Coronilla • Crown Vetch 



Varia. A useful shrubby, trailing plant of the easiest 

 culture for coarse massing in dry situations, producing 

 whorls of rose-colorcd. pea-shaped flowers throughout 

 the summer. 20 cts. each, per doz., S12 per 100. 



Delphinium • Hardy Larkspur 

 Select Varieties 



Among garden flowers, the Delphinium of to- 

 day is unquestionably the most ijcautiful. The 

 majestic spikes range in color from pure white to 

 imperial purple, the tenderest sky-blue to the 

 deepest violet, a range of color capable of in- 

 numerable effects in the garden. 



It is one of the few hardy plants which flower 

 throughout the season, doing weU in any reason- 

 bly good soil or location, and which are equafly 

 good for garden decoration or cutting purposes. 



The hybrid strains offered are grown from seed 

 and, although they include numerous and beauti- 

 ful shades, they vary from the seed parent and 

 fall short where a certain color effect is desired. 

 Named varieties are increased by division — a 

 much slower process — but they can be depended 

 upon as being true to description. 



The Delphiniums are of the easiest culture and, 

 although they will do wefl under ordinary con- 

 ditions, they are quick to respond to hberal treat- 

 ment and are surely 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 

 small white grub which attacks the roots occa- 

 sionally. The first flowers appear in late June 

 and, as the stalks are tender, they should be 

 staked when about 2^2 feet in height to protect 

 them from heavy winds. As the spikes mature, 

 they should be cut close to the ground to induce 

 another crop, which will appear from the crown. 

 Apply another dusting of bone meal at this time 

 to encourage the new growths. With proper 

 attention, the Delphinium will produce splendid 

 flowers until severe frost occurs. 



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

 symmetrical flowers, fully 2 J; inches across, of a rich, 

 rosy mauve, overcast sky-blue; distinct dark eye. 

 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 



Belladonna. Dark blue. A splendid selection of 

 various shades of dark blue. Very free. 



Belladonna, Miss F. Stormoth. A lovely shade of 

 azure-blue with prominent silvery white eye. The 

 flowers are carried on erect stems and not set too close. 

 Oiie of the freest, always in bloom, and a splendid 

 thing for cutting. 



Carmen. Gigantic spikes fully 7 feet when estab- 

 lished; large flowers, 2 '2 inches across, of a beautiful 

 rich gentian-blue color, the center flushed with rosy 

 purple heightened with a conspicuous darker eye. A 

 truly magnificent Larkspur. $1 each, Sio per doz. 



Chinense. A very attractive, dwarf, blue-flowering 

 variety with fine-cut, feathery foliage. 18 inches. 

 20 cts. each, S2 per doz.. Si 2 per 100. 



Chinense alba grandiflora. A pure white form of 

 the above. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12 per 100. 



Chinense, Blue Butterfly. An excellent bright 

 blue variety of dwarf habit. Very free. 20 cts. each, 

 S2 per doz.. Si 2 per 100. 



Hardy Perennials 



Delphi 



continued 



Comite. Clear, light blue; very free and strong. 

 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



Cory. One of the most striking Delphiniums we 

 have seen and the most beautiful of the light i)Iue varie- 

 ties. The flowers are a brilliant Forget-me-not-blue in 

 color, emphasized by a prominent bold white eye. This 

 is a \ cry free-flowering variety and a good grower, the 

 stalks averaging 5'j feet when established. Stock 

 limited. Si.;o each, S15 per doz. 



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, S5.50 

 per doz. 



Formosum. The popular dark blue varietv with 

 white center. One of the best. 20 cts. each, S2 per doz., 

 $12 per 100. 



Lamartine. Rich gentian-blue with conspicuous 

 white center. Flowers single. Very free flowering and 

 one of the best for cutting. Similar in growth to Bella- 

 donna. 30 cts. each, S3 per doz. 



Lilacina. Lovely mauve-pink; free and of splendid 

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

 $5 per doz. 



Moerheimei. This recent introduction is undoubt- 

 edly the best pure white Delphinium yet introduced and 

 should be in every collection. Splendid habit and one 

 of the most continuous flowering. 30c. each, S3 per doz. 



Queen Wilhelmina. Lovely sky-blue flowers, 

 slightly flushed rose, with large white eye. A vigorous 

 grower producing massive spikes 6 feet in height. One 

 of the finest. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 



Mrs. Thompson. Clear deep blue flowers with 

 white eye. A fine free-flowering sort. 



Persimmon. A splendid variety of the popular 

 Belladonna type, but of a more robust-growing habit 

 and with larger flowers. Fine branching habit. Color 

 pure light blue with very pretty bluish white eye. 

 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100, except where 

 noted 



Cromwell Gardens Hybrid Delphiniums 



We offer this strain of choice hybrids grown from 

 seed, carefully selected from the best varieties and 

 types. No seed is saved from Delphiniums that are not 

 of superior habit. We can, therefore, assure our patrons 

 of a strain that will give splendid results for general 

 garden decoration. Dark blue and light blue shades. 

 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., S15 per 100. 



Dianthus barbatus 



Sweet William 



There is a vast difference in the improved 

 strains of this old-fashioned favorite, and those 

 usually found in gardens. The enormous trusses, 

 with their rich coloring, are unequaled among 

 hardy garden plants, and their unusual eflfective- 

 ness would warrant their more extensive use for 

 bedding and grouping. The best results are ob- 

 tained from early planting, when a light mulch of 

 rotted manure should be provided. We offer a 

 selection that cannot be surpassed. 



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. 



Pheasant's Eye. Large heads of rich crimson flow- 

 ers, each showing a distinct white eye. 



Pink Beauty. A beautiful salmon shade of pink; 

 very distinct. 



Scarlet. Intense, glowing scarlet; very effective. 

 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12 per 100 



