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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Geranium 
Heliotrope 
(Pelargonium) When properly grown, the constant succession of 
bloom until frost comes, tne brilliant colors of the flowers and the 
exquisite markings of the leaves of some of the varieties, render 
the Geranium very desirable for pot culture in the house or conservatory as well as for 
bedding out of doors. The seed is slow to germinate and considerable care is required. Sow 
in a pot or box in the house in rather light soil, preferably containing a 
little leaf mold and sand, and keep the temperature as near sixty-five as 
possible. Water moderately, and as soon as the third leaf appears, pot sin¬ 
gly in two-inch pots, transferring to larger ones as the plants require. 
Plunge the pots or set in open border, and on approach of frost remove 
to cover. They will blossom the succeeding spring. Half hardy peren¬ 
nial; about two feet high. 
Scarlet Mixed (Zonale) The seed we offer will produce a large percentage 
of double flowers in many beautiful shades of scarlet and red—Pkt. 25c. 
1 arlirfcluc The varieties of this magnificent plant are now num- 
VilC*UlvJlLlo bered by hundreds; each year brings forth new and 
choice selections which have been produced ‘from seech This is the only 
method of obtaining new varieties. Half hardy perennial. Seed from 
the finest named sorts mixed.Pkt. 15c. 
For Gladiolus Bulbs see Bulbs and Roots, page 94. ' 
AmaranfK ( Gomphrena) A desirable everlasting, 
V_XlOLIC JrVIlIciI tlilLll valued for its handsome globular heads of 
flowers which, if cut when well matured, will retain their beauty through 
the, winter. Tender annual; twelve to eighteen inches high. 
Purple.Pkt. 5c. Striped.Pkt. 5c. 
White. “ 5c. Mixed. Oz. 25c. 5c. 
QlORY PEA —(See Clianthus Dampieri) 
1 a Greenhouse perennial plants producing soft, velvety green 
vJlvJA.IIlIC* leaves, and rich, beautifully colored flowers. The plants 
are delicate and not easily grown, requiring much care, but the flowers are 
of such superb beauty that one generally reels amply repaid for the effort. 
Hybrida, mixed.Pkt. 25c. 
r'. 11 * I . J* _ (Everlasting) This is the true "Edelweiss" found on the Alps and highly 
^znaphalium Lcontopociiurri esteemed by travelers in Switzerland. Flowers star-shaped, pure white 
and downy. If plucked when on the point of opening and dried in the shade, they will retain their beauty 
Perennial; one root high...*..‘ r * c * 
| _ • Beautiful garden plants having large, delicately shaded blossoms. Easily cultivated in any good 
I garden soil. Hardy annual; about one foot high . . . p , . c 
VjUUCLla Rubicunda splendens. A showy variety. Rosy lilac flowers with purple stain in the center.Pkt. 5c. 
Duchess of Albany. A magnificent sort producing a profusion of large, rich, satiny-white flowers. „ 
Carmine-crimson; compact habit. OCm 
( Cucurbita) A very extensive genus of trailing annuals with curiously shaped yellow fruit, com¬ 
monly known as Ornamental Gourds. The vines are of easy culture 
are much used for covering old fences, trellises, stumps, etc. Tender annual, ten to twenty f< 
Apple Shaped. Yellow, beautifully striped. Oz. ..rk*. 5c. 
Bottle. Handsome, curiously shaped fruit. Oz. .. «« ,/y 
DUh A A“ e cnn.ber?'having long^g.-een'f S,'ii.e inside ftbrouV maas of wU& when shell' Sne r.; 
moved, makes an excellent sponge. Oz. .. «. 2®* 
Hercules’ Club. The longest of all the varieties. Oz. .. , 
Japanese Nest Egg. Used as nest eggs, fruits are white, do not crack and 
are not injured by heat or cold. Oz. 25c.* kt. 5c. 
Orange. Also known as Mock Orange. Oz. 25c. .•••••: .. • . 5c - 
Pear Shaped, Ringed. Exceedingly beautiful fruit with rings of various 
shades of yellow running around it; green ends. Oz. 25c.Pkt. 5c. 
Pear Shaped,’ Striped. Striped ydlow and green Oz. 25c. 
Powder Horn. In the form of a powder horn. Oz. 25c. 
Siphon or Dipper. Useful for dippers. Oz. 25c. 
Mixed. Oz. .. 
GYNERIUM —(See Pampas Grass) 
c* J1 o Delicate, free-flowering plants covered with small, 
VJiypoOpilllcl star-shaped flowers. Well adapted for hanging 
baskets or edgings, and valuable for making bouquets. 
Elegans Mixed. White and rose-pink flowers. Hardy annual; one foot 
high. p kt- 5c. 
Muralis. One of the most charming and easily grown border plants to be 
found. Pink flowers. Hardy annual: six inches high.Pkt. 5c. 
HEDYSARUM —(See French Honeysuckle) 
HELIANTHUS —(See Sunflower) 
Lady Albemarle. 
Gourd 
Heuchrysum 
UJi/'Viviircnm ( Everlasting ) Large, full double flowers of var- 
neiiciirysuill ious shades of bright yellow and scarlet. Desir¬ 
able as dried specimens and for use in making winter bouquets. For this 
purpose the flowers should be gathered when on the point of expanding. 
Hardy annual; one to three feet high. 
Monstrosum, fl. pi., mixed. Largest double flowers. Oz. 40c .Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed Aside from largest double flowers of various shades of bright 
yellow and scarlet, this mixture includes bright yellow with orange 
center and deep orange-red. Pkt. 5c. 
Well-known and much admired bedding plants, highly valued 
for the fragrance of their flowers and duration of bloom. Sow 
m the seed early in spring, in mellow soil indoors, and when 
plants are one to two inches high, prick out into pots. Transplant to place when three 
to four inches higfi. Will live through the winter in a warm climate. Half hardy per¬ 
ennial: blooming the first year from seed; one and one-half to two feet high 
Anna Turrell. Violet-blue . Pkt. 10c. Triumph de Liege. Deep blue.- Pkt. 10c. 
King of the Blacks. Splendid . “ 10c. Dark Varieties. A ery choice mixed. 
HESPERIS MATRONALIS —(See Rocket) ° z * $ 1,25 . 
A very vigorous plant of easiest culture, growing 
about two feet high, with handsome cream- 
Heliotrope 
Hibiscus Africanus 
10c. 
colored single flowers. Hardy annual. Oz. 20c. 
Pkt. 5c, 
