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DELPHINIUMS, continued 



Farquhar's Prize-Winnei* Strain. These improved hy- 

 brids, with their tall, handsome spikes, are very effective when planted 

 in the herbaceous border, in groups. The plants are of strong growth, 

 with enormous spikes of large flowers, the colors ranging from light to 

 very dark blue, with many intermediate shades of mauve, pink, and 

 lavender blendings. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 



Farquhar's Hybrids. Flowers ranging in colors from light azure to deep 

 blue, and from delicate lavender to purple. June to August. 30c. each; 

 $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



Belladonna. Loose, graceful sprays of lovely sky-blue flowers. 30c. 

 each; ,$2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



Bellamosum. Deep blue flowers of the Belladonna type. 30c. each; 

 $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



Fanny Stormonth. Beautiful spikes similar to Belladonna, but with 

 delicate light azure-blue flowers. 35c. 

 each; $3.00 for 10; $20.00 per 100. 



chinense. Very graceful spikes of light 

 and bright jjlue flowers. June to 

 October. 2 ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 

 10; $15.00 per 100. 



chinense alba. White. 2 ft. 30c. 

 each; $2.20 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 



DIANTHUS 



Dehghtful edging or border plants, as 

 well as excellent rock plants. They are of 

 the easiest culture and will thrive in any 

 well-drained soil and sunny position. 

 *atrorubens. Deep crimson flowers. 1 



ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 



per 100. 

 *deltoides. Brilliant. Bright pink. 



Trailing habit. 30c. each; $2.40 for 



10; $18.00 per 100. 

 Heddewigi, Double Mixed. Japan 



Pink. Elegant border plant. White, 



pink, and crimson blooms all sum- 

 mer. 1 ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10; 



$15.00 per 100. 



Little Book of Perennials, by 

 A. C. Hottes. Postpaid $1.65. 



Digitalis, Giant Shirley 



ihu, deltoides. Brilliant 



DIANTHUS, continued 

 *latifolius atrococcineus fl.-pl. Double Cluster Pink. 

 A. free-flowering type resembling the Sweet William, 

 with double flowers of fiery crimson. Excellent for 

 border or rock-garden. June to October. 6 to 8 in. 

 30c. each; $2.20 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 

 AMwoodi. Perpelvnl-flowering Hardy Pink. Con- 

 tinuous blooming, large-flowered variety, deliciously 

 clove-scented. May to October. 8 in. Mixed 

 Colors. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 plumarius. Pheasant' s-eye Pink. Mixed Colors. 

 Beautiful hardy border pink, with fragrant single 

 flowers. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 plumarius fl.-pl. Mound, Spice, or Border Pink. The 

 border or grass Pinks of the old-time gardens. Use- 

 ful for edgings. Flowers strongly clove-scented. 

 Brilliant. Deep pinlc. 

 Glen Valley. Rosy pink, carmine eye. 

 Gregory. Light pink. 

 Lilac Queen. Lavender-pink. 

 White Witch. Pure white. 

 Each of the above Mound Pinks, 40 cts. each; $3.00 for 10 



*arenarius. Sand-loving Pink. Desirable for sandy 

 soils and will thrive in a warm, sunny situation. The 

 flowers are fragrant, pure wliite, with a carmine 

 ring, and are heavily fringed. July to September. 

 6 to 8 in. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10. 



^^caesius superba grandiflora. Cheddar Pink. Forms 

 compact tufts of grayish foliage from which it pro- 

 duces its delicate pink, fragrant flowers. At home in 

 a sunny location in the rock-garden. May to July. 

 4 to 8 in. 35c. each; $3.00 for 10. 



*dentosus. Amur Pink. A beautiful old species with 

 large, dark purple flowers. 6 to 8 in. 35c. each; 

 $3.00 for 10. 



*giganteus. A free-flowering species producing clus- 

 ters of bright rosy pink flowers in June and July. 

 6 to 8 in. 35c. each; $3.00 for 10. 



For other varieties see Carnations. 



Dianthus plumarius 



DIGITALIS or FOXGLOVE 



Beautiful and highly ornamental hardy plants used extensively for forming back- 

 grounds for other low-growing plants or shrubs. They are also valuable for naturalizing 

 on the edge of woods or other partially shaded locations. The plants bloom profusely 

 during June and July. 



White, Rose, Red, Spotted, and Mixed. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 ambigua grandiflora. Small yellow flowers. Desirable for partial shade. June. 2K ft. 



.30c. each; .$2.50 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 Giant Shirley. This strain of Foxglove was raised by the late Rev. W. Wilkes, and has 

 since been improved and now outclasses all others. The plants grow from 5 to 6 feet 

 high, with enormous spikes of bloom, the colors ranging from white to deep rose, many 

 of them beautifully blotched and spotted. Mixed Colors. 35c. each; $3.00 for 10: 

 $24.00 per 100, 



