HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Hardy 
Dreer’s Superb Delphinium tity.» 
Seed may be sown any time from spring till autumn. Sow in fine soil and cover not deeper than finch. Firm the soil and moisten 
thoroughly. Keep shaded and moist. Admit a free circulation of air at all times. When after about 20 days the pointed seed leaves 
appear remove the shade, and when the true leaves appear transplant to their permanent places 
Miscellaneous Delphinium 
2240 Gold Medal Hybrids. One of the finest strains of mixed 
hybrids offered. The plants are of strong, vigorous habit. 
The large flowers are closely set on spikes two feet long and 
over, the majority running in the lighter shades of blue. 
Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 75c; oz. $2.00. 
2219 Belladonna, Improved (Cliveden Beauty). All experts 
agree that this strain is a real improvement on the original. 
It is the most profuse and most continuous blooming of all 
the Hardy Larkspurs. The clear turquoise blue of its flowers 
is not equalled for delicacy and beauty. A generous planting 
should be included in every hardy border. Pkt. 20c; special 
pkt. 75c; 3 oz. $1.25. 
2221 Bellamosum. Thisisa rich deep blue form of the popular 
light blue Belladonna, having the same free-blooming and 
other good qualities. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c; 4 oz. $1.25. 
2225 Chinense, Blue. A distinct variety growing about two 
feet high. Has fine feathery foliage and produces freely 
large blossoms of intense gentian blue. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c. 
2224 — album. The white-flowered form. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 40c. 
2226 — Blue Butterfly, Improved. A Rich ultramarine blue; 
height one foot, excellent for the rock garden. Pkt. 15c; 
special pkt. 50c. 
2227 — Cambridge Blue (New). A rich clear blue that sur- 
passes Belladonna in brilliance. Habit of growth about two 
to three feet high. A valuable cut flower. Pkt. 25c; special 
pkt. 75c. 3 
For Annual 
Delphinium, 
see Larkspur 
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Dreer’s De Luxe Hybrid Delphinium page 40 
Dreer’s De Luxe Hybrid Delphinium 
Produced from the world’s choicest named varieties, secured without regard to cost 
from the most noted European and American specialists. The results obtained are 
really marvelous. The plants are strong and vigorous. The flower spikes are truly 
enormous. Every conceivable shade of blue, from the palest lavender to the richest 
Oxford-blue, as well as a number of pastel or art shades are represented. Fully one- 
third are double-flowering and mostly with white center or eye, but with a fair per- 
centage having the dark or bee center. A really wonderful strain that is sure to produce 
results to please the most critical grower of this popular favorite. Every year we receive 
many most complimentary testimonials about the Dreer’s De Luxe Hybrid Delphinium 
and a noted American horticulturist not so long ago assured us that in his trials with 
other leading strains it proved by far the best. 
22415 DorLUuxe bight Blue. aac ose acitaciie oainle =e eieiele eek Any of these: 
2242) De Luxe Mid-Blue ye sees ee cera erties erie nc ee eee Pkt. 35c; 
special Pkt. 75c. 
2249 Collection. One packet each of the 3 colors, 75c. 
2245 De Luxe Hybrids Choicest Mixed. Containing all colors from lightest to 
deepest blue. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c* } oz. $1.25. 
Wrexham or Hollyhock-Flowered Delphinium £7 
Enormous spikes of large single or double blooms in all the glorious shades of blue 
found only in Delphiniums. The graceful spire-shaped spikes are not unlike Hollyhocks; 
a truly magnificent strain that appeals to the lover of the finest in flowers. 
2231) Wrexham Arti SDades) ie c).jcis-fatei-\elisielt\-clscleieiee les} tsiak- 
2232 Wrexham Deep Blue Shades.......................... Pkt. 50c: 
2233 Wrexham Light Blue Shades......................... alPkt ry 50 
2234 Wrexham Mid-Blue Shades........................05. pte ie 
2238 Collection of one packet each of the 4 colors, $1.50. 
Any of these: 
4 Delphini Bellad Improved 
2235 Wrexham Mixed. Containing all colors. Pkt. 35c; special pkt. $1.25. “ a Chivadea Beantwote ak 
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