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D. M. Ferry <&, Co'S Descriptive Catalogue. 
The figures at the right 
opposite each variety denote the price, in cents , per packet. 
A HOUR A. 
A rapid growing and very beautiful climbing gourd. 
Foliage delicate and of a very dark green ; fruit oval 
and bright scarlet, forming a striking contrast with the 
glossy foliage. Half-hardy perennial. Start in hot-bed. 
Abobra, viridifolia. . 
ABRONIA. 
Charming 
trailer, with 
verben a-like 
flowers. Very 
fragrant, and a 
long time in 
bloom. T h c 
seeds are en- 
closed in a 
husky cover¬ 
ing, which re¬ 
move before 
planting, and 
transplant t o 
one foot apart. 
Half-hardy an¬ 
nual. Start 
under glass. 
Cover very 
lightly. 
Abronia, umbellata, delicate lilac, white center.... io 
“ arenaria, waxy yellow; fragrant.io 
mixed, above mixed.10 
Abronia. 
ABUTII.ON. 
Very popular, perennial, green-house shrub, with bell 
shaped, drooping flowers, which arc borne in profusion 
nearly the entire year. Well adapted to house culture, 
and desirable for bedding out in the summer. There 
are several varieties, the flowers of which vary from 
pure white and yellow to deep orange and crimson, 
streaked with yellow. Can be propagated by cuttings, 
in sand, under glass, during summer. If seeds arc sown 
before April, under glass, plants will bloom the first 
season. For winter flowering, sow in August or Sep¬ 
tember. 
Abutilon, finest mixed. .25 
ACROCtlNIUM-fEverlastiiiR:). 
Acroclinium. 
Very pretty, half-hardy annual, with rose and white 
daisy-like flowers. These are u Immortelles,” which 
bloom in August and September, and are fine for winter 
bouquets and wreaths. The flowers should be gathered 
for drying when partially opened. They grow about 
one foot high, and should be planted four inches apart. 
Acroclinium album, pure white.5 
“ roseum, light rose ; good for mixing. 5 
“ roseum, double 
“ mixed .. 
ADMMI A—(CliintJiiiRl'umitory). 
Adlumia, Cirrhosa. 
A most beautiful and graceful climber, thriving in a 
sheltered situation. It is sometimes known as Moun¬ 
tain Fringe, Wood Fringe, and Alleghany Vine. The 
beautiful pink and white flowers are produced in abun¬ 
dance during the three summer months. It is biennial, 
and makes but little growth the first season. Sow the 
seed in April, and the following autumn transplant to 
the place where they are to blossom. Hardy biennial 
climber ; fifteen feet high. 
Adlumia, cirrhosa, white and pink.10 
ADONIS FI.OWER. 
Known as Pheasant’s Eye. The flowers are very 
brilliant but not very freely produced. The foliage is 
pretty, delicate and many parted. Hardy annual ; one 
foot high. 
Adonis, autumnalis, dark blood red. 5 
AGAPANTHUS-(African Uly). 
The Agapanthus is a tuberous rooted plant, with re¬ 
curved leaves. The handsome blue flow’ers are produced 
at the top of the flower stems, which grow about three 
feet high, often bearing from twenty to thirty flowers. 
The seed produces small tubers which will require two 
season’s growth to become of sufficient size to flower, 
Plant in sandy loam in green-house, and transplant to 
open ground when weather is warm. Secure the tubers 
from extreme cold. 
Agapanthus, umbellatus. 15 
AGERATUM. 
A valuable plant, on account of the length of time it 
remains in bloom, and for contrast of color with the more 
brilliant varieties. It blooms constantly all summer in 
the garden, and if removed to the green-house, all win¬ 
ter. Desirable for cut flowers for bouquets. Colors 
light blue and pure white. Start the seeds under glass, 
and transplant. Hardy annual. 
Ageratum, Mexicanum, light blue. 5 
** Imperial Dwarf White. 5 
“ Tom Thumb, dwarf blue, distinct variety: 
desirable for edging. 5 
“ Lasseauxi, rose colored .10 
** conspicuum, valuable for winter; white. 5 
l ’ mixed, seeds of the above varieties mixed. 5. 
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