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Lilies of Beauty 
Plant Our Large, Select Bulbs This Spring and 
- Have Lovely Bloom THIS SUMMER 
(ALL FERRIS’ LILIES ARE PRICED POSTPAID) 
L20—CORAL LILY (Tenuifolium). Charming, small-flowering Lily 
of vivid scarlet, blooming through June. Very hardy and long 
_ lived. A gem for rockery or low border. 12-18 inches. 35¢ each: 
3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50. postpaid. 
1L21—ESTATE. The Glorious. New, Hardy Easter Lily! Big, noble, 
pure white, fragrant flowers, as lovely as Easter Lilies from 
_the florist, and right in your own garden. The ordinary Easter 
_ Lily is not hardy outside, but Estate is hardy everywhere ex- 
cept in the very coldest states. Plant them this spring, 7 to 8 
inches deep, in good, well-drained soil, and you will start hav- 
. ing the matchless blooms this summer. 21/-3 ft. 55¢ each: 3 for 
50; 6 for $2.65, postpaid. 
_122—HENRYI. Very hardy Chinese Lily, bearing quantities of 
lovely apricot-yellow flowers in August. Best in light shade. 
_ 5-8 ft. Easily grown Lily that should be in every border. S0c 
each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.45, postpaid. 
_123—PHILIPPINE (Formosanum). Famous green-throated Lily: 
Very large and fragrant white flowers have delicate emerald 
throat, outside touched with soft copper. 4-6 feet. August until 
frost. 45c each; 3 for $1.20; 6 for $2.20, postpaid. 
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L24—ORANGE TRIUMPH. Wonderful new Lily you will want. In 
June the strong 2 ft. stems are crowded with clusters of glow- 
ing orange-yellow blooms. Very fine; extra hardy; free flower- 
ing. 75c each; 3 for $2.10; 6 for $3.75, postpaid. 
L25—REGAL. The all-time favorite. Magnificent, large white 
blooms lightly tinged pink, with golden yellow center, and so 
fragrant. Sunlight or partial shade. 4-6 feet. Entirely hardy; 
July. 35¢ each; 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.65, postpaid. 
L26—RUBRUM. (Speciosum Magnificum). One of the grandest of * 
them all—exira large flowers of pink and white blend with 
crimson spots, and sweetly fragrant. Choose a well-drained 
spot, lightly shaded, for finest blooms. 3-4 feet. August-Sep- 
tember. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 6 for $4.25, postpaid. 
L27—UMBELLATUM (Candlestick Lily). A glory of color in June 
when the bushy, erect plant is a mass of large, flashing scarlet 
blooms. One of the easiest to grow and one of the most beauti- 
ful. 5S¢ each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.65, postpaid. 
PLANT LILIES DEEPLY 
6 to 10 inches—with the exception of the Day-Lilies, which 
require shallow planting. Select a WELL DRAINED spot, some- 
what sheltered, using a thin layer of sand under the bulb, tilting 
bulb slightly, packing good rich garden soil firmly around it. 
Mulch in late fall. 
Say Lilies (Hemerocallis) 
Strong, Blooming-Size 
The demand for Ferris’ Day Lilies has grown by leaps and 
bounds. They are so hardy, easy to grow; they bloom so freely 
EVEN IN SHADE, and last a lifetime. Plant 18 to 24 inches apart 
in ordinary garden soil, sunlight or shade, keeping their crowns 
rout level with the top of the ground. Mulch through the first 
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L30—DR. REGEL. Most beautiful, early-flowering Day Lily. 
Dwarlish, 18-inch plant is covered with rich orange-yellow 
flowers in May-June. Very fragrant; fine for cutting. 30c each; 
3 for 75c. postpaid. 
L31—HYPERION. Immense flaring blooms of primrose-yellow, de- 
 lightfully fragrant, are borne in great numbers on stout, 40- 
‘inch stems; excellent for cutting. July-August. A real beauty. 
Pictured in color on opposite page. 35¢ each: 3 for 95c, postpaid. 
132—GOLDENI. Very deep orange. Large handsome flower of 
* smooth texture. Very free blooming; July-August. 2l/, ft. 45¢ 
each; 3 for $1.20. postpaid. 
133—LEMONA. Wide spreading blooms of delicate yellow are 
produced in abundance in mid-summer. 3-4 ft. Always in de- 
mand. 30c each: 3 for 75c. postpaid. 
Priced Postpaid 
L34—KWANSO. Popular, double-flowering variety; bright orange 
flowers in abundance. 3-4 ft. July-August. 25¢ each: 3 for 65c, 
postpaid. 
