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DREER'S SUPERB DELPHINIUMS 



Seed may be sown any time from Spring till Autumn. Sow in fine soil to the depth of the seed, not deeper than { inch. Firm the 

 soil and moisten thoroughly. Keep shaded and moist, with a free circulation of air at all times. In about 20 days the pointed seed 

 leaves will appear, remove shade and when the true, or round leaves appear, transplant to their permanent places. 



PER PKT. 



Miscellaneous Delphiniums 



2240 Gold Medal Hybrids. One of the finest strains of 

 mixed hybrids offered. The plants are of strong, 

 vigorous habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet 

 and over long, the majority running in the lighter 



shades of blue. \ oz., 50 cts.; oz., SI. 50 $0 15 



2219 Belladonna Improved (Cliveden Beauty). All 

 experts agree that this strain is a real improvement on 

 the original. It is the freest and most continuous 

 blooming of all the Hardy Larkspurs. The clear tur- 

 quois blue of its flowers is not equalled for delic acy and 

 beauty, a generous planting should be included in every 



hardyborder. Special pkt, 60 cts. ; \ oz., $1.00 20 



2221 Bellamosum. This is a rich, deep blue form of the 

 popular light blue Belladonna, having the same free- 

 blooming and other good qualities. Spe. ial pkt., 60 

 cts.; \ oz., $1.00 20 



2225 Chinense Blue. A distinct and neat variety growing 

 about two feet high, with fine feathery foliage, and 

 producing freely large blossoms of intense gentian- 

 blue, j oz., 40 cts 10 



2224 - Album. The white-flowered form. \ oz., 40 cts. . . 10 



2226 - Blue Butterfly Improved. Rich ultra-marine 

 blue; height one foot, excellent for the rock garden, 

 i oz., 50 cts 15 



2227 - Cambridge Blue (New). It is a rich clear blue 

 surpassing Belladonna in brilliancy. Habit of growth 

 about two to three feet high and should make a valuable 

 cut flower. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



Dreer's De Luxe Delphiniums 



Dreer's De Luxe Hybrids. 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 of strong, vigorous habit with 

 large spikes of enormous flowers in every shade of blue from the palest lavender to the 

 richest oxford-blue as well as a number of pastel or art shades. Fully one-third are 

 double-flowering and mostly with white centre or eye, but with a fair percentage having 

 the dark or bee centre. A really wonderful strain that is sure to produce results to please 

 the most critical grower of this popular favorite. 



SPECIAL PKT. PER PKT. 



2241 De Luxe Light Blue $0 75 $0 35 



2242 De Luxe Mid-Blue 75 35 



2243 De Luxe Dark Blue 75 35 



2249 A packet each of the 3 colors, 75 cts. 



2245 De Luxe Hybrids Choicest Mixed. Containing all colors 



from lightest to deepest blue, i oz., $1.00 50 25 



Wrexham or Hollyhock-flowered 



Enormous spikes of large single and 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. (See cut on page 46.) 



SPECIAL PKT. PER PKT. 



2231 Wrexham Art Shades $1 50 $0 50 



2232 Wrexham Deep Blue Shades 1 50 50 



2233 Wrexham Light Blue Shades 1 50 50 



2234 Wrexham Mid-Blue Shades 1 50 50 



2238 Collection of a packet each of the 4 colors, $1.50. 



2235 Wrexham Mixed. Containing all colors, i oz., $1.00 35 



Delphinium Belladonna Improved 

 (Cliveden Beauty) 



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