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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
BULBS AND ROOTS PLANTING 
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 per 10 rates. At the 100 rate 
they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser paying the charges unless otherwise stated. Not less than five of any one 
variety supplied at, ten rates and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with monev 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. 
Caladium 
Esculentum. Known also as Elephant's Ear. This is one of the finest tropical 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. Bulbs may be planted outdoors as soon as danger of 
frost, is over, covering about three inches deep; or for largest growth start early indoors in pots and set out when the weather 
is warm and settled. But little water mijst 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. 
First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and 
over in circumference. 30c each; r 
$2.50 per 10. 
Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine 
inches in circumference. 25c 
each; $2.00 per 10. 
Third Size Bulbs. Under seven in¬ 
ches in circumference. 15c each; 
$1.25 per 10. 
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” types are 
characterized by gracefully formed 
flowers of large size with broad 
C etals, being intermediate in form 
etween the compact "Show” sorts 
which are nearly round and the 
“(.’actus” varieties which have 
loosely formed blossoms with long 
twisted petals. \ 
The 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 
dune 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 as 
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 
placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 
Dahlia, W. B. Childs 
be supported by tying to stakes. The roots should be 
Countess of Lonsdale (Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon-red. An 
early, very attractive cactus variety. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
Delice (Decorative) One of the very best bright rose-pink 
decorative dahlias; longstems for cutting. 35c each; $3.00 
per 10. 
General Buller (Cactus) Rich deep crimson tipped with white. 
Very attractive. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
J. H. Jackson (Cactus) Very large, rich velvety maroon. 
25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Jack Rose ( Decorative) I,arge brilliant crimson. One of the best 
decorative dahlias for garden or cutting. 25c each; $2.00 
per 10. 
Madonna (Paeon y Flower eel) White slightly tinged with del¬ 
icate lavender pink. Petals curled and twisted. A beautiful 
flower of pleasing color. 50c each; $4.50 per 10. 
Merlin (Show) Bright orange scarlet. Early flowering. 
35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
Queen Victoria (Show) Clear cauarv yellow. An early and 
profuse bloomer. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Queen Wilhelmina < Paeony Flou'ered) The best large pure 
white. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Rose Pink Century (Single) Clear rose pink. Strong grower; 
fine for cutting. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Robert Bloomfield (Show) Pure white, large and free flower¬ 
ing. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Scorpion ( Cactus ) Beautiful clear yellow color, petals twist¬ 
ed and curved. Medium size. 50c each; $4.50 per 10. 
Souv. de Gustave Douzon (Decorative) Beautiful orange 
scarlet. One of the best. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Stradella (Show) Deep purple crimson. Exceptionally free 
flowering. Long wiry stems. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Sylvia (Decorative) Deep pink shading to flesh pink at center; 
best decorative form. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Vivian (Show) White effectively edged with rose-violet. A 
very desirable variety. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
W. B. Childs (Hybrid Cactus) Verj' large size. Beautiful 
dark maroon color. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
EACH TEN 
Dahlia, Double Orange.20c. $1.80 
** Pink.20c. 1.80 
Red.20c. 1.80 
White.20c. 1.80 
Yellow.20c. 1.80 
Mixed.15c. 1.25 