L35—MIKADO. Handsome flowers of rich orange, with each petal 
blotched mahogany red towards center. Blooms heavily in 
June and July, and sometimes again in September. Very popu- 
lar, 45c each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 
L36—SOVEREIGN. Super-fine deep yellow. Large, rich blooms on 
30-inch stems. A prize winner. June. 45¢ each: 3 for $1.20, post- 
paid. ; 
DAY LILY COMBINE 
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1 DR. REGEL 1 HYPERION 1 GOLDENI 
1 LEMONA 1 KWANSO 1 MIKADO 
1 SOVEREIGN 
PES CC fh TA) ene ee eee ee ae eS $1 98 
(Postpaid) 
2 Brilliant Show Dablias 
(FERRIS’ DAHLIAS ARE PRICED POSTPAID) 
Spectacular Summer and Fall Flowers — gigantic in size, 
superb in form and glorious in color. We offer new, outstanding 
varieties that will make such a wonderful show in your garden. 
Plant generously as they are easy to grow, and furnish so much 
beauty and enjoyment for your money. 
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D2—AVALON. Lovely, large, decorative blooms of lemon-yellow. 
Profuse bloomer. 30c each; 3 for 80c. 
D3—BARBARA REDFERN. Very large, gold-rose-bronze blend. 
Handsome decorative Dahlia. 35¢ each: 3 for 95c. 
D4—BLUE RIVER. Gigantic flowers of blended blue; one of the 
finest of its color. This beautiful, decorative Dahlia is pictured 
on page 20. 50c each; 3 for $1.40. 
*D5—DOAZON. Extra large, very fine scarlet. Decorative. 30c each; 
3 for 80c 
D6—ELEANOR RADELL. Very large, bright rose-pink, decorative 
Dahlia, and one of the most beautiful. See illustration on page 
~- 20. 50c each: 3 for $1.40. 
D7—HARRY MAYER. On the “Hit Parade”’ with its splendid large 
flowers of soft purple. 35¢ each; 3 for 95c. 
D8—KEMP’S WHITE WONDER. Giant size flowers of pure gleam- 
ee An Honor Roll Dahlia; decorative. 55c each; 3 for 
D9—MRS. GEO. LeBOUTILLIER. This huge, marvelous flower is 
sometimes 14 to 16 inches in diameter, color a beautiful soft 
cardinal red. A prize winner in any collection. Pictured on op- 
posite page. Decorative. 50c each; 3 for $1.40. 
D1O—MRS. J. G. CASSATT. Exquisite flowers of glowing dark 
pink. Large, decorative blooms. 35¢ each; 3 for 95c. 
D11—RED SUNSET. Massive bright red of very fine form, strona 
grower and a very profuse bloomer; probably the largest and 
yn brilliant red to date. Has won many awards. 75¢c each; 
x $2.00. 
D12—SILVER SHEEN. Very fine lavender; large, decorative flow- 
ers in abundance. 35c each; 3 for 95c. 
D14—THE COMMODORE. Winner of high honors and medals. 
Perfect flowers of clear canary yellow, and of giant size, often 
12 inches across. Color photo on opposite page. 40c each; 3 for 
DI5—ZADIG. Enormous decorative blooms—rich blend of buff 
and gold. A great flower. Shown in color on page 20. 50c each; 
3 for $1.40. 
SIX EXHIBITION DAHLIAS 
D16 
1 AVALON 1 HARRY MAYER 
1 BARBARA REDFERN 1 MRS. J. G. CASSATT 
1 DOAZON 1 SILVER SHEEN 
These 6 GIANT BEAUTIES. All Decorative Type. A fine assortment 
of colors and tints. 

(Postpaid) 
1 RED SUNSET DAHLIA—FREE—To Customers 
ordering both collections D16 and D18. It is a 
gorgeous Dahlia you will be proud to own. 
HOW TO PLANT DAHLIAS 
Plant in late spring when the ground is warm. They should 
have good, well-drained soil and a sunny location. Plant 2 ft. 
apart, setting tuber 6 inches deep, on its side with eye up, cov- 
ering with 3 inches of earth pressed firmly. Fill hole gradually 
as plant grows. Nip the ends of the main shoots when about 12 
inches tall to encourage more bloom. 
Dig alter first frost in fall. Cut tops to roots and store up- 
side down in cool, dry cellar or cave, or place in box ond cover 
with a mixture of Peat Moss and dry sand. 

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