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EARL FERRIS NURSERY, Hampton, Iowa 
Hibiscus - Mallow Marvel 
Giant perennial flowers of late summer and fall, 
grand for hedges, backgrounds or bold clumps in the 
perennial garden. The showy, lovely blooms are broad, 
of hollyhock shape—red, pink and white. 3-4 feet. 
20c each; 5 for 60c; 10 for #1.00; 25 for #2.00. 
Hibiscus. 
Hardy Pinks. 
:: Dianfhus - Hardy Pinks 
Every garden needs the charm of the Hardy Pinks— 
crinkled heads of rich coloring and spicy fragrance—so 
hardy and easy to grow. A splendid edging plant, and 
a favorite in rockeries. Our assortment contains a 
choice mixture of colors, in red, pink and white. 15c 
each; 5 for 35c; 10 for 60c; 25 for #1.25; 50 for #2.00. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
Stately, picturesque plants ideal for bold effects in the 
border. Sometimes 4 and 5 feet high, the strong stalks 
covered with big, bell-shaped florets, and set off by 
heavy, luxuriant foliage. Likes a rather rich soil and 
plenty of moisture. Mixed assortment only, color rang¬ 
ing from pure white to soft pink and deep rose. Biennial. 
25c each; 5 for #1.00; 10 for #1.50. 
Funkia, Blue 
The very popular Plantain Lily, forming a symmetrical 
mound of handsome, bright green, waxy foliage, with 
picturesque lily-like flowers of clear blue borne on 18- 
inch spikes in July and August. They do best in rich 
soil, either sun or partial shade. Fine for the border or 
close to the pool. 15c each; 5 for 65c; 10 for #1.15. 
Golden Glow. 
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower 
A bed of Gaillardia will never fail you; neither drought nor pestilence seems to disturb it. 
Their large, highly colored blooms come in great abundance from early summer until late fall— 
blooms that run iargely to shades of yellow, gold and crimson—and are so fine for bouquets. 
A sun-loving plant, and one of the finest and hardiest perennials of them all. 2 feet. 15c 
each; 5 for 35c; 10 for 60c; 25 for #1.25; 50 for 
# 2 . 00 . 
Gypsophila 
Foxglove. 
Golden Glow 
(Rudbeckia laciniata) 
Tall, showy, background perennial, very 
hardy and thrifty, producing beautiful, 
golden yellow balls of bloom in August. 
20c each; 5 for 75c; 10 for #1.25. 
'Helianthevmitn 
(Sun Rose or Rock Rose) 
Showy, dwarf, evergreen plants, suitable 
for the sunny rockery or a dry bank. Artis¬ 
tic creeping foliage sets off well the brilliantly colored 
flowers that appear like single roses. 6 inches. Plant 
8 inches apart in sandy or medium, well drained soil, 
with full exposure to sun, and mulch with dry straw 
during the winter. 20c each; 5 for 60c; 10 for #1.00; 
25 for #2.00. 
(Baby’s Breath) 
A cloud of misty, white, miniature blooms! 
cover the tiny branches of this dainty plant. A 
fine fuller for the border, while the cut sprays 
blend so exquisitely in bouquets with other gar¬ 
den flowers. 2 feet. 15c each; 5 for 40c; 10 for 
65c; 25 for #1.35. 
Gypsophila. 
Hollyhocks 
Superb, tall growing perennials, rich in sentiment and 
association with old-time gardens. Use them in the back¬ 
ground or tall border, against a hedge or wall, where their 
handsome flowers will make a grand display. Plant in deep, 
rich, sunny soil, and mulch during the winter. This season 
we are offering a special new strain of very striking beauty— 
the Imperator. Flowers are large, outer petals wide and ele¬ 
gantly frilled, the center a very double rosette. Mixed assort¬ 
ment only. 25c each; 5 for 75c; 10 for #1.20; 25 for #2.50. 
*lberis Sempervirens 
(Hardy Candytuft) 
Dwarf, spreading, compact plant, particularly fine for rock 
gardens and edging; handsome evergreen foliage, in early 
spring a mass of white, fragrant blooms. 8 inches. 20c each; 
5 for 60c; 10 for #1.00; 25 for #2.00. 
Dear Mr. Ferris: Delaware, N. J. 
I surely appreciate the Peonies you sent me; they are 
such fine roots. The eight I bought from you two years 
ago are gorgeous, and have done so well. 
MRS. ALBERT MOOR. 
Gaillardia Grandiflora 
Hollyhocks. 
