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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
Geranium 
(Pelargonium) When properly grown, 
the constant succession of bloom until 
frost comes, the brilliant colors of the 
[lowers and the exquisite zone or horseshoe markings of the 
leaves of some of the varieties, render the Geranium very de¬ 
sirable for pot culture as well as for bedding out of doors and 
for growing in window boxes. 
The seed is slow to germinate. Sow in a pot or box in the 
house in rather light soil, preferably containing a little leaf 
mold and sand. Cover seed one-fourth inch deep, and keep as 
near 66° F. as possible. Water moderately, and as soon as the 
third leaf appears, pot singly in two inch pots, transferring to 
larger ones as the plants require. Plunge the pots or set in 
opei> border, and on approach of frost remove to cover. They 
will blossom the succeeding spring. Half hardy perennial: about 
two feet high. 
Scarlet Mixed (Zonale) The seed we offer will produce a large 
percentage of double flowers in many beautiful shades of scarlet 
and red.pkt. 25c. 
GILLIFLOWER —(See Stock) 
(I I oflifilf ]<• These magnificent plants for bedding and 
>“** c * v **'“'* cutting with their long spikes of tubular lily- 
form flowers can be raised from seed in nearly every conceivable 
color and shade, some being most beautifully striped and 
blotched. 
Sow seed thickly, as soon as the ground is warm in spring, 
covering one-fourth inch deep. The plants should have very 
careful attention and be kept free from weeds. The bulbs which 
have formed should be taken up in the fall and kept dry during 
winter. The stronger bulbs will flower the second season; the 
balance the third season. Tender perennial; about two and one- 
half feet high. 
Finest Mixed. Finest named sorts mixed.Pkt. 15c. 
For Gladiolus Bulbs see Bulbs and Roots , page 102. 
InriP* A maranth (Qompkrena globosa) A de- 
VJIIUUC /AUldrcUllll sirable everlasting, valued 
for its handsome small, globular flower heads which, if cut when 
well matured, will retain their beauty through the winter. Seeds 
germinate slowly; start in hotbed, or soak in warm water to 
soften the woolly husk. Set the plants one foot apart. Tender 
annual; twelve to eighteen inches high. 
Purple. 
White. 
Striped. 
Mixed. Oz. 25c 
Pkt. 10c. 
“ 10c. 
“ 10c. 
" 10c. 
Globe Amaranth 
Gouros 
Greenhouse perennial plants produc- 
ing soft, velvety green leaves, and 
rich, beautifully colored trumpet-shaped flowers. Glox¬ 
inias thrive best in an equal mixture of leaf mold, loam 
and sand. If started in February will usually bloom the 
latter part of summer. Seed may also be sown in fall. 
The plants are delicate and not easily grown, but the 
flowers are of such beauty that one generally feels 
amply repaid for the effort. 
Hybrida Mixed. A strain of the richest color and variety 
of markings. Plants ten to twelve inches high. Pkt. 25c. 
* (Cucurbita) A very extensive genus 
■ A11V*/1 °f trailing annuals with curiously 
y- \JVl.rvi_ shaped yellow fruit, commonly 
known as Ornamental Gourds. The 
vines are of easy culture and make a rapid growth, so are 
much used for covering old fences, trellises, stumps, etc. 
The foliage is ornamental, and the markings of some of 
the fruit extraordinary. 
Do not plant the seed till danger of frost is over, and 
select light, rich soil and a sunny situation. Water freely. 
Tender annual; ten to twenty feet high. 
Apple Shaped. The fruits are early, nearly round, 
yellow, sometimes striped. Oz. 30c . Pkt. 10c. 
Bottle. This produces handsome, curious, bottle-shaped 
fruits. Oz. 30c .pkt. 10c. 
Corsican. Smooth, turban-sliaped fruit. Oz. 80c.. “ 10c. 
Dish Cloth. Dong, ^reen, corrugated fruit, the inside 
fibrous mass of which, when shell and seeds are re¬ 
moved, makes an excellent sponge. Oz. 30c... Pkt. 10c. 
Hercules’ Club. Distinctly club-shaped, the longest of 
all the varieties. Oz. 80c . pkt. 10c. 
Japanese Nest Egg. Used as nest eggs; fruits are white, 
do not crack and are not injured by heat or cold. 
Oz. 80c . pkt. 10c. 
Orange. Also known as Mock Orange. Nearly round, 
orange-colored. Oz. 30c . pkt. 10c. 
Pear Shaped, Ringed. Green and yellow, beautiful bi¬ 
colored fruit, upper half yellow, lower half green. 
Oz. 30c . Pkt. 10c. 
Pear Shaped, Striped. Fruits green, with cream colored 
striping, sometimes changing to yellow. Oz. 80c.Pkt. 10c. 
Powder Horn. In the form of a powder horn. 
Oz. 80c . Pkt. 10c. 
Siphon or Dipper. Useful for dippers; fruits long, 
bottle-shaped, with straight or slightly crooked neck. 
Oz. 30c . Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed. Oz, 25c. " 10c. 
