D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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f'vnress VinP (Jpomcpa^ quamoclit) a most 
W H 1 , , 111C beautiful rapid growing climber 
with delicate dark green, feathery foliage and many bright 
star-shaped, scarlet or white blossoms which contrast most 
effectively with the graceful foliage. Planted by the side of 
veranda, tree or stakes, and trained properly, there is no hand¬ 
somer climber. 
Seed is usually sown outdoors early in spring in the row 
where the plants are to remain. Cover seed one-half inch deep 
Germination will be hastened if the soil is warm and kept m 
moist condition. Thin the young plants four to six inches 
apart. If very early blooming is desired, seed should be 
started indoors. Seed rather small, black, wedge-shaped 
Tender annual; about fifteen feet high. 
Scarlet. A very deep, rich shade. Oz. 25c.Pkt. 5c. 
White. Clear paper white. Oz. 25c.•• 5c ’ 
Mixed. The two colors above. Oz. 25c. •• 5c 
!"% II* A favorite for autumn flowering, blooming 
Lianna y? e 5 rst 86118011 f rom seed if started early. 
* The fl owers are so symmetrical and perfect 
and the range of colors so wide and varied that they will 
always be popular where display is wanted. 
Reed may be sown in spring in open ground after danger 
of frost is over, but for best results sow in shallow pans at any 
time from March to June, and transplant the seedlings to 
small pots. When strong enough and danger from frost is over 
plant out one foot apart. These plants will produce tubers 
which should betaken up in the fall and replanted the following 
spring; these roots will flower freely the following autumn 
Tender herbaceous perennial, three to four feet high. 
Finest Double Mixed. Reeds saved from choicest double 
flowers, including shades of red, pink, dark maroon, yellow, 
white, etc.Pkt. 15c. 
Finest Single Mixed. Will produce brilliant flowers running 
through a wide range of striking colors. Oz. 50c_Pkt. 10c. 
For Dahlia Roots see Bulbs and Roots , Page 93. 
(Beilis perennis) Charming little plants for 
1/31SV ed £ ,n K s and borders, also used for low beds and 
J rock work. The flowers of the improved varie¬ 
ties we offer are borne above the low cluster of leaves on stiff 
flower stalks, making them suitable for bouquets. With care¬ 
ful 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 perenntal; about six inches high. 
Double Rose. ( Longfellow ) Finest strain. Oz. S2.50. Pkt. 10c. 
Double White. Clear white. Oz. §2.50. ** lOc. 
Double Mixed. Shades of rose and white. Oz. $2.50.. 44 5 C< 
Datlira Large branching plants producing very large, 
■^**'*■*'** ** handsome, double or single, trumpet-shaped 
blossoms of exquisite fragrance. Excellent for late summer 
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. 85c.Pkt. 5c. 
Chlorantha.fl.pl. (Humilis Jlava) Large, usually double yellow, 
richly scented. Oz. 85c.Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. The above varieties. 44 5 C . 
DELPHINIUM - (See Larkspur ) 
Dl ANT HUS (See Pinks) 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS— (See Sweet William) 
DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS — (See Carnation) 
DIGITALIS— (See Foxglove) 
Dimorphoteca Aurantiaca wtSMt 
orange-yellow 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) 
Dahlia, Single 
Eschscholtzia 
(California Poppy) The 
state flower of California. It 
is fully as valuable as the 
common Poppy for garden ornamentation since it blooms 
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-lialf feet high. 
Californica. Deep yellow, orange center. A desirable addition 
to every garden. Oz. 85c. Pkt. 5c. 
Californica, Double White (Alba) The flowers are creamy 
white: very attractive. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 
Mandarin. The outer side of the petal is tinged with scarlet, the 
inner side rich brownish orange. Pkt. 5c. 
Mixed. An excellent mixture producing deep yellow, creamy 
white, scarlet and orange flowers. Oz. 40c. Pkt. 5c. 
Bush (Hunnemannia) Flowers beautifully cup-shaped, about 
three inches across: petals broad, bright yellow with wavy 
edges; leaves coarser and larger t han common kinds. Rtemsten 
inches long and desirable for cutting. In the northern states 
for early blooming and largest flowers start in pots and trans¬ 
plant outdoors. Height about two feet. Hardy annual, be¬ 
coming in warm latitudes a tender perennial. Oz. 50c. Pkt. 5c. 
EVENING GLORY —(See Jpomcea Bona Nox) 
FPTn Q Perennial flowerless plants, too well known to need 
A Ho description. The seed spores are very small and 
of slow germination but the exceeding grace and beauty of 
the plants will usually well repay all the care necessary to start 
them properly in the greenhouse or some place indoors where 
they will keep moist. The young ferns may be placed in a 
window-box without much sun. or can be set outdoors in sum¬ 
mer in some moist and shady place. 
Fine Mixed. Open ground mixed. Pkt. 20c. 
Finest Species, Mixed. Greenhouse finest mixed. 44 25c. 
FEVERFEW —(See Matricaria and Pyrethrum) 
