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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
Sweet William 
( J)ianthas barbatus) A well known, extensively used, sweet scented perennial 
for bedding and borders, forming fine clumps in any good garden soil and un 
dor proper conditions lasting for several seasons. It is one of the most de¬ 
sirable for display in the garden. The plants are easily grown, hardy and 
free flowering. They produce a succession of flower clusters, thus affording splendid bloom for several weeks. The florets 
are handsomely colored and marked, and are borne <>n stiff stems in great profusion, forming dense round topped heads nr 
clusters, often three to four inches across. The colors are exceedingly varied, ranging from white through many shades of 
rose, lilac, red, carmine, crimson and maroon to nearly black, usually two shades to each plant. The petals are barbed or beard¬ 
ed and the leaves are lanceolate in shape, and grow opposite or eonduplicate. 
Sow outdoors very early in spring, preferably in rich, mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Cover seed with one-fourth 
inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When two inches high, thin to six inches apart. In the more northerly latitudes, protect 
with mulching in winter. Seed can also be sown in fall. There are usually no flowers until the second season, but if seed is 
started very early under glass and transplanted, blooms may be bad late in autumn. The old clumps may be divided but it j 8 
usually more satisfactory to start vigorous young plants every year or two. Hardy perennial; one and one-half feet high. 
Velvety Maroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon; very desirable on account of its rich, deep color. Oz. 25c. Pkt. iq c 
White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes faintly marked about the eye. “ i 0 c 
Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially satisfactory. Oz. 25c. “ i 0 ' 
Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety of colors and shades. Oz. 50c. ... “ io c ' 
TAGETES —(See Marigold) , _ 
TROP/EOLUM CANARIENSE (See Canary Bird 1' lower') 
TROP/EOLUM LOBBIANUM -(See Nasturtium. 1 railing) 
TROP/EOLUM MINOR (See Nasturtium, Dwarf) 
Verbena 
This well known annual of low growing decumbent habit of growth is very desirable for 
massing 
in beds on the lawn. It is suitable also for borders and window boxes. Large clusters of showy 
flowers are borne in succession through a long season until frost. Each truss or cluster is about 
two to three inches across, and includes a dozen or more single flowers about three-fourths of an 
inch across, tubular with five spreading lobes. The length of stem and texture of the flowers make them of value for bouquets 
and table decorations. There is a wide range of colors, shades and stripes usually running from pure white to deep purple. 
Verbenas usually flower well in August from seed sown in open ground in May. Germination will be hastened if the seed is 
soaked in lukewarm water before planting. It is desirable to have the soil well fertilized and carefully pulverized. Cover 
seed about one-fourth inch deep. When the young plants have three or four leaves transplant in rows two feet apart and 
about twenty-four inches apart in the row, choosing preferably a sunny situation. At this distance the plants, if conditions 
are favorable, will spread so as to cover the ground completely. 
Earlier blooming may be had if plants are started indoors and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing 
frost is over. Half hardy perennial trailer, one foot high, usually t reated as an annual. 
Montana ( Drummondi) This variety is hardy and exceptionally vigorous in growth of plant; flowers rose changing t 0 
lilac; fragrant .Pkt. 10c 
Hybrida Defiance. Maybe relied upon to produce the true, deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more brilliant effect when 
used as a bedding plant. Oz. $1.23 .Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Blue. All shades of blue. Oz. 75c .. “ jo c ’ 
Hybrida Auricuheflora. Various shades of pink, red, purple and blue, all with distinct white eye . “ jqc 
Mammoth White. The largest trusses of the finest formed and clearest white flowers of any named sort. It comes absolutely 
true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the greater vigor and more abundant bloom of the seedling, united with the fine 
flowers <,f the named varieties .. Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrids Vhite. Produces large, pure white flowers; very floriferous, fine for florists: comes true from seed. Oz. §1.25.. “ io c 
Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and beautiful sort, producing large, brilliant, striped blossoms in great 
abundance. Oz. $1.25 ..Pkt. 10c 
Fine Mixed. This extra choice mixture includes a wide range of very beautiful colors, shades and stripes usually running from 
pure white to deep purple. The clusters are of largest size. Oz. $1.25 . .Pkt. 5 C 
Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant forms a compact bunch about five inches high and eighteen inches 
across, covered throughout the season with large trusses of white, scarlet and violet flowers .Pkt. 15c. 
( Periwinkle ) These very attractive bushy plants with glossy green foliage produce in abundance handsome 
round or salver shaped single flowers, suitable either for culture in pots or boxes or for summer bedding 
and borders. If sown early under glass and transplanted in a warm, sheltered situation will bloom in sum¬ 
mer and autumn and may be potted for the house before frost. The plants require no trimming, are in con¬ 
tinuous bloom from setting out until frost and are entirely free from the attacks or insects. These desirable features 
account for the increasing demand for Vincas in parks and private grounds for summer bedding and borders. Tender per¬ 
ennial. blooming the first season, about fifteen inches high. 
Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. 75c .Pkt. 10c. 
Rosea Alba. White with crimson eye. Oz. 75c . “ ’ ioc! 
Rosea. Bose with crimson eye: flowers often two inches in diameter. A very desirable window plant. Oz. 75c. " 10c 
Mixed. The above named varieties mixed. Oz. 75c . “ ioc! 
VIOLA TRICOLOR —(See Pansy) 
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