D. M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT, MICH. 
65 
A DESCRIPTIVE LIST 
OF 
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 
WITH GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATION 
M OST , flo ?L ering p,a ?*23 Uje in al mc^t any soil but to give them a fair chance to develop, some care should be taken to 
n J a ?» e t ie Sl , f e v d t ^ ieir n f^ s - Many flowers are better if produced on plants of vigorous growth, hence a portion 
of the garden should be prepared by deep digging, thorough pulverization and liberal enriching with large quantities of 
well rotted manure. Since some other varieties produce the largest and finest colored flowers when grown on rather light 
poor soil, a portion of the garden should not be enriched. b ’ 
special 1 
do not p 
the diameter 
out the young plants to prevent crowding and keep entirely free from weeds. 
ALL FLOWER SEEDS SENT POSTPAID ON RECEIPT OF PRICE 
Send us $1.00 and select PACKETS to the value of $1.15 Send us $4.00 and select PACKETS to the value of- 
2.00 
3.00 
2.35 
3.60 ; 
5.00 
10.00 
$4.85 
6.15 
12.50 
These Rates apply only to Seeds in Packets, but not to Seeds by Weight. 
No discount can be allowed on Flower Seeds by Weight. 
Half ounces will not be supplied of kinds which sell for less than 30 cents per ounce. 
Acroclinium 
( Everlasting ) A very pretty, half 
hardy annual producing white and 
rose colored, double, daisy-like flowers, about one and one- 
half inches in diameter. These are “Immortelles” so de¬ 
sirable for wreaths and winter bouquets. Sow the seed 
in open ground early in spring, and thin the young 
plants to four inches apart. Height fifteen inches. 
Album. Pure white. Oz. 20c. Pkt. 5c. 
Roseum. Light rose. Oz. 20c. “ 5c. 
Mixed. Oz. 20C... ** 5c. 
Adonis Autumnalis 
Ageratum 
in the 
Alyssum 
(Aclonis Flower , Pheasant's Eye ) 
, „ , A handsome, hardy herbaceous 
annual, one foot high. The finely cut, dark green foliage, in which 
are set the intensely blood red flowers, gives the plant a very strik¬ 
ing appearance. It grows readily in a place shaded by a house or 
fence and requires but little care. ... pkt. 5c. 
A beautiful, hardy annual. The flowers 
borne in dense clusters are very useful for 
bouquets. The plants are very attractive 
le garden, being covered with bloom nearly all summer. Sow 
outdoors after danger from frost is over; or for earlier blooming 
start under glass and transplant. 
Mexicanum. Light blue; about two feet high. Oz. 30c.Pkt. 5c. 
Imperial Dwarf White. Height ten inches. Oz. 50c. “*5c! 
Tom Thumb Dwarf Blue. Desirable for edging. Six inches high. “ 5 C .* 
Mixed. Seeds of the above varieties mixed. ** 5 C [ 
The annual varieties can be grown very 
readily either outdoors or in the house 
and by cutting back the plants properly 
an almost constant succession of bloom 
may be had. Seed can be sown in open ground very early in spring. 
Sweet ( Maritimum ) This very hardy annual comes into bloom early 
in the spring, covering itself with clusters of small, pure white 
flowers; they have a peculiar, delicate fragrance and are useful in 
small bouquets. Usually not over eight inches high but spreads 
over a considerable amount of ground. Oz. 25c.Pkt. 5c. 
Little Gem (Carpet of Snow) A beautiful white variety of Sweet 
Alyssum, especially adapted to edgings, borders and rock work. 
The plants grow about six inches high, produce hundreds of flowers 
and form a compact mass of bloom usually fifteen to eighteen 
inches in diameter. Hardy annual. Oz. 40c.Pkt. 5c 
Golden (Saxotile) Flowers golden yellow: desirable for rock work: 
showy in masses. Half hardy perennial: height one foot... Pkt. 5c. 
A _ r. „ | 1 , .. . These plants afford brilliant con- 
Amarantnus trastsor color, being useful for tall 
T&limi UilUlUO borders and groups, also where 
foliage effects are desired. The leaves and stems are of different 
shades of red, blended with green: two to three feet high. ♦ 
Melancholicus ruber. This variety lias deep coppery red foliage: a 
very hardy annual.pkt. 5 C . 
Tricolor. A hardy annual with leaves of red. yellow and green; well 
known as “Joseph's Coat.” Especially brilliant if grown in rather 
poor soil. Oz. 25c.Pkt. 5c. 
A Coronaria (Wind Flower) Among the earliest 
and brightest of spring flowers. Several shades 
of color. Hardy perennial; six inches high.Pkt. 5c. 
ANTIRRHINUM —(See Snapdragon) AQUILEQIA —(See Columbine) 
A q Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for rock 
W ork, edgings, etc. Hardy perennial; nine inches high. 
Alpina. Pure white.pkt. 5c. 
\ The ornamental varieties of asparagus 
0*115% are highly valued for their finely cut roli- 
* **^J-*^* age. Both the climbing and trailing sorts 
are exceptionally attractive. 
Sprcngeri (Emerald Feather) A most graceful and beautiful house 
plant; valuable for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet 
long; light green. Soak seed in warm water before planting. 
„ Oz. 75c....Pkt. 5c. 
Verticillatu8. A beautiful climber having feathery foliage and 
scarlet berries which are quite ornamental. ' Hardy perennial; 
generally ten to fifteen feet nigh... .pkt. 10c. 
Ageratum 
