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DIANTHUS SPECIES—Continued 
@885 DELTOIDES (Maiden Pink). A trim sturdy dwarf plant. 
Deep pink, crimson-centered flowers borne in abundance. Fol¬ 
iage forms a dense carpet. Easily grown on the rockery. Re¬ 
quires sunny position. 6 to 9 inches high. May and June. Pkt., 
lEc; y a oz., 50c. 
@886 BELT OIBES, MAJOR STERN’S VARIETY. Flowers 
bright crimson, with dark foliage, free-flowering. Pkt., 20c; 
1/16 OZ., 50c. 
(§887 GRANITICUS. Dwarf bright crimson. Of the same type 
as Dianthus deltoides. Pkt., 10c; y a oz., 15c. 
@888 KNAPPI. A unique species, producing on slender stems 
clusters of small yellow blossoms. Place it high in the rock 
garden, as it loves a dry, sunny place. Pkt., 25c. 
ANNUAL PINKS. See page 39. 
Inium " Hardy Perennial Larkspur 
The Delphinium, or Hardy Larkspur, is one of the most valu¬ 
able of all herbaceous plants. It provides many of the light and 
dark shades of blue colors greatly in demand, but very scarce. 
Many delightful shades of lavender and mauve are also present 
in the newest strains, all of which will be found in the choice 
varieties offered below. 
Named Varieties, English Delphiniums 
A slight variation in colors must be expected in the flowers 
produced from seed, but a large per cent of the seedlings will 
come true. The others, too, will be of good type, and more than 
likely some new color combinations will be found among them. 
866 CAMBRIA. Deep mauve with inconspicuous eye. Blooms 
late. Height 5 feet. Pkt., 35c. 
867 ICEBERG-. This is the first white Perennial Delphinium to 
be introduced, which comes true from seed. Grows 48 inches 
high. The long spikes are thickly covered with pure white 
blooms. This variety is particularly beautiful and forms an 
attractive contrast to the dark and pale varieties. Pkt., 35c. 
868 LADY GWENDOLYN. Semi-double, deep sky blue, white 
eye. Vigorous and mildew-proof. Height, 5 y 2 feet. Medium. 
Pkt., 50c. 
869 MILLICENT BLACKMORE. Spike of perfect form, pips 
very large, blue and mauve, black center. Height, 5 feet, 6 
inches. Late. Pkt., 40c. 
870 MRS. TOWNLEY PARKER. Sky blue single, white eye. 
Height, 4% feet. Early. Pkt., 40c. 
871 NORA FERGUSON. Pale blue shaded soft pink. Height, 
4 y 2 feet. Pkt., 40c. 
872 THE BISHOP. Rich gentian blue, with white eye. Height, 
4% feet. Pkt., 40c. 
873 THE SHAH. Deep rosy lavender, dark eye. Large, semi¬ 
double, spike long, finely proportioned. Height, 5 feet. Med¬ 
ium. Pkt., 40c. 
Delphinium Mixtures of Famous English Specialists 
874 BLACKMORE & LANGBON’S STRAIN. We take great 
pride in offering this unusually fine mixture which contains 
nearly all of the newest varieties developed by these famous 
English Delphinium specialists. Many of their varieties have 
earned gold medal awards in England. The seed we offer is 
saved from their best varieties, including their novelties and 
imported direct from them by us. Pkt. 35c; 1/16 oz., 90c; y a 
CZ., $1.60. 
875 WREXHAM HYBRIDS, HOLLYHOCK STRAIN. A fine 
mixture of all shades of blue, lavender and mauve. Large 
flowers well placed on long pyramidal spikes. Their sturdy 
appearance reminds one of the Hollyhock, hence the name. 
Pkt., 40c; 1/16 oz., $1.00; Vs oz., $1.85. 
876 CHOICE HYBRIDS. Mixed. A choice mixture of all shades, 
ranging in color from pale lavender to indigo blue. Pkt., 10c; 
y a oz., 40c; y± oz., 75c. 
Loose Spray Delphiniums 
(Excellent for Cutting) 
877 BELLADONNA (Cliveden Beauty). This is the freest and 
most continuous blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear tur- 
quoise-blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and 
beauty. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; y a oz., 60c; V4 oz., $1.00. 
878 BELLAMOSUM. This is a rich, deep blue form of the pop¬ 
ular light blue Belladonna, having the same free-blooming 
and other good qualities. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; y a oz., 60c; 
V4 oz., $1.00. 
879 CAMBRIDGE BLUE. It is a rich clear blue, growing about 
2 to 3 feet high. Excellent for cutting. Pkt., 15c; y a oz., 60c. 
880 CHINESE WHITE. This variety grows 12 inches tall, bear¬ 
ing elegant graceful spikes set with large white blooms. 
Flowers freely from June until September. It is fine for beds, 
borders and cutting. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 40c. 
DELPHINIUM ANNUAL. See Larkspur. Page 41. 
Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdon’s Strain. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Delphiniums 
thrive in rich; deeply cultivated soil; how¬ 
ever, any soil, even hot and sandy, if well 
watered and fertilized, will give excellent 
results. 
If the flowering spikes are cut after 
blooming to within 8 to 10 inches from the 
soil, fertilized and watered, fresh growtn 
will then be produced, which will give blos¬ 
soms. Coal ashes strewn over the crown will 
protect the plants from slugs through the 
winter and spring, also forming a natural 
drainage of excess moisture from the 
crowns. 
Start seed in flats in February or March, 
transplant seedlings when about 1 inch high, 
to 4 inches apart. In May, set the plants out 
in the border, about 3 feet apart, where 
they will bloom in late summer. However, 
the seed can be sown at any time. The above 
is but one plan. Another successful method 
is to sow seed during July, August and Sep¬ 
tember in a cold frame. When the plants are 
large enough to handle, transplant to 4 
inches apart. When the ground has frozen 
hard, fill the frame with straw, cover with 
tar paper sash, and forget them until spring. 
In March, take off the tar paper sash and 
when the ground has thawed, remove the 
straw. Your plants are then ready to be 
moved to their permanent position. 
