I). M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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PHI.OX PERENNIAL. 
The varieties of Perennial Phlox are among the choic¬ 
est of our flowers for bedding and border plants. They 
are perfectly hardy, and need no protection; will flourish 
in any soil, succeeding better, however, in deep, rich, 
rather moist ground. 
Phlox Perennial, mixed, seeds saved from the 
newest splendid sorts.15 
PINK (Oiantlius). 
Phlox Drummondii, Grandiflora Alba. 
Phlox Drummondii, brilliant, new ; brilliant rose 
with dark red center, very effective.10 
“ Drummondii, grandiflora splendens, this 
very fine variety has proved itself to - be the 
gem of the new large flowering race of P. 
Drummondii. The flowers are large, hand¬ 
somely rounded, and of great substance; the 
color vivid crimson, with a pure white disc ; 
the habit of growth free and robust.10 
“ Drummondii, stellata splendens. the grandi¬ 
flora splendens is uni¬ 
versally regarded as 
the richest colored and 
most effective of all 
the large-flowering 
Phloxes. This new va¬ 
riety is identical with 
that with this excep¬ 
tion, the center of its 
vivid crimson flower is 
occupied by a clearly 
defined pure -white 
star. The effect is 
very fine . 25 
f Phlox Drummondii, Phlox Drummondii, 
Stellata Splendens. stellata,extra,choic¬ 
est mixed, composed of the best varieties , 
of the grandiflora species; very choice.10 
Phlox Drummondii, fine mixed, many fine varie¬ 
ties . 5 
4 * Drummondii, “Graf Gero,” mixed, a new 
strain of fine compact growth; excellent for 
pot culture. 25 
all the biennials and perennials, and for beauty and va¬ 
riety cannot be surpassed. The delicacy and richness of 
the tints, combined with the aromatic fragrance of 
many of the species, are valuable recommendations for 
the entire family. 
Dianthus, Chinensis, fl. pi. (Double China 
Pink), this species is a biennial of dwarf 
habit; flowers the first year, but the bloom is 
stronger the second. The colors arc very 
rich, and in large beds you can hardly find 
two alike. Seeds saved from double flowers 
will produce double ones.5 
“ Chinensis Heddewigii, single mixed, flow¬ 
ers deeply fringed or feathered; very fragrant 
and of the most brilliant colors. Hardy, one 
of the finest annuals. 5 
“ Plumarius Scoticus.fl. pi.(Double Florist’s 
Pink), saved exclusively from Mr. Turner’s 
very best varieties of show pinks; eartra .50 
“ Chinensis, Heddewigii, fl. pi. (Hedde- 
wig’s Pink), flowers very large and double, 
having a diameter of nearly three inches; of 
various shades of brilliant colors, almost un¬ 
surpassed. An elegant acquisition. Half- 
hardy biennial. 10 
“ Chinensis, laciniatus, fl. pi. (Double Japan 
Pink), to be properly appreciated, these 
should be seen, as it is impossible to convey in 
words any idea of their beauty. Rich in hue, 
very double, deeply fringed petals—only 
lacking fragrance to make them perfect. 
Half-hardy biennial.10 
“ Heddewigii diadematus (Double Diadem 
Pink), this is of denser growth than the 
Heddewigii, and of dwarfer habit. Very 
regular, densely double, and of all tints, from 
crimson-purple to deep black-purple. It has 
often a velvet like, radiant fire, impossible to 
reproduce .10 
“ Chinensis imperialis, fl. pi. (Double Im¬ 
perial Pink), a superb double variety from 
China. 5 
The family of Dianthus is by far the most useful of 
Pink, Dianthus, Eastern Queen. 
