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CARL PURDY, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 
Delphiniums are tall, stately and excellent for cutting 
Delphinium cardinale is the much-sought-after Giant Scarlet Larkspur of Southern 
California. I offer strong collected roots. Sit., sun. Soil, loose, well-drained. PL, 
October to March. Prop., seeds; damp off badly. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
The genus D1ANTHUS includes all Carnations, Pinks and Sweet Williams. With 
the exception of the Carnations, Pinks are most hardy and easily grown. They appre- 
ciate rich soil and good culture; they will live and well repay trouble under almost any 
garden conditions. Plant from November to April and let alone. 
The Pheasant's-Eye Pinks, or D. plumarius, are most satisfactory. They form 
broad, blue-green masses of foliage, and flower most profusely in early summer and some 
throughout the year. As a broad edging for a large bed the following is most effective: 
Plant two or three rows, 10 to 12 inches apart each way, with the outer row 8 inches 
from the walk. They will form a solid belt of soft foliage. Strong plants, in mixed 
colors, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. Divisions, well rooted, $4 per too. 
Separate varieties. White; soft pink, no eye; soft pink, very light eye; deep rose, 
with dark eye. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
The CUSHION PINKS are various European rock-plants most useful for roekwork 
or dry borders. D. csesius, the Cheddar Pink, has a low dense cushion of bluish, grass- 
like leaves, making a round mat not over 3 inches high. The small, rose-colored flowers 
in mid-spring are both pretty and fragrant. A fine plant for edging beds or rocks. 
15 cts. cach, $1.25 per doz. Very heavy plants, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Dianthus pungens forms dense cushions like the above but the flowers are white 
and delicately fringed. 
D. deltoides, Brilliant, (he Maiden Pink, is thickly studded with small, bright rose- 
colored flowers. A charming plant. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
