D - M • FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
93 
BULBS AND ROOTS 
FOR SPRING 
PLANTING 
°" r J5W.te:Kww and their culture is very easy. In the spring, after danger 
vers the same season are assured, 
ordered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate 
i unless otherwise stated. Not less than six of any one 
anil tiiey will be filled in rotation." Bulbs subject toTnjurj 'by ?r(»t wilTnot Iw stu't u'mll suc'hdat^cr'i's over* ** early ,us I M,;is ' blt “ 
Single 
EACH 
DOZ. 
Pink . 
65c. 
Scarlet. 
.10c. 
65c. 
White . 
.10c. 
65c. 
Y ellow. 
.10c. 
65c. 
Mixed. 
.10c. 
65c. 
Pink. 
.10c. 
$1.00 
Scarlet. 
.10 c. 
1.00 
White. 
.10c. 
1.00 
Yellow. 
.10c. 
1.00 
Mixed. 
1.00 
1 J • Esculentum. 
UaladlUm Elephant^Em\ 
This is one of 
the finest tropical plants which can be grown in 
the open air in the north. It can be made to 
produce three to ten leaves three to four feet long 
and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high. 
Tiie soil best suited to (Jaladiums is a mixture 
of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted 
cow or sheep manure in equal parts, with a 
sprinkling of sand added, bulbs may be planted 
outdoors as soon as danger of frost is over, 
covering about three inches deep; or for largest 
growth start early indoors in pots and set out 
when the weather is warm and settled. But 
little water must be given to the roots till 
active growth commences when, as the plants 
develop, they require an abundance. Humidity 
and warmth are necessary for their best’ develop¬ 
ment. 
First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and over in circum¬ 
ference. Each 25c; doz. $2.50 
Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine inches in cir¬ 
cumference. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Third Size Bulbs. Under seven inches in cir¬ 
cumference. Each 10c; doz. $1.00 
Dahlia 
There are few flowers 
that compare with 
the Dahlia in charm¬ 
ing diversity of form 
and wide range of 
brilliant colors, and certainly no other surpasses 
it for autumn display in the garden as well as 
for cutting. 
The “Decorative” types are characterized by 
gracefully formed flowers of large size with 
broad petals, being intermediate in form between the compact “Show” 
varieties which have loosely formed blossoms with long twisted petals. 
The roots are tender and easily injured by frost. They should be set out three feet apart, after all danger of frost is over 
I he best blooms are sometimes obtained if planting is deferred until about June 1. The soil should be deeply dug and well drained 
but only moderately enriched with thoroughly rotted barnyard manure. A stiff clay should be avoided A sunnv situation is 
desirable as well as plenty of space and air. Place the roots horizontally, covering two to three inches deep 
cultivation and during dry weather water well once a week. Larger blossoms are usually obtained if most o 
Decorative Dahlia 
sorts which are nearly round and the “Cactus” 
Give thorough 
most of the side shoots 
are removed. Dahlias usually do not require much fertilizer and fresh barnvard manure especially should not be used The 
plants should be supported by tying to stakes. The roots should be placed during winter in a cool cellar but not allowed to freeze. 
Countess of Lonsdale ( Cactus) Apricot shaded salmon-red. 
An early, very attractive cactus variety. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Delice ( Decorative ) One of the very best bright rose-pink 
decorat ive dahlias; long stems for cutting. Each 25c; doz.$2.50 
Gabriel (Cactus) Striking shades of scarlet and cinnamon; 
long twisted, incurved petals. Each 20c; doz. $1.75 
Jack Rose (Decorative) Large brilliant crimson. One of the best 
decorative dahlias for garden or cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Sylvia (Decorative) Deep pink shading to flesh pink at center; 
best decorative form; fine for garden or cutting. Each 15c- 
doz. $1.50 
Twentieth Century ( Single ) Intense rosy crimson, white tips 
and white disc around yellow center. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
Wildfire Century ( Single ) Brilliant, rich scarlet very large 
single flowers for cutting. Each 20c; doz. $2.00 
White Swan (Show) Reliable show white show variety; unusu¬ 
ally full and round with long stems. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Lyndhurst (Decorative) A dazzling bright scarlet; large full-cen¬ 
tered decorative sort. Excellent for cutting. Each 15c; 
doz. $1.50 
Red Hussar (Show) Dazzling cardinal, free bloomer on long 
stems. This is one of the best red show dahlias for cutting. 
Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
Sensation ( Peony-flowered) Vermilion with snow-white tips. 
Avery striking peony-flowered variety; strong grower and 
profuse bloomer. Each 30c; doz. $3.00 
Dahlia, Double Pink... 
Scarlet. 
“ White. 
“ Yellow 
“ “ Mixed.. 
KACII DOZ. 
• 15c. $1.50 
15c. 1.50 
15c. 1.50 
15c. 1.50 
15c. 1.50 
Dl plvtrPI (Bleed in a Heart. Dicentra Speclabilis) A 
J hardy perennial plant, with finely cut foliage, 
blooming in the spring. Flowers graceful, heart-shaped, pink 
and white; borne in long racemes. Each 15c; doz. $1.50 
