D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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BULBS AND ROOTS 
fmmfrosMs mwnknTin^ i!? 1 ? 6 ,®* onr m .? s . t showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger 
from frost ,s mer. plant m a rich. loamy sod, having a sunny position and flowers the s* . ** 
w ill be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rate: 
press or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less th; 
rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. -*-»- ’ ’’’ 
rotation. 
position and flowers the same season are assured. All Bulbs and roots 
At the 100 rate they will be sent by ex- 
- -than six of any one variety supplied at dozen 
Rnihc i ^raets with money should be sent to us as early as possible and they will be filled in 
Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 
e e . ■ . , .. i'hi iM.imm- aim irm i 
from frost is over. After tiie plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. 
Single, pink 
EACH 
10c. 
DOZ. 
65c. 
scarlet 
10c. 
65c. 
white. 
• 10c. 
65c. 
yellow. 
10c. 
65c. 
mixed ■ 
10c. 
65c. 
Double, pink. 
10c. 
$1.00 
scarlet. 
...10c. 
1.00 
white. 
10c. 
1.00 
yellow. • •. 
• .10c. 
1.00 
mixed • • ■ • 
10c. 
1.00 
Caladium 
Esculentum. Known also as 
Elephant’s Ear. 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 Oaladiums 
is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf 
mold, peat and well rotted cow or 
sheep manure in equal parts, with a 
sprinklingof sand added. Bulbsmay 
be planted outdoors as soon as dan¬ 
ger of frost is over, covering about 
three inches deep; or for largest 
growth start early indoors in pots 
and set out when the weather is warm 
and settled. But little water must be 
given to the roots till active growth 
commences, when, as the plants de¬ 
velop, they require an abundance. 
Humidity and warmth are necessary 
for their best development. 
First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and 
over in circumference. Each 25c; 
doz. $2.50 
Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine 
inches in circumference. Each 15c; 
doz. $1.50 
Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inch¬ 
es in circumference. Each 10c; 
doz. $1.00 
1 1 • The “P ec * 
Dahlia S 
i zed by 
gracefully formed flowers of large 
size and broad petals being interme- _ _ _ _ D 
diate in form between the compact Beoon.a, Tuberous Rooted 
“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 in jured 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 onlv moderately enriched with thoroughly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided A sunny situation 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. Larger blossoms are usually obtained ir most of the side shoots 
are removed. 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. 
Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very Twentieth Century ( Single ) Intense rosy crimson, white tips 
large; nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Cuban Giant (Giant) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon; White Swan (Show) Snow white: unusually full and round with 
flowers of immense size; decorative. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 long stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
u ,T r lf ™ n0n; Yellow Duke (Giant) Pure canary-yellow flowers of very large 
long twisted, mcur\ed petals. Each 20c; doz. $1.75 size. A grand decorative variety. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Jack Rose. Large brilliant crimson. One of the best deco¬ 
rative dahlias for garden or cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 ui- ui • i each doz. 
Jeanne Charmet. Remarkably free flowering and vigorous a *. ,a * °.Y ®* P* n • .. 15c. $j-50 
decorative variety. Rose shaded and edged with carmine. „ 4t scarlet.15c. 1.50 
Flowers of largest size. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 „ 44 white.15c. 1.50 
Lyndhurst. A dazzling bright scarlet; large full-centered „ ff yellow.15c. 1.50 
decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 mixed.15c. 1.50 
Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. - 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 ( Bleeding Heart. Dicentra Spectabilis) A 
Mrs. Roosevelt (Giant) Very double: very large, often over Q- hardy perennial plant, with finely cut foliage, 
six inches across; color, a delicate shade of soft pink, blooming in the spring. Flowers graceful, heart-shaped, pink 
Decorative; excellent for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 and white; borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
