ALEXANDER FORBES &. CO., NEWARK, N. J. 
Giant Exhibition Hybrid 
Delphinium 
DELPHINIUM • Perennial Larkspur 
The tall, stately flower-spikes of the Delphinium rise to a height of 3 to 5 feet and supply the 
garden with a wealth of pale blue, azure-blue, gentian-blue, sapphire, and royal purple hues. They 
are effective in all situations and demand rich, deeply cultivated soil and considerable moisture. If 
flower-spikes are cut when through blooming, others will replace them. 
Sow the seeds in early spring, indoors or in hotbeds in shallow boxes. When the seedlings are 
about %inch high, transplant to flats 3 to 4 inches apart each way, transferring them to the open 
ground when the weather is suitable. Spring-sown plants bloom in July and August. They may be 
planted 6 to 8 inches apart. The following spring the choicer ones may be planted in permanent 
groups 2 to 3 feet apart. In two to three years heavily manure the beds and reset the plants. 
Hollyhock-flowered Wrexham Hybrids. The deft magic of the great English hybridizers has 
endowed this new strain with flowers of superb size, exquisitely proportioned, on spikes like the 
tapered spires of ancient gothic cathedrals. These spikes range from 4 to 6 feet, with unusually 
long blooms of exquisitely colored florets—lovely tones of blues, mauves, lilacs, purples, and 
violets in indescribably wonderful variations, t^oz. 55 cts.; 34 oz - $1.40; oz. $5; 341b- $17.25. 
Giant Exhibition Hybrids, Blackmore and Langdon’s Best Strain. This unusually fine mixture 
contains nearly all of the newest varieties developed by these famous English Delphinium spe¬ 
cialists. Many of these hybrids have earned gold medal awards in England. The well-filled spikes 
are superbly colored and grow 6 to 7 feet high. They bloom in June and July, and sell at sight, 
ygoz. 55 cts.; J4 oz - $1-40; oz. $5; 341b- $17.25. 
Gold Medal Hybrids. This is one of the finest strains of mixed hybrids ever offered. The plants 
are of strong, vigorous habit, 4 to 5 feet high, with large flowers on spikes 2 feet long and over, the 
majority running in the lighter shades of blue. 34c* z - 30 cts.; oz. $1; 341b. $3.50. 
Belladonna Hybrids. This is the freest and most continuous blooming Hardy Larkspur. Not 
equaled for the delicacy and beauty of the flowers, in clear turquoise and ether blue shades. 4 ft. 
yguz. 25 cts.; 34 oz - 65 cts.; oz. $2; 341b. $7. 
Belladonna, Improved or Cliveden Beauty. A very select strain of strong, vigorous habit, with 
large flowers of brilliant iridescent light turquoise blue. ygoz. 30 cts.; 34oz. 90 cts.; oz. $3; 341b. $10. 
Bellamosum. Beautiful spikes of dark blue flowers, with a white center. 23-2 ft- rS oz - 25 cts.; 
34oz. 65 cts.; oz. $2; 341b. $7. 
For Annual Delphiniums, see Larkspur 
DIANTHUS • Pinks 
These are strong, sturdy growers, blooming Hardy Garden Pinks 
from early summer until fall. They require 
a moderate amount of sunshine but will thrive almost anywhere. The seed may be sown in spring 
or fall, and transplanting, if necessary, should be done while the plants are quite small. 
Chinensis, Double Mixed (China, or India Pinks). Bloom in clusters; flowers very double and in 
a large range of bright colors. 34 oz - 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 341b. $1. 
Fireball. Extra-double, brilliant dark scarlet; very beautiful. 34 oz - 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; 341b. $2.50. 
Wonderful (Double Fringed Pink). Large flowers on stiff, upright stems. The petals are deeply cut 
and range from white to rose and deep purplish red. 34 oz - 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; 34lb. $2.50. 
These hardy biennials are unsurpassed for color and fragrance. They 
bloom finely the first season, remaining green all winter and blooming the next 
year also, if lightly protected. Seed may be sown in the open in early spring when 
frost is past, and if the situation is open they will flower luxuriantly in a few 
weeks’ time and continue until hard frost. Seedlings should be thinned out to 
stand 6 inches apart. They average 1 foot in height and are splendid for borders. 
The double-flowering varieties are quite as fine as carnations for cutting. 
Hardy Garden Pinks 
These form low, bushy, tufted plants, above which are produced, on long 
stems, beautiful fringed fragrant flowers valued in old-fashioned gardens. 
Allwoodi. A splendid strain, being half Carnation and half Pink. 75 per cent 
of flowers come double. In varied colors. $1 per 100 seeds; $7.50 per 1,000. 
Barbatus. See Sweet William. 
Plumarius, Single Mixed (Pheasant’s-Eye 
Pink). Large, single, fringed flowers, beau¬ 
tifully marked in many colors; delightfully 
fragrant. This is a very popular strain. 
34oz. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; J£Ib. $1.40. 
Plumarius, Double Mixed (Double Hardy 
Garden Pinks). Double and semi-double 
varieties in beautiful colors. j/goz. 25 cts.; 
34oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25; 341b. $4.40; lb. $16. 
Plumarius semperflorens (Everblooming 
Hardy Garden Pinks). Very beautiful, 
sweet-scented, double, semi-double, and 
single flowers in variety of color. 34 oz * 
25 cts.; oz. 85 cts.; 341b. $2.75; lb. $8.50. 
Double Annual Pinks 
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