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PARCEL POST RATES ON PERENNIALS: Add 3c each, 5c for 5. 8c for 10, or 15c for 25 plants 
BABY'S BREATH — Gypsophila. A cloud of 
misty, white, miniature blooms cover the 
tiny branches of this dainty plant. A fine 
filler for the border, while the cut sprays 
blend so exquisitely in bouquets with other 
garden flowers. 22c each; 5 for 85c; 10 for 
$1.12. 
SELECT. 2-YEAR-OLD. 
FIELD-GROWN PLANTS— 
THAT WILL BLOOM 
THIS YEAR 
PERENNIAL SWEET PEA— Lothyrus. Throu^- 
out the season, these hardy, perennial 
climbers are strewn with lovely clusters of 
colorful flowers, so fine for cutting. Choice 
of red or pink. Good for covering banks, 
rocks, stumps or trellises. 14c each; 5 for 
44c: 10 for 84c; 25 for $1.74. 
CANDYTUFT — Iberis Sempervirens. 
A mass of snow-white fragrant 
blooms in early spring; handsome 
evergreen foliage. Splendid dwarf 
plant for rock gardens and edg¬ 
ing. 2 2c each; 5 for 45c: 10 for 
$ 1 . 12 . 
CANDYTUFT 
"ALPINE-BEAUTY" Rockery Collection 
8 Dwcori Sedum 
2 Alyssiim Soxotile 
2 Candytuft 
2 Dianthus 
2 Hen and Chickens 
2 Linum perenne 
Gold 
Among the rocks they will grow and bloom in delightful, 
natural fashion. (Regular catalog price, $5.40.) 
These 
29 
Beautiful 
Pei^nnials 
FERRIS' 
BARGAIN 
SPECIAL. 
DIGITALIS-Foxglove. 
Handsome, stately 
flowers, ideal for bold 
effects in the border. 
Strong stalks, some¬ 
times 4 and 5 feet 
high, ore covered 
with large, b e 11 - 
shaped flowers of 
pink, rose and white. 
Likes a rather rich 
soil and plenty of 
moisture; sunshine or 
shade. Biennial. 
Mixed assortment 
only. 24c each; 5 for 
82c; 10 for $1.32. 
LINUM PERENNE — 
Perennial Flax. Deli¬ 
cate, feathery foliage, 
and a shower of love¬ 
ly, light blue flowers 
all summer long. De¬ 
lightful in rock gar¬ 
dens or clumped in 
the border. !2 inches. 
14c each; 5 for 44c; 
10 for 84c. 
SILENE SCHAFTA—Cotchfly. A lovely low plant, 
4 to 6 inches high, with masses of bright pink 
flowers from July to October. 22c each; 5 for 
45c: 10 for $1.12. 
2 Lychnis 
2 Phlox Subulota 
2 Sotponoria 
2 Silene Schcdta 
2 Statice 
1 Japanese Mountain of 
"HEN AND CHICKENS" — House Leek. 
(Sempervivum.) Interesting, old-fash¬ 
ioned plant, with thick, waxen leaves 
forming very charming rosettes, the 
tiny “chicks" snuggling close to the 
“mother hen." 1 ft. Pale red flowers. 
22c each; 5 for 45c; 10 for $1.12. 
GOLDEN GLOW (Rudbeckia Laciniota). 
Tall, showy, background plant, very 
hardy and thrifty, covered with beau¬ 
tiful, golden yellow balls of bloom 
in August 5 to 6 feet. 22c each; 5 
for 45c; 10 for $1.12. 
Our "RAINBOW-TRAIL" Perennial 
“ Collection 
Colorful — Everb/oom/ng Garden 
These 
64 
Leading 
Perennials 
FERRIS’ 
BARGAIN 
SPECIAL. 
