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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



g« , \X^*11* (Dianthus barbatus) A well known, extensively used, sweet scented perennial for 



^WAT&f^'T' VV 1 llATH bedding and borders, forming fine clumps in any good garden soil and under proper 

 ^■^ ^^ ** **»»»*»*» conditions lasting for several seasons. They produce a succession of flower clusters, 



thus affording splendid bloom for several weeks. The florets are handsomely colored aud marked and are borne on stiff 

 stems in great profusion, forming dense round topped heads or clusters, often three to four inches across. The colors are 

 exceedingly varied, ranging from white through many shades of rose, lilac, red, carmine, crimsou and maroon to nearly 

 black, usually two shades to each plant. 



Sow outdoors very early in spring, preferably in rich, mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Cover seed with one-fourth 

 inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high, thin to six inches apart. In the more northerly latitudes, pro- 

 tect with mulching in winter. Seed can also be sown in fall. There are usually no flowers until the second season, but 

 if seed is started very early under glass and transplanted, blooms may be had late in autumn. The old clumps may be 

 divided but it is usually more satisfactory to start vigorous young plants every year or two. Hardy perennial; one and 

 one-half feet high. 



Newport Pink. A beautiful shade of Begonia rose. Very effective in mass beds and also very desirable for cutting. The 



flower trusses are exceptionally large and are produced on stems about 18 inches high Pkt. 10c. 



Velvety Maroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon; very desirable on account of its rich, deep color. Oz. 50c " 10c. 



White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes faintly marked about the eye. Oz. 50c " 10c. 



Fine Mixed. This mixture will' be found especially satisfactory. Oz. 40c " 10c. 



Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety of colors and shades. Oz. 60c " 10c. 



TAGETES — (See Marigold) 



Texas Rlue Bonnet' (Lupinus Texensis) A dwarf growing plant, ten to twelve inches tall, The distinctive, small, 

 i CAas u,uc uuiiuci palm-like leaves and spikes of blue and white pt-a-shaped flowers make this attractive for low 

 borders, also desirable for window boxes and pot culture. For early blooming in spring, plants should be started indoors and 

 transplanted to open bed as soon as ground can lie made ready. Seed may be sown out of doors as early as ground can be worked 

 or it may be planted in the fall. For indoor planting or for spring planting out of doors, the seed should be soaked in water 

 for twenty-four hours, or chipped, to hasten germination as the seed coat is very hard. Oz. 40c Pkt. 10c. 



TROP/EOLUM LOBBIANUM — (See Nasturtium, Trailing) 

 TROP/EOLUM CANARIENSE — (See Canary Bird Flower) 

 TROP/EOLUM MINOR — (See Nasturtium, Dwarf) 



Verbena 



This well known annual of low growing de- 

 cumbent habit of growth is very desirable 

 for massing iu beds on the lawn. It is suitable 

 also for borders and window boxes. 



Verbenas usually flower well in August from seed sown in open 

 ground in May. Germination will be hastened if the seed is soaked 

 in lukewarm water before planting. It is desirable to have the soil 

 well fertilized and carefully pulverized. Cover seed about one-fourth 

 inch deep. When the young plants have three or four leaves 

 transplant in rows two feet apart and about twenty-four inches 

 apart in the row, choosing preferably a sunny situation. At this 

 distance the plants, if conditions are favorable, will spread so as to 

 cover the ground completely. 



Earlier blooming may be had if plants are started indoors and 

 transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing frost is over. 

 Half hardy perennial trailer, one foot high, usually treated as an 

 annual. 



Hybrida Scarlet. May be relied upon to produce the true, deep 

 scarlet color. No variety gives a more brilliant effect when used 



as a bedding plant. Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Dark Blue. Oz. §1.50 " 10c. 



Pink. Oz. $2.00 " 10c. 



" White. Produces large, pure white flowers; very flori ferous, 



fine for florists; comes true from seed. Oz. $1.50 Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and beautiful sort, 

 producing large, brilliant, striped blossoms in great abundance. 



Oz. $2.00. Pkt. 10c. 



Hybrida Fine Mixed. This extra choice mixture includes a wide 

 range of very beautiful colors, shades and stripes usually running 

 from pure white to deep purple. The clusters are of largest size. 

 Oz. $1.00 Pkt. 10c. 



V* (Per'iiemfcZe)These very attractive bushy plants 



_ _^ -^ — with glossy green foliage produce in abundance 

 [ICT^L handsome roundorsalvershaped single flowers, 

 ***^^*** suitable either for culture in pots or boxes or 

 for summer bedding and borders. If sown early under glass and 



transplanted in a warm, sheltered situation will bloom in summer and autumn and may be potted for the house before frost. 

 The plants require no trimming, are in continuous bloom from setting out until frost and are entirely free from the attacks of 

 insects. These desirable features account for the increasing demand for Vincas in parks and private grounds for summer 

 bedding and borders. Tender perennial, blooming the first season, about fifteen inches high. 



Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. $1.00 Pkt. 10c. R° sea - Rose with crimson eye : flowers of ten two inchesjn diam- 



Rosea Alba. White with crimson eye. Oz. $1.00 " 10c. 



VIOLA TRICOLOR— (See Pansy) 



\X7 11 1*1 ~ (Cheiranthus'cheiri)' This is a favorite European garden flower. The long, fragrant terminal 



W/ 21 1 1 T I /\T17£k1* spikes of the Wallflower when properly grown are very conspicuous in beds and borders and are 

 * » C*AH *vr TT \*3. very useful in making bouquets. 



Sow seed early in hotbed and while plants are small prick them out into pots and sink in the earth. On approach of cold 

 weather remove the pots to the house and the plants will hloom all winter. Tender bushy biennial or perennial that will live 

 through the winter in a mild climate; height of plants about one and one-half feet. 



Early Brown. Brownish-red, fragrant single flowers; large, thick spikes; early. Tender biennial Pkt. 10c. 



Double Mixed. Deliciously fragrant, perfectly double, and combine many shades of color, the orange, purple and chocolate 

 predominating Pkt. 10c. 



W» . • f , I_ , _ ~~'~ One of the most beautiful and rapid growing of the hardy perennial climbers. When well 

 IStana V^ninenSlS established in good soil it will often grow fifteen to twenty feet during the season and frequently 

 blooms both in spring and fall. The flowers are very fragrant, single, pale blue, peashaped and are borne in long, drooping grape- 

 like clusters, often over a foot in length. Foliage light green, pinnate. The seed should be sown in mellow loam early in the 

 spring, or in greenhouse or hotbed in winter and when plants are one foot high transplanted into permanent situations. .Pkt. 20c. 



WQOLFLQWER (See Celosia Childsi) 



VlNCA 



eter. A very desirable window plant. Oz. $1.00 Pkt. 10c. 



Mixed. The foregoing named varieties mixed. Oz. 80c " 10c. 



