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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
BULBS AND ROOTS FOR SPRING PLANTING 
The following Bulbs will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates; at the 100 
rate they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges. 
rate; no Jess than 50 at the 100 rate. 
rotation. 
Clemence Denisart. 
No less than six will be sent at the dozen 
Orders, with money, should be forwarded as early as possible, and they will be filled in 
The tender bulbs that are injured by frost will not be sent until such tenes aes in the spring. a : 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
While it is fascinating to grow the plants from seed wherever it 
is practicable to do so, still there are many who do not gare to take 
the trouble and time necessary to have them in this way, so we have 
concluded to offer the tubers and our customers can do whichever 
suits their fancy. 
quality in every respect, and with proper care will give a beautiful 
display early in the summer. 
house, plant in rich, sandy soil; give good drainage and water freely 
after the leaves start, but do not let the soil become sour or logged 
from over watering. If it is desired to have a bed out-doors, select a 
shady, moist situation, make the bed rich with thoroughly rotted 
manure and leaf mold if it can be had. Plant as soon as danger from 
. frost is past. 
watered. 
will give a more magnificent display throughout the summer. 
What we offer will be found to be of the very best 
For growing in pots or boxes in the 
After the plants start into vigorous growth, keep well 
If planted in a proper situation, no plants in cultivation 
SINGLE VARIETIES. 
Large, well ripened tubers. EACH. DOZ. 
White (erecta superba)..............-. Sdgdnoo00 Sancaude aos - 20 200 
Rose Eh Rae 9 Pie By Ba eeavayatalansier wasTenece oietete oye siasare Reha cle Pe 20 200 
Rosy white: | 6 oP yeas PaaS. ae one ee Bee ere 20 200 
Yellow BIW) «Aco use cos c. SOAR M A cas eee Me 20 200 
Orange ee: 20 9s AER so Sv on hod WA eBue Seo Soane 20 «62 00 
Maxed >in splendidivaniety-e-oee tae se een eeiae eee se 15 1 50 
DOUBLE VARIETIES. 
Globular, very large, fine, satiny 
FOSC TOWNS «6 sitesi Loe Ae sen cee ree See oe ee ICR ae cee 40 400 
Virginalis. Compact habit, having medium size satiny- 
white flowers shaped like a camellia..................... 40 400 
Floribunda nana compacta. Dwarf and exceedingly 
free flowering variety, bearing scarlet flowers well above 
the'foliages 22... eet Ee Se ree ener 40 400 
TuBeROUSIBEconinen De Onite: Mixed, many splendid varieties mixed............-......... 30 ©6300 
DAHLIA. blooms freely. The culture is very simple. They thrive 
The Dahlia has always been a favorite for autumn flower- 
ing. The flowers are so symmetrical and perfect, and the 
range of colors so large and varied that they will always be 
popular where display is wanted. The roots are tender and 
easily injured by frost. They should be set out three feet 
apart. after all danger of frost is over, and during winter 
placed in a cool cellar, and not allowed to freeze. The plants 
should be supported by tying to stakes. Our collection of 
mixed dahlias, both double and single, is of the best, com- 
prising all the positive colors, with their most striking 
shades. Ready for shipment about April ist. 
LARGE FLOWERING, OR SHOW DAHBHLIAS. 
EACH. 
Fulgens Picta, scarlet, tipped white.......... ............. 25 
Golden Bedder, deep orange, fine form..................... 25 
Madge Wildfire, light vermilion-scarlet, very beautiful... ..25 
Miss Dodd, bright golden yellow. One of the best yellows.25 
Vesta pune White ie. aise ce vot cay. Let ina re ricveie ele erate wicitelcta eee 25 
Wihite Dove; pure whitey. 4.2 en ti elise te nee 29 
Memorandum, light pink, very effective.................. 25 
POMPON, OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS. 
Guiding Star (or White Aster), pure white, very double. 
