D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT. MICH. 
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A DESCRIPTIVE LIST 
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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 
WITH GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION 
M OST flowering plants will live in almost any soil, but to give them a fair chance to develop, some care should be taken to 
’ lake the ground suited to their needs. Many dowers are better if produced on plants of vigorous growth, hence a portion 
of the garden should be prepared by deep digging, thorough pulverization and liberal enriching with large quantities of 
well rotted manure. Since some other varieties produce the largest and finest colored flowers when grown on rather light, 
poor soil, a portion of the garden should not be enriched. 
Cultural directions are given on the packets, and we urge purchasers to study them carefully. While some seeds need 
special treatment, the following general rules will apply to all. Make, the surface of the soil as fine, smooth and level as possible; 
do not plant when the ground is wet; coyer each lot of seeds to a uniform depth, which should not be more than four or six times 
the diameter of the seed: press the soil firmly over the seed; plant in rows so that the starting plants can be seen easily; thin 
out the young plants to prevent crowding and keep entirely free from weeds. 
Plants are usually divided into three classes Annuals. Biennials and Perennials. Annuals are plants which normally live 
but a single season. Biennials are plants living two years; particularly those which do not bear flowers and fruit until the 
second season. Perennials tend to live from year to year. 
ALL FLOWER SEEDS SENT POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE 
Send us $1.00 and select PACKETS to the value of. $1.15 ! Send us $4.00 and select PACKETS to the value of.$4.85 
44 2.00 “ “ “ “ . 2.35 44 5.00 “ 44 “ “ . 6.15 
44 3.00 4 4 44 44 “ . 3.60 ! 44 1 0.0 0 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 . 12 . 50 
These Rates apply only to Seeds in Packets, but not to Seeds by Weight. 
No discount can be allowed on Flower Seeds by Weight. 
Half ounces will not be supplied of kinds which sell for less than 30 cents per ounce. 
A < Eve riant ing) A very pretty, half 
HCrOCliniUIIl hardy annual producing white and 
rose colored, double, daisy-like flowers, about one and one- 
half inches in diameter. These are ‘•Immortelles 1 ' so de¬ 
sirable for wreaths and winter bouquets. Sow the seed 
in open ground early in spring, preferably in light, 
well prepared soil, and cover with one-fourth inch of 
fine soil firmly pressed down. Thin the young plants to 
four inches apart. Height fifteen inches. 
Album. Pure white. Oz. 20c.Pkt. 5c. 
Roscum. Light rose. Oz. ‘20c. “ 5c. 
Mixed. OZ- «0c. .... . 5c, 
1 i A beautiful, lmrdy annual of neat bushy 
(XftTR T11 TVl habit. The attractive feathery flowers 
*-%%.v***m borne in dense clusters are very useful 
for bouquets. Very desirable for outdoor beddirg and borders, 
being covered with bloom nearly all summer. Sow outdoors after 
danger from frost is over; or for earlier blooming start under 
glass and transplant. Cover the seed with one-eiglith to one- 
fourth inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. 
Mexicanum. Light blue; about two feet high. Oz. 30c.Pkt. 5c. 
Imperial Dwarf White. Height ten inches. Oz. 60c. 44 5c. 
Tom Thumb Dwarf Blue. For edging; eight to ten inches high. 44 5c. 
Mixed. Seeds of the above varieties mixed. 44 5c. 
a v The annual varieties can be grown very 
/V Itto Oil yyi readily either outdoors or in the house 
I y OcUIIl and by rutting back tin* plants properly 
J an almost constant succession of bloom 
may be had. Seed can be sown in open ground very early in spring, 
or may also be sown outdoors in fall. 
Sweet (Moritim mn) This very hardy annual for borders, edging or 
massing in small beds, comes into bloom early in the spring, cover¬ 
ing itself with clusters or trusses of small, pure white cruciform 
flowers. They have a peculiar, delicate fragrance and are useful 
in small bouquets. Usually not over eight inches high but spreads 
over considerable ground. Oz. 25c.Fkt. 5c. 
Little Gem ( Carpel of Snow) A beautiful white variety of Sweet 
Alyssum. especially adapted to edgings, borders and rock work. 
The plants grow about six inches hign, produce hundreds of flowers 
and form a compact mass of bloom usually fifteen to eighteen 
inches in diameter. Hardy annual. Oz. 40c.Pkt. 5c. 
jk _ I These plants afford brilliant con- 
ZA Tl T ill 1Q trasts of color, being useful for tall 
^ Jk *»*^** QIIlllvIo borders and groups, also where 
foliage effects are desired. Tin* leaves and stems are of different 
shades of red. blended usually with green; two to three feet high. 
Seed may be sown in open ground early in spring, covering one- 
fourth inch deep: thin two to three feet apart. 
Melancholic us ruber. Deep coppery red: \ery haidy annual..Pkt. oc. 
Tricolor. A hardv annual with leaves of red. yellow and green: well 
known as “Joseph s Coat.” Especially brilliant if grown in rather 
poor soil. Oz. 25c.Pkt. 5c. 
A Coronaria ( Wind Flower) Among the earliest 
/AIICIUUIlC a „ci brightest of spring flowers. They are about 
two inches across, resemble the single poppy in shape and come in 
several shades of color. Sow any time from April to August. Suc¬ 
ceeds well in rich, light loam, in a sunny situation. Hardy 
perennial; six inches high.Pkt. 5c. 
ANTIRRHINUM —(See Snapdragon) AQUILEGIA— (See Columbine) 
A vokic Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for 
rli aUio rock work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some 
winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 
Alpina. Small pure white, cruciform flowers.Pkt. 5c. 
jk The ornamental varieties of asparagus 
Z\ eno 0*11Q are highly valued for their finely cut foh- 
ag WO a g e Botn the climbing and trailing sorts 
are exceptionally attractive. Soak seed in warm water before 
planting. When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant 
into rich, but open and friable soil. 
Spren«eri (Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant: valu¬ 
able for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet long: light 
green. Oz. 75c.. ™t. 5c. 
Verticillatus. A beautiful climber having feathery foliage and scar¬ 
let berries which are quite oi namental. Sow early in spi lug. Hardy 
perennial; generally ten to fifteen feet high.Pkt. 10c. 
