TORENIA Fournieri 
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SWEET SULTAN—(Centaurea moschata atropur- 
purea).—Produce a striking effect in mixed borders, 
and are useful for forming bouquets of cut flowers in 
connection with other colored flowers. Hardy annual; 
two feet high. Double purple............ GHENDOTAIO SOOO 5 
SWEET WILLIAM—(Dianthus Barbatus).—For dis- 
play in the garden the Sweet William is unsurpassed. 
The seed can be planted very early in the spring, in 
open ground, and will blossom the following summer; 
or it can be sown in August, and will make fine bloom- 
ing plants for spring. Hardy perennial; one and a-half 
feet high. 
Pure white, pure white flowers.........2..ccceee eee eee 10 
Black, reddish, velvety black ..................0-0s-.eeeee 10 
Fine mixed........... Sse OH SORE On an abcd Loeoome meee nd 5 
Mixed double, many colors.............. Gave SU OR mae 10 
TAGETES—(CSee Marigold). 
TASSEL FLOW ER—(Cacalia).—A showy plant of easy 
culture. producing beautiful scarlet and golden yellow 
tassel shaped blossoms, from July to October. It is 
sometimes known as Flora’s Paint Brush. Hardy an- 
nual; one and a-half feet high. 
Coccinea,- scarlet ..... sOgGoDONOOS Spo 0000 oanogoe DGOO ome ot) 
Aurea, golden yellow.............-...-..- 5 6.9106 Sopoabood 5 
WEE Ke disse) ievcliowieete AGRO MO OCOD CEC Od Oia a IDROOOUDO er 5 
superbiens.—A fine annual, 
with large sky blue blossoms, with three spots of dark ~ 
indigo blue, and a yellow stain in the center. Extreme- 
ly handsome grown in pots or shaded border. The 
darkestispotted | VaniebicS@irrsaseercmisericiicenc cite ele ae 
TREE CYPRESS—(Ipomopsis elegans).—A handsome 
plant, with fine, 
feathery foliage, 
somewhat like that 
of the CypressVine, 
with long spikes of* 
beautiful flowers; 
equally desirable 
for out-door or con- 
servatory cultiva- 
tion. Half hardy 
biennial; three feet 
high. Mixed 
TRITOMA  uvaria 
grandifiora. — A 
half hardy, sum- 
mer and autumn 
blooming __ peren- 
nial, producing 
magnificent spikes 
of orange-red Shee 
TROPZX OLU™M 
LOBBIANUM — 
(See Nasturtium, 
Tall). 
TROPAZOLUM MINOR—Cee Nasturtium, Dwarf). 
TROPZOLUM PEREGRINUM — (See Canary Bird 
Flower). 
VALERIAN, GREEK—(Polemonium ceruleum),— 
An old, standard border plant, often called Jacob’s 
Ladder, from its pinnately cleft leaves. Flowers blue, 
nodding at the ends of upright stalks. It blooms in 
June, is of easy cultivation and perfectly hardy. Per- 
ennial; two feet. high..... .... BRU AE MS eiaer cite couevayeloyaxe taantersiee 5 
VERBENA.—No plant is more generally cultivated, or 
more eagerly sought after than the Verbena, and no 
plant excels it for masses in beds on the lawn. In the 
varieties may be found every color except yellow. If 
sown in open ground in May, they will bloom in Au- 
gust, but if started in the house, in pots, in winter, they 
will be in bloom sooner. Half hardy perennial trailer; 
one foot high. 
Tree Cyvpress. 