A prolific bloomer; fine for cut flowers.................. 25 
Marguerite, pink; perfectly double; two inches in diameter; 
blooms profusely from 1st August until frost. Its earli- 
ness renders it particularly valuable...................- 25 
Little Goldlight, gold, tipped with scarlet........... ...... 2 
Bredowillard, golden yellow...............2c0sse-eeceeses 25 
EACH. pDoz. 100 
Double, extra choice mixed.......... eo 200 12 00 
Single, “ ss Fer edge fer ceate te adore axare toes 25 200 12 00 
DIELYTRA—(BLEEDING HEART). 
Tuberous rooted plants, blooming in the spring, favorably 
known almost everywhere. They require only the ordinary 
culture of border plants. Roots planted in spring or autumn 
will flower freely. The roots should be divided every third 
year. The flowers are delicate pink, very graceful, produced 
continuously from May till July. Ready for shipment about 
April ist. 
DCLy li, *SPECCLODIUES) je melseitel eer each, 25; per doz., 2 50 
GLADIOLUS. 
No flower has gained more rapidly in public favor; this 
could not well be otherwise, for in addition to the great 
intrinsic merit of the flower, it is easy of cultivation, and 
in almost any good soil, except a stiff clay, require full 
sunlight, and are only liable to injury from rank manure. 
Plant the roots six to nine inches apart, the large ones four 
inches and the small ones two inches deep. Make an early 
planting of the smallest roots first as soon as the ground is 
sufficiently dry and warm, and continue to plant at intervals 
of two weeks during the spring and early summer. In this 
way a succession of bloom may be had from midsummer 
until frost. In autumn. before freezing, they should be dug 
and dried, the earth and old roots removed, and then stored 
in a cool, dry place, secure from frost until spring. 
CHOICE NAMED GLADIOLI. 
The following named varieties are selected with special 
reference to beauty of flower, range of color and habit of 
plant. There is not one in the list that ts not desirable. 
Ready for shipment about April ist. 
EACH. DOZ. 
Adanson, rose-tinged lilac, large blotch on white 
ground, tinged yellow, edged with carmine flushed 
WAC oe Ae RSs ahiebioc cin eRe ener Sener intcies 2 00 
Angele, white, showy and effective.................... 10 1 00 
Brenchleyensis, rich, dark, scarlet, very brilliant..... 10 100 
Cameleon, large, slaty-lilac...............0..e20-e-0e- 20 2 00 
Ceres, pure white, flamed lilac, desirable............. 10 100 
Crystal Palace, long spike of pure white flowers, 
lower petals striped with purplish-violet.......... 15 1 50 
Eugene Scribe, tender rose, blazed with carminate- 
red. cbeautifiulensieg o. . as Soe costes elevate 10 1 00 
Felicien David, cherry, light carmine feathered, 
white blotch 224 uj5er i eer oe bl leeeraecie tint ener 1 00 
Tsaac Buchanan, one of the best yellow sorts ye 
UAHROLO LO emnenoadcasdieds couoduo co Codd osupbLao Re - 107100 
John Bull, white, tinged with sulphur................. 10 1 00 
La Candeur, white, lightly striped with carmine-vio- 
let Pere ction eres re a eiiceE Cee eee trier 15 1 50 
Lamarck, cherry colored, slightly tinted with orange, 
blazed with red, center very well lighted, very 
larce; white Stain’ cj. sijelo eel rll ielel ibe 15, 1 50 
Laura, orange-red. flamed carmine, pure white blotch.10 1 00 
Le Poussin, light red white blotch, handsome......... isp as) 
Le Titien, rosy-searlet, very brilliant.................. 15 1 50 
Lord Byron, brilliant scarlet, blotched and flaked pure 
WWHDILO coisa» sre eee LO oie sys OR oe elle le wicetanpheraeiee 10 100 
Madame Monneret, rose, white stripe and carmine 
lO RC HUF tse Seas ae ies ei iste hice e/aolaciae 10 1 00 
Marie Dumortier, white, slightly streaked with rose, 
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