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D.M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT, MICH. 
BULBS AND ROOTS F PLANT1NG G 
AH bulbs and roots 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 unless otherwise stated. Not less than 
six or any one variety supplied at dozen rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. ()rders with money should be sent to us 
as early as possible and they will be tilled in rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger 
is over. 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. 
• Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper 
1-^ 1 care will give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in the 
JLJ v/lllcl house, plant in rich, sandy soil, give good drainage and water ireelv after the leaves start but 
do not let the soil become sour or soggy from over-watering. If‘it is desired to have a bed 
outdoors, select a shady, moist situation making the 
bed rich with thoroughly rotted manure and leaf 
mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger from frost 
is over. After the plants start into vigorous growth 
keep well watered. 
EACH 
DOZ. 
EACH 
DOZ. 
pink ■ ■ 
-10c. 
75c. 
Double, pink 15c. $1.25 
scarlet • 
10c. 
75c. 
scarlet-15c. 
1.25 
white . . 
10c. 
75c. 
white 15c. 
1.25 
yellow 
10c. 
75c. 
yellow. 15c. 
1.25 
mixed - - 
10c. 
75c. 
mixed-15c. 
1.25 
Single, 
Caladium Esculentum also'as 
^**’*** ,v * iV4 * A * Elephant’s Ears. One of the 
finest tropical plants which can be grown in the 
open air in the north. It can be made to produce 
three to ten leaves three to four feet long and 
nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high. 
The soil best suited to Caladiums is a mixture of 
fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted cow or 
sheep manure in equal parts, with a sprinkling of 
sand added. The tubers should be potted at first in 
small pots and shifted into larger pots as they re¬ 
quire it. But little water must be given to the roots 
till active growth commences, when, as the plants 
develop, they require an abundance. Humidity 
and warmth are necessary for their best develop¬ 
ment, but they should be shade* 1 from the brignt 
sunlight. 
First Size Bulbs, nine inches and over in circumfer¬ 
ence. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 
Second Size Bulbs, seven to nine inches in circum¬ 
ference. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Third Size Bulbs, under seven inches in circumfer¬ 
ence. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Begonias 
Dahlia 
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 but not allowed to freeze, Dahlias usually do not require much fertilizer 
and fresh barn yard manure especially should not be used. The plants should be supported by 
tying to stakes. The varieties we offer have been very carefully selected; all possess qualities of highest excellence. 
Apple Blossom. Shades of red, pink and white; very attrac¬ 
tive. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Black Prince. Very large, deep maroon: one of the choicest 
decorative dahlias Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very 
large, nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Clifford W. Bruton. Hardy and vigorous: a clear brilliant, 
pure yellow. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Cuban Giant (Giant) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded ma¬ 
roon; flowers of immense size. Each 35c; doz. $3.50 
Eloise (Fancy) Ground color blush pink shading to white; 
petals margined deep crimson. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Gabriel (Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 
long twisted, incurved petals give fringed appearance. 
Each 20c; doz. $1.75 
Jenne Charmet (Neiv) Remarkably free flowering and 
vigorous. Rose, shaded and edged with carmine and of 
largest size. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Kriemhilde i Cactus ) Fresh, delicate pink shading to deep 
rose pink. After being cut a short time petals at center 
shade to white; a fine contrast. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Lyndhurst. One. of the best in color; a dazzling bright 
scarlet. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Mrs. Roosevelt (Giant) Very double; very large, often six 
inches or more in diameter; color, a delicate shade of soft 
pink. Excellent for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Storm King (Show) Extra early, clear white, branching; 
excellent for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Twentieth Century ( Single ) Flowers very large and of 
perfect form and strikingly beautiful; intense rosy crimson 
with white tips and white disc around yellow center. 
Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
White Swan (Show) Snow white; beautiful form with long 
stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
EACH DOZ. 
Dahlia, Double, pink.15c. $1.50 
“ scarlet.15c. 1.50 
white.15c. 1.50 
yellow.15c. 1.50 
mixed.15c. 1.50 
Caladium Esculenlum 
Dielytra 
(BleedingHeart) A hardy perennial plant, 
with finely cut foliage, blooming in the 
spring. The flowers are graceful, heart-shaped, pink and 
white, and are borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
