8 
OUR VARIED CLIMATE AND SOIL CONDITIONS 
A young bed of Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William) 
coming into full bloom 
DELPHINIUM, (Perennial Larkspur), 3 to 6 ft. Without doubt the molt 
popular of all the hardy perennials. Succeeds in all soils and locations and 
will give you more satisfaction and pleasure than any other flower. The tall 
growing varieties reach height of 4 to 6 ft. and the dwarf class from 2 to 3 
ft. The flowers appear in early June and if not allowed to go to seed the 
plants will continue flowering throughout the growing season. Delphini¬ 
ums like a well drained rich soil. If soil shows acid reaction a little lime 
around the plants will overcome the acidity. They do beSt on a so called 
sweet soil. As Peat Humus is slightly acid, a little lime should be mixed 
with same when used with Delphiniums, which makes it as beneficial as 
with other plants. We have been growing Delphiniums for many years, 
importing seed from the best growers in Europe, and have some wonderful 
new Strains running to double and semi-double flowers with two and three 
color tones. As moSt Delphiniums do not come true from seed, they are 
mostly grown and sold under Strain names with mixed colors as: Triple 
X Hybrids, Gold Medal Hybrids, etc. We can supply plants of the follow¬ 
ing named varieties and Strains. 
X—BELLADONNA. 2 to 3 ft. This variety comes practically true from 
seed. A beautiful shade of sky blue, flowering in June and July, and usually 
again in the fall. Each, 20 cents; 6 for $1.00. 
X — BELLAMOSA. 2 to 3 ft. A dark blue form of Belladoma Strain. Very 
beautiful. Each, 30 cents; 6 for $1.50. 
TRIPLE X HYBRIDS, 4 ft. A very choice Strain covering all colors and 
with many double and semi-double flowers of twc and three tone colors. 
Each, 30 cents; 6 for $1.50. 
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS, 4 to 6 ft. Another choice Strain made up 
from leading Delphinium Specialists Strains mixed together, giving you a 
wonderful effeft in all colors and shapes in single, smi-double and double 
flowers in the moSt beautiful of color tones. Each, 30 cents; 6 for $1.50. 
AMERICAN HYBRIDS, 3 to 4 ft. This Strain includes the hardiest types 
and will succeed pradtially everywhere, with minimum of care and atten¬ 
tion. Has a wide range of colors. Each, 20 cents; 6 for $1.00. 
X CHINESE HYBRIDS, 2 to 3 ft. A diStinft class of Delphinium with 
feathery foliage with flowers of intense genetian-blue and pure white. Mixed. 
Each, 20 cents; 6 for $1.00. 
DIANTHUS, (Hardy Garden Pinks.) No garden can be complete with¬ 
out a good assortment of these old time favorites. They are of easiest cul¬ 
ture and grow loads of flowers year after year with a minimum of care. For 
adding color and variety in the garden, they are hard to beat, and at same 
time will furnish you the finest of cut flowers for in-door bouquets. They 
are suitable for setting in hardy borders, hedge rows, or single clumps and 
are especially good in Rock Gardens. All of the following varieties of 
Dianthus are sure to please you and to give you a lot of enjoyment as they 
grow and flower in your garden. 
X—DIANTHUS PLUMARIS (Sweet Scented Garden Pinks), 8 to 12 in- 
An excellant Garden Pink for Borders, Bed and Rock Garden. Handsome 
silvery green foliage with rose-pink and white, fragrant flowers borne on 
logn Stems. Blooms continuously if flowers are cut. Excellent for bouquets. 
Each, 20 cents; 6 for $1.00. 
X—DIANTHUS BARBATUS, (Giant Flowering Sweet William), 2 ft. 
A new variety of Sweet William with larger flowers in a wide variety 
of brilliant colors. Extra fine for bedding and for setting in Rock Garden. 
Makes a splendid cut flower. Each, 30 cents; 6 for $1.50. 
X DIANTHUS BARBATUS ROSEA, (Rosy-pink Sweet William), 18 
inches. Will give you a solid bed or border with flowers all of the same 
charming rose color. Each, 20 cents; 6 for $1.00. 
