California Bulbs, Rock Plants, Unusual Perennials 
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They are among the very best of cut flowers. PI., fall or spring. Sit., sun. 
Soil, any loam; better if well enriched. Each 30 cts; $3 per doz. 
CYNOGLOSSUM grande is a Californian related to Anchusa. and is a very 
handsome plant especially happy in moderate shade. The basal leaves are large, 
and the many-flowered branching stems have forget-me-not-like flowers of a 
deep blue and with a white crest at center. A fine rock plant and good in the 
border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. for heavy plants. 
CYPRIPEDIUMS. See page 25. 
DELPHINIUM cardinale is the Giant Scarlet Larkspur of Southern California 
and grows from 3 to 7 feet high, with long racemes of vivid scarlet. This species 
ripens to the ground soon after flowering and the roots ripen hard like a bulb, 
starting when moistened by fall rains. In the East it is probably best to lift 
the roots as soon as ripe and store dry until the next spring when the roots may 
be soaked for two hours and be planted. Dry roots only are sent out and these 
should be soaked just before planting. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. 
25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts; $2.50 per doz. 
DELPHINIUM trollifolium is quite a striking Californian species. It has 
large deep green glossy leaves, a stout stem 3 to 5 feet high and fine deep blue 
flowers. Sit., light shade preferable. Soil, any loam. Moisture, liberal. PI., 
fall only dormant roots. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. For other Delphiniums 
see Rock Garden section. 
DELPHINIUM uliginosum. Here we have something decidedly new and fine. 
It prefers decidedly moist places. I saw masses of them this spring 2V 2 to 3 V 2 
feet high with long full racemes of flowers and most ornamental. The type is 
clear blue. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
D. Uliginosum Varied. There is also a strain in which there is a bewildering 
variety of colors all the way from white through pinks, mauves and shades of 
soft blue to very deep blue. A dozen of these will give a revelation of color I 
have seen few plants in nature more varied. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
DICENTRA spectabilis is the Bleeding-Heart of the old gardens and a very 
handsome plant. It grows 1 to 2 feet in height, with graceful branches, fern¬ 
like foliage, and a long raceme of heart-shaped, rosy pink flowers, pendent 
below. It is an excellent plant for winter forcing. It thrives in a shaded posi¬ 
tion, but in the well-planned fern-bed where an exquisite combination of con¬ 
trasting ferns, mingled with Heucheras and similar shade-loving plants, is com¬ 
pleted by a soft, solid ground-cover, it is most charming. Sit., shade to deep 
shade. Soil, any loam. Prop., divsions. PL, October to March. Strong roots, 80 
cts. each. 
Eximia, one of the East American species, has unusually fine and lasting 
foliage, and whether in sun or shade flowers through a long period in spring 
and summer. The flowers are dark rose. 40 cts. each. 
Dicentra Dwarf species. See Rock Garden plants. 
DICTAMNUS fraxinella cannot be offered a& anything new, yet so few dealers 
offer it that it may well even now be classed with novelties. It has strong 
roots with many stout stems arising to form a handsome clump. Flowers 
borne well above foliage are either rose-pink or red. Takes several years to 
reach maturity or flower materially but when mature one has a hardy, hand- 
som and reliable plant. Sit., sun or light shade. Soil, any loam, but better deep 
and very rich. Prop., seed but very difficult to germinate. My plants are three 
years old and fine bgt will flower little until established. Color is a deep rose- 
pink. '30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 
DORONICUM Clusii, or Fleabane, is a plant that, either in the garden or as a 
cut flower, is greatly admired. With light yellow flowers nearly as large as the 
Shasta Daisies, and blooming very early and for a long season, it is invaluable 
for cutting, while a bold mass in light shade is most attractive. It will stand 
neglect, yet most liberally repays care. A well-worked, rich soil, in light shade, 
best develops its beauty. The leaves are on the ground, and the slender stems 2 
feet or more in height. For massing, plant a foot apart each way. 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
EPIMEDIUMS are splendid in any shaded situation. See under Rock Garden 
Plants. 
