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D. M. FERRY & CO"S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



BULBS AND ROOTS 



FOR SPRING PLANTING 



Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger 

 from frost is over, plant in a rich, loamy soil, having a sunny position and flowers the same season are assured. 



All bulbs and roots will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or per in rates. At the 100 rate 

 they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than five of any one 

 variety supplied at ten rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible 

 and they will be filled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 



Dahlia 



There are few flowers that compare with the Dahlia in charming diversity of form and wide range of brilliant colors, and 

 certainly no other surpasses it for autumn display in the garden as well as for cutting. 



The "Decorative" types are characterized by gracefully formed flowers of large size with broad petals, being intermediate 

 in form between the compact "Show" sorts which are nearly round and the "Cactus" varieties which have loosely formed 

 blossoms with long twisted petals. 



The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. They should be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost is over. 

 The best blooms are sometimes obtained if planting is deferred until about June 1. The soil should be deeply dug and well 

 drained but only moderately enriched with thoroughly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided. A sunny situa- 

 tion is desirable as well as plenty of space and air. Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three inches deep. Give 

 thorough cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. In order to secure the largest blooms, it is the common 

 pracrice to remove the side shoots and lateral buds, leaving a single flower to a stem. Dahlias usually do not require much 

 fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure especially should not be used. The plants should be supported by tying to stakes. The 

 roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 



Decorative Type 



Alex Waldie. Large cream colored flowers overlaid with delicate salmon-pink. One of the most beautiful dahlias, on good 

 long stems. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 



Champagne. One of the largest of its class. A new and dis- 

 tinct color, being best described as golden champagne with 

 chamois shading. A model for shape and very free flowering, 

 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 



Chas. Stratton. Pale gold shaded and tipped with old rose 



Especially desirable for its large size and artistic coloring 



Strong healthy grower. $1.00 each; $7.50 per 10. 

 Dr. Tevis. Flowers a beautiful shade of soft salmon rose 



suffused with old gold. Very attractive form. 50c each; 



$4.00 per 10. 



Fireburst- Brilliant scarlet red flowers borne on stems of good 

 length for cutting. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Frau G. Scheiff. Color a rich blending of apricot, orange and 

 yellow, with reverse of petals coral red. The flowers freely 

 produced on long-erect stems. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Gertrude Manda. Peach colored flowers of large Bize. Very 

 desirable flowers. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 



Giant Ruby. A very vigorous growing dahlia producing superb- 

 ly large flowers of rich ruby red on good stems. A consistent 

 winner of "Firsts" for three years. $1.00 each; $7.50 per 10. 



Jersey's Beauty. Has been a consistent leader at the eastern 

 Dahlia shows for the past three years. A true, pure pink of 

 extra size and depth on long stiff stems. A recent introduction 

 of great merit. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 



Joseph Manda. A fine dark red. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Judge Alton B. Parker. Dark burnt orange and buff. Extra 

 large (lowers on bushes of medium height. 50c each; $4.00 

 per 10. 



Judge Marean. A pleasing shade of cream heavily suffused with 

 pink. An early and profuse bloomer of perfect form. 75c each; 

 $6.00 per 10. 



Le Toreador. Avery free blooming crimson on long wiry stem. 

 An excellent keeper. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Mrs. Carl Salbach. Solferino-pink suffused with white. Very 

 desirable for cutting. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 



Mr. C. H. Dresselhuys. A very dainty dahlia. Medium in size 



with petals slightly curled at ends; color an exquisite shade 



of true pink. Good stems for cutting. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 

 Mrs. Forbush. Rich purple garnet shaded with maroon. 



25c each; $2.25 per 10. 



Mrs. I. de Ver Werner. The flowers are large, of perfect form 

 on long stiff stems. Produces masses of blooms which are 

 a refined mauve-pink in color. Ideal for cutting. 50c each; 

 $4.00 per 10. 



Myra Valentine. Large golden-bronze flowers on long stiff stems. 

 A consistent prize winner in its class. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 



Oregon Beauty. Intense glowing red suffused with orange and 

 garnet. A free bloomer with long stiff stems. One of the 

 best. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. Dahlia, Decorative Type 



Not less than 5 of any one variety supplied at the 10 rate and not less than 25 at the 100 rate 



