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BRISTOL NURSERIES, Inc., BRISTOL, COHK 
Delphinium (Larkspur) 
The Delphinium is, we believe, the most satisfactory 
of all border plants, and is deserving of special care. It 
does not do well under congested conditions. A rich 
soil is desirable, but the roots must not come in con¬ 
tact with manures. Bonemeal should be well mixed 
into the soil before planting, and a light application 
made after each crop of flowers is cut. If these are cut 
close to the ground, new flowering growths will appear 
from the base of the plant, and, with proper care, will pro¬ 
duce a second crop of blooms and continue until frost. 
Bristol Hybrids. Grown from seed selected with the 
utmost care from vigorous hybrids, we believe this 
selection will contain kinds that are fully equal to 
many of the best named varieties, with the advantage 
of added vigor. It is a fact that the finer European 
named varieties, which must be propagated from 
division or by cuttings, are prone to deteriorate in 
the process and are not fully at home under our more 
changeable climatic conditions. This hybrid strain 
includes a range of lovely colors varying from azure- 
blue to deepest purple, mauve-pink to rosy lavender. 
Many are semi-double with distinct centers. Strong 
and vigorous, and, when well established, stately 
spikes attaining a height of 7 feet are not unusual. 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. 
Hollyhock or Wrexham Type. A new race, with tapering 
spire-like spikes of unusual length and beauty, and 
including lovely color tints and shades. This type will 
flower late, following the hybrids, and thus prolong 
the Delphinium season. Named kinds, such as 
Wembly, Coquette, Advancement, and Mauve 
Queen, are included in this selection. They are 
remarkably fine Delphiniums, but do not come 
sufficiently true from seed to offer by name. 50 cts. 
each, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. 
Belladonna, Blue Grotto. A splendid addition of Euro¬ 
pean introduction. In growth it is equal in every 
way to Belladonna, but the color is a rich dark blue. 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Belladonna Improved. The most continuous blooming 
of all, producing numerous spikes throughout the 
season, varying from 3 to 4 feet in height. The dainty 
clear turquoise shade of blue peculiar to this variety 
is greatly in demand as a garden color. 
*Chinensis, Blue Butterfly. Dark blue. Nice for 
massing. Height, 18 inches. 
*Chinensis grandiflorum album. A good white form. 
Dicentra spectabilis 
Perennials on this page, unless noted, are 25c. each, 
Dictamnus (Gas Plant) 
Fraxinella. A splendid old garden favorite and one of 
the most permanent of hardy garden plants. Spikes, 
approximately 2 x /i to 3 feet high, of rosy pink flowers 
during June and July; fragrant foliage. An interest¬ 
ing feature of this plant is that if a lighted match is 
held at the base of the flower-stem, a flash of light 
will appear through the flower-stalk. This ignites 
best in the late afternoon and during close weather, 
when the odor is most pronounced. 
Fraxinella alba. A very desirable clear white form. 
Above two, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Dianthus 
*Furst Bismarck. A distinct shade of cerise-red. 
Extremely free and persistent. 
*Plumarius semperflorens, Perfection. Old-Fashioned 
June Pinks. Pretty shades of red. Flowers from 
June on. Height, 1 foot. 
Lianthus barbatus (Sweet William) 
We can supply this fine old-fashioned favorite in 
plants grown from the choicest European strains 
available and almost true to color. 
Nigrescens. Deep crimson. Dark bronzy foliage. 
Pink Beauty. A lovely salmon-pink shade. 
Pure White. Very large flowers. 
Mixed. Including all colors. 
Dicentra (Dielytra) 
Spectabilis. Bleeding-Heart. This fine old favorite has 
been almost unprocurable for several years. A good 
stock now of strong roots, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
*Formosa. Western Bleeding-Heart. A variety with 
finely cut leaves and slightly smaller, pretty rose- 
purple flowers which are borne on and off all sum¬ 
mer. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
*Eximia. Fringed Bleeding-Heart. Dainty rose-pink 
flowers in drooping racemes. Fernlike foliage. 
Height, 1 foot. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Digitalis (Foxglove) 
The Shirley. Those who admire the old-fashioned 
Foxglove will delight in this greatly improved strain 
of Gloxiniaeflora. The flowers, unusually large in size, 
varying in color from white to deep rose-pink are 
spotted crimson, and maroon. 
Gloxiniaeflora. White, Pink, Purple, and Spotted. 
Isabellina. A desirable yellow form of above. 
Lutea grandiflora. Attractive shade of soft yellow. 
Lutzi Hybrids. A desirable strain, shading from yellow 
to salmon. Distinct and attractive. 
Monstrosa. Mammoth Foxglove. Mixed colors. 
Doronicum (Leopard-bane) 
Caucasicum. A splendid garden plant with conspicuous, 
daisy-like flowers of bright golden yellow colors, 
flowering in May and June. An excellent cut-flower. 
Mme. Mason. Fine improvement on Caucasicum, 
which it resembles, but much easier to grow, with¬ 
standing hot summer conditions better. 
Above Doronicums, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
Gaillardia 
Grandiflora Hybrids. Pretty, daisy-like flowers with 
crimson, orange, and vermilion petals; centers dark 
brown. Blooms from July on. Height, l)/£ to 2 feet. 
Portola Hybrids. Coppery scarlet flowers margined 
golden yellow. July on. Height, feet. 
President Hoover. Pretty bronzy red and yellow 
flowers. July on. Height, lj/£ feet. 
Geum (A vens) 
*Chiloense. Single. Large bright scarlet flowers. 
*Chiloense, Mrs. Bradshaw. A dwarf plant with 
strawberry-like foliage and showy scarlet-red, semi¬ 
double flowers during summer. Height, 1 foot. 
*Chiloense, Lady Stratheden. A rich golden yellow 
counterpart of the above. 
65c. for 3 of one kind, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100 
