The culture of Delphiniums is 
quite simple, but if exhibition 
flowers are desired for the 
shows, a little extra care will 
produce wonderful results. 
Prize-Winners 
O l R Delphinium Hybrids have been consistent winners of prizes 
at all the shows where they have been exhibited. The illustration 
at the bottom of this page is our exhibit of a hardy perennial gar¬ 
den at the Asbury Park Fall Flower Show. This exhibit received the 
Society’s Gold Medal for the best commercial exhibit and the City of 
Asbury Park Cup for the most meritorious exhibit at the show. Note how 
the Delphiniums predominate. 
The illustration at the side of the page is a reproduction of a spike 
grown at our Nursery, and is typical of what our strain produces. The 
unusually fine range of color, perfect form, and enormous size of these 
Hybrids have been achieved by years of careful study and selection 
of seed. 
Delphiniums grow nicely in many different kinds of soils, but they 
especially like a heavy clay loam. When planting, use one small handful 
of a good organic fertilizer, such as Driconure, and one of a good com¬ 
mercial fertilizer to each plant. Incorporate these well with the soil in each 
hole before placing the plant. The field-grown clumps should be planted 
so that the crown is barely covered with soil. Young pot-plants should 
be planted so that the ball is covered about one-half inch with soil. 
Delphiniums like plenty of water. During dry spells, water thoroughly 
at least once a week. An occasional light sprinkling in the evening, after 
a hot day, is very beneficial. Always keep the ground well cultivated to a 
depth of about 2 inches. If the lateral growths on each spike are removed, 
the individual flowers will be larger. 
