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Delphiniums or Hardy one 
The list below includes, in addition to the well-known and popular 
standard sorts, some of the finest hybrids yet introduced, selected from the 
collections of eminent English and Continental specialists. 
Mrs. Ely, author of <‘ A Woman’s Hardy Garden,”’ says: 
‘¢ Perennial Larkspur may be planted as soon as the spring has opened. 
The ground should be well-drained and carefully prepared, but manure 
must not be allowed to come in contact with the roots, or grubs are apt to 
destroy the plants. A little finely ground bone meal dug around each 
plant early in May will be of benefit, and in late autumn coal-ashes should 
be sifted over the crowns of the plants to protect them from the white 
grub, which is their only enemy. The stalks being very tender, the plants 
should be staked when they are about three feet high, to protect them from 
heavy wind, Larkspur begins to bloom about June 20th, and by cutting 
off the plants close to the ground, as soon as each crop of flowers has 
faded, a second and third crop of flowers will succeed. Each time the 
plants are cut a little bone meal should be dug about them.”’ 
Amos Perry. Semi-double flowers of a rich rosy-mauve flushed with 
sky blue and a conspicuous black eye. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Antigone. One of the most attractive, large circular double flowers, 
bright gentian-blue, the inner petals rosy-plum, white eye. 50 cts. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
Belladonna. The freest and most continuous blooming of all, never 
being out of flower from the end of June until cut down by hard frost. 
The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy 
and beauty by any other flower. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. 
Carmen. Semi-double flowers of a deep gentian-blue, the smaller petals 
in the centre rosy—plum with a deep brown eye. Individual flowers two 
inches across. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz, 
Chinense. A very pretty dwarf species, with fine feathery foliage and 
intense gentian—blue flowers in open panicles. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per 
doz.; $12.00 per 100. Z 
— Album. A pure white form of the above. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per 
doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Cory. A striking variety with spikes 53 feet high, well furnished with 
large circular flowers of a beautiful Forget-me-not blue, with | Moerheimi. This is the first really white hybrid Delphinium 
New Hysrip DELPHINIUMS 
bold white eye. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz, introduced, and isa decided acquisition. The plant is of strong, 
Formosum. The old favorite dark blue with white centre; vigorous growth, 6 feet high, the lateral or side shoots 23 feet 
3 to 4 feet high. Very vigorous, free-flowering, and one of high. The flowers are of purest white, without the slightest 
the best, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. shading; a free and continuous bloomer from June till frost. 
pe nti 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
King of Delphiniums, One of the most distinct of the | Mrs, Thompson. Very free-flowering sort, with clear deep 
newer hybrids; the plantis of remarkably strong growth,with | blue flowers with white eye. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz, 
flowers of gigantic size, semi-double and of a deep blue color, | Perfection. Double flowers nearly 3 inches across of sky- 
with large white eye. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz, blue, slightly flushed with rose, in strong, massive spikes. 75 
Lamartine. Similar in habit of growth to Belladonna, but cts, each; $7.50 per doz. : 
with rich gentian-blue flowers with white centre; very dis- Persimmon. Sky-blue flowers with white eye. Very strong, 
tinctand handsome. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. erect, branching spikes. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Queen Wilhelmina. One of the finest hybrids; immense 
flowers of a soft lavender-blue, flushed rose, with a very con- 
spicuous white eye. 60 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Rev. E, Lascelles. This grand new sort is one of the finest 
Mrs. Creighton. Semi-double flowers, deep Oxford-blue, yet introduced, plant very strong, growing 6 feet high, im- 
plum-colored centre with a large brown eye. One of the mense very double flowers of a deep purple-blue with clear 
darkest. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. white centre. $1.00 each. 
DREER’S SELECT GOLD MEDAL HYBRID DELPHINIUMS. 
Unquestionably the finest strain of mixed hybrids offered. The original stock came from England, and consisted of the best- 
named varieties. The plants are of strong, vigorous habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet and over long, the majority run- 
ning in the lighter shades of blue. We can supply them in mixture only. Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Lizzie. Splendid azure-blue flowers 2 inches across, with bold 
yellowish eye arranged on massive stems. 35 cts, each; $3.50 
per doz. 
Weare the largest growers of hardy perennials in this country 
