Delphinium, New Giant Pacific Hybrids 



Aquilegia (Columbine) 



One of the most valuable of the early-flowering 

 perennials. The long-spurred blooms and lengthy 

 stems are well adapted to use as cut-flowers, but 

 they also produce a beautiful effect when m.assed in 

 the garden. They do best in light soil in a sheltered 

 location that gets the sunshine. 1 to 2 ft. May, June. 



Caerulea. The Rocky Mountain blue Columbine. 

 Canadensis. 15 to 18 in. Our native Columbine. 



Reddish orange flowers in May and June. 

 Chrysantha (Golden Columbine). Yellow flowers 



with long spurs. 

 Chrysantha, Silver Queen. A top-notch pure 



white variety. 

 Crimson Star. Large flowers with rich crimson 



outer petals and pure white centers. Spectacular. 

 Longissima. 18 in. A native kind. Pale yellow 



coloring with amazingly long spurs. 

 Mrs. Scott Elliott's Strain. Outstanding for its 



wide range of color. 

 Rose Queen. Pink; long-spurred. 



Astilbc 



Fanal. The 13^-foot plant of this novelty carries 

 wonderfully beautiful spikes of fiery crimson 

 flowers during May and June. Astilbe foliage is 

 very attractive so that the plants are good looking 

 at all times. 75c. each; $2.00 for 3. 



Carnation, Hardy 



Crimson King. Dazzling double crimson flowers 

 from late spring until fall. 18 in. 



Lucia. Deep rose-pink with salmon shadings. Ex- 

 cellent for cutting as well as garden use. 50c. 

 each; $1.20 for 3; $4.40 per doz. 



HARDY PERENNIALS 

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FALL PLANTING 



Culture: A deep well-drained bed of enriched soil 

 is essential to the proper growth of the plants. Care 

 taken in providing a suitable bed will repay you 

 many times as you watch the succession of various 

 beautiful, fragrant blooms through the seasons, year 

 after year. They shouldbe planted for best results from 

 August through November, according to variety. 



PRICES: Unless otherwise noted, all plants are 

 $1.00 for 3 of one kind; $1.75 for 6 of one kind; $3.50 

 per doz. of one kind. Single plants, 45c. each. 



POSTAGE ON PLANTS. Add for postage and 

 packing: Single plants 10c. ; 3 plants 20c.; 6 plants 

 30c.; 12 plants 40c. We accept no responsibility for 

 delays or conditions that may prove injurious to 

 the contents. 



Delphinium 



(Perennial Larkspur) 



We off"er three distinct types of this popular 

 flower: The hybrids provide the long spikes of 

 beautiful bloom so popular for exhibition purposes; 

 cut down after the first bloom, they will repeat in 

 autumn. The Belladonna type is desirable to cut for 

 mixed bouquets and blooms all season with the dwarf 

 Chinensis providing desirable blue for bedding and 

 cutting material all season. Delphiniums require 

 rich soil in full sun. 

 Belladonna. Light blue. 3 to 4 ft. 

 Blackmore & Langdon Hybrids. Semi-double 

 and double blooms in shades of blue, lavender, 

 and purple. 4 to 5 ft. 

 Chinensis, Tom Thumb. Dwarf in habit, it pro- 

 duces several crops of exquisite blue flowers. 15 in. 

 Lamartine. Brilliant marine-blue. 3 to 4 ft. 

 New Giant Pacific Hybrids. This is an outstand- 

 ing new strain with many shades of huge florets 

 beautifully spaced on strong spikes. Mildew- 

 resistant. The best Delphinium plants in exist- 

 ence. 55c. each; $1.35 for 3. 

 Giant Pacific Hybrid, Pure White. New. Clear 

 white individual florets often measure 3 inches 

 across. 55c. each; $1.35 for 3. 



Dianthus (Fragrant Pinks) 



Reminiscent of other days when fragrant flowers 

 were in vogue, the great number of Dianthus avail- 

 able today are still a source of color and delicious 

 fragrance. 

 Bobby. Large flowers of deep pink with crimson 



centers. 8 in. 

 Bristol Purity. 1 ft. Double white flowers. 

 Little Joe. Large crimson blooms; delightful com- 

 panion for Bobby. 6 in. 

 Meg Gardner. A new introduction bearing large 

 white flowers with distinct red centers. June, 

 July. 15 in. 

 Old Spice. Plant Patent No. 499. A new and 

 choice introduction. Carnation-like salmon-pink 

 flowers; clove-scented. Blooms freely in June 

 and through the summer months. 1 ft. 55c. each; 

 $1.35 for 3. 

 Roysi Hybrids. Pink and red tones. May, June. 

 Tiny Rubles. A dainty little plant with small car- 

 nation-like flowers borne on stems 4 to 5 inches 

 high. The color is either pink or deep rose-pink, 

 depending on the exposure to sun. 

 White Reserve. Another top-notch white Car- 

 nation. June, July. 16 in. 



Unless otherwise noted, all plants are $1.00 for 3 of one kind; $1.75 for 6 of one kind; 

 $3.50 per doz. of one kind. Single plants, 45c. each 



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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



