D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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BULBS AND ROOTS F PLANTING G 
Included in this class are some of our most showy garden flowers and their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger 
from frost is over, plant in a rich, loamy soil, having a sunny position and flowers the same season are assured. All bulbs and roots 
will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate they will be sent by ex¬ 
press or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen 
rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Ore lei's with money should be sent to us as early as possible and they will be filled in 
rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by frost will not be sent until such danger is over. 
Tuberous Rooted. The tubers which we offer are of the very best quality and with proper care 
will give a beautiful display early in the summer. For growing in pots or'boxes in the house, plant 
in rich, sandy soil, give good drainage and water freely after the leaves start but do not lot the soil 
become sour or soggy from over-watering. If it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, 
moist situation making the bed rich with thoroughly rotted manure and leaf mold, if obtainable. Plant as soon as danger 
from frost is over. After the plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. 
EACH 
Single, pink.10c. 
scarlet ..10c. 
white.10c. 
yellow.10c. 
“ mixed.10c. 
Double, pink.10c. 
“ scarlet.10c. 
white.10c. 
yellow.10c. 
“ mixed.10c. 
noz. 
65c. 
65c. 
65c. 
65c. 
65c. 
$ 1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
I* o la n 111 TYl Esculentum 
V^dlalllUIIl Known also as 
Elephant’s Ears. One of the finest trop¬ 
ical plants which can be grown in the 
open air in the north. It can be made 
to produce three to ten leaves three to 
four feet long and nearly as wide, on 
stalks four to six feet high. The soil 
best suited to Caladiums is a mixture of 
fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well 
rotted cow or sheep manure in equal 
parts, with a sprinkling of sand added. 
The tubers should be potted at first in 
small pots and shifted into larger pots 
as they require it. lint little water must 
be given to the roots till active growth 
commences, when, as the plants develop, 
they require an abundance. Humidity 
and warmth are necessary for their best 
development, but thdy should be shaded 
from tlie bright sunlight. 
First Size Bulbs, nine inches and over in 
circumference. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Second Size Bulbs, seven to nine inches 
in circumference. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Third Size Bulbs, under seven inches in 
circumference. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Dahlia 
The dowers are 
so symmetrical 
a n d perfect 
and the range 
o f colors s o 
large and varied, that they will always 
be popular where display is wanted. 
The roots are tender and easily injured 
by frost; they should beset out three 
feet apart, after all danger of frost 
is over and during winter placed in 
a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 
Dahlias usually do not require much 
fertilizer and fresh barnyard manure 
especially should not be used. The 
plants should be supported by tying to 
stakes. The varieties we offer have 
been very carefully selected; all 
possess qualities of highest excellence. 
Dahlia, Jenne Charmet 
Apple Blossom. Shades of red, pink and white; very attractive. 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Blue Oban. One of the choicest decorative varieties, very 
large, nearest to a blue dahlia. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Clifford W. Bruton. Hardy and vigorous; a clear brilliant, 
pure yellow. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Cuban Giant (Giant) Dark, glowing crimson, shaded maroon; 
flowers of immense size. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 
Gabriel ( Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 
long twisted, incurved petals give fringed appearance. 
Each 20c; doz. $1.75 
Jack Rose. Brilliant crimson flowers of large size. One of 
the best for garden display or for cutting. Each 25c; 
doz. $2.50 
Jenne Charmet (New) Remarkably free flowering and vigorous. 
Rose shaded and edged with carmine and of largest size. 
Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Lyndhurst. One of the best in color: a dazzling bright 
scarlet. Very desirable for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Maid of Kent. Cardinal red tipped with white; variable. 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Twentieth Century (Single) Flowers very large, of perfect form 
and strikingly beautiful; intense rosy crimson with white tips 
and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
White Swan (Show) Snow white; beautiful form with long 
stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
EACH DOZ. 
Dahlia, Double, pink . 15c. $1.50 
scarlet . 15c. 1.50 
44 white . 15c. 1.50 
44 yellow . 15c. 1.50 
44 mixed . 15c. 1.50 
(Bleeding Heart) A hardy perennial plant, 
a with finely cut foliage, blooming in the 
spring. The flowers are* graceful, heart-shaped, pink and 
white, and are borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
