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D. M. FERRY k CO., WINDSOR, ONT. 
BULBS AND ROOTS PLANTING 
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 sunny 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 thau 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. 
Begonia 
Tuberous Rooted. 
will give a bea 
in rich, sandy sou, give good drainage ana water rreely _ _ __ 
_ become sour or soggy from over-watering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, selectTa shady, 
moist situation making the bed rich with thoroughly rotted manure and leaf mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger 
from frost is over. After the plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. 
EACH 
DOZ. 
pink . 
.... 10c. 
65c. 
scarlet • 
...10c. 
65c. 
white. 
65c. 
yellow. •. 
.10c. 
65 c. 
mixed - . . 
...10c. 
65c. 
, pink ... 
. .. 10c. 
$1.00 
scarlet 
• 10c. 
1.00 
white • . .. 
... 10c. 
1.00 
yellow. .. 
1.00 
mixed - • • - 
...10c. 
1.00 
Caladium 
Esculentum. Known also as 
Elephant's Ear. One of the finest 
tropical plants which can be grown 
in the open air in the north. It can 
be 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 dan¬ 
ger of frost is over, covering about 
three inches deep; or for largest 
growth start early indoors in pots 
and set out when the weather is a- arm 
and settled. But little water must be 
given to the roots till active growth 
commences, when, as the plants de¬ 
velop, they require an abundance. 
Humidity and warmth are necessary 
for their best development. 
First Size Bulb*. Nine inches and 
over in circumference. Each 25c; 
doz. $2.50 
Second Size Bulb*. Seven to nine 
inches in circumference. Each 15cj 
doz. $1.50 
Third Size Bulb*. Under seven inch¬ 
es in circumference. Each 10c; 
doz. $1.00 
The “Dec¬ 
orative" 
types are 
* character- 
ized by 
gracefully formed flowers of large 
size and broad petals being interme¬ 
diate 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 lie 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. Give thorough cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoms are usually ob¬ 
tained 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 Twentieth Century (Single) Flowers very large, of perfect form 
large; nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 and strikingly beautiful: intense rosy crimson with white tips 
ir '‘ ‘ /rts 1 J * -t-.j.j and white disc around yellow center. Bach 20c; doz. $2.00 
White Swan (Show) Snow white; unusually full and round with 
long stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Dahlia 
Dahua, Jeanne Charmet 
Cuban Giant (Giant) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon; 
flowers of immense size; decorative. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
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. Remarkably free flowering and vigorous 
decorative variety. Rose shaded and edged with carmine. 
Flowers of largest size. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Lyndhurst. A dazzling bright scarlet: large full-centered 
decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Mrs. Roosevelt (Giant) Very double; verv large, often over 
six inches across: color, a delicate shade of soft pink. 
Decorative; excellent for cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Yellow Duke (Giant) Pure canary-yellow flowers of very large 
size. A grand decorative variety. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Dahlia, Double, pink.15c. 
4 * scarlet . 15c. 
“ white.15c. 
yellow . 15c. 
** mixed.15c. 
noz. 
$1.50 
1.50 
1.50 
1.50 
1.50 
(Bleeding Heart. Dicentra Spectabilis) A 
L'IClj n d hardy perennial plant, with finely cut foliage, 
blooming in the spring. Flowers graceful, heart-shaped, pink 
and white; borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
