D. M . FER RY & CO 
DETROIT, MICH. 
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(Papaver) These well-known 
hardy annuals and perennials 
Hower in great profusion 
throughout the summer. Both 
the single and double varie¬ 
ties are very desirable for bedding and borders. The 
flowers are remarkable for their large size, delicacy 
0 f tissue and wide range of bright dazzling color's. 
As early in spring as ground can be worked sow the 
<£ed. which is quite small, where the flowers are to 
bloom as the annual varieties do not bear transplanting, 
pulverized soil, preferably light sandy loam, should be 
used. Make rows fifteen inches apart and cover seed 
one-fourth inch deep. When two inches high, thin from 
gix inches to one foot. To insure continuous bloom 
during a long season the flowers should be cut regu¬ 
larly and no seed pods allowed to form. 
Annual Varieties 
Shirley. A magnificent variety, producing through a 
long season large single flowers of charmingly delicate 
colors, ranging from pure white through shades of 
pink and rose to brightest scarlet and carmine-red. 
Some petals are of silky texture, others like tissue 
paper, some are plain, some crimped and some wavy. 
If cut before the blooms are fully expanded, they will 
keep fresh in water for several days. Hardy annual, 
about twenty inches high. Oz. 35c.. • Pkt. 5c. 
Tulip Flowered. Single bright scarlet tulip-shaped flow¬ 
ers, a black spot appearing at the base of each petal. 
Hardy annual, about one foot high. Oz. GOc.. .Pkt. 5c. 
Umbrosum. Very rich vermilion: a most showy single 
variety; hardy annual, about two feet high.. .Pkt. 5c 
Cardinal. Flowers very large and very double, each’ 
petal being so finely cut as to give the blossom the 
appearance of a large ball of brilliant cardinal colored 
silk. One of the finest poppies in cultivation. Hardy 
annual, two feet high. Oz. 25c.Pkt. 5c. 
Double White Fringed. The finest double white poppy. 
Plant upright growing and floriferous. Flowers three 
to four inches across, perfectly double, finely fringed. 
Hardy annual, two feet high. Oz. 25c.. Pkt. 5c. 
Double Carnation White. Pure white, double showy 
flowers, beautifully fringed. Oz. 15c.Pkt. 5c. 
Double Carnation Mixed. Large showy double fringed 
flowers of various colors; hardy annual, about two 
feet high. _ Oz. 15c. % . Pkt. 5 C . 
Double Choice Mixed. Very large, double poppies in 
a variety of colors. Some petals quite broad, others 
finely fringed. About two feet high. Oz. 20c. .Pkt. 5c. 
Perennial Varieties 
Perennial poppies do best in rows one and one-half 
feet apart and one foot apart in the row. The plants 
have stout, leafy flower-stalks; leaves rough, pinnately 
parted; lobes oblong-lanceolate, toothed. Seed may 
be sown outdoors either in spring or fall. 
Poppy, Shirley 
Bracteatum. Flowers very large, single brilliant orange- 
crimson; base of petals bluish black. A garden perennial of 
most striking appearance; about two feet high. Pkt. 5c. 
Orientale. Very large single gorgeous scarlet blossoms; base 
of petals bluish black. One of the most showy garden peren¬ 
nials; about two feet high. Oz. $2.00. Pkt. 5c. 
The Carnation Poppy is an improved double form of the 
single Papaver Somniferum , used for the extraction of opium. 
We do not furnish seed of the opium poppy. 
Portulaca 
Sometimes called Moss Rose. 
Few flowers make such a daz¬ 
zling display of color in the 
bright sunshine as a bed of 
portulacas. The glossy cup-shaped single flowers and rose¬ 
like double flowers, about one inch across, range through 
many shades of red, white, pink, orange, vellow, striped, etc 
Plants low growing or creeping with thick, fleshy stems 
tinged with red and small quill-shaped leaves. Desirable 
also for edgings. They are in bloom through a long season 
Sow seed outdoors, after weather is warm and settled, where 
the plants are to stand in rows one foot apart. They should 
have a sunny situation. Well pulverized soil should be used 
but it does not need to be rich. Cover seed about one-eighth 
inch deep. Thin to two inches apart. For massed beds seed 
can be sown broadcast, the soil sifted on and the whole bed 
carefully pressed with a board. For earliest blooming start 
under glass and transplant to place after danger of killing 
frost is over. Tender annual; about nine inches high 
Single Varieties 
Alba. Pure white. Oz. 40c. 
Aurea. Deep golden. Oz. 40c. 
Fine Mixed. A wide range of colors. Oz. 35c 
Pkt. 5c. 
" 5c. 
“ 5c. 
Double Varieties 
The seed we offer can be depended upon fora large propor¬ 
tion of fine, very double flowers and the few that come simrle 
can be pulled out if desired. 
Double White .Pkt. 10c 
“ Scarlet. Very bright and attractive. “* jqc 
„ Orange. «* | 0c * 
Mixed. Many beautiful shades. Oz. $ 2.75 _ •• jq c * 
POOR MAN’S ORCHID— (See Schizanth'us ) 
F* vpnin or ((Lno ttiera) Large, showy 
I riinrose, evening saucer-shaped blossoms, usu¬ 
ally fully expanded only towards and during evening. The. 
blossoms are yellow or white and are very freely produced. 
Acaulis Alba (Loiv White Evening) Plants of'prostrate habit, 
the leaves lying on the ground, smooth and divided un¬ 
equally like a dandelion leaf. This sort produces many large 
flowers about three inches across which open clear white 
and turn to deep primrose pink. Sow in open ground early 
in spring. Make rows fifteen inches apart; thin six inches 
apart in row. Hardy perennial : six inches high .Pkt. 5c. 
Lamarckiana. {Showy Evening) Superb spikes of large, bright 
yellow blossoms about three inches across. Sow in open 
ground early in spring, or if blooms are wanted the first 
season, start very early in hotbed and transplant. For best 
development make rows two and one-half feet apart and thin 
fifteen inches apart in the row. Plants branching, with lanceo¬ 
late to oblong dark green leaves, somewhat roughened and 
pubescent. Hardy perennial but blooms the first year; 
height four feet. Oz. 20c .pkt 5c 
Primula Sinensis 
(Ch in cse Primrose) 
This beautiful win¬ 
ter blooming pot 
plant is especially valuable in that its brightly colored and 
finely formed flowers and prettily cut foliage may be bad in 
perfection from November until late in spring. The splendid 
salver-formed flowers are produced in large clusters. 
Sow seed indoors in well drained, shallow pans or boxes 
from April to last of July, to insure flowering the following 
winter. For best results use finely sifted leaf mold, loam 
and sand in equal parts. Cover slightly and place the pans 
in a temperature of about 60° F. Water with a fine spray. 
If covered too deeply or if allowed to dry after being wet 
the seed will not germinate. Transplant into pots and keep 
in a cool place so that the plants will grow slowly until 
ready to bloom. Seed may also be sown in fall. Greenhouse 
perennial, six to ten inches high. 
Single Fringed, Scarlet. A deep shade; very attractive. Pkt. 25c. 
Choicest Mixed. % Oz. $2.50. “ 25c. 
Choicest Fern Leaved Mixed. “ 25c. 
Double Fringed Mixed. Very choice; shades of red, rose, 
white, etc. The seed we offer can be depended on to pro¬ 
duce a very large proportion of double flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
