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Delphinium (Hardy Larkspurs ) 



These are deservedly oiie" of the most popular subjects in the 

 hardy border; of easiest culture; perfectly hardy. They will 

 establish themselves in almost any garden soil, but respond quickly 

 to liberal treatment. ' ■-, 



Belladoniia. The freest and most continuous blooming of all. 

 The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is unequalled for delicacy 

 and beauty. 

 Bellamosum. This is a dark blue form of the popular light- 

 blue Belladonna, with which it is identical in habit of growth, 

 freedom of bloom and other good quaUties, but with intensely 

 rich, deep blue flowers. 

 Chinense. A very pretty dwarf species, with fine feathery 

 foliage and intense gentian-blue flowers in open panicles. 



— Album. A pure white form of the above. 

 Gold Medal Hybrids, i Unqilestionably the finest strain of 



mixed Hybrids ever offered. The plants are of strong, vigorous 

 habit, with large flowers. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 5 sorts for $1.00. 



Dianthus 



Deltoides {Maiden Pink). A charming creeping variety, with pink flowers. 



— Alba. A pretty white flowering form. 

 Latifolius Atrococcineus {Everblooming Sweet William). Produces all 



summer brilliant fiery crimson scarlet double flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



(See also Hardy Garden Pinks and Sweet Williams.) 



Dielytra or Dicentra 



Spectabilis {Bleeding Heart or Seal Flower). An old-fashioned' favorite; its 

 long racemes of araceful heart-shaped pink flowers are always attractive; 

 it is used largelySor forcing; and is perfectly at home in any part of the 

 hardy border, and especially valuable for planting in the shade. (See cut). 

 Strong clumps, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



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. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Digitalis 



Dielytra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 



Gold Med.\l Hybrid Delphiniums 



(Foxglove) 



The Fo.xg]ove, old-J 



fashioned, digmfiedl 



and stately duringi 



their period of flow ' 



ering, dominate the 



whole garden. 



Giant Shirley. A magnificent strain of the Gloxinia flowered type of 

 vigorous habit attaining a height of from 5 to 7 feet with spikes of bloom 

 4 feet in length, closely set with flowers of unusual size ranging iij color 

 from purest white to deepest rose, handsomely spotted with crimson 

 maroon and chocolate. We offer them in mixture only. ' 



Ambigua or Grandiflora. Showy flowers of pale yellow veined brown. 



Lanata. Odd-looking flowers; corolla grey, with creamy white tips. 

 ^Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



DorOniCUm (Leopard's Bane) 



Ezcelsum. Large bright yellow flowers and one of the most effective very 

 early spring flowering perennials. There are many who have only seen 

 this as a single plant, here or there in a hardy border, and have no idea of 

 the effect it has when planted in a mass. It is also a splendid flower for 

 cutting, as it carries well and stands a long time in water, opening out 

 morning after morning. They succeed everywhere. 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



EchinOpS (Clobe Thistle) 



Ritro. Deep metallic-blue flowers. 3 feet. 



Sphaerocephalus. An interesting thistle-like plant with large globular 

 heads of bluish-white attractive flowers. 3 feet. 

 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Epimedium (Barren-wort, Bishop's Hat) 



Sulphureum. A dwarf growing plant suitable for a shady position in the 

 rock garden or edge of border with leathery bronzy foliage and paniirlqs of 

 small sulphur yellow flowers. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Violaceum. Reddish-violet flowers. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



NOTE — Bulbs, Roots or Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on 

 the order blank and inside of front cover of this catalogue. 



