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D. M. Ferry &. Co s Descriptive Catalogue. 
Stock, Brompton. 
STATIC®. 
The species of Statice, or Sea Lavender, ought to be 
in every garden, on account of its lovely little flowers 
so freely produced. Sow in sand, loam or peat, in the 
house, and transplant into the garden when warm. Is 
perfectly hardy. 
Statice, Tatarica, hardy, herbaceous perennial from 
Russia, producing an abundance of pink flow¬ 
ers. One and a half feet high.25 
STIPA —(Sec Feather Grass). 
STOCK. 
The Stock has for many years been a general favor¬ 
ite, but of late years the Germans have grown them in 
such perfection that they are considered almost indis¬ 
pensable where a fine display is wanted. The seed is 
Stock, double German Ten Weeks. 
grown with such great care that a very large proportion 
of double flowers are produced from the seed, and of 
great fragrance and beauty. To have them in bloom 
early, start in hot-bed, and transplant when small into 
pots, and turn out in June to open border. The seed 
may also be planted, in the open ground. Hardy an¬ 
nual ; one foot high. 
Stock, double German, Ten Weeks,yi '/teen sepa¬ 
rate colors mixed ; fine .10 
*' dwarf German, Ten Weeks, pure white, 
large flowering.15 
INTERMEDIATE OR AUTUMNAL. 
The Intermediate Stocks, if sown at the same time 
as the u Ten Weeks,” will succeed them in bloom, thus 
affording continuous bloom until late in the fall. If 
Sunflower, double, 
sown in pots, late in the summer, they will bloom the 
following spring. 
Stock, Intermediate, white..15 
44 44 scarlet...15 
BROMPTON AND EMPEROR. 
These Stocks should have the same treatment as the 
Intermediate. They cannot endure our winters unless 
protected. 
Stock, Brompton, blooms well in winter ; flowers 
very fragrant. Half-hardy biennial; one and 
a half feet high. Six best colors mixed. -10 
44 Emperor, or Perpetual, this beautiful and 
splendid variety of stock will bloom several 
years if protected from the frost; and if plant¬ 
ed in pots early in spring, in green-house, will 
bloom the first autumn. The pots should be 
kept in a dry, cool place during winter, after 
blooming. The magnificent spikes of bloom 
are very rich and attractive, and for individu¬ 
al specimens are unequaled. Tender peren¬ 
nial ; one and a half feet high. Twelve most 
beautiful colors mixed .15 
SUMMER CYF*I1.ICSS— (See Belviderc). 
SlTIVF'I^OWKlA-(Hellaiitlius). 
Adapted by its stately growth for a background to a 
lawn, or a screen to hide unsightly places. It is also 
raised as an absorbent of miasma in damp or ill drained 
situations, thus preventing f«vers. The flowers are 
really quite attractive. Plant the seed in spring, where 
desired, and thin to four feet apart in rows. Hardy an¬ 
nual ; five feet high. 
Sunflower, double (Helianthus Californicus fl. 
pi.), 7 >ery double .5 
44 Large Russian, a very tall growing single va¬ 
riety, often fifteen to twenty feet high ; the 
stalks are sometimes used for fuel. 5 
SWAN RIVER DAISY. 
(See Brachycome), 
SWEET PEAS. 
(I^atliyrus Ocloratus). 
Showy, free flowering climber, and deservedly one of 
the most popular annuals that enrich the flower garden. 
The flowers arc very freely produced, white, red, crim¬ 
son, purple, black and striped, and quite fragrant. Plant 
four inches deep, very early in spring — the earlier the 
better. Hoe the earth towards the vines without ridg¬ 
ing, and give support to the vine to run upon. Hardy 
annual; six feet high. 
Stock, Emperor or Perpetual. 
