D. M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT. MICH. 
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fimracc VinP (Ipomcea quamoclit) A most 
L/y Coo ▼ beautiful rapid growing 
climber with delicate dark green, feathery foliage and 
manv bright, star-shaped, scarlet or white blossoms 
which contrast most effectively with the graceful foliage, 
planted by the side of veranda, tree or stakes, and 
trained properly, there is no handsomer climber. 
Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in the 
ro w where the plants are to remain. Cover seed one- 
half inch deep. Germination will be hastened if the soil 
is warm anti kept in moist condition. Thin the young 
plants four to six inches apart. If very early blooming is 
desired, seed should be started indoors. Seed rather 
small, black, wedge-shaped. Tender annual; about fifteen 
feet high. 
Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 5c. 
White. Clear paper white. Oz. 25c. " 5c. 
Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. 25c. 44 5c. 
Dahlia 
A favorite for autumn flowering, bloom¬ 
ing the first season from seed if started 
early. The flowers are so symmetrical 
and perfect and the range of colors so wide and varied 
that they will always be popular where display is wanted. 
Seed may be sown in spring in open ground after 
danger of frost is over, but for best results sow in shallow 
pans at any time from March to Juno, and transplant 
the seedlings to small pots. When strong enough and 
danger from frost is over plant out one foot apart. These 
plants will produce tubers which should be taken up in 
the fall and replanted the following spring; these roots 
will flower freely the following autumn. Tender herba¬ 
ceous perennial, three to four feet high. 
Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double 
flowers, including shades of red, pink, dark maroon, 
yellow, white, etc. Pkt. 15c. 
Finest Single Mixed. Will produce brilliant flowers 
running through a wide range of striking colors. 
Oz. 50c... Pkt. 10c. 
For Dahlia Roots see Bulbs and Roots , Page 93. 
• (Bellif f perennis) Charming little plants 
I 1 1 C\7 for edgings and borders, also used for low 
beds and rock work. The flowers of the 
improved varieties we offer are borne above the low 
cluster of leaves on stiff flower stalks, making them 
suitable for bouquets. With careful cultivation nearly 
seventy-five percent are double. Leaves spatulate or 
obovate. 
Eschscholtzia, Bush (Hunnemannia) 
For best results sow seed early in hotbed and when plants 
are large enough transplant to a rich soil in a cool and 
partially shaded situation, setting the plants six inches apart. 
If plants are started early indoors they will flower the same 
season, but bloom more abundantly in the spring if sown in 
autumn and the plants wintered over in cold frames; or can 
be set out in the open border and protected with mulching. 
Half hardy perennial; about six inches high. 
Double Rose. ( Tjongfellow ) Finest strain. Oz. $2.50. .Pkt. 10c. 
Double White. Very double, clear white. Oz. $2.50.. 44 10c. 
Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white. Oz. $2.50.. 44 5c. 
Large branching plants producing very large, 
Cl handsome, double or single, trumpet-shaped 
blossoms of exquisite fragrance. Excellent for late summer 
and autumn flowering. 
Seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is over, 
but for early blooming sow in hotbed and transplant about 
three feet apart each way. Roots can be kept all winter in 
cellars. Tender annual; three feet high. 
Wrighti. Pure white at the center shaded into lilac and blue; 
magnificent large single flowers. In warm latitudes can be 
continued as a perennial. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 5c. 
Chlorantha, fl. pi. (Humilis flava) Large, usually double yellow, 
richly scented. Oz. 35c. Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. The above varieties. 44 5c. 
DELPHINIUM -(See Larkspur) 
DIANTHUS— (See Pinks) 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS— (See Sweet William) 
DlANTHUS CARYOPHVLLUS— (See Carnation) 
DIGITALIS -(See Foxglove) 
Dimorphoteca Aurantiaca wfthTright 
orange-yellow flowers, is sometimes called African “Goloen- 
Orange” Daisy. Plants somewhat spreading, with finely cut 
foliage, producing abundantly on stems of good length glossy, 
single daisy-like blossoms about two and one-half inches 
across. The brilliant orange coloring of the petals contrasts 
strikingly with the black center which is surrounded by a 
dark colored disc. Well adapted for summer flowering in 
beds or borders. 
Sow early in spring, preferably in light, well prepared soil, 
not too rich, in a sunny situation. Make rows one and one- 
half feet apart, covering seed one-fourth inch deep: thin the 
young plants ten to twelve inches apart. Hardy annual, 
about one foot high.. Pkt. 10c. 
DOLICHOS —(See Hyacinth Bean) 
EMERALD FEATHER — (See Asparagus Sprengeri) 
Eschscholtzia 
(California Ponpy) The 
state flower of California. It 
is fully as valuable as the 
common Poppy for garden ornamentation since it blooms 
through a much longer season. Abed in full bloom of these 
large saucer-shaped flowers in various shades of yellow with 
orange center gives a brilliant color effect. The foliage is 
finely cut and has a bluish tinge or bloom, delicate and very 
attractive. 
Sow seed early in spring or late in autumn where plants are 
wanted to bloom as they do not bear transplanting well. Use 
well pulverized soil, make the rows one foot apart and cover 
the seed one-fourth inch deep. Thin six to eight inches apart. 
Effective results are also obtained by thinly sowing broadcast 
and lightly raking in the seed. Hardy annual, low spreading; 
about one to one and one-half feet high. 
Californica. Deep yellow, orange center. A desirable addition 
to every garden. Oz. 85c. Pkt. 5c. 
Californica, Double White (Alba) The flowers are creamy 
white; very attractive. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 
Mandarin. The outer side of the petal is tinged with scarlet, the 
inner side rich brownish orange. Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. An excellent mixture producing deep yellow, creamy 
white, scarlet and orange flowers. Oz. 85c. Pkt. 5c. 
Bush (Hunnemannia) Flowers beautifully cun shaped, about 
three inches across; petals broad, bright yellow with wavy 
edges; leaves coarser and larger than common kinds. Stems ten 
inches long and desirable for cutting. In the northern states 
for early blooming and largest flowers start in pots and trans¬ 
plant outdoors. Height about two feet. Hardy annual, be¬ 
coming in warm latitudes a tender perennial. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 
EVENING GLORY— (See Ipoma'a Bona Nox) 
Perennial flowerh*ss plants, too well known to need 
* description. The seed spores are very small and 
of slow germination but the exceeding grace and beauty of 
the plants will usually well repay all the care necessary to start 
them properly in the greenhouse or some place indoors where 
they will keep moist. The young ferns may be placed in a 
window-box without much sun, or can be set outdoors in sum¬ 
mer in some moist and shady place. 
Fine Mixed.Pkt. ^0c. 
Finest Species, Mixed. 25c. 
FEVERFEW —(See Matricaria and Pyrethrum) 