Aubletia grandiflora, reddish-purple. ..... SobOCobWasa00 5 
Niveni, white; sweet scented.................. Sree aeNA a 10 
Menosa,) richipurnpletapdccss-eeeice cath eee oR rs RIOR ES 
Montana, hardy, from Rocky Mountains, will stand our 
winters out of doors; rose, changing into lilac.......... 10 
Hybrida, scarlet, scarlet blossoms...............e000--- 10 
ce Defiance, seed may be relied upon to produce 
Lene decep sCOnlen Colom -erReeaLe eee eee 15 
Hybrida, blue, all shades of blue.................200000s 15 
ce Italian striped, beautiful.................... 10 
“6 Auriculzeflora, various shades, all with dis- 
tinet/eyejot whitevorrose..2 teeter: eon eee nee 10 
Hybrida maxima perfecta alba, produces large, pure 
white flowers; fine for florists; comes true from seed. .15 
Hybrida compacta, mixed, distinct. The plant forms 
a compact bush about five inches high and eighteen 
across, covered throughout the season with large 
trusses of white, scarlet and violet flowers.............. 20 
Mammoth mixed, of our own growing, embracing a 
wide range of colors. This will please all who give it a 
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Extra choice mixed, very choice.................... -- 20 
Fine mixed, embraces all colors..............cse0eeeeeee 10 
Vi Es <0 Hy er Reem gen Sca ORG CNS Le anata ati ele rel Mwy 9 Sp es eed 5 
D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
VINCA—(Periwinkle).—A genus of ornamental, free 
flowering green-house perennials, with glossy green 
foliage and handsome flowers. May be planted in 
warm, sunny border during summer. Two feet high. 
OC alba, white, with crimson eye.............-..-++: 10 
Nova Species; pure white... s.----eeee ee = 10 
VIOLA TRICOLOR—CSee Pansy). 
VIOLET —(Viola).— Well known free flowering, hardy 
perennials, easily grown from seed. Succeed best in a 
partially shaded moist situation. Height six inches. 
Sweet Scented (Viola odorata semperflorens), fiow- 
ers blue; fragrant.. 
i Ce eC 
White (Viola cornuta alba), large, white blossoms....10 
Viola lutea grandiflora, large yellow flowers.......... 10 
Mauve Queen, mauve colored...........0...2.2+ «+.-:: 10 
Purple Queen, deep, fine purple............ Sheila pte cree 10 
VIRGINIA CREEPER —(See Ampelopsis). 
VIRGINIA STOCK — (Malcomia).— Hardy annuals, 
very usefnl for border or edging. A continual suc- 
cession of blossoms may be kept up the whole season 
by sowing at intervals through the spring and summer. 
The flower and plant are quite as desirable as the Can- 
dynes grows about nine inches high. Red and white 
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WALL FLOW ER~— (Cheiranthus Cheiri).—The large, 
massive spikes of the wall flower are very conspicuous 
in beds and borders, and are very useful in making bou- 
quets. Sow the seed early in hot-beds, and while the 
plants are small, prick them out into pots, and sink 
the pots in the earth. On approach of cold weather 
remove the pots to the house and they will bloom all 
winter. Tender perennial; one and a-half feet high. 
Mixed double..................0-6--- UNSEAT oxi oly oe oto .10 
Early Brown, brownish-red fragrant flowers; large, F 
a 
thick spikes; early. Tender biennial 
Tom Thumb, Golden, free flowering, 
se meme tere ee ee esses 
of dwarf and 
compact habit; recommended for spring bedding....... 15 
WHITLAVIA—(Grandifiora).— A plant with delicate, 
handsome foliage, producing a constant succession of 
bright blue and pure white bell shaped flowers, in 
drooping clusters half an inch in length. Hardy an- 
nualssone footw high... cer oe eee ate etter orate 
WIGANDIA CARACASANA.—Very ornamental plants 
with immense veined leaves and stems covered with 
crimson hair. It grows rapidly, and should be formed 
‘into a bush. Its large leaves and clusters of lilac flow- 
ers, which continue to open in succession for a long 
time, lend the plant a tropical aspect, and make it 
valuable for garden and lawn decoration.............. i 
WISTARIA CHINENSIS.—One of the most beautiful 
and rapid growing of hardy climbers. Frequently 
blooms both in spring and fall; the pale blue pea 
shaped flowers are borne in long, drooping clusters, 
similar in size and shape to a bunch of grapes. It 
thrives best in a light, rich soil................ ACS ec 20 
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