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Z>. M. FERRY <£* CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
Myosotis, dissitiflora, very deep blue; early bloom¬ 
ing; a welcome addition to this class of spring 
bedding plants, so much in requisition.15 
FOUR 0’CL,0CK-(Marvel of Peru). 
The plants are large, and require four feet space ; 
make a pretty hedge. Some of the varieties have beau¬ 
tifully variegated leaves. The flowers are funnel shap¬ 
ed, white, red and striped, very fragrant, and open 
about four o’clock in the afternoon, remain open all 
Four O'Clock. 
night, and generally perish before noon the next day. 
The French call it Belle de Nuit , “ Beauty of Night.” 
Will grow in any common garden soil, from seed sown 
tn open ground. Hardy annual; two feet high. 
Four O’Clock, gold striped. 5 
“ “ red.f.. 5 
“ 41 scarlet . 5 
44 4 ‘ silver striped. 5 
14 44 white. 5 
“ 44 yellow. 5 
44 44 variegated foliage. 5 
44 44 sweet scented. 5 
44 44 mixed. 5 
FOXGLOVE—(Digitalis). 
Ornamental plants of much beauty, producing dense 
Foxglove. 
spikes of flowers on stems three to five feet high. The 
blossoms are thimble shaped, purple, white and spotted 
and very striking. Seed can be sown in spring or au- 
j tumn, and large roots can be divided. Blossom the 
j second season. Hardy biennial; three feet high. 
Digitalis, Ivery’s new spotted, great improvement 
on the old sort ; an endless variety of colors; 
robust, strong and hardy... 5 
44 splendid mixed. 5 
FRAGARIA—(Cliinese Strawberry). 
Pretty, hardy, herbaceous creeper from India, with 
beautiful yellow blossoms, and bright red fruit, like 
small strawberries. Elegant for rock work or hanging 
baskets. Propagated from seed and runners. Seed 
should be sown very early in the house, and plants trans¬ 
planted. Perfectly hardy. 
Fragaria, indica .10 
FRENCH HONEYSICKEE- 
(Hedysarum). 
Very handsome, free flowering plants producing ra¬ 
cemes of beautiful, pea like flowers; particularly adapt- 
H EDYSARUM. 
ed for borders or rock work. Sow in open border in 
spring. Hardy perennial; four feet high. 
Hedysarum, coronarium, brilliant scarlet. 
“ 44 fl. alba, true; white... 
FUCHSIA. 
The varieties of Fu¬ 
chsias are now number¬ 
ed by hundreds, and 
some are exceedingly 
beautiful. They are 
as easily grown from 
seed as cuttings, and 
from seed many im¬ 
proved varieties are 
obtained. Sow in 
March, in shallow pots, 
simply pressing the 
seed into the soil; prick 
out into crocks four 
inches in diameter when 
the plants are of con¬ 
venient size, where they 
can continue to grow 
till they bloom. As soon 
as they have flowered, Fuchsia, Double. 
select such as have good points, and change into larger 
pots. When frost appears protect the plants. 
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