Title: Bulbs and seeds for fall planting 1934
Identifier: bulbsseedsforfal1934ferr (find matches)
Year: 1934 (1930s)
Authors: Ferry-Morse Seed Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Seed industry and trade Michigan Detroit
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : Ferry-Morse Seed Company
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Little Bulbs f or ANEMONE Exceedingly brilliant and showj' flowers. Plant in October or November, four or five inches apart. Cover one inch deep in moist, rich, well drained soil. If well protected by leaves or litter, very beautiful blossoms may be expected. Make the soil rich, and water frequently in the spring. The bulbs may be kept till spring, when, if planted early, they will do well. For forcing in- doors, put three or four roots in porous, rich soil in a five-inch pot. Keep in a cool situation until the roots are well started, when they may be re- moved to the place where they are to bloom. De Caen Mixed The giant single variety. 70c per dozen; S4.75 per 100. St. Brigid- Mixed Large semi-double flowers with finely di\'ided petals. 80c per dozen; $6.00 per 100. CALOCHORTUS (Mariposa Tulip) Gay cup-shaped flowers, often several on a stem, are marked, veined, and spotted so that they resemble a butterfly's -^-ings. These beauti- ful little blossoms in hlac, yellow, pink, and white are natives of California. Excellent in the rock garden in shady locations. Plant the bulbs in light soil, two inches deep and three to four inches apart. Hardy only in moderate climates. Superb Mixture 70c per dozen; S5.00 per 100. CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow) This early flowering spring bulb is desirable either in rock gardens or as a border edging. The little star-shaped flowers of charming blue are borne loosely on a small spike four to five inches long. Plant the bulbs about three inches apart. If planted in clumps where they may be left undisturbed, they will continue to improve from year to year. Luciliae Deep blue with white center. 40c per dozen; $3.00 per 100. Sardensis Rich gentian blue. 45c per dozen; S3.oO per 100. CLUSIANA (The Little Lady Tulip) This dainty plant grows about nine inches high. The outer petals of the small flowers are rosy- red while the inner petals are creamy white with violet base. If given a warm sheltered place and soil with plenty of humus, this plant will bloom very early. Clusiana is also fine for potting in the house. 12c each; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100. CROCUS These are among the earliest bulbs to flower and are most effective when planted in masses or in borders. They are perfectly hardy and may be left in the ground undisturbed for three or four years. Plant two or three inches deep and four inches apart. Aibion Large, dark purple Kathleen Parlow Extra large, purest white, finest substance with orange anthers Maximilian Lavender Large Yellow Golden yellow, large size
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Small bulbs are especially suited for use among creeping and other low growing plants in a rock garden. They are at their best in groups so that they give a natural mass effect. Later, the foliage dies down, other flowering plants hide any unsightliness, and the bulbs can be left to themselves until they bloom again â the following spring Mixed Mixed Yellow. White. 1 doz. 100 $0.35 $2.75 Mixed Purple and Blue, .35 2.75 Mixed Striped Mixed, All Colors Idoz. 100 $0.50 $3.75 .50 3.75 .50 3.75 .50 3.75 Idoz. 100 $0.35 $2.75 .35 2.75 .35 2.75 Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rate is by express at purchaser's expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates.

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