PERENNIAL PLANTS 



New Pacific Hybrid Delphinium 



Sensational New Pacific 

 Hybrid Delphinium ® 



Few plants ever have created a sensation comparable with that 

 of these new Pacific Hybrid Delphinium. They stand out from 

 among all novelties as a truly amazing accomplishment. Vigor, 

 length of stem, size of ilower, formation of the blooms, uniformity 

 of habit, disease resistance combine into a magnificent strain that 

 has taken the garden world by storm. The five varieties which 

 follow are entirely new this year. They represent the ultimate in 

 perfection. We recommend them unreservedly to all who appreci- 

 ate the grace and beauty of these modern Delphinium. 

 King Arthur. Brilliant royal violet with white bee. 

 Gviinevere. Light pink-lavender with white bee. 

 Summer Skies. Clearest light blue with white bee. 

 Clear White. Clear glistening white of heavy texture. 

 Dark Blue Shades. With white and dark bees. 

 Any of tlie above, young plants, each 60c; 3 for SI. 75; 12 for S6.00; 

 25 forSll.OO. 



Lovely Newer Shades 



Lavender Pastel Shades Light Violet Shades 



Dark Violet Shades Light Blue Shades 



Deep Blue Shades 



Any of I lie above newer shades, each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for S5.00; 

 25 for S9.00. 



Delphinium, Dreer's De Luxe Hybrids 



Delphinium — Hardy Larkspur ® 



Deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the hardy border. 

 Bold, attractive, and highly impressive plants of easiest culture. 

 They will establish themselves in almost any garden soil but re- 

 spond quickly to liberal treatment. Plant early in spring in a 

 sunny position. 



Belladonna Improved. 4 ft. The freest and most continuous 

 blooming of all, never being out of flower from the end of June 

 until cut down by frost. The clear turquoise blue of its blooms 

 is not equaled in dehcacy and beauty by any other flower. 

 Bellamosum. 4 ft. Has the same form, habit of growth, and is 

 as free flowering as the light blue Belladonna, but the flowers 

 are an intensely rich deep bK 2. 

 Dreer's De Luxe Hybrids. 5-6 ft. Unquestionably the finest 

 strain of mixed hybrids. The plants are of strong, vigorous habit 

 with large flowers in spikes two feet long and over, the majority 

 running in the lighter shades of blue. 



A ny of the above: 

 Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.50. 



Newer Varieties of 

 Dianthus plumarius 



Splendid improvements on the old varieties, particularly 

 in the calyx which never splits. Perfectly shaped, double 

 flowers valuable for garden display and cutting. 

 Bristol Jewel. Semi-double white, flushed red. Red eye. 

 Bristol Maid. Very large double rose-pink blooms. 

 Bristol Purity. Pure white double flowers; early. 

 A ny of the above: 

 Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 

 One each of the 3 Newer Varieties, for 85c. 



Garden Hybrids of Dianthus plumarius 



Vigorous, compact plants with broad dark green leaves. The 

 flowers are carried on stems 10 to 12 inches long. 

 Beatrix. Double light salmon-pink; May to November. 

 Etoile de Lyon. Double brilliant crimson. May-June. 



EUIkt of the above: 

 Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 



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The Book of Perennials (Hottes). Devoted to the general principles of growing, 

 using, and propagating old-fashioned perennial plants. $2.00 per copy postpaid. 



