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Dwarf Lace Plant 
Mountain of Gold 
Artemisia Silver King 
Pink-Tint Baby's Breath 
Flame Flower 4 
Double Hollyhock i: 
Dwarf Phlox Subulata 
Perennial Sweet Pea 
Sweet William 
Bleeding Heart Old 
Fashioned 
Everblooming Bleeding Heart 
Violet Royal Robe 
12 ELEGANT PERENNIALS 
All but one are pictured on 
this page. (Regular catalog 
price, $6.28). 22 
FERRIS’ SPECIAL $5 
(Postpaid) 
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59 Unusual Varieties that Fit Special 
Needs—Hardy, Lovely. 
Perennial “Gems 
P25—-BLEEDING HEART, Old Fashioned (Spectabilis). The favorite of grandmother's 
garden. Deep rose-red, heart-shaped flowers along arching stems. Hardy and 
thrifty; very long lived. Does best in light shade. 2 ft. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.00, post- 
paid, : 
P26—EVERBLOOMING BLEEDING HEART. (Dicentra eximia). Handsome fernlike 
foliage; lovely clusters of pink flowers the season through. Does well in sun or 
shade. Fine for rockery, wild flower garden or perennial border. 18 in, 55¢ each; 
3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
P27—DWARF LACE PLANT (Polygonum reynoutria). New, handsome ground cover 
plant recently introduced from England. It grows 4 to 6 inches above ground, 
with thick light green foliage that turns to brilliant red in autumn. Charming 
buds of deep coral and salmon open in the fall into airy pink sprays of flowers 
not unlike those of the Silver Lace Vine. Very hardy, easily established, doing 
best in full sun. 75c each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid. 
P28—MOUNTAIN OF GOLD (Euphorbia polychroma). Unique and very charming 
plant for border or rockery. During May and June the formal, 1 ft. mound is 
crowned with bright lemon-yellow, rose-shaped flowers—very striking in the early 
border, Beautiful foliage throughout the summer. 60c each; 3 for $1.55, postpaid. 
VIOLETS—For Spring Beauty and Fragrance 
P29—OHIO VIOLET. Large, beautiful white flower with deep blue center. New, 
hardy, outstanding. 55¢ each: 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
P30—PERPETUAL FLOWERING VIOLET. Sweet scented Violet that blooms from 
early spring until late fall. Hardy; does well in light shade. 55c each; 3 for $1.50, 
postpaid. 
P31—ROYAL ROBE VIOLET. Lustrous blooms of deepest violet-blue. Sweet fra- 
grance; heavy bloomer. Ideal for cutting. 55¢ each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
P32—RED VIOLET. Dainty, fragrant flowers of rose-red. Fine for border or ground 
cover in half shade or sun. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
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P33—VIOLET SPECIAL. 4 Charming Violets—one each of the 
varieties listed above, only 
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Perennial Beauties Flowers — Charming Patterns 
and Colors, Popular Everywhere for Borders and Bouquets 
FERRIS’ PRICES 
On the 10 Perennial “Beauties Described Below 
(Your Choice—all one kind or assorted to your liking) 
2 for 98c * 5 for $2.20 * 10 for $3.98 
(POSTPAID) 
P34—ARTEMISIA, Silver King. Sometimes called Ghost Plant. Feathery foliage of 
frosted silver on a branching, 2 ft. plant gives fine contrast in border or bou- 
quets. Likes ordinary soil and a dry, sunny location. 
P35—PINK TINTED BABY’S BREATH. (Gyp. oldkamiana). More erect in habit than 
the ordinary Baby's Breath, continuous bloomer. Flowers good size, flesh and 
pink tinted, are fine for cutting. r 
P36—FERRIS HYBRID DELPHINIUM. This is a very special mixture—large, tall flow- 
er spikes of elegant color shades, delicate to deep purple and blue, blending 
with lavender, pink and rose, many two-toned and double. One of the loveliest of 
all flowers for your garden. 4-6 ft. Mixed colors only. 
P37—FLAME FLOWER. (Dictamnus). One of the most beautiful of all perennials. 
During June-July the broad, bushy plant is crowned with handsome spikes of rosy 
pink blooms with deeper veins; fragrant foliage. Give it good rich soil and a sun- 
ny location; leave it undisturbed and it will be with you many years. 
P38—GAILLARDIA, Giant English Hybrids. Rich blooms in shades of orange, red 
and yellow all summer and fall, and often 4 inches across. One of the hardiest 
and most dependable of all flowers, and we consider this the finest mixture. 
Likes a sunny location. 2 ft. 
P39—DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKE. Favorite tall growing perennial. Compact florets of our 
select Double strain look like beautiful double roses. Mixed only. 
P40—RUSSELL LUPINES. Tall, 3 ft. stately columns solidly filled with Sweet Pea-like 
flowers—all colors and tints imaginable—most of them bi-color. Plant in bold 
clumps in the sunny border, 10 inches apart, and give them plenty of moisture 
during dry periods. A grand perennial; a de luxe border plant. 
P41—DWARF PHLOX. Subulata. Also known as Moss or Mountain Pinks. In early 
spring this charming dwarf is covered like a sheet with tinted blooms. Plant in full 
sun. Splendid for edging, ground cover or rockery. Choice of (a) Blue, (b) Pink, 
or (c) Red. | 
P42—PERENNIAL SWEET PEA (Lathyrus). Hardy creeper or climber, with lovely 
clustered flowers, pink to rose-red, throughout the summer, Fine for cutting. 
Good plant for covering banks, rocks, stumps or trellises. 
P43—SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus). The old favorite, and always colorful 
and charming in the garden or bouquet. Formal, brilliant flower heads cover the 
plant in great masses through June and early July. Rich clove fragrance. 
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