Hardy Perennials 



CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL CONN. 



DELPHINIUM, continued 



increased by division — a mucli slower process — but 

 thcv can be depended upon as beinj? true to description. 



The Delpliiniunis are of the easiest culture and, al- 

 though the\- will do wi-11 under orriinary conditions, 

 they are quick to respond to liberal treatment and are 

 sur&lv worthy of additional care. A rich soil is enjoyed, 

 but the roots should not come in contact with manures. 

 A sprinkling of fine bone meal can be worked into the 

 soil in early spring as a fertilizer, and a coating of 

 sifted ashes used to cover the crowns in fall, to discourage 

 the white grub which will occasionally attack the 

 Delphinium. 



Amos Perry. A lovely variety, with semi-double, 

 symmetrical flowers, fully 2% inches across, of a 

 rich, rosy mauve, overcast sky-blue; distinct dark 

 eye. 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



Attraction. Bright lavender-blue, shaded rose inside, 

 distinct white eye; very attractive and free. 50 cts. 

 each, S5 per doz. 



Belladonna grandiflora. Large flowers of a beau- 

 tiful, transparent sky-blue, larger than the popular 

 \ariety Belladonna. Splendid for massing and 

 cutting. 25 cts. each, $2,50 per doz., $1$ per 100. 



Duke of Connaught. Bright, velvety blue, inner 

 petals of rosy lavender; large, black eye which gives 

 the flower a distinct appearance. Tall, well-formed 

 spikes. One of the handsomest varieties. 35 cts. 

 each, S3. 50 per doz. 



iCelway's Exhibition Hybrids. Undoubtedly the 

 finest strain of mixed Hybrids obtainable. Plants 

 strong and vigorous, the flower-spikes averaging 2 

 feet or over, colors ranging from deep to light blue. 

 15 cts. each. Si. 50 per doz., Sio per 100. 



Cing of Delphiniums. This variety is a remarkably 

 strong grower and one of the most distinct yet 

 introduced. Large, individual flowers carried on 

 immense spikes. Deep violet-blue with distinct 

 white eye. Magnificent in ever>- respect. 50 cts. 

 each. S5 per Joz. 

 .amartine. Rich gentian-blue with conspicuous 

 white center. Flowers single. Very free-flowering 

 and one of the best for cutting. Similar in growth to 

 Belladonna. 30 cts. each, S3 per doz. 

 .izzie. Beautiful, azure-blue, single flowers of largest 

 size with distinct yellow eye. An attractive variety 

 of excellent habit, 30 cts. each, S3 per doz. 

 .ilacina. Lovely mauve-pink; free and of splendid 

 habit. One of the finest for mass effects. 50 cts. 

 each. Ss per doz. 



loerheimi. This recent introduction is undoubtedly 

 the best pure white Delphinium yet introduced and 

 should be in every collection. Splendid habit and 

 one of the most continuous flowering. 30 cts. each, 

 $3 per doz. 



ersimmon. A splendid variety 

 of the popular Belladonna type, 

 but of a more robust-growing 

 habit and with larger flowers. 

 Fine branching habit. Color 

 luire light blue with very pretty 

 liliiish white eye. 30 cts. each, 

 Si per doz, 

 , ev. E. Lascelles. One of the 

 finest new varieties. Color deep 

 purple-blue with clear white 

 e\e. Gigantic spikes attaining 

 a height of 6 feet, furnished 

 witli elegantly arranged side 

 liranches. Si each, Sio per doz 

 ■ue Blue. One of the finest sin- 

 )elphiniums ever sent out; 

 111 color of the sepals is the 

 iirrst possible true blue — a 

 iilliant color emphasized by 

 li 'k-eper eye. .A splendidly 

 iitrtive variety for massing. 



ot-;. each. S7.50 per doz. 

 lly O'Breen. Beautiful por- 

 « lain-blue with rosy shadings. 

 ^ 'listinct and desirable variety, 

 i') cts. each, $5 per doz. 



VARIOUS TYPES OF DELPHINIUM 



15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, except 

 where noted 



Chinense. .\ \er\- attraiti\r. dwarf, blue-flowering 



variety with tnic-cut. Icatliery loliage. 18 inches. 

 Chinense alba grandiflora. A pure white form of 



Chinense, Blue Butterfly. An i xocllent bright blue 



varijty of dwarf habii. Vcr>' tree. 

 Chinense, Tom Thumb. I 'Itramarine-blue. A 



splendid dwarf variety. 25 cts. each, S2.50 per doz. 

 Formosum. The popular dark blue variety with 



white center. One of the best. 



DIANTHUS BARBATUS 



Sweet William 



There is a vast ditt'erence in the improved strains 

 of this old-fashioned favorite, and those usually found 

 in gardens. The enormous trusses, with their rich 

 coloring, are uncfpialed among hardy garden plants, 

 and their unusual effectiveness would warrant their 

 more extensi\e use fnr bedding and grouping. The 

 best results are obtained from early planting, when a 

 light mulch of rotted manure should be provided. We 

 offer a selection that cannot be surpassed. 



15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $8 per 100 



Auricula. White with distinct red eye. 



Deep Crimson. Deep, rich crimson; enormous flower 



trusses; one of the most striking colors when massed. 

 Giant White. Enormous trusses of purest white. 

 Harlequin. Individual flowers made up of various 



bright shades. Excellent for massing. 

 Newport Pink. Watermelon-pink or salmon-rose; 



very eft'ective. 

 Pheasant's Eye. Large heads of rich crimson flowers, 



each showing a distinct white eye. 

 Pink Beauty. A beautiful salmon shade of pink; very 



distinct. 



Scarlet. Intense, glowing scarlet; very effective. 



DIANTHUS, HARDY PINKS 



15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $8 per 100, except where 

 noted 



Alpinus. Alpine Pink. Dwarf alpine w ch large, 

 deep pink flowers specked with crimson. A lovely 

 rock-plant. 20 cts. each, S2 per doz. 



Deltoides. Maidni I'iuk. Prostrate growth; pretty 

 pink flowers in masses. Mav to August. 9 inches. 



Dianthus barbatus 



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