4 Alaska Daisy 
4 Anthemis 
4 Aquilegia 
4 Artemisia Silver King 
4 Delphinitim, Common 
4 Delphinium, Gold Medal 
4 Coreopsis 
4 Dianthus 
All Select, 2-yeor. Bfoomlsg-Shte 
An ideal assortment of colors and types —hardy, favorite 
sorts that will make you a splendid, all-season border 3 or 4 ft. 
wide and 10 to 15 ft. long. (Regular catalog price, $9.75.) 
"..49 
Gaiilardia 
Hibiscus 
Lychnis 
Pldtycodon 
Michaelmas Daisy 
Purple Cone Flower 
Pyrethrum 
Shasta Daisy 
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HOLLYHOCKS 
Superb, tall growing perennials, rich in 
sentiment and association with old-time gar¬ 
dens. The Imperator strain we oiler nas 
large flowers, with outer petals wide and 
elegantly frilled, the center a very double 
rosette. The Double type has compact florets 
that look like beautiful double Roses. 
IMPERATOR STRAIN. Mixed only. 22c each: 
5 for 65c: 10 for $1.12. 
DOUBLE STRAIN. Choice of Red, White, Pink 
or Yellow. 26c each; 5 for 82c; 10 for 
SI .32. 
LILY - OF - THE - VALLEY. The very 
sweetest of all flowers, with its 
miniature, waxen bells appearing 
in graceful fashion up and down 
the stems, and have exquisite fra¬ 
grance. Fine for shade. 6 inches. 
14c each; 5 for 44c; 10 for 84c; 
25 for $1.74. 
FORGET-ME-NOT — Myosotis. Deli¬ 
cate tufted foliage; the many tiny 
flowers of blue ore cherished ten¬ 
derly for their sentiment. Especi¬ 
ally desirable for edging the pool 
or for clumps in the shady border. 
6 inches. 22c each; 5 for 45c: 10 
for $1.12. 
FUNKIA, BLUE. (Plantain Lily). Bright 
green, waxen foliage forms a 
handsome mound that is so effec¬ 
tive in the border or near the pool. 
Spikes of clear blue flowers in 
July and August. Sun or partial 
shade. 18 inches. 22c each; 5 for 
45c: 10 for $1.12. 
Ferris' New 
MAKE-YOUR-OWN" Perennial Border 
50 
Glorious 
Perennials 
(All 2-Year 
Blooming-Sice 
Plants) 
Here is the opportunity* you have asked 
for—to moke up your own assortment to 
suit personal tastes etnd needs! 
From the following list of outstanding, 
extra hardy, dependable and popular 
Perennials, you may select any 50 plants, 
providing you take 10 plants each of five 
different varieties (at regular cc^log 
prices they would cost you $5.50 to $7.50) 
and get these 50 plants of your choice for 
only $4.24 Postpaid. 
Alaska Doisr 
Anthemis 
Blazing Star 
Chinese Lantern 
Coreopsis 
Delphinium, common 
Dianthus 
Delphinium, Gold 
Medal 
Dwarf Sedum 
Gaiilardia 
Hibiscus -j-— 
Hollyhocks, Imperator Plotycodon 
Lychnis 
Michaefanas Daisy, 
mixed 
Phlox Subulota 
Only 
$^.26 
Postpaid 
Purple Cone Flower 
Shasta Daisy. Early 
Spanish Bayonet 
Statice 
Perennial Sweet Pea 
P^ethrum. mixed 
_ lily-ol-the-Vailey 
REMEMBER—At this spoeial bargain prieo ($4.24! yon eon 
ritties—10 plonts of ooch—and Y®*'' solection mnst be takon 
solocf only fivo vo- 
from the above list. 
(Postpaid) 
SPANISH BAYONET-YUCCA 
handsome plant from old Mexico, with 
broad, swordlike evergreen foliage, and tall, 
branched spikes of fragrant, creamy white 
flowers. Superb in borders, or in Poia 
clumps among shrubs or other perennials. <1 
feet 16e each; 5 for 46c; 10 for 86e: 25 for 
SI.76. 
