D. M. FERRY & CO., WINDSOR, ONT. 
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A DESCRIPTIVE LIST 
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CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 
WITH GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION 
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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 
make the ground suited to their needs. Many flowers are better if produced on plants of vigorous growth, aence 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; cover 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 1 Send us $4.00 and select PACKETS to the value of 
“ 2.00 “ “ “ “ . 2.35 “ 5.00 
“ 3.00 “ “ *• “ . 3.60 I “ 10.00 
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. 
$4.85 
6.15 
12.50 
A( Everlasting) Avery pretty, half hardy 
/ACrOCIiniUm annual producing white and rose colored, 
double daisy-like flowers, about one and one-half inches in 
diameter. Each flower-head is borne singly on a very long stem; 
leaves small, narrow, alternate. These are “Immortelles” so 
desirable for wreaths and winter bouquets. 
Sow the seed in open ground early in spring, preferably in 
light, well prepared sod, 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. 
Roseum. Light rose. Oz. 20c. “ 5c. 
Mixed. Oz. 20c. 44 5c. 
Jk m A beautiful, hardy annual of neat 
llltn bushy habit. The attractive feathery 
* ***’***** flowers borne in dense clusters are 
very usefid for bouquets. Very desirable for outdoor bedding 
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-eighth 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. 50c- “ 5c. 
Tom Thumb Dwarf Blue. For edging. “ 5c. 
Mixed. Seeds of the above varieties mixed. * 4 5c. 
ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) 
AQUILEQIA— (See Columbine) 
A 1 The annual varieties can be grown 
f\ ITTO Ol 1YY1 very readily either outdoors or in 
Jr\l \ow the house and by cutting back the 
J plants properly 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 tall. 
Sweet ( Maritimum ) This very hardy annual for borders, edg¬ 
ing or massing in small beds, comes into bloom early in the 
spring, covering itself with clusters or trusses of small, pure 
white cruciform flowers. They have a peculiar, delicate fra¬ 
grance and are useful in small bouquets. Usually not over 
eight inches high but spreading. Oz. 25c.Pkt. 5c. 
Little Gem ( Maritimum Compactum , Curvet of Snow) A 
beautiful white sort for edgings, borders and rock work. The 
plants grow about six inches high, produce hundreds of flowers 
and form a compact mass of bloom usually fifteen to eighteen 
inches across. Hardy annual. Oz. 40c.Pkt. 5c. 
These plants afford brilliant 
Amaranthus 
Arabis 
contrasts of color, being useful 
for tall borders, groups and 
foliage effects. The leaves and stems are of different shades 
of reel, 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. 
Melancholicua ruber. Deep coppery red foliage; very hardy an¬ 
nual.Pkt. 5c. 
Tricolor. A hardy 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 noTYiAno Coronaria (Wind Flower) 
Among the earliest of 
spring flowers. They are about two inches 
across, resemble the single poppy in shape 
and come in several shades of color. 
Sow from April to August. Succeeds well 
In rich, light loam, in a sunny situation. Hardy 
perennial; six inches high.Pkt. 5c. 
Among the earliest blooming 
plants. Very useful for rock 
work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some 
winter protection is advisable. Hardy procum¬ 
bent perennial. 
Alpina. Small pure white, cruciform flowers. 
Leaves rather slender, somewhat clasping, 
small-toothed and pubescent.Pkt. 5c. 
A The ornamental 
Asparagus varicties °, f . »*- 
A Jr^ o paragus are highly 
valued for their finely cut foliage. Both 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. 
Sprengeri ( Emerald Feather) A most grace¬ 
ful house plant; valuable for hanging baskets. 
Sprays three to four feet long; light green. 
Oz. 75c.Pkt. 5c. 
Verticillatus. A beautiful climber with feathery 
foliage and scarlet berries which ace quite 
ornamental. Sow early in spring. Hardy 
perennial; ten to fifteen feet high.. Pkt. 10c. 
