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DELPHINIUM (Hardy Larkspur) 
One of our most showy and useful hardy perennial plants, possessing - almost 
every requisite for the adornment of the garden. The beautiful flowers, borne 
on tall stately spikes, are a gorgeous sight and a charm to the garden. Excel¬ 
lent as a cut flower. 
To prolong the season of bloom, cut the old flower stems off after they have 
faded, and new shoots will flower later in the season. 
Start seed in flats in March and later transplant seedlings when % inches 
high to 4 inches apart. In May set the plants out in the border where they will 
bloom in midsummer. Place mature plants 3 feet apart. 
Belladonna Improved. One of the most freely and continuous blooming varieties. 
Immense spikes of lovely pale blue. Pkt., 20 c. 
Bellamosum. A lovely counterpart to Belladonna; rich dark blue flowers. Pkt., 20c. 
DIANTHUS (Pinks) 
Height 1 Foot 
Hardy annuals. Large flowers of brilliant colors and markings; in bloom from 
July till severe frosts. No flower excels this for a brilliant show of colors 
through summer. Sow one-quarter inch deep in well prepared rich soil. When 
seedlings are large enough, thin or transplant 9 inches apart. 
Single or Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; ^4 oz., 25c. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS (Clove Pinks) 
Charming summer flowerirg border plants, clove scented; very fragrant; 
should be planted in every garden. Pkt., 10c; y& oz., 35c. 
Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus). A hardy perennial blooming the second 
year from seed. One to 2 feet high and bears flowers in clusters, at end of 
stiff stem. The flowers are handsomely colored and marked. A beautiul 
bedding plant. 
Siugle Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., 15c; y± oz., 50c. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
Hardy Perennial. Height 3 Feet 
A magnificent hardy plant, the immense flower spikes being particularly at¬ 
tractive. Best in partly shaded locations. Sow one-eighth inch deep in rich, fine 
soil. Thin out or transplant 18 inches apart. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean) 
Half Hardy Annual. 15 Feet 
Very rapid growing annual climber, bearing in great profusion long flower 
spikes or pea-like blossoms, and later very ornamental seed pods. Soak the seed 
overnight in warm water and sow one inch deep after all danger from frost 
is past. Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 20c. 
ENGLISH DAISY (See Beilis) 
EUPHORBIA 
Varlegata (Snow-on-the-Mountain). Very showy with its variegated white and 
green foliage, and the branches when cut may be used in mixed bouquets. 
Sow outside in April. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
FLOSS FLOWER (See Ageratum) 
FORGET-ME-NOT (See Myosolis) 
FOUR O'CLOCK (Marvel of Peru) 
Sow in spring in open ground after danger of frost is over in well prepared 
soil, cover with y 2 inch of fine soil, firmly pressed down. Plants should be from 
2 to 3 feet apart. Hardy annual, 2 feet high. Large, shrub-like plants with 
funnel-shaped flowers of many colors. 
Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c. 
