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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
BULBS AND ROOTS PLANTING 0 
Included in t his Hass 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 b.v mail or express, charges prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate 
they will b<* sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of anv one 
variety supplied at dozen rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate, orders 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. 
1 Esculentum. Known also as Elephant’s Ear. This is one of the finest tropical plants which 
I I SI 0 m 11 lWTTl can * ,e f? ro ' vn ,n the open air m the north. It can be made to produce three to ten leaves three 
J.CA.V4JI U.JLJL JL to four feet long and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high. 
The soil best suited to < aladiums is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well lotted 
in equal parts, \\ ith a sprinkling of sand added. Bulbs may be planted outdoors as soon as danger of 
ibout three inches deep; or for largest growth start early indoors in pots and set out when the weather 
hit little water must be given to the roots till active growth commences when, as the plants develop, tbev 
Humidity and warmth are necessary for their best development. 3 
cow or sheep rnanun 
frost is over, covering ab 
is warm and settled. 1 
require an abundance. 
First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and 
over in circumference. Each 30c; 
doz. $3.00 
Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine 
inches in circumference. Each 
20c; doz. $2.00 
Third Size Bulbs. Under seven in¬ 
ches in circumference. Each 15c; 
doz. $1.50 
Dahlia 
There are 
few flow¬ 
ers that 
compare 
with the 
Dahlia in charming diversity of 
form and wide range of brilliant 
colors, and certainly no other sur¬ 
passes it for autumn display in the 
garden as well as for cutting. 
The “Decorative” tvpes are 
characterized by graceful! v formed 
flowers of large size with broad 
f ietals, being intermediate in form 
»etween the compact “Show” sorts 
which are nearly round and the 
“Cactus” varieties which have 
loosely formed blossoms with long 
twisted petals. 
'Hie roots are tender and easily 
injured by frost. They should be 
set out three feet apart, after all 
danger of frost is over. The best 
blooms are sometimes obtained if 
planting is deferred until about 
June 1. The soil should be deeply 
dug and well drained but only 
moderately enriched with thorough¬ 
ly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff 
clay should be avoided. A sunny 
situation is desirable as well rs 
plenty of space and air. Place the 
roots horizontally, covering two to 
three inches deep Give thorough 
cultivation and during dry weather 
water well once a week. Larger 
blossoms are usually obtained if 
most of the side shoots are re¬ 
moved. Dahlias usually do not re¬ 
quire much fertilizer and fresh 
barnyard manure especially should 
not be used. The plants should be 
supported by tying to stakes. The 
roots should be placed during win¬ 
ter in a cool cellar but not allowed 
to freeze. 
Decorative Dahlia 
Countess of Lonsdale ( Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon-red. 
An early, very attractive cactus variety. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Delice (Decorative) One of the very best bright rose-pink 
decorative dahlias; long stems for cutting. Each 25c; doz.$2.50 
General Buller (Cactus) Rich deep crimson tipped with white. 
Very attractive. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Golden Eagle ( Cactus) Orange yellow suffused rose and 
fawn. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
J. H. Jackson (Cactus) Very large, rich velvety maroon. 
Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Jack Rose (Decorative) Large brilliant crimson. One of the best 
decorative dahlias for garden or cutting. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Merlin (Show) Bright orange scarlet. Early flowering. 
Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
President Viger (Colarette) Richest garnet with smaller collar 
of white. Exceptionally attractive. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Queen Victoria (Show) Clear canary yellow. An early and 
profuse bloomer. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Queen Wilhelmina (Paeony 1 ('lowered) The best large pure 
white. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Robert Bloomfield (Show) Pure white, large and free flower-, 
ing. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Souv. de Gustave Douzon (Decorative) Beautiful orange 
scarlet. One of the bes,. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Sylvia (Decorative) Deep pink shading to flesh pink at center; 
best decorative form. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Twentieth Century ( Single ) Intense rosy crimson, white tips 
and white disc around yellow center. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Dahlia, Double 
EACIT noz. 
Orange.20c. $2.00 
Pink. 20c; 2.00 
Red.20c. 2.00 
White.20c. 2.00 
Yellow.20c. 2.00 
Mixed.15c. 1.50 
