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EARL FERRIS NURSERY, Hampton, Iowa 
Campanula Carpatica. 
Coreopsis. 
Foxglove. 
Campanula 
CANTERBURY BELLS. As lovely as its name, and a favorite with all garden lovers. Plants are 
covered with beautiful, large, bcll'shaped flowers in July. One of the grandest border plants; 
biennial. Choice of Calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer) or Medium (Single)—white, blue or pink. 
25c each; 5 for 75c; 10 for #1.25; 25 for #3.00. 
*CARPATICA. (Carpathian Harebell). Exquisite flowers of porcelain blue from June to October; 
you will need it in your rock garden or edging the border. Perennial. 25c each; 5 for 75c; 10 
for #1.30. 
Chrysanthemum 
These are the beautiful, hardy, garden Chrysanthemums that give the garden its only color in late 
fall, when all other flowers have faded and gone. Vigorous, healthy plants, growing sometimes as 
large as shrubs. Graceful, aster-like blooms that have all the warmest, richest shades of fall. They 
like a rich soil that is not too wet. After the blooming period, cut back the tops quite close to the 
ground and mulch with clean straw. Plant in spring only. Choice of red, yellow, white, brown, and 
pink. 30c each; 5 for #1.00; 10 for #1.75. 
Coreopsis Grandiflora 
Rich golden yellow flowers come in great pro¬ 
fusion nearly the entire summer, and are ex¬ 
cellent for cut flowers. A dependable, hardy, 
beautiful perennial that will do well anywhere. 
20c each; 5 for 50c; 10 for 80c; 25 for #1.75. 
Delphinium 
(Perennial Larkspur) 
This gorgeoys perennial outclasses them all— 
tall, stately spikes of clear, heavenly blue flow¬ 
ers, with a heavy mass of beautiful foliage. 
Ferris’ Delphiniums should be a large part of 
any perennial border, for they are free, con¬ 
tinuous bloomers; they are dependable, hardy, 
easy to establish, giving to the garden the rich¬ 
est sort of background. Plant in good, rich, well 
drained soil in a sunny location. Choice of 
Belladonna (light sky-blue), or Bellamosa (deep 
rich blue). 20c each; 5 for 50c; 10 for 80c; 
25 for #1.75. 
, i i i i • i Hardy Chrysanthemum. 
r belected Hybrid 
Delphiniums 
The newest and choicest sorts to be found *any- 
where—colors ranging from light blue, mauve, pink 
and lavender, down to the richest, deepest blues and 
purples—both single and double' types. Unusually 
long bloom stocks of the very finest texture, color¬ 
ing and form. Our visitors the past summer claimed 
them to be the finest hybrids they had ever seen. 
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. Mixed only. 25c 
each; 5 for 75c; 10 for #1.25; 25 for #2.25. 
WREXHAM HYBRIDS. Mixed only. 30c 
each; 5 for #1.00; 10 for #1.60; 25 for 
#2.85. 
HOLLYHOCK STRAIN. Mixed only. 35c 
each; 5 for #1.25; 10 for #2.00; 25 for 
#3.75. 
Dianthus “ Hardy Pinks 
Every garden needs the charm of the Hardy 
Pinks—crinkled heads of rich coloring and 
spicy fragrance—so hardy and easy to grow. 
A splendid edging plant, and a favorite in 
rockeries. Our assortment contains a fine mix¬ 
ture of colors in red, pink and white. 15c 
each; 5 for 40c; 10 for 65c; 25 for #1.35; 
50 for #2.25. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
Stately, picturesque plants ideal for bold ef¬ 
fects in the border. Sometimes 4 and 5 feet 
high, the strong stalks covered with big bell- 
shaped florets, and set off by heavy, luxuriant 
foliage. Likes a rather loose, rich soil, and 
plenty of moisture. Mixed assortment only, 
colors ranging from pure white to soft pink and 
deep rose. 25c each; 5 for 90c; 10 for #1.50. 
* Funkia, Blue 
The very popular Plantain Lily, forming a 
symmetrical mound of handsome, bright green, 
waxy foliage, with picturesque lily-like flowers 
of clear blue, borne on medium tall spikes in 
July and August. They do best in rich soil, in 
sun or partial shade. Fine for the border or 
close to the pool. 20c each; 5 for 70c. 
Delphinium Belladonna. 
Hardy Pinks. 
