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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
• (Beilis perennis) Charming little plants for edgings and borders, also used for low beds and rock work. The 
1QV Mowers of the improved varieties we offer are borne above the low cluster of leaves on stiff flower stalks, mak- 
**'**’*'*J ing them suitable for bouquets. With careful cultivation nearly seventy-five percent are double. Leaves 
spatulate or obovate. 
For best results sow seed early in hotbed and when plants 
are large enough transplant to a rich soil in a cool and 
partially shaded situation, setting the plants six inches apart. 
If plants are started early indoors they will flower the same 
season, but bloom more abundantly in the spring if sown in 
autumn and the plants wintered over in cold frames; or can 
be set out in the open border and protected with mulching. 
Half hardy perennial; about six inches high. 
Double Rose. (Ixtngfellow) Finest strain. Oz. $2.50. .Pkt. 10c. 
Double White. Clear white. Oz. $2.50. “ 10c. 
Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white. Oz. $2.50.. “ 10c. 
Datura L a X 
blossoms of exquisite 
and autumn flowering. 
Seed may be sown outdoors after danger of frost is over, 
but for early blooming sow in hotbed and transplant about 
three feet apart each way. Roots can be kept all winter in 
cellars. Tender annual; three feet high. 
Wrighti. Pure white at the center shaded into lilac and blue; 
magnificent large single flowers. In warm latitudes can be 
continued as a perennial. Oz. 35c.Pkt. 10c. 
ChIorantha.fl.pl. ( Uumilis flava) Large, usually double yellow, 
richly scented. Oz. 35c.Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed. The above varieties. “ 10c. 
branching plants producing very large, 
)tne, double or single, trumpet-shaped 
fragrance. Excellent for late summer 
DELPHINIUM -(See Larkspur) 
DIANTHUS-(See Pinks) 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS (See Sweet William) 
DIANTHUS CARY OPHYLLUS —(See Carnation) 
DIGITALIS-(See Foxglove) 
Dimorphoteca Aurantiaca 2 withYdght 
orange-ytdlow flowers, is sometimes called African ‘ Golden- 
Orange" Daisy. Plants somewhat spreading, with finely cut 
foliage, producing abundantly on stems of good length glossy, 
single daisy-like blossoms about two and one-half inches 
across. The brilliant orange coloring of the petals contrasts 
strikingly with the black center which is surrounded by a 
dark colored disc. Well adapted for summer flowering in 
beds or borders. 
Sow early in spring, preferably in light, well prepared 
soil, not too rich, in a sunny situation. Make rows one and 
one-half feet apart., covering seed one-fourth inch deep; 
thin the young plants ten to twelve inches apart. Hardy 
annual, about one foot high. Pkt. 10c. 
DOLICHOS (See Hyacinth Bean) 
EMERALD FEATHER —(See Asparagus Sprengeri) 
Datura 
Dwarf Morning Glory pCsofSat 
ing, branching habit, each covering a space about two feet 
in diameter. At midday they are completely covered with 
a mass of pure white and variously colored funnel-shaped 
blossoms which remain open in clear weather until evening. 
. Sow seed early in spring in any good garden soil, cover¬ 
ing about one-half inch deep. Half hardy annual; about 
one foot high. Mixed. Oz. 10c; Lb. 50c .Pkt. 10c. 
17*^1 _1_lj. * Fully as valuable as the 
HSCnSCnOltZia con,m on Poppy for garden 
ornamentation since the 
flowers are in bloom through a much longer season. A bed 
in full bloom of these large saucer-shaped flowers in various 
shades of yellow with orange center gives a brilliant color 
effect. The foliage is finely cut and has a bluish tinge or 
bloom, delicate and very attractive. 
Sow seed early in spring or late in autumn where plants 
are wanted to bloom as they do not bear transplanting well. 
Use well pulverized soil, make the rows one foot apart and 
cover the seed one-fourth inch deep. Thin six to eight inches 
apart. Effective results are also obtained by thinly sowing 
broadcast and lightly raking in the seed. Hardy annual 
low spreading; about one to one and one-half feet high. 
Californica (California Poppy) The true golden yellow 
strain. This is the state flower of California and is a desirable 
addition to every garden. Oz. 85e .pkt. ioc. 
Double White (Alba) The flowers are creamy white; very 
attractive. Oz. 50c .Pkt. 10c. 
Mandarin. The outer side of the petal is tinged with scarlet, 
the inner side rich brownish orange .Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed. An excellent mixture producing deep yellow, creamy 
white, scarlet and orange flowers. Oz. 40c .Pkt. 10c. 
Bush (Hunnemannia) Flowers beautifully cup-shaped, about 
three inches across: petals broad, bright yellow with wavy 
edges: leaves coarser and larger than common kinds. Stems 
ten inches long and desirable for cutting. In the northern 
states for early blooming and largest flowers start in pots 
and transplant outdoors. Height about two feet. Hardy 
annual, becoming in warm latitudes a tender perennial 
Oz 50c . Pkt. ioc! 
EVENING GLORY — (See Ipomcea Bona Nox) 
Dimorphoteca 
