Carnation, white, fine large double, white flowers...... 5 
“ mixed, large, showy, double fiowers of vari- 
ous colors; two feet high. . 5.25. 222. 0ces-20--s086 , 5 
"The last variety, under the name of Papaver somni- 
ferum, is the sort used extensively for the extraction 
of opium. 
PORTULACA.—There are scarcely any flowers in culti- 
vation that make such a dazzling display of beauty asa 
bed of portulacas. They are in bloom from about the 
first of July till killed by frost in autumn. Tender an- 
nual; nine inches high. 
SINGLE VARIETIES. 
PREGA STINE WHE es hes Sele oe pe poe coe seee 
soe 2 
Aurea, deep golden............. See Ere Mare SS 5 
DiLIAtA, SITIPCH YOUOW cic. ssccss) dace eee eS eee 5 
CaryophylLloides, carnation striped .................... 5 
Fine mixed, many beautiful kinds....................-- 5 
DOUBLE VARIETIES. 
Not all the plants will come double, but the single ones can 
They will stand any amount of dry weather. 
Portutaca, Douste. 
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= TOSEES LEACH. 5. ood. .  pes Ae ee ew 20 
“ SOLE CLI hoes A oe 2 ee 59.0; ee eee 20 
< Tis S12 ae ed ee oer 10 
PRIMROSE, EVENING~(Cnothera).—Produces large, 
showy blossoms, which are fully expanded only towards 
and during evening. Blossoms three to four inches 
across, usually yellow or white, and very freely and 
constantly produced. 
Cnothera acaulis alba. Of prostrate habit, the leaves 
lying on the ground; produces an abundance of large, 
white flowers about three inches across. Hardy peren- 
Finl] Ree WEN CS Vee) oe eine ls ee whan Swen nh aneeees 10 
CEnothera Drummondii. Low growing, much branched 
plants, bearing large lemon yellow flowers in the great- 
est profusion throughout the season. This species has 
the great advantage of having its flowers remain opena 
part of the day as well as through the evening and 
night. One of the best of this class of plants. Hardy 
perennial; ons foot highic.% is. .= 2s) ii aa ww cea eee .10 
CEnothera Lamarckiana, superb spikes of large, 
bright yellow blossoms about four inches across. 
Hardy biennial, buf blooms the first year; height four 
PERE E Ne iene nian clin wd ee iels S Se ene 2 aan SAE pe ee 5 
Cnothera gigantea, the stem grows very tall, chang- 
ing at about two-thirds its height into an immense spike 
of bright yellow flowers. Very showy. Hardy bien- 
nial, but flowers the first year; height three feet. ...... 10 
PRIMULA SINENSIS — (Chinese Primrose). — These 
are perhaps the most desirable of all house blooming 
plants. They are in almost constant bloom all winter, 
and if the plants be transferred to the border, they will 
bloom nearly all summer. Though perennial, new 
plants flower more freely, and seed should be sown 
« every year 
Sinensis fimbriata, scarlet, extra............. onto 
- * rose, rose varieties mixed........-. 2 
aS 3: Village Maid, pure white. rs 
