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DEI.PHIISIUMS (Hardy Laikspurj. 



The hardy Larkspurs are one of the most important and most satis- 

 factory plants in the herbaceous garden, and should be planted exten- 

 sively even in the smallest garden. Their long spikes of flowers 

 are produced continuously from June until late in the fall, if the precau- 

 tion is taken to remove the flower stems before they produce seed. 

 Barlowi. Rich deep blue; 2 to 3 ft. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 

 Belladonna. One of the finest of this fine family, with beautiful sky- 

 blue flowers ; grows from 2 to 3 feet high, and is always in bloom. 

 (See cut.) 35 cts. each ; §3 50 per doz. 

 Cashmerianum. Pale blue ; July and Aug. 25 c. each; S2.50 per doz. 

 Caucasicum. An interesting dwarf blue-flowering species. 25 cts. 



each ; $2. 50 per doz. 

 Chinensis. A very pretty variety, growing about 18 inches high, with 

 large open panicles of handsome flowers, varying in color through 

 all the lighter shades of blue. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 

 — Alba, A pure white form of above. 15 cts. ea. ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Frau Emma Metzger, One of the finest hybrids ; flowers of large 

 .size and quite double; in color it is of a silvery rose in the centre, 

 passing to an azure-blue at the edges; white eye. 75 cts. each. 

 FormOSUm. The old favorite dark blue variety ; grows from 3 to 4 

 feet high, and is in flower almost continuously from June till frost. 

 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 

 Sulphureum [Zalil). An attractive species and entirely distinct ; 

 forming a pyramidal bush composed of stiff, wiry stems covered with 

 pure sulphur-yellow flowers. 4 ft. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 

 Mixed Hybrids. A fine lot of seedlings grown from a very select 

 strain, and sure to produce a fine range of Colors from the palest to 

 the deepest blue, with centres from pure white to brown. 20 cts. 

 each; S2.00 per doz. 



DIELYTRA, OR DICENTRA. 



SYlQCtSthWlS [Bleeding Hear!, o?- Seal flower). A old-fashioned favor- 

 ite, equally well adapted for forcing as for planting in the open 

 border; its long racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are 

 always attractive. (See cut.) 



Formosa [Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarfer growing species, 

 with finely cut ornamental foliage, growing about 15 inches high, 

 and producing its showy pink flowers 

 from April to August. 



15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



I>RACOCEPHAI.U:»I. 



Ruyschianum [Dragon's Head). A 



neat upright perennial, with spikes of 



showy purple flowers in whorls ; 2 



feet; in July and August. 

 Altaiense. Forms a bushy plant about 



12 inches high, with pretty, deep pink 



flowers during June and July. 

 20 cts. each ; §2.00 per doz. 



DRABA (TVhitlow Grass). 



Androsacea. A pretty dwarf- 

 growuig rock-plant, producing bright 

 yellow flowers early in spring. 



15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. .^ ^ „, , „ 



DiELYTKA Spectaeilis (Bleeding Heart). 



L'lGn .■ 



Foxglove). 



Delphinium Belladonn.*.. 



DIGITALIS Foxglove). 



These are among the most satisfac- 

 tory of the summer-flowering hardy 

 perennials, succeeding under almost 

 all conditions, and with but trifling at- 

 tention will give a wealth of flowers 

 during June and July. They are used 

 extensively with good effect for natu- 

 ralizing in shrubberies and other shady 

 situations- 3 feet high. (See cut.) 

 Ambigua, or Grandif lora. Showy 

 pale yellow flowers, veined with 

 livown. 

 GIOxiniaEflora. This strain em- 

 braces a ^^ide range of color, from 

 white to deep pink. 

 Lanata. A distinct and unique va- 

 riety, producing dense spikes from 

 2 to 3 feet high of good-sized 

 flowers, the corolla of which is 

 grey, the lip being creanij'-vhite. 

 g plants, JO cts. each; §150 per doz.; 

 §10.00 per 100. 



DOROISICUM CLecpard's Banel. 



One of the most effective very early spring- 

 flowering perennials, beginning to bloom in 

 April and continuing at intervals throughout 

 the season, or. if placed in pots in the fall, 

 they can readilv be forced into flower during 

 the winter months in the conservatory or win- 

 dow garden. They succeed everywhere, and 

 are worthy of a place in any garden. (See 

 cut on page 165.) 

 Caucasicum. Bright yel'ow flowers 2 



inches across; 15 inches high. 

 Excelsum. Orange-yellow flowers 4 inches 



indiaineter; 1^ feet. 



25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



Str. 



When in doubt as to what to plant, leave the selection to us. or get a collection. See page i^^e. 



