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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
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 
bard, 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. 
Delphinium 
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. 
896 BLUE GOWN. Perfect ultramarine-blue, semi-double with 
small black eye, shapely spike of open formation; plant free 
and graceful with good secondary spikes. Blooms early. 
Height 5V Z ft. Fkt., 50c. 
897 D. B. CRANE. Deep lavender semi-double, shades of blue, 
small white eye. Extra large flowers, massive spike. Mid¬ 
season blooming. Height 5V 2 ft. Pkt., 40c. 
898 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. Fit., 35c. 
899 LADY ELIZABETH. Semi-double, lavender on blue. Mid¬ 
season blooming. Height 5 ft. Fkt., 35c. 
900 LADY GUINEVERE. Charming mauve, white eye, semi¬ 
double, large pips well placed on fine spike, excellent growth 
and habit. Blooms early. Height 5 x / 2 ft. Fkt., 40c. 
901 LADY GWENDOLYN. Semi-double, deep sky blue, white 
eye. Vigorous and mildew-proof. Height, 5% feet. Medium. 
Pkt., 50c. 
902 MILLICENT BLACKMORE. Spike of perfect form, pips 
very large, blue and mauve, black center. Height, 5 feet, 6 
inches. Late. Fkt., 40c. 
903 VIOLET ROBINSON. Rich violet-blue, moderate-sized 
white eye, and remarkable for size of flowers, often 3 inches 
across. Blooms early. Height 414 ft. Pkt., 40c. 
904 ZEPHYR. Deep sky-blue, semi-double. Mildew-proof. Mid¬ 
season blooming. Height 7 feet. Fkt., 35c. 
Delphinium Mixtures of Famous English 
Specialists 
905 BLACKMORE & LANGDON’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 B 
oz., $1.60. 
S06 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. 
Fkt., 35c; 1/16 oz., $1.00; y B oz., $1.85. 
907 CHOICE HYBRIDS. Mixed. A choice mixture of all shades, 
ranging in color from pale lavender to indigo blue. Fkt., 10c; 
y B oz., 40c; y t oz., 75c. 
Loose Spray Delphiniums 
(Excellent for Cutting) 
908 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. Fkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; y B oz., 60c; V4 oz., $1.00. 
909 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 B oz., 60c; 
V4 oz., $1.00. 
910 CAMBRIDGE BLUE. It is a rich clear blue, growing about 
2 to 3 feet high. Excellent for cutting. Fkt., 15c; y B oz., 60c. 
911 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. Fkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c. 
DELPHINIUM ANNUAL. See Larkspur. Page 42. 
