D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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Sweet William 
Sweet William 
Verbena 
(Diant hus 
barbatus) 
A well 
, , known, 
extensively used, sweet scented perennial for bedding ami 
borders, forming fine clumps in any good garden soil and 
unaer proper conditions lasting for several seasons. It is 
om> ot the most desirable for display in the garden. The 
plants are easily grown, hardy and free flowering. They 
produce a succession of flower clusters, thus affording 
splendid bloom for several weeks. The florets are hand¬ 
somely colored and marked, and are borne on stiff stems in 
V a . 1 P rof . uslon ; forming dense round topped heads or 
clusters, often three to four inches across. The colors are 
E! 1 ) 11 ’; ,v varied, ranging from white through many 
®~jd®sof rose, lilac, red, carmine, crimson and maroon to 
neai 1\ black, usually two shades to each plant. The petals 
are barbed or bearded and the leaves are lanceolate in 
shape, and grow opposite or conduplicate. 
Sow outdoors very early in spring, preferably in rich, 
mellow soil, in rows one foot apart. Cover seed with one- 
•iT th i!? C u 9 f - f,ne ? oi . 1 firm b’ pressed down. When two 
inches high, thin to six inches apart. In the more northerly 
latitudes, protect with mulching in winter. Seed can also 
be sown in fall There are usually no flowers until the 
second season, but if seed is started very early under glass 
and transplanted, blooms may be had late in autumn. The 
old clumps may be divided but it is usually more satis¬ 
factory to start vigorous young plants every year or two 
Hardy perennial: one and one-lialf feet high. 
Velvety Maroon. Flowers velvety dark maroon: very desir¬ 
able on account of its rich, deep color. Oz. 25c.. Pkt. 10c. 
White, pure. Beautiful white flowers, sometimes 
faintly marked about the eye. 
Fine Mixed. This mixture will be found especially 
satisfactory. Oz. 25c . 
Double Mixed. Double flowers in a great variety 
of colors and shades. Oz. 50c. 
TAGETES—( See Marigold) 
TROP/EOLUM CANARIENSE —(See Canary Bird Flower) 
TROP/EOLUM LOBBIANUM —(See Nasturtium ,, Trailing) 
TROP/EOLUM MINOR— (See Nasturtium % Dwarf) 
. i ^ , known ann V? 1 l 0f lo ' v If 0 ™, 11 * ^cumbent habit of growth is very desirable for massing 
in beds on the lawn. It is suitable also for borders and window boxes. Large clusters of sliowv 
.. b ! oroe !. n _ successi °n through a long season until frost. Each truss or cluster is "about 
10c. 
10c. 
10c. 
This well known 
inch across, 
and table decorations. 
Verbenas 
soaked in lukewi 
seed about one-fourth inch deep. When the young plants have three or four leaves transplant In* rows' two'feeTaDart'and 
about twenty-four inches apart in the row, choosing preferably a sunny situation. At this distance the plants, if conditions 
are favorable, will spread so as to cover the ground completely. F 
Earlier blooming may be had if plants are started indoors and transplanted in the open ground after danger of killing 
frost is over. Half hardy perennial trailer, one foot high, usually treated as an annual. ^ g 
Montana [ Drum . mondi ) This variety is hardy and exceptionally vigorous in growth of plant; flowers rose changing to 
mac, iragrant,..... . Pkt lOr 
Hybrids Defiance. May be relied upon to produce the true, deep scarlet color. No variety gives a more brilliant, 
effect when used as a bedding plant. Oz. $1.25. “in 
Hybrida Blue. All shades of blue. Oz. 75c....!!!! 1!!!!!! 11” 1* ’’ •• 
Hybrids Auricuheflora. Various shades of pink, red, purple and blue, all with distinct white eye..*' “ 10 c 
Mammoth White. The largest trusses of the finest formed and clearest white flowers of any named sort. It comes absolutelv 
true from seed, thus enabling us to secure the greater vigor y 
and more abundant bloom of the seedling, united with the 
fine flowers of the named varieties.Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida White. Produces large, pure white flowers; very 
lloriferous, fine for florists; comes true from seed. 
O 7s. $1.25...Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Italian Striped. A strikingly attractive and beautiful 
sort, producing large, brilliant, striped blossoms in great 
abundance. Oz. $1.25...Pkt. 10c. 
Fine Mixed. This extra choice mixture includes a wide range 
of very beautiful colors, shades and stripes usually running 
from pure white to deep purple. The clusters are of largest 
size. Oz. $1.25...Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrida Compacta Mixed. A distinct sort. The plant forms 
a compact bunch about five inches high and eighteen inches 
across, covered throughout the season with large trusses of 
white, scarlet and violet flowers.Pkt. 15c. 
■W T# ( Periwinkle ) These very attractive bushy 
\/ plants with glossy green foliage produce 
\ J.JL 111 abundance handsome round or salver 
shaped single flowers, suitable either for 
culture in pots or boxes or for summer bedding and borders. 
If sow'n early under glass and transplanted in a warm, sheltered 
situation will bloom in summer and autumn and may be potted 
for the house before frost. The plants require no trimming, 
are in continuous bloom from setting out until frost and are 
entirely free from the attacks of insects. These desirable 
features account for the increasing demand for Vincas in 
parks and private grounds for summer bedding and borders. 
Tender perennial, blooming the first season, about fifteen 
inches high. 
Pkt. 10c. 
10c. 
Pure White. Beautiful pure white. Oz. 75c. 
Rosea Alba. White with crimson eye. Oz. 75c... 
Rosea. Rose with crimson eye: flowers often two inches 
in diatneter. A very desirable window plant. «>z. ; .V. 
Mixed. The above named varieties mixed. Oz. 75c... 
VIOLA TRICOLOR—(See Pansy) 
10c. 
10c. 
