Title: Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1912
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1912dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1912 (1910s)
Authors: D. M. Ferry & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : D. M. Ferry & Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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M. FERRY & CO.. DETROIT, MICH. 19 PEONIES""^^^^^^ CHINESE Ready in October The Peony, of all the list of bulbous or tuberous-rooted plants, is perhaps the oldest and best known inhabitant of the flower garden. Peonies will do well in almost any garden soil, but the better enriched the soil, and the more liberal the space allowed for each plant, the more vigorous the growth. Fall is the best time to procure and transplant the roots, although this may be done in the spring. The plant is extremely hardy and will survive the coldest winters with little or no protection. * The abundant dark green foliage is exceptionally clean and attractive. The gorgeous display of blooms in the month of June is simply unequaled, the flowers being perfectly double, many being very fragrant and all of im- mense size. Crimson... 25 cents each; ;2.50 per dozen postpaid. I White 30 cents each; I3.00 per dozen postpaid. Rose 25 •' " 2.50 " " jMixed 25 " " 2.50 " " By express at purchaser's expense, $3.00 per dozen. RANUNCULUS Ready in September Strikingly beautiful flowers, well adapted to pot cultui-e in the house. The individual blossoms are about two inches in diameter, and perfectly double. The plants are not hardy and some pains must be taken to insure success when planted out in beds, but they will amply repay all care bestowed upon them. Like anemones, they do best planted in very rich soil, and should have a northerly site, protected from the sharp wind and too much sun. The beds should have good drainage, and the soil be hght and warm. Plant three inches deep in October or No- vember, and press the earth close around them. On the approach of cold weather, the beds should be thoroughly protected with leaves, litter or manure, which should be covered with boards, gradually re- moving the covering as the weather becomes warmer. Ranunculus bulbs are peculiarly shaped and should be handled carefully, but if kept quite dry when out of the ground, they will last almost any length of time. By keeping the bulbs till spring, and planting as early as possible, the danger of winter- killing can be avoided, and good results may be ob- tained. For house culture, follow the directions given for forcing anemones, being careful to keep pots, after growth has commenced, in a cool, moist atmos- phere. The Turkish or Turban sorts are very showy and do very well indoors. The French kinds are very abundant bloomers, producing larger flowers than the Turban. They are of the most showy and strik- ing colors. Prices include postage. Double French Ranunculus, splendid mixed, very gorgeous colors. 15c. per doz.; 75c. per 100. Turban Ranunculus, Hercules, white. 5c. each; 35c. per doz. Turban Ranunculus, Merveilleuse, yellow. 3 for loc; 25c. per doz. Turban Ranunculus, Romano, scarlet. 3 for loc; 25c. per doz. Turban Ranunculus, Seraphique, citron. 3 for loc.; 25c. per doz. Turban Ranunculus, Mixed. 20c. per doz.; ;i.ooper 100, postpaid. SCILLA Ready in September
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A beautiful class of small bulbs, with pink, white and blue flowers, following the Crocus in season; are entirely hardy and need not be disturbed oftener than once in three or four years. They will thrive in almost any garden soil, and should be planted in October or November, about two inches deep, and in clumps or masses, placing the little bulbs about an inch apart. The flowers appear in spring before the leaves, and when these come they should not be disturbed so long as they are fresh and green. The destruction of these leaves is almost the only thing likely to injure the bulbs. Scillas are well adapted i'-cw.>xi,a to growing in pots or pans in the house, and treated in this way will flower in February. Place six to a dozen bulbs in a pot close to the surface of the soil; good gardener's earth is the best. Allow them to root in the cold before remov- ing to the warmer room, and water as often as the earth shows dryness. Q^illo r^«swt*«om««1>>l-<& (Wood Hyacinth) Pink, white or blue, in separate colors, 2 for 5 cents; OCUia \^ainpanUiaia 20 cents per dozen, postpaid. ^r'llla mK**f ir»a ^^^^ is the best Scilla for forcing indoors, coming into bloom with Roman Hyacinths. The kJCllia OlCieriCa flowers are true ultramarine blue and are borne on graceful spikes of six to twelve blooms each. The bulbs are hardy and may be left in the ground for several years without taking up. This variety is very fine for edgings or planting in small beds. Their pretty star-shaped flowers .appear in earliest spring and make a beautiful contrast with the Snowdrop and Crocus. 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen; $1.00 per 100, postpaid.

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