. Bulbs & seeds : autumn 1914. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 19 PEONIES (DOUBLE CHINESE) Ready in September The Peony, of all the. list of bulbous or tuberous-rooted plants, is perhaps the oldest and best known inhabitant of the flower garden and in the improved double Chinese forms {Paeonia Chinensis) offered by us the gorgeous display of blooms in the month of June is unequaled, the flowers being perfectly double, many being very fragrant and all of massive size. The abundant dark green foliage is excep- tionally cl
. Bulbs & seeds : autumn 1914. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 19 PEONIES (DOUBLE CHINESE) Ready in September The Peony, of all the. list of bulbous or tuberous-rooted plants, is perhaps the oldest and best known inhabitant of the flower garden and in the improved double Chinese forms {Paeonia Chinensis) offered by us the gorgeous display of blooms in the month of June is unequaled, the flowers being perfectly double, many being very fragrant and all of massive size. The abundant dark green foliage is excep- tionally clean and attractive. The peony makes one of the most desirable and lasting plants for the perennial border or shrubbery decoration. 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 groT\'th. In planting the roots cover the crown with two inches of soil. 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. Crimson . .30c. each; perdoz. postpaid. Rose 30c. " " " White 30c. " *' " Mixed 30c. " ** " By express at dozen. purchaser's expense, $3,50 per SCILLA Ready in September. A beautiful class of small bulbs, with pink, white and blue bell-shaped or star-shaped flowers, following the Crocus in season. They are widely cultivated under the names of Squills, Wild Hyacinth, etc. The plants 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 gr
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