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Title: Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1930
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1930dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1930 (1930s)
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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FERRY-MORSE SEED CO 15 AMARYLLIS Amaryllis are hardy and when once es- tablished and not disturbed will bloom freely. Shallow planting is advisable, for deep plant- ing will often prevent them from blooming. Belladonna Major. Large rose pink, trumpet-shaped flowers, borne in clusters. 20c each; $1.80 per 10. Postpaid. Johnsoni. Crimson scarlet with a bread white stripe down the center of each petal. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. Postpaid. ANEMONES These poppy-shaped flowers come in brilliant shades of scarlet, blue, pink, laven- der and white. They bloom profusely and make excellent cut flowers. Plant 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart, in well drained soil. De Caen Mixed. The giant single variety. $1.00 per 10; $9.00 per 100. St. Brigid Mixed. Large semi-double flowers with finely divided petals. $1.00 per 10; $9.00 per 100.
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CALLA LILY Black. (Arum Piduin') A hardy variety with large maroon black flowers. 40c each; $3.50 per 10. Postpaid. White. Large, strong bulbs. 15c each; $1.20 per 10. Postpaid. Yellow. (Elliottiand) Flowers are as large as the popular white variety but are a lustrous golden yellow in color. The foliage is dark green with creamy white pots. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. Postpaid. Anemone St. Brigid CALOCHORTUS (MARIPOSA TULIPS) Words convey only a faint idea of these beautiful little flowers. They are natives of California and are fine subjects for naturalizing among rocks or for shady locations. They come in dainty shades of lilac, pink, yellow and white. Plant the small bulbs in a light soil, 2 inches deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Superb Mixture. 50c per 10; $4.00 per 100. Postpaid. CHIONODOXA (GLORY OF THE SNOW) An early flowering spring bulb, very desirable for use in borders or rock work. The charming small star-shaped flowers are borne loosely on a small spike four to fine inches long and are of an attractive blue color. The bulbs should be planted 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. 50c per 10; $3.50 per 100, Sardensis. Rich gentian blue. 50c per 10; $3.50 per 100. Single and ten Prices include postage. The 100 rate is by express at purchasers expense. Not less than five of any one variety supplied at ten rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates.

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