Perennial Seeds 33 
Delphinium, Hardy Larkspur 
Their popularity is growing each year because of the stately magnificence of the flower spikes, and their 
beautiful shades of coloring. Belladonna, Bellamosa, and Hybrids with good culture grow 3 to 6 ft. 
tall, bloom in June and July, and if cut back and fertilized after bloom, will give more flowers in late 
summer or early fall. 
Templin-Bradley’s English Hybrids 
BLACKMOBE AND LANGDON’S PRIZE STRAIN DELPHINIUM 
This strain IS the produot of many years of patient hybridizing and selection by one of the outstanding 
horticulturists of liiUgland. It is the best strain seen in Europe’s wonderful Delphinium plantings, on a 
personal trip by Mr. Bradley. The recipient of many gold medals and awards, a realprize strain. The 
shades of coloring and the size and refinement of the flowers are unexcelled. Pkt. 5iOc; ^ oz. 30c* 
jV oz. 40c. ’ 
2774 Hollyhock or Wrexham Strain Delphinium 
A distinct new type of Delphinium with massive yet refined spire-like spikes that taper to the tip. 
The individual florets are very large and closely arranged on the stems. The flowers are in the most 
beautiful shacms of blue, lavender and purple, singles, semi-doubles and doubles. Pkt. 25c; ^ oz. 
40c; ^ oz. 75c. 
WREXHAM TYPES IN SEPARATE SHADES, 
splendid strain this year in separate shades for the discriminating grower. 
a-TTO ART SHADES. 2777 BLUE SHADES. 2778 DaW BLUE SHADES. 
Price, any of above shades. Pkt. 25c. 
English Hybrids Delphinium 
Separate Shades 
Regal Hybrids 
delicate and beautiful and 
2771 BELLADONNA IMPROVED, 
popular Belladonna type giving excellent uniformity 
15c; oz. 55c. 
2772 BELLAMOSA. Similar to Belladonna in form 
and habit but with a color of much deeper and richer 
blue. Pkt. lOc; ^ oz. 40c. 
2779 the white 
Iceberg delphinium. 
A new perennial variety of Delphinium producing 
lovely white bloom on spikes 18 to 20 inches long and 
growing 3 to 4 feet tall. Plants are of strong healthy 
growth and will produce by their second year tall 
heavy spikes of bloom. Pkt. 25c. 
2787 YELLOW ZALIL. Yellow Delphiniums are 
rare and Zalil is worth trying. About 3 ft. tall, with 
flower formation quite similar to the blue kinds. Seed 
germinates slowly. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 60c. 
2788 SCARLET CARDINALE. Having bright scar¬ 
let flowers, but dwarfer plants than the other strains, 
about 2 to 234 ft. tall. Germinates slowly. Pkt. 15c; 
A oz. lOc. 
2770 BELLADONNA. The most continuous 
blooming of all, blooming from early June until 
frost. The clear turquoise—blue flowers are very 
are most popular. Pkt. lOc; ^ oz. 40c. 
A very carefully selected strain of the 
of type and color. Pkt. 
2780 Regal Hybrids 
A new and outstanding strain of hybrids which we 
believe is the equal of many of the very high priced 
strains. Large double flowers of the richest color 
tones and of the finest flower forms, yet achieved in 
the Delphiniums. 
Plants are vigorous and hardy growing to 6 feet 
in height. We inspected the field of blooming plants 
from which this seed was harvested and assure you 
it was one of the finest displays of Delphiniums we 
ever saw. If you buy this seed you will certainly 
have a strain of the finest parentage. Pkt. 15c; 5% 
oz. 15c. 
Ch inese Delphinium, Butterfly Varieties 
The Chinese Delphinium or Delphinium Chinensis are perfectly hardy perennials 
but are sometimes classed as Annuals because if the seed is sown early they will fully 
develop and bloom the first year. Their flowers are borne as loose sprays rather than 
in spike form. They are fine for garden display or cutting. 
2781 CHINENSIS, BLUE AND WHITE. A distinct type with plants 3 ft. tall, 
and graceful stems with flowers loosely arranged. Develops to full size the first year 
from seed started early ind oors. Blue and White. Pkt. lOc; 14 oz. 30c. 
