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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
A nftmnnft Coronaria ( Wind Flower) Amon^ the earliest of spring flowers. They are about two inches across 
*»-**^*m-***^ with blue stamens, resemble the single poppy in shape and come, in several shades of color. 
Sow from April Co August. Succeeds well in rich, light loam, in a sunny situation. Plants taken up in the fall will 
bloom well in pots in the winter. Hardy perennial; outdoors about six inches high. Single Mixed . Pkt. io c . 
ANTIRRHINUM— (See Snapdragon) 
AQUILEQIA— (&ee Columbine) 
A r aKiQ Among the earliest blooming plants. Very useful for rock work, edgings, etc. Sow early in spring. Some 
*** winter protection is advisable. Hardy procumbent perennial. 
Alpina. This sort has small pure white, cruciform flowers. Leaves rather slender and somewhat clasping . Pkt. 10c. 
A The ornamental varieties of asparagus are highly valued for their finely cut foliage and are verv 
/\ desirable for growing in fern dishes. When potted they make excellent house plants. 
* *■*** Soak seed in warm water before planting. When the plants are large enough to handle 
transplant into rich, but open and friable soil. 
Sprengeri (Emerald Feather) A most graceful house plant; valuable for hanging baskets. Sprays three to four feet lone- 
light green. Oz. 75c...........Pkt. 10c 
Verticillatus. A beautiful climber with feathery foliage and scarlet berries which are quite ornamental. Sow early in spring 
Hardy perennial; ten to fifteen feet high...Pkt. lOc. 
ASTER 
The Aster, or more specifically the China Aster, in its many double varieties, is unsurpassed for bedding and cutting, and 
is not only one of the most profitable annuals for the professional florist but also one of the most satisfactory for the home garden 
The great diversity of size, color, form and season of blooming makes it one of the most suitable plants for supplying cut flowers 
The plants are usually of vigorous growth and so hardy that they endure a slight frost without serious injury. By planting 
the different strains and at different times, one may have in the latitude of Detroit a constant succession of bloom from the 
last of July till the middle of October without the aid of a greenhouse or even a hotbed. 
Seed may be sown outdoors as early in spring as 
the ground is warm and dry, or for earlier blooming 
may be started indoors or in a cold-frame and trans¬ 
planted in the open ground after danger of killing 
frost is over. If conditions are favorable they will 
usually do well in any well prepared garden soil but a 
strong loam that has' been well fertilized the previous 
year is preferable. In planting cover the seed with 
about one-fourth inch of line soil firmly pressed down. 
The rows for most of the varieties should be about one 
and one-half feet apart. When about one to two 
inches high, thin to sixteen inches apart in the row. 
It is desirable during warm and dry weather to water 
the plants thoroughly two or three times a week, pref¬ 
erably early in the morning or evening. It is desirable 
to change the location as often as practicable. 
Insects, such as the red spider, may be kept at 
bay by frequently spraying with clear water, or for 
insects that eat the foliage add one-fourtli teaspoon¬ 
ful of Paris Green to ten gallons of water. Sprinkle 
with tobacco water or«lust to keep olT the plant louse. 
We offer choice seed that has been grown for us from 
the best types by the most skilful cultivators in Amer¬ 
ica and which is more certain to give good results 
than most of that on the market. 
Queen of the Market 
treme earliness as well as profuse blooming and wide 
range of colors. The plants are of some what compact 
but branching habit, rather open and spreading, about 
sixteen to eighteen inches high, bearing on long stems 
from ten to fifteen finely formed double flowers of 
medium size. The blooms, although rather flattened 
and not so large as those of the late sorts, are fine 
for cutting and this class is used extensively for grow¬ 
ing under glass. This class is known also as Queen of 
the Earlies. (See colored plate in Supplement.) 
Lavender. Light lavender-blue. Oz. 90c.. Pkt. 10c. 
Rose. A fine, very early red. Oz. 90c . “ 10c 
Light Blue. A very pleasing shade. Oz. 90c.. “ 10c. 
Purple. An early deep purplish blue aster. Oz. 90c. 
.Pkt. 10c. 
White. Distinctly early, double, fine form. Oz. 9oc. 
.•'.Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed. Many pleasing shades and colors including 
white, pink, rose, deep red, crimson, lavender, light 
blue and purple; early blooming and very floriferous. 
Oz. 80c .Pkt. 10c. 
Virforin An early strain superior to the old type 
V luiuna 0 f Victoria. The flowers are large 
when grown under favorable conditions, sometimes 
three inches across and are very full in the center. 
The petals are broad and thick and curve outward, 
reflexed at the ends, and overlap very regularly. The 
plants are distinctly upright in growth, and about fif¬ 
teen to eighteen inches nigh. 
Mixed. This includes white, light blue, peach 
blossom, violet, deep red, dark blue and crimson. 
Oz. $1.25.Pkt. 10c. 
I avpnrler Hem An early or mid-season. 
Ldvenaer vjem variety with large, loosely 
arranged flowers of the Comet type, which are 
borne on long slender stems. When first open 
the flowers are a delicate lavender which gradually 
deepens as they mature. A beautiful color and a 
very desirable sort for cutting. Oz. $1.50..Pkt. 10c. 
Aster, Purity 
