D. M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT. MICH. 
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/^i 1 _ Well known and universally admired tuberous rooted pot plants producing exceedinglv handsome red 
I VClamen a,ul ' vhi fc ertovv e rs for indoor winter or spring blooming in greenhouse or window garden. The tfrace- 
^ ful richly colored single flowers are of distinctive shape and are borne on stems of good length for a 
long blooming season well above the beautiful toliage. The glossy ovate or nearly round leaves are usually marbled or 
variegated with white. Sow the see l, which is of rather slow germination, in shallow boxes or pans, using light rich soil and 
ly. Keep at a temperature of 50° to 00 ° F. and water freely until well started. Seed sown in spring, 
in a three inch pot and later repotted as required in a five or 
covering the seed slightly. 
by autumn will produce a little bulb. If this is placed first 
six inch pot it will produce blooms the following spring. Seed 
may also l>e sown in fall. Tender perennial; one foot high. 
Persicum, mixed. Of great beauty and many colors. Pkt. 15c. 
Persicum giganteum, mixed. Beautiful foliage and profuse 
bloom; each flower is two to two and one*half inches long. 
Very choice .Pkt. 20c. 
Pvnrpcc Vl'nP (Ipomoea quamoclit ) A most 
Xm* j CoJ) 7 IliC beautiful rapid growing climber 
with delicate dark green, feathery foliage and many 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 row where the plants are to remain. Cover 
seed one-half inch deep. Germination will be hastened if 
the soil is warm and kept in moist condition. Thin the young 
plants four to six inches apart. If very early blooming is de¬ 
sired, seed should be started indoors. Seed rather small, 
black, wedge-shaped. Tender annual; about fifteen feet high. 
Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. 23c. Pkt. 5c. 
White. Clear paper white. Oz. 25c. : . 44 5c. 
Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. 25c. 44 5c. 
11* A favorite for autumn flowering, blooming 
I lc%r|l|S| the first season from seed if started early. 
t*****vi The flowers are so symmetrical and perfect 
and the range of colors so wide and varied that they will al¬ 
ways 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 
June, 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 tall and replanted the following spring; 
ttn.se roots will flower freely the following autumn. Tender 
herbaceous perennial, three to four feet high. 
Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double flowers; 
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. 60c. Pkt. 10c. 
For Dahlia Roots see Bulbs and Roots , Faye OS. 
• (Beilis perennis) Charming little plants for 
I JAICV edgings and borders, also used for low beds and 
*^ t **°J r rock work. The flowers of the improved va- 
ieties we offer are borne above the low cluster of leaves on 
stiff flower stalks, making them suitable for bouquets. With 
careful cultivation nearly seventy-live percent are double. 
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. ( Longfellow ) Finest strain. ()z. $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.. “ 5c. 
rto+iiv*;* Large branching plants producing very large, 
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.pl. (Humilis Jla ra) Large, usually double yellow, 
richly scented. Oz. 35c . Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. The above varieties . 44 5c. 
DELPHINIUM -(See Larkspur) 
DIANTHUS— (Bee Pinks) 
DIANTHUS BAR BAT US— (.See Sweet H ilham) 
DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS —(See Carnation) 
DIGITALIS— (Bee Foxglove) 
Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca 
orange-yellow flowers, is sometimes called 
Orange” Daisy. It is one of the most attractive of the easily 
grown plants of recent introduction. Plants somewhat 
spreading, with finely cut foliage, producing abundantly on 
stems of good length glossy single daisv-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 sum¬ 
mer flowering in beds or borders. Sow early in spring, pref¬ 
erably 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 ten to twelve inches apart. 
Hardy annual, about one foot high. (.See cut , page ft) Pkt. 25c. 
DOLICHOS— (See Hyacinth Bean) 
EMERALD FEATHER— (See Asparagus Sprengen) 
Dahlia. Single 
Eschscholtzia 
This showy an¬ 
nual with bright 
African "Holden- 
(California Poppy) 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. A bed 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. I'se. well pulverized soil, make the rows one foot apart 
and cover the seed one-fourtli inch deep. Thin six to eight 
inches apart. Effective results are also obtained by thinly 
sowing broadcast and lightly raking in the seed. Hardy an¬ 
nual, 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. The flowers are creamy white: very 
attractive. Oz. 50c.Pkt. Sc. 
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 Uiunnemamiiu) Flowers beautifully cup 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, lie 
coming in warm latitudes a tender perennial. Oz. SOo.Pkt. 5c. 
Euphorbia Variegata sometimes known as 
"Snow on the Mountain.” The leaves are veined and mar 
gined with white. Sow seed in open ground early in spring in 
a sunny situation. For bedding and mixed borders. Hardy 
annual; about two feet high. Oz. 25o.Pkt. 5c. 
EVENING GLORY — (.See Ipomoea Buna Nox) 