2782 DWARF BLUE BUTTERFLY. R. G. A 
brilliant blue variety of dwarf compact habit, flowering 
readily from seed the first year. 15 In. tali. Pkt. lOc; 
oz. 30c. 
2783 CHINENSIS CAMBRIDGE BLUE. A most 
excellent “Belladonna Blue” form of the Chinensis 
type. A rich clear blue of fine brilliancy, flowering to a 
great extent the first year if started early. Grows 2 to 3 
feet tall. Pkt. 15c. 
Delphi 
iniums in 
Col 
Ql> See Page 2 
2773 Gold Medal Hybrids 
A good strain at a low price. These hybrids embrace a 
nice collection of hybrid Delphiniums. The shades 
range from pale lavender to deep indigo blue, a glorious 
mixture. Pkt. lOc; oz. 30c. 
Corydalls-Chinese Bleeding Hearts 
2761 CHEILANTHIFOLIA. A dainty little plant related to the 
Bleeding Heart, with yellow flowers in terminal racemes and with 
fernlike foliage. Plants 10 to 12 inches high, growing easily in rich, 
well drained soil. Does well in shade. Blooms April to June. Pkt. 
15c. 
DIcentra or DIelyfra-BleedIng Heart 
See Color Plate on Page 59. 
OLD FAVORITES, with their long graceful racemes ofbeautiful 
heart shaped rose and white flowers. Excellent for the perennial 
border and do well in the shade. 
2812 SPECTABILIS. These beautiful flowers are at their best 
in May and June. Hardy and easy to grow. Bloom from April 
through June. 2}4 to 3 feet tall. Pkt. 15c. 
2813 EXIMEA—Plumy Bleeding Heart. The flowers are rosy- 
pink and bloom from June to September. Very lovely foliage, much 
dwarfer than Spectabilis, growing only 10 to 15 inches tall. Pkt. 
lOc._ 
2826 Dodecatheon, Shooting Star 
Clerelandl. R- G. Sometimes called the American cowslip, bearing 
umbels of drooping flowers, formed like small cyclamen. Flowers 
are of a delicate lilac tint and borne from April to June. They like 
cool moist soil and a shady location. 1 foot. Pkt. 15c. 
Digitalis, Sbiricy 
Digitalis or Foxglove 
Foxgloves are biennials, so after blooming cut down and sow more 
seed each season. Wherever planted Foxgloves give the appearance of 
dignified beauty. Bloom June and July. 
2815 TLo. CL:,.|-^ It is agreed among experts that this 
I n«5 .jnirisy Jg finest strain of Digitalis ever 
introduced. Of the same form as common types but with still longer 
and larger flower spikes, the flower head often bein^ 3 ft. long, covered 
wit h big bell-shaped flowers. The color assortment is rich indeed, from 
white and shell-pink to deepest rose, many dotted with crimson or 
chocolate. 5 to 6 feet tall. Pkt. 10c; 54 oz. 25c. 
281 6 J! J A good mixture of white, pink,rose and 
uooa IVllXea mottled colors. Pkt. 5c; 54 oz. 20c. 
281 7 (Lutzil). Attractivesalmonshades. 
oalmon nybrids 4 a. tail Pkt. loc; oz. 30 c. 
2810 Dictamnus, Gas Plant 
FBAXINELLA. Forming bushy plants bearing long showy spikes of 
flowers which are suitable for cutting. The foliage is fragrant. The 
seeds are slow to germinate, but once established the plant is prac¬ 
tically permanent. The pink and white flowers are borne in June and 
July. In still hot weather the leaves give off a lemon scented gas which 
will ignite in a puff of flame from a match. 3 ft. Pkt. lOc; 5^ oz. 
35c. 
Dianthus, Hardy Garden Pinks 
Plumarius Spice or Clove Pinks Fine Rock Garden Pinks 
Every garden should contain at least a few clumps of 
these old fashioned fragrant pinks. Excellent for border 
or rockery, blooming in June. 15 to 18 inches tall. 
