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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Veil known and uni¬ 
versally admired tuber- 
>us rooted plants pro- 
dsome red and white 
or spring blooming in 
greenhouse or conservatory. Seed sown in 
spring, by autumn will produce a little bulb. 
If this is placed first in a three inch pot and 
later repotted as required in a five or six inch 
pot it will produce excellent blooms the follow¬ 
ing spring. Tender perennial; one foot high. 
Margaret. A clear white. Pkt. 25c. 
Persicum, mixed. Of great beauty and many 
colors . Pkt. 15c. 
Persicum giganteum, mixed. Beautiful foliage and 
profuse bloom; each flower is two to two and 
one-half inches long. Very choice. Pkt. 20c. 
Cyclamen ; 
ducing exceedingly lian 
flowers for indoor winter 
(Tpomceaquamoclit) A 
vjp* Coo Y llic most beautiful climber 
with delicate dark green, feathery foliage and an 
abundance of bright, star-shaped, scarlet or white 
blossoms which contrast most effectively with 
the graceful foliage. Planted by the side of ve¬ 
randa. tree or stakes, and trained properly, there 
is no handsomer climber. Seed is usually sown 
outdoors early in spring in the row where the 
plants are to remain. Well pulverized soil should 
be used and the seed covered with about one-half 
inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. Germina¬ 
tion will be hastened if the soil is warm and 
kept in moist condition. Thin the young plants 
four to six inches apart. If very early blooming 
is desired, seed should be started indoors. Tender 
annual; about fifteen feet high. 
Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 5c. 
White. Clear paper white. Oz. 25c. 44 5c. 
Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. 25c- 44 5c. 
Dahlia 
A favorite for autumn flowering. 
The flowers are so symmetrical 
and perfect and the range of 
colors so wide and varied that they will always be 
popular where display is wanted. Seed may be 
sown in spring in open ground after danger*of 
frost is over, but for best results sow in shallow 
pans at any time from March to June, and trans¬ 
plant the seedlings to small pots. When strong 
enough and danger from frost is over plant out 
one foot apart. These plants will produce tubers 
which should be taken up in the fall and re¬ 
planted the following spring; these roots will 
flower the following autumn. Tender herbaceous 
perennial. 
Bush Eschscholtzia 
Finest Double Mixed. Seeds saved from choicest double flowers; 
shades of red, pink, dark maroon, yellow, white, etc. Pkt. 15c. 
Finest Single Mixed. Will produce brilliant flowers running 
through a wide range of striking colors. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 10c. 
DIGITALIS—(See Foxglove) 
DOLICHOS —(See Hyacinth Bean) 
EMERALD FEATHER—(See Asparagus Sprengeri) 
For Dahlia Roots see Bulbs and Roots , Page 98. 
(Beilis perennis) Charming little plants for 
edgings and borders. The flowers of the im¬ 
proved varieties we offer are very large and 
borne on long, stiff flower stalks, making them very suitable 
for bouquets. With careful cultivation nearly seventy-five 
percent are double. For best results sow r seed early in hot¬ 
bed and when plants are large enough transplant to a rich 
soil in a cool and partially shaded situation, setting the plants 
six inches apart. If plants are started early indoors they 
will flower the same season, but bloom more abundantly 
in the spring if sown in autumn and the plants wintered 
over in cold frames; or can be set out in the open border 
and protected with mulching. Tender perennial; about six 
inches high. 
Double Rose. {Longfellow) Finest strain. Oz. §2.50. .Pkt. 10c. 
Double White. Very double, clear white. Oz. $2.50.. ** 10c. 
Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white. Oz. $ 2 . 50 .. “ 5 C . 
Datlir/1 Barge branching plants producing very large, 
**■*■*'** ** handsome, double or single, trumpet-shaped 
blossoms of exquisite fragrance. Seed may be sown out¬ 
doors after danger of frost is over, but for early blooming sow 
in hotbed and transplant to three or four feet apart each 
way. Roots can be kept all winter in cellars. Tender annual; 
three feet high. 
Wrighti. Pure white at the center shaded into lilac and blue; 
magnificent large single flow’ers. Oz. 25c. Pkt. 5c. 
Chlorantha, fl. pi. Large, usually double yellow', richly scented. 
Oz.85c .‘..Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. The above varieties. 44 5c. 
Eschscholtzia 
(California Ponpy) The 
state flow’er of California. It 
is fully as valuable as the 
common Poppy for garden ornamentation since it blooms 
through a miicn longer season. A bed in full bloom of these 
saucer-shaped flowers in various shades of yellow' w ith orange 
center gives a brilliant color effect. The foliage is finely cut 
and has a bluish tinge, delicate and very attractive. Sow 
seed where plants are w'anted to bloom as they do not bear 
transplanting well. Use well pulverized soil, make the row's 
one foot apart and cover the seed with one-fourtli inch of fine 
soil firmly pressed down. When the young plants are about 
two inches high thin six to eight inches apart. Hardy annual; 
about one foot high. 
Bush ( Hunnemannia) A variety of unusual merit. Leaves are 
coarser and larger than the common kinds. Flowers are about 
three inches in diameter and are formed of broad, bright 
yellow' petals with wavy edges. Stems ten inches long. In the 
northern states for early blooming and largest flowers the 
plants should be started in pots and transplanted outdoors. 
When once in bloom one will be amply repaid for the trouble 
since the flow'ers are remarkably brilliant and continue in 
bloom longer than other varieties which start more readily. 
Height about tw'o feet. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 
Califomica. Deep yellow', orange center. A desirable addition 
to every garden. Oz. 85c. Pkt. 5c. 
Califomica, Double White. The flowers are creamy white; very 
attractive. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 
Mandarin. The outer side of the petal is tinged w'ith scarlet, the 
inner side rich orange.. Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. An excellent mixture producing deep yellow, creamy 
white, scarlet and orange flowers. Oz. 85c. Pkt. 5c. 
DELPHINIUM— (See Larkspur) 
DIANTHUS —(See Pinks) 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS —(See Sweet William) 
DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS— (See Carnation) 
Euphorbia Variegata 
Mountain.” The leaves are veined and margined w ith white. 
Sow* seed in open ground early in spring in a sunny situation. 
Hardy annual; about two feet high. Oz. 25c.... .Pkt. 5c. 
