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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
Larkspur, Formosum 
w w || | 1 (Althaea rosea) For a background to a flower 
I—I I Iwv 1^ garden nothing is better than the improved 
^ Y 1. HJvli. strains we offer of this tall old fashioned garden 
J perennial The large, richly colored blossoms, 
about three inches across, ranging from deep yellow and reel to pure white, are 
set as rosettes around the strong growing flower stalks. Sow seed in June or 
July, in open ground, and in the autumn, when the plants have made five leaves, 
transplant to permanent position two to three feet apart. The following sum¬ 
mer tney will bloom. All double varieties are hardy perennials; five feet high. 
Early Flowering. Blooms readily as an annual the first year from seed sown in 
spring. A wide range of colors in large single or semi-double flowers. .Pkt. 15c. 
Chater’» Finest Mixed. Double perfection. “ 15c. 
Double Blood Red. Oz. $1.25. Pkt. 10c. Double Lemon Yellow. Oz. §1.25. “ 10c. 
Deep Rose. Oz. $1.25. “ 10c. “ Pink. Oz. $1.25. “ 10c. 
“ Salmon. Rich salmon color, suffused with pink. “ 10c. 
“ Pure White. Our special improved strain. x)z. $1.50. “ i0c! 
“ Choice Mixed. All colors. Oz. $1.00. “ 10c. 
“ Mixed. Oz. 75c. ** 5 C . 
Humulue lannnirnc {.Japanese Hop) Hardy annual climber fifteen 
numuiUS JapomtUS to twenty feet high with rough lobed leaves, 
very rough leaf stems and small flowers. Desirable for covering unsightly ob¬ 
jects or shading verandas. Oz. 35c. Pkt. 5c. 
Hvaeinfb ( Dolichos lablab) A fine climber with clusters of purple 
1 dL-lllLll DCdii or white flowers followed by ornamental seed pods. 
Tender annual; from ten to fifteen feet high. 
Alba. White. Oz. 15c.Pkt. 5c. Purpurea. Purple. Oz. 15c. Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. The above mixed. Oz. 15c. “ 5 C . 
lBERIS —(See Candytuft) 
Planfr (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum) A curious plant for hanging 
ICC l lalll baskets, rock-work, vases and edgings: leaves and stems succu¬ 
lent, appearing as though covered with ice crystals. Tender annual trailer; six 
inches nigh. < >z. 25c....Pkt. 5c. 
IMMORTELLES— (See Acroclinium, Globe Amaranth , Helichrysum , Rhodanthe) 
Beautiful annual outdoor climber of luxuriant growth for 
| TiniTl OPR covering verandas and arbors, or for screening unsightly 
1“*^***^ objects. Sow preferably in heat and transplant to open 
border; or sow in open border after the ground becomes warm. Soak seea in 
luke warm water before planting. Tender annual; ten to fifteen feet high. 
Setosa ( Brazilian Morning Glory) Very vigorous rapid growing vine with large, 
three-lobed leaves and stems covered with brown hair. Flowers open in morn¬ 
ing: salver formed, delicate blue or reddish purple with pink star in center and 
produced in clusters. Seed black, a little larger than Limbata. Oz. 40c.. Pkt. 10c. 
Coccinea (Star Ipomoea ) Like a Morning Glory but with smaller, rather pointed 
leaves, and covered with small scarlet, star-shaped flowers. Height often ten 
feet. Seed small, black. Oz. 20c. Pkt. 5c. 
Bona Nox ( Evening Glory) Violet blue flowers, open in the evening; similar to the 
white Moon Flower but not as large; seed as large but darker. Oz. 20c. .Pkt. 5c. 
Limbata mixed. Very large violet or blue flowers with white margins and throats. 
The leaves are similar to those of Japanese Morning Glory but are less varie¬ 
gated. Seed large, black. Oz. 20c. Pkt. 5c. 
Fine mixed. The four above varieties mixed. Oz. 20c. “ 5c. 
Early Flowering Sky Blue (Ipomoea grandiflora rubro ccerulea) Early and very 
free flowering. Very desiraole. (.See further description , page 2)...... Pkt. 15c. 
IPOMCEA GRANDIFLORA — (See Moon Flower) IPOMCEA QUAMOCLIT— (*See Cypress Vine) 
IPOMCEA PURPUREA— (-See Morning Glory) IPOMOPSIS— (Sec Tree Cypress) 
JAPANESE HOP —(See Huniulus Japonicus) JOSEPH’S COAT —(See Amaranthus tricolor) 
Job’s Tears 
(Coix lachryma ) Curious ornamental grass with broad, corn-like leaves and lustrous slate colored seeds 
used for beads. Valuable for winter bouquets with everlasting flowers. Plant outdoors early in spring in 
hills three feet apart, four or five seeds in a hill, and cover half an inch deep. Hardy annual; three feet high. Oz. 15c. Pkt. 5c. 
ICnrhia TrirVinrilivll;* ( Mexican Fire Bush, or Summer Cypress) A quick growing foliage or hedge plant, very sym- 
1 lid. metrical and attractive in summer and fall. The foliage is as fine as moss and of clean, bright 
green color. Early in the fall innumerable little flowers appear and the bush takes on a deep red tinge. Sow outdoors early in 
spring, covering one-fourth inch deep. Make the rows two feet apart and thin eighteen inches apart. For earlier blooming 
start indoors and transplant to open ground. Hardy annual; about two and one-naif feet high. Oz. 35c. Pkt. 5c. 
I onf ana The plants form small shrubs, producing in late summer and autumn an abundance of heliotrope-like clusters 
of single, fragrant flowers that change color. Succeeded by green berries that turn to a deep blue. Start 
under glass and transplant when danger of frost is over. Tender perennial; about two feet high. 
Kochia (Mexican Fire Bush) 
Finest French Hybrids mixed. Oz. 80c. Pkt. 5c. 
(Delphinium) The Larkspur with its long 
clustered spikes of beautiful irregular 
flowers, often with long spurs, is especially 
5 of blue. The annual forms are very de¬ 
sirable for bedding and the perennials are strikingly effective as a 
background for borders and for planting among shrubbery. Seed 
of annual varieties may be sown outdoors early in spring. For 
earlier blooming start very early indoors or sow in fall. Thin one 
to one and one-half feet apart. The perennial sorts are sown in 
fall or early in spring. 
Annual Varieties 
Double Dwarf Rocket mixed. Beautiful spikes of double flowers 
in many shades. Hardy annual: one foot high. Oz. 25c.. Pkt. 5c. 
Cardiopetalum. Deep blue, heart-shaped, one foot high_ “ 5c. 
Tall Stock Flowered, mixed (Consolidafl.pl.) Flowers double, 
borne on spikes about fifteen inches long. Colors rose, white and 
shades of blue. Hardy annual: two feet high. Pkt. 5c. 
Double Emperor (Imperiale Jl. pi.) Compact and profuse bloomer 
having erect spikes of very double flowers. Hardy annual; one 
and one-half feet high. Mixed Colors. ..Pkt. 5c. 
Perennial Varieties 
Elatum (Bee '.Larkspur) Flowers intensely blue with hairy petals 
in the center giving them a fancied resemblance to a bee. Hardy 
perennial; three to five feet high. Pkt. 5c. 
Formosum. Flowers large, deep blue, small white center. Hardy 
perennial; three to five feet high; long blooming season. Some¬ 
times called Mexican Larkspur. Pkt. 5c. 
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS— (See Peas , Everlasting) 
LATHYRUS ODORATUS— (See Sweet Peas) 
Larkspur 
valuable for its shad 
