D. M. Ferry &. Cos Descriptive Catalogue. 
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HIBISCl’S. 
A branching plant of the easiest culture, with rather 
pretty foliage, and large blossoms, which are exceed¬ 
ingly showy, continues to bloom from June till October. 
The seed should be planted early and the plants thin¬ 
ned to one foot apart each way. 
Hibiscus Africanus, cream colored blossoms, pur¬ 
ple in the center. Hardy annual; two feet high 5 
“ coccineus, large, brilliant scarlet blossoms; very 
showy ; green-house plant ; three feet high .. 10 
44 mutabilis, albus fl. pi., a double white vari¬ 
ety; very choice.25 
HOLLYHOCK. 
The Hollyhock in its present state of perfection, is 
very unlike its parent of olden time ; it now ranks with 
the dahlia, aster, 
camellia, &c. For 
a back ground to 
a flower garden, 
perhaps no plant 
is so useful. The 
flowers are as 
double as a rose, 
of many shades 
of color, from 
deep yellow, red, 
purple, to pure 
white. Plant the 
seed in June or 
July, in open 
ground, and in 
the autumn, 
when the plants 
have made five 
leaves, transplant 
Hollyhock. to permanent po¬ 
sition three feet apart. They should be protected dur¬ 
ing the winter. The following summer they will bloom. 
Each plant should be supported by a stake. Hardy 
perennial ; five feet high. 
Hollyhock, double, pure white.15 
“ 44 44 black.15 
4 * 41 lemon yellow.15 
44 44 rose... .15 
44 44 choice mixed.10 
44 44 mixed. 5 
44 Chater’s finest mixed, twelve double varieties 
of the greatest perfection mixed . .15 
HONESTY, or SATIN FLOWER. 
(I^uiiaria). 
Early free flowering plants, interesting for the silver 
like tissue of the seed pods in their matured state. 1 he 
flower is purple, not very conspicuous. 1 he seed pods 
are fine for skeletonizing and working in with other 
everlasting flowers for winter bouquets. Blossoms the 
second year from seed, and then dies. Start under 
glass. Hardy biennial ; two feet high. 
Honesty, (Lunaria, biennis). 5 
HORHEFM-(Ornamental <;rass). 
A beautiful, ornamental grass for forming winter bou¬ 
quets. It somewhat resembles our domestic barley, 
having heavy, bearded heads. It is very hardy, and 
will grow in any common soil. 
Hordeum, jubatum, exceeding ornamental; two 
feet high. .to 
HHIEA. 
A remarkable, handsome plant for decorative pur¬ 
poses. Leaves very fragrant when slightly rubbed. 
Succeeds best in light, rich soil. Half-hardy biennial : 
six feet high. 
Humea, elegans, red ; from New South W ales .... to 
HYACINTH BEAN-HDollchoS. 
Splendid climber, with abundant clustered spikes of 
purple and white flowers, which are followed by exceed¬ 
ingly ornamental seed pods; of rapid growth, often run¬ 
ning twenty feet in a season. Plant where they are to 
remain, after the weather has become warm, and culti¬ 
vate like common beans, only give support for the vines 
to run upon. Tender annual ; ten to twenty feet high 
Dolichos lablab, purpurea, purple. 10 
44 44 alba, white. 10 
" 44 mixed, the above mixed. to 
44 giganteus, tall growing variety, with large. 
purple flowers ; fourteen feet ; very fine . .. . to 
IIlKK-IS—(See Candytuft) 
ICEPEANT-lMeseinbryantheiiniiii» 
Mesembryanthcmum, crystallinum (Ice Plant), 
handsome and curious plant for hanging 
baskets, rock work, vases and edgings. 1 he 
leaves and stems are succulent and fleshy, and 
appear as though covered with ice crystals, 
and look like rock candy. The whole plant is 
peculiarly brilliant in the sunshine. The flower 
is white, and not conspicuous. Succeeds best 
in dry, sandy loam, and in a warm situation. 
Can be grown in pots or open border, the for¬ 
mer having preference. Tender annual trail¬ 
er ; six inches high. 5 
cardifolium variegatum, the leaves are blotch¬ 
ed with light yellow and cream colored spots 
Fine for hanging baskets or dwarf masses. 
Hardy annual ; six inches high.10 
tricolor (Dew Plant), pink with purple cen¬ 
ter ... ...... . 5 
INDIAN SHOT-(See Canna Indica). 
Ice Plant. 
Dew Plant. 
