TALL SORTS of Western Delphinium 
Cardinale, the Giant Scarlet Larkspur of southern California 
is one of the most vivid flower effects of its region and 
as fine in the garden. It grows from 3 to 7 ft. high and 
the flowers are in spikes of vivid scarlet. Plant in well 
drained soil in full sun. See preceding paragraph. 25 cts. 
each; 3 for 65 cts.; $2.50 per doz. 
Trollifolium. A striking species with large deep green 
glossy leaves, a stout stem 3 to 5 ft. high and spikes of 
fine deep blue flowers. Cult: prefers lights shade and a 
moist loam. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
Uliginosum. Something new and decidedly fine. It prefers 
decidedly moist conditions during growing season and in 
such makes plants 2 to 4 ft. high with full spikes of fine 
flowers of gentian blue. Cult: sun, and soil any to very 
heavy, if moist. 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. 
Uliginosum Natural Hybrids. A strain in which there is a 
bewildering variety of colors all the way from white 
through pinks, mauves, soft blues to very deep blues. 
A dozen will give a revelation of color. I have seen few 
plants in nature more varied. 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. 
DIANTHUS, Pinks. A fine group of plants for the border, 
exposed difficult situations or in the rock garden or 
wall. No rock garden is complete without a liberal 
planting of many varieties of Dianthus. Hardy any¬ 
where. Not all varieties are suitable for rock gardens 
and I have selected the following from a large number 
tested. They are low, compact, their flowers produce 
stunning color effect, and their neat foliage always 
pleasant while their spicy fragrance is irresistible. Cult: 
Sit., full sun and they revel in the hottest, dryest places 
after established, although bloom is prolonged with good 
moisture. Soil, any loam and they like lime. PL, fall to 
spring. Prop., div. 
^Shear stems at once after flowering to keep neat. 
*Alpinus. One of the loveliest with glossy leaves and large 
flowers of deep rose in June to July. Should have a 
good loam and must have constant moisture. Two inches 
high. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
^Caesius splendens, Cheddar Pink, makes a broad, dense 
clump 6 inches high and a foot across with stems a few 
inches higher, bearing the sweet scented flowers of soft 
pink in great profusion in May and June. The best of the 
larger cushion sorts. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
^Corsicus. Most dwarf of the cushions with very blue foliage 
and two inch stems bearing soft pink flowers in pro¬ 
fusion. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
*Deltoides Brilliantor. “Maiden Pink” is a pretty prostrate 
plant with many flowers of glowing crimson-red in June 
and July. Well fed and watered it drapes well over rocks 
or from top of wall. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 
*Graniticus is much ilke Deltoides but flowers in earliest 
spring and continues in flower for a long period. 25 cts. 
each; 3 for 65 cts. 
*Low Rose. Has a compact cushion of bluish deep green 
foliage, always neat. The soft rose flowers are borne 
above foliage in great numbers. A favorite. 25 cts. each; 
3 for 65 cts. 
*Monspelianus Carmine. One of the very best with cushions 
an inch high and six inches across. Bright carmine flow¬ 
ers in June. A gem and most lovely in crevices. 30 cts. 
each; 3 for 75 cts. 
*Neglectus. Most beautiful of the alpine pinks. Has low 
grassy tufts which are completely obscured in June and 
July and again in the fall by the flowers which are 1 inch 
discs of bright pink on the face; buff on the reverse. 
30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 
*New Pink. Its cushion may be as broad as 18 inches and 
the eight-inch stems bear many very fine large soft 
pink flowers most spicily fragrant. June. 25 cts. each; 
3 for 65 cts. 
Semperflorens Rubra. A form of the much loved Pheasants 
Eye, with deep pink to dark old rose flowers with centers 
darker, and delightful fragrance. More for the border, 
but I must have one or two in my rock garden. 25 cts. 
each; 3 for 65 cts. 
DICENTRA, Bleeding Heart. Most delightful plants, all 
having graceful fern-like foliage and enchanting flowers. 
There is nothing more lovely for the fernbed, moist 
shaded situation, or the cool border, and the dwarfer 
ones are most effective in the cool and shaded rock 
garden. Cult: Sit., cool or shaded. Soil, any moist loam. 
PL, fall to spring. Prop., div. 
*Cucullaria, Dutchman’s Breeches. Very dwarf with finely 
cut leaves and white flowers. 25 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. 
*Eximea, an East American species, has unusually fine 
foliage, and whether in sun or shade, flowers through a 
long period in spring and summer. The color is deep 
rose. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
^Formosa, Western Dutchman’s Breeches. Filmy fern-like 
foliage and soft pink flowers, making it a splendid fore¬ 
ground for the shaded garden, and as an accompliment 
or foil for ferns, Columbines and other woodsy plants. 
Alone it is a splendid ground cover. 15 cts. each; 3 for 
40 cts.; $1.25 per dozen. 
*Glauca (Oregona). With silvery fine cut foliage it makes a 
compact clump ten inches high surmounted by the spikes 
of flowers which are creamy white, tipped w r ith red. 
May to July. Rare and most worth-while. 35 cts. each; 
3 for 90 cts. 
Spectabilis, Bleeding Heart, a most noble plant, favorite of 
our mothers and grandmothers and equally as popular 
now. It grows to 2 ft. with graceful branches, fern-like 
foliage arching stems with lovely heart-shaped pendant 
flowers of a rosy pink. It thrives in any shaded situa¬ 
tion, but in the well planned bed, in combination with 
ferns, Columbines and Heucheras. it is most charming. 
Strong roots. 50 cts. each. 
Bleeding Heart 
DICTAMNUS fraxinella, Gas Plant. Noble old-fashioned 
border plant forming a bush two feet high. The ash-like 
leaves are fragrant when brushed and the flowers on 
upright spikes are rosy pink. Flowers emit a gas, which 
on hot, still evenings may be ignited without damage 
to plant. June and July. Cult: Sun and a deep, rich, 
well drained loam. Slow to establish; once planted never 
disturb. 35 cts each; 3 for 90 cts. 
*DODECATH EONS, variously called American Cowslip, Wild 
Cyclamen, Shooting Star, are very early spring flowers 
that stand alone in their type of beauty. Delightful in 
the shaded rock garden or in a cool, well drained situa¬ 
tion. See page 5. 
*DORONICUM clusii makes a low clump with erect 18 to 24 
inch flowery stems, each bearing a very handsome flower, 
like a deep yellow Shasta Daisy. Most effective in the 
shaded bed or in the open border, a splendid cut flower. 
A single plant is most effective in the larger rock garden. 
Flowers March to May and again in late season. Wlill 
grow in poor soil but best in mellow moist loam. 35 cts. 
each; 3 for 90 cts. 
The above prices are postpaid to your door. 
* Indicates plants well suited to rock gardens. 
** Indicates plants suited to the rock garden only. 
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CARL PURDY, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 
