



EARL FERRIS EARL FERRIS Ty WAYNE FERRIS, WAYNE FERRIS Ill §S. w. FERRIS 
1876-1945 President Founder 
Dear Garden Qriends: ‘SPRING, 1950 
“As 1950 comes into being, and I review the year gone by, | am proud of many things. 
Yes—my boys pictured above, as all parents are—but also of the many letters and photo- 
graphs our friends and customers have sent us this past year. (See the Blue Spruce shown on 
page 7.) These describe and illustrate beautiful trees, shrubs, fruits and flowers that we have 
grown and have sent out to all sections of this great country. 
“To Mrs. Norman B. Hansen we sent a small Blue Spruce. Many of the fine folks who play 
a part in our production helped raise it from a tiny seed to the nice little tree we sent to Mrs. 
Hansen. She took proper care of it the first year; it grew, and became a part of a beautiful lawn 
setting. We know Mrs. Hansen is proud of her tree as she sent us a fine letter and the picture 
for our cafalog. 
“This is only one of the many communications pertaining to ornamentals and gardens that 
give lasting pleasure fo our customers throughout this land. ! am proud fo assist in giving beauty 
and happiness as well as healthful hobbies to so many people. 
“Il know you will be proud of Ferris' trees and shrubs on 
your lawn, too. May we serve you? You will find our prices 
lower and our service betterthan ever." «> : 

PRESIDENT 

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This will make 22 Ibs. of liquid plant food or fertilizer. When water 
is added, it completes the formula for a PERFECT PLANT FOOD, supplying 
the vitality needed to start your trees and plants growing quicker. 
Thousands of our customers have written us it is the FINEST PREMIUM 
they have ever had, asking us to repeat the offer. 
See page 55 for full information. A wonderful gift with any $6 
order or more. Full instructions on every package. 
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Cedars eee 
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Chinese Elm ........ 
Chrysanthemums .... 
Currants: ...3 .2upaneee 
Dahlias....... .x+50ceaee 
Day-Lilies .......... 
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Ferns... sss sane 
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Flowering Trees ..... 
Fruit Tree Sprays sewers 
Gladiolus Bulbs-....... 
Gooseberries ....... 
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Gloxinias ..--.<.4+ 3: 
Grass Seed. 3... /e.295e 
Hedges. .... . .c.sume 
Horseradish ........ 
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Juniper ............. 
Landscape Service .. tee 
Lilacs ..........-2ssae 46, 
Lilies. ....'. <5 eee 
Magnolia 2... 0... dees 
Mint: 0... 2. Sse 
Montbretia . <....ucesaeee 
Nut Trees . 2.054 “SG eee 
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Peaches, Pears ...... 
Peat Moss ...--25--04. 
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Privet .............44, 4 
Raspberries ............ 
Rhubarb . .......2. os ae 
Roses ...........18-23, 30, 
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Sage ......ssesseescesm 
Shade Trees ............ 
Shrubs .:.... 0. eee 
Spirea .......2 ere ee 
Spruce... 3.4305 
Strawberries ..........-- 
Sulphur Dust .......... 

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Water Lilies ........... 
