BRISTOL NURSERIES, Inc., BRISTOL, COKK 
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Delphinium (Larkspur) 
The Delphinium is, we believe, the most satis¬ 
factory of all border plants, and is deserving of 
special care. It does not do well under congested 
conditions. A rich soil is desirable, but the roots 
must not come in contact with manures. Bonemeal 
should be well mixed into the soil before planting, 
and a light application made after each crop of flow¬ 
ers is cut. If these are cut close to the ground, new 
flowering growths will appear from the base of the 
plant, and, with proper care, will produce a second 
crop of blooms and continue until frost. 
Bristol Hybrids. Grown from seed selected with 
the utmost care from vigorous hybrids, we be¬ 
lieve this selection will contain kinds that are 
fully equal to many of the best named varieties, 
with the advantage of added vigor. It is a fact 
that the finer European named varieties, which 
must be propagated from division or by cuttings, 
are prone to deteriorate in the process and are not 
fully at home under our more changeable climatic 
conditions. This hybrid strain includes a range 
of lovely colors varying from azure-blue to deepest 
purple, mauve-pink to rosy lavender. Many are 
semi-double with distinct centers. Strong and 
vigorous, and, when well established, stately 
spikes attaining a height of 7 feet are not unusual. 
Strong, field-grown plants, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per 
doz., $25 per 100. 
Hollyhock or Wrexham Type. A new race, with 
tapering, spire-like spikes of unusual length and 
beauty, and including lovely color tints and shades. 
This type will flower late, following the hybrids, 
and thus prolong the Delphinium season. Named 
kinds, such as Wembly, Coquette, Advancement, 
and Mauve Queen, are included in this selection. 
They are remarkably fine Delphiniums, but do not 
come sufficiently true from seed to offer by name. 
50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. 
Belladonna, Blue Grotto. A splendid addition of 
European introduction. In growth it is equal in 
every way to Belladonna, but the color is a rich 
dark blue, and, unlike Bellamosa, it is entirely 
healthy and flowers profusely with ordinary cul¬ 
ture. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Belladonna Improved. The most continuous bloom¬ 
ing of all, producing numerous spikes throughout 
the season, varying from 3 to 4 feet in height. The 
dainty clear turquoise shade of blue peculiar to 
this variety is greatly in demand as a garden color 
or as a cut-flower. 
*Chinensis, Blue Butterfly. Dark blue. Nice for 
massing. Height 18 inches. 
*Chinensis grandiflorum album. A good white form 
of the above. 
Dictamnus (Gas Plant) 
Fraxinella. A splendid old garden favorite and one of 
the most permanent of hardy garden plants. Spikes, 
approximately to 3 feet high, of rosy pink flowers 
during June and July; fragrant foliage. An interest¬ 
ing feature of this plant is that if a lighted match is 
held at the base of the flower-stem, a flash of light 
will appear through the flower-stalk. This ignites 
best in the late afternoon and during close weather, 
when the odor is most pronounced. 
Fraxinella alba. A very desirable clear white form of 
the preceding. 
Both varieties, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) 
We can supply this fine old-fashioned favorite in 
plants grown from the choicest European strains 
available and almost true to color. 
Nigrescens. Deep crimson. Dark bronzy foliage. 
Pink Beauty. A lovely salmon-pink shade. 
Pure White. Very large flowers. 
Mixed. Including all colors. 
Dicentra (Dielytra) 
Spectabilis. Bleeding-Heart. This fine old favorite has 
been almost unprocurable for several years. A good 
stock now of strong roots, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
^Formosa. Western Bleeding-Heart. A variety with 
finely cut leaves and slightly smaller, pretty rose- 
purple flowers which are borne on and off all sum¬ 
mer. It is well adapted to the edge of shrubbery 
border, and thrives in the shade. 35 cts. each, 
$3.50 per doz. 
*Eximia. Fringed Bleeding-Heart. Dainty rose-pink 
flowers in drooping racemes. Fernlike foliage. 
Height, 1 foot. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Digitalis (Foxglove) 
The Shirley. Those who admire the old-fashioned 
Foxglove will delight in this greatly improved strain 
of Gloxiniaeflora. The flowers, unusually large in size, 
are daintily frilled, varying in color from white to 
deep rose-pink and are spotted crimson, maroon, and 
chocolate. It may be of interest to note that this 
fine strain was developed by the originator of the 
Shirley poppy. 
Gloxiniaeflora. White, Pink, Purple, and Spotted. 
Isabellina. A desirable yellow form of above. 
Lutea grandiflora. Attractive shade of soft yellow. 
Geum (Avens) 
*Chiloense. Single. Large bright scarlet flowers. 
Sturdy plant. 
*Chiloense, Mrs. Bradshaw. A dwarf plant with 
strawberry-like foliage and showy scarlet-red, semi¬ 
double flowers during summer. Height, 1 foot. 
*Chiloense, Lady Stratheden. A rich golden yellow 
counterpart of the above. 
Geum chiloense, Mrs. Bradshaw 
All Perennials, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100, unless otherwise noted 
Varieties marked * are suitable for the rock-garden 
