Nothing can surpass the stately splendor of Delphiniums 

 in a garden, when in bloom in June and again in Septem- 

 ber. No other flower can equal its striking form or its 

 richly satisfying range of colors. Delphiniums have a 

 noble dignity that is all their own. Their great blue spires 

 give contrast of both form and color to most other garden 

 plants and so add interest to the whole design. 



Over the years, more and more of our customers have 

 found that the way to have impressive Delphiniums is to 

 start with our young pot plants. Small young plants, in 

 our experience, will transplant better in spring than large 

 clumps and will live and bloom longer after planting, with 

 better flowers. We can also produce them at less cost 

 than for older clumps and so give you a better value at a 

 lower price. 



Planted in April or May, these young plants will bloom 

 in late summer and autumn and be at their best the follow- 

 ing June when their finest spikes should be produced. If 

 cut back afterward, they flower again in late summer and 

 fall. We have set out thousands of these small plants 

 with such splendid results that we do not hesitate to 

 recommend them to you. 



NOTE: Because we have kept the price low, we can- 

 not supply these Delphinium plants in quantities of less 

 than 6 to an order, or 3 of the Astolat. At these low prices, 

 however, you can afford to plant them in quantity and 

 have a real Delphinium show right in your own garden. 



DELPHINIUM CULTURE: Plant in deeply spaded, 

 fertile garden soil in a well-drained, sunny location. Set 

 the crown of the plant level with the surface of the bed and 

 do not use manure where it will touch the roots ; lime well 

 mixed with the soil is usually beneficial. Space all these 

 hybrids at least 18 inches apart. 



BLUE BIRD SERIES. Here is a new addition to our 

 offerings of true blue Delphiniums: rich, glorious shades 

 of blue, with white "bees" in shining contrast. Very 

 long, graceful spikes are thickly studded with big, (23^- 

 inch) round florets of fine form. 



3 for $1.25; 6 for $2, ppd. 



ASTOLAT SERIES. This is the latest development in Pa- 

 cific Hybrids, extending Delphinium colors into shades of 

 pink. Colors range from pale blush through all the 

 shades of lilac-pink to deep raspberry-rose. The "bees" 

 range from fawn to brown and black. Individual florets 

 are large, reaching 3 inches in diameter. Good growth 

 and form. These are a striking novelty but, best of all, 

 they are thrillingly beautiful, thoroughly fine, desirable 

 additions to any garden. 



3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.25, ppd. 



Add some of these to Offer 33 A above and have the 

 entire color range. The Astolat Series is not included in 

 any of the Special Offers. 



8 A BLUE GARDEN OF ${) 

 DELPHINIUMS L 



2 each of all the bluest series of Delphiniums: Black- 

 more & Langdon, Summer Skies, Blue Bird, and Blue Jay. 

 Each series of hybrids gives some color variety so this 

 will give you up to 8 different shades of blue. 

 OFFER 33: 8 Blue Delphiniums $2 



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A Blue and White 

 Garden of 



DELPHINIUMS 



$4-35 



Three each of all the kinds offered except the 

 Astolat Series. This will give you a glorious 

 variety of shades from white through the whole 

 range of blue and lavender to indigo and royal 

 purple. These will make a magnificent display. 

 OFFER 33A: 21 Delphiniums (3 young plants 

 of each of 7 different series of hybrids) post- 

 paid $4.35 



Astolat Series 



Blue Bird Series 



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