2797 SINGLE MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 5c;54 oz. 
15c. 
2798 DOUBLE MIXED COLORS. A very fine 
mixture of all shades. Pkt. lOc; 5S oz. 30c. 
2796 SEMPEBFLOBENS (Florist’s Perpetual 
Pinks). R. G. These beauties are almost everbloomiiig 
and come in a nice variety of colors, in double, semi- 
double and single blooms. 15 in. tall. Pkt. lOc; 54 
oz. 30c. 
2802 SCOTICUS, DOUBLE SCOTCH MIXED. 
Large double fringed flowers profusely borne during 
spring and early summer. Flowers are very fragrant. A 
very fine color assortment. Pkt. 15c. 
2801 CRIMSON REDDER. An attractive bedding 
variety because of its rich crimson single flowers and 
long blooming season. Pkt. lOc. 
2801 HIGHLAND QUEEN. R. G. One of the most 
brilliant of all Dianthus, bearing an abundance of 
lustrous.scarlet. Blooms over a long period, June to 
November, so exceptionally good for bedding, borders, 
and the rock garden. Pkt. 20c. 
2803 HIGHLAND HYBRIDS MIXED. A beautiful 
and varied mixture of all possible shades. I.ong bloom¬ 
ing period. Pkt. 15c. 
2791 ALLWOODl MIXED. I jarge and for the most 
part fully double, almost like carnations. Splendid clus¬ 
ters of bloom borne in June and throughout the sum¬ 
mer, splendid color assortment. 15 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
The following varieties of Hardy Pinks are especially 
well fitted for use in the Rock Garden and they seem to 
give their best results in such a situation. 
2793 CAESSIUS, CHEDDAR PINKS R. G. A 
dwarf compact form producing very dense green mats of 
foliage. The bright rosy-pink fragrant flowers are pro¬ 
duced freely in May. 6 in. tail. Pkt. lOc; 5& oz. 
30c. 
2791 DELTOIDES BRILLIANT. R. G. A delightful 
small compact plant with narrow leaves producing an 
abundance of glowing crimson red flowers during May 
and June. 1 in. tall. Pkt. lOc; 5^ oz. 35c. 
2800 NEGLECTUS, or Glacier Pinks. R.G. Bear¬ 
ing in May and June very attractive cherry red flowers. 
Splendid for your rockery. 6 in. tall. Pkt. 20c. 
2805 GRANITICUS. R- G. Very lovely dwarf va¬ 
riety with deep red flowers 4 to 5 inches across. Blooms 
May and June. Pkt. lOc; 5^ oz. lOc. 
2799 BOCK GARDEN PINKS MIXED. R. G. A 
mixture of the species best adapted for rock garden 
plantings. Suitable for border plantings also of course. 
Pkt. lOc; 5S oz. lOc. 
2792 ALLWOODl ALPINUS. R. G. A most ex¬ 
cellent hybrid of the Allwoodi type producing diminu¬ 
tive plants useful in rockery. Fine color assortment and 
free blooming. 0 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
Doronicum, Leopardbane 
See Color Plate, Page 49 
Very early blooming perennial producing large yellow 
daisy-like flowers on long wiry stems. While theDoroni- 
cums begin to bloom with the earliest bloomers in the 
spring, they continue to produce their flowers until 
mid-autumn. 
2831 CAUCASICUM. A semi-dwarf variety growing 
to 2 feet tall and producing its large yellow flowers 
in profusion. Seepolor plate on page 46. Pkt. 20c. 
Edelweiss, 
.Alpine 
Snowflower. 
2851 LEONTOPO- 
DIUM. Alpinlum. R. 
G. This is the famous 
Edelweiss of the Swiss 
Alps. Silvery gray 
leaves almost flat on 
the ground. Stalk 
spring up from the cen¬ 
ter, bearing 3 to 4 star- 
like flowers. Plants easy 
to grow in any good 
sandy garden soil. 1 in. 
tall. Pkt. 15c. 
Doronicum 
The letters “R. G." after a name mean that it is especially good for Rock Gardens, 
