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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
( Cardiospermumhali - 
Balloon V me cacabum) Remark¬ 
able for its inflated membranous capsules 
containing the seed. It is sometimes called 
“Love-in-a-Puff.” A rapid and graceful 
climber. Flowers white. Sow seed in open 
ground early in spring and give the plant 
some support to run upon. Tender an¬ 
nual; six feet high. Oz. 20c. Pkt. 5c. 
w Known as Lady 
|< oloo VYI Slipper andTouch- 
I jH I SH III me-not. Balsams 
*** *+***’ * liave been so much 
improved by cultivation that, with good 
seed and proper care, a single flower is the 
exception now rather than the rule. The 
colors range from white to dark purple, 
and are either self colored or spotted and 
striped. Balsams are tender and should be 
started in boxes indoors or in the open 
ground when danger of frost is past. The 
plants prefer a rich, moist or even wet 
sandy loam, and must not suffer for mois¬ 
ture. Larger flowers will be obtained if 
some of the young shoots are cut out. 
Hardy annual; one to two feet high. 
Double Solferino. Flowers satiny white, 
streaked and spotted with crimson and 
lilac. Oz. 60c.Pkt. 5c. 
Double Camellia, extra fine mixed. As 
double as a Camellia, which this variety re¬ 
sembles; white blotched with various colors. 
Oz. 60c. Pkt. 5c. 
Double Pure White. Well adapted for flor¬ 
ists’ use and for bouquets, very double. 
Oz 00c.Pkt. 10c. 
Double Dark Red. (Atrosaiiguinea plenis- 
sima) Very double, dark red.. Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed Double Dwarf. About one foot high. 
Oz. 40c.Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed Double Tall. About two feet high. 
Oz. 40c.Pkt. 5c. 
Begonia 
Some of the new¬ 
er forms of Be¬ 
gonias are among 
_ the most bril¬ 
liantly beautiful of flowering plants. Be¬ 
gonia seed is extremely small and great 
care should be taken in opening the packet 
and planting. Sow seed in February or 
March in shallow boxes or small pots plunged in moss. Open the packet directly over the surface to prevent any seed being 
lost. The surface of the soil should be very smooth and the seed carefully scattered on the surface and lightly pressed in. 
The moss should be kept quite damp, but the surface of the soil should not be watered. Moisture can be retained in the soil by 
placing a glass over the box or pots. When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant into small pots, and to larger 
sized pots as required. For winter or spring blooming, sow from August to September. 
Begonia, Tuberous Rooted 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
The tuberous rooted varieties, if planted early in a temperature of sixty to seventy degrees, will with proper care give an ] 
abundance of bloom the first year. At the end of the season they may be dried off by withholding water, the tubers kept in a I 
dry place free from frost and planted the following spring, when they will bloom more freely than before. 
Robusta Perfecta. Plants are of robust, compact habit, dark green foliage and brilliant, double, cinnabar-scarlet flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
Single Mixed. The seed we offer will produce the finest single flowers in various shades ranging from white to deep red. “ 25c. 
Double Mixed. The largest and best double flowers, including shades of pink, red, scarlet and light yellow. •• 35 c . 
FIBROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Of the kinds offered under this head Begonia Rex is grown for its very attractivi 
among the most desirable for flowering in the house, or in partly shaded locations outdoors. 
Vernon (Semperflorens atronurpurea) Flowers brilliant, rich red, set off perfectly by the abundant, glossy green leaves which 
are broadly margined with bronze and purple. Extremely hardy and floriferous; the best of the semperflorens class. .Pkt. 15c. 
Semperflorens alba. A very useful variety, well adapted for house or outdoor culture. Plants of compact dwarf habit, and 
under proper treatment almost continuous bloomers. Easily grown; flowers very attractive blush white. Pkt. 15c. 
Semperflorens rosea. Like Semperflorens alba, except flowers are rose colored. «« ig c 
Rex. Ornamental leaved varieties. Leaves very large, and are either a rich crimson tinted bronze, or emerald hued, having the 
upper surface zoned or spotted with silvery white. Finest mixed. . Pkt. 25c. 
^ ^ For Begonia Bulbs , see Bulbs and Roots, pane 93. 
BELLIS —(See Daisy) 
ve ornamental foliage, while the others are 
Bi^nonia Radicans <Trumpet Vine) One of the most showy, certainly one of the best hardy, deciduous 
, flowering climbers for covering verandas, arbors, trunks of trees, old walls, etc. Vines 
moderately pruned and well trained so as to afford a good circulation of air, thus insuring more and bettei 
The flowers produced in clusters are trumpet shaped and of brilliant scarlet color, 
usually free from insects. ^ ’ * • ■ 
habit 
kee 
ing more and better bloom. 
The foliage is very attractive and un- 
! rom insect ?v It not only is one of the best climbers, but planted on the lawn makes a pretty bush of drooping 
ibit, if the tops are cutback. Sow the seed in well prepared beds,-either in autumn or very early in the spring, in drills, and 
*ep the soil mellow and free from weeds. Hardy perennial...... Pkt. 10c. 
RtOWaIIi?! Handsome, profuse bloomers; used freely 
x-n kj yy tuna both f or i IK ioor and outdoor planting 
on account of the ease with which they may be grown and 
their usefulness for cut flowers. Usually started indoors 
but if sown outdoors the plants when small should be pro¬ 
tected from the hot sun. Half hardy annual. 
Elata. Blue and white flowers mixed; height of plant eighteen 
inches. Pkt. 5 c. 
Rl*VflflOT^QlQ An ornamental climber of the gourd 
y ^ family, bearing green fruit which 
changes in color as the season advances, to bright scarlet 
striped with white. Tuberous rooted perennial but may be 
treated as a tender annual. The best results are obtained 
when started under glass and set out when weather is settled. 
About ten feet high. pkt. 5c. 
BUTTERFLY FLOWER —(See Schizanthus) 
