D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
93 
BULBS AND ROOTS 
Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy, In the spring, after danger 
from frost is over, plant in a rich, loamy soil, having a sunnv position and flowers the same season are assured. All bulbs and roots 
will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate they will be sent by ex¬ 
press or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen 
rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent to us as early as possible and they will be filled in 
rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 
Tuberous Rooted. The tillers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper care 
will give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or boxes in the nouse, plant 
in rich, sandy soil, give good drainage and water freelv after the leaves start but do not let the soil 
become sour or soggy from over-watering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, 
the bed rich with thorouglily rotted manure and leaf mold, if obtainable. Mantas soon as danger 
from frost is over. After the plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. 
Begonia 
moist situation mr ,,: — 
EACH DOZ. 
Single, pink. 
scarlet 
...10c. 
65c. 
10 c. 
65c. 
white. 
• 10c. 
65c. 
yellow. 
. 10c. 
65c. 
mixed• • • - 
10 c. 
65c. 
Double, pink. 
“ scarlet 
. 10c. 
$1.00 
• 10c. 
1.00 
white ■ • . 
. ■ . 10c. 
1.00 
yellow. 
..10c. 
1.00 
mixed . 
. . 10c. 
1.00 
Caladium 
Esculentum. Known also as 
Elephant’s Ears. One of the finest 
tropical plants which can be grown 
in the open air in the north. It can 
\>e 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 
Caladiums is a mixture of fibrous 
loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted 
cow or sheep manure in equal parts, 
with a sprinkling of sand added. 
Bulbs may be planted outdoors as 
soon as danger of frost is over, 
covering about three inches deep; or 
for largest growth start early in¬ 
doors 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 develop, 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 inches 
in circumference. Each 10c; 
doz. $1.00 
The “Dec¬ 
or a t i v e” 
types are 
characteriz¬ 
ed by grace¬ 
fully formed flowers of large size 
and broad petals, being intermedi¬ 
ate in form between the compact 
“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 injured 
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. Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three inches deep. ( Jive t horough 
cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoms are usually obtained if most of the side shoots are 
removed. The roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 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. 
Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very 
Dahlia 
Begonia, Tuberous Rooted 
large, nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Cuban Giant ( Qiant ) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon; 
flowers of immense size; decorative. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 
Gabriel ( Cactus ) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 
long twisted, incurved petals give fringed appearance. 
Each 20c; doz. $1.75 
Jack Rose. Brilliant crimson flowers of large size. One of 
the best decorative dahlias for garden display or for cutting. 
Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Jeanne Charmet {New) Remarkably free flowering and vigorous 
decorative variety. Rose shaded and edged with carmine 
and of largest size. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Lyndhurst. A dazzling bright scarlet; large full-centered 
decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Mrs. Roosevelt (Giant) Very double; very large, often over 
six inches across; color, a delicate shade of soft pink. 
Decorative; excellent for cutting. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 
Twentieth Century ( Single) Flowers very hirge, of perfect form 
and strikingly beautiful; intense rosy crimson with white tips 
and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
White Swan (Show) Snow white: unusually full and round with 
loug stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Yellow Duke (Giant) Pure canary-yellow flowers of very large 
size. A grand decorative variety. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
EACH 
Dahlia, Double, pink.15c. 
scarlet . 15c. 
white . 1 5c. 
yellow . 1 5c. 
mixed . 1 5c. 
DOZ. 
$1.50 
1.50 
1.50 
1.50 
1.50 
(Bleeding Heart) A hardy perennial plant, 
II €X with finely cut foliage, blooming in the 
spring. The flowers are graceful, heart-shaped, pink and 
white, and are borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
