CYNOGLOSSUIV! grande, Hounds Tongue. A Californian 
plant related to Anehusa. A handsome plant, especially 
in moderate shade. Leaves in broad basal clump, the many 
flowered branching- stem rising 1 to 3 ft. Lovely For¬ 
get-me-not flowers of fine blue with white ring at center. 
Early spring. Sit., light shade. Soil, any well drained. 
PI., dormant roots in fall. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
Very large roots, 50 cts. each. 
COWSLIP. See Dodecatheon. 
CYPRIPEDIUM, Orchids. See page 13. 
*DAPH N E cneorum. A very dwarf evergreen shrub with 
prostrate stems not over 15 inches high but often two 
feet across. The head of bright pink flowers completely 
smother the plant, not only in early spring, but again in 
autumn, and are fragrant. Cu t: Prefers a well drained 
sandy loam and in the East full sun; in the West light 
shade is best. PL, fall to spring. One year fine plants 
75 cts each. Larger sizes at $1.25 and $2.50 each. 
DAY LILY. See Hemerocallis. 
DELPHI N I U IV!, West American Larkspur. Here in California 
and Western America we have a large number of very 
lovely Larkspurs. Quite varied in color, stature and form 
and entirely hardy and withstanding very dry difficult 
conditions; they give some of our most beautiful plants 
for the wild garden, with taller ones suited to the border, 
while the dwarf species, prefixed by a star are among 
the most lovely of rock garden plants. After flowering, 
these Delphiniums ripen to the ground and the root lies 
dormant until the next fall or spring. For this reason 
the location should be well marked or the roots should 
be dug, cured and stored dry. The roots retain full 
vitality after being stored as much as three years. In 
the East is best to dig and store the roots and replant 
the following spring. Soak roots two hours before 
planting. Culture of this group: Sit., sun. Soil, any, 
but good loam gives finer results. PL, dry roots in fall, 
or in cold region hold for spring planting. Prop., seed, 
third year to flower. Unless otherwise stated the fol¬ 
lowing have a single many flowered stem. All flower 
May to July. 
LOWER GROWING SORTS 
*Columbianum branches from base and grows to 6 inches 
high with many fine large deep blue flowers. Very fine. 
*Hesperium. May grow to 3 ft. loosely branching with many 
flowers of medium blue. 
New Dwarf Oregon Species is 4 in. high with broad glossy 
leaves. Its large flowers are deep violet-blue with white 
bee. Very lovely. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
*Menziezii resembles Columhianum, being much branched at 
base, glossy foliage and fine deep blue flowers with 
white bee. 
*Variegatum Dwarf Form. Single stems 8 in. high, bear 
deep pure blue flowers. A gem. These little Larkspurs are 
among the most admired plants in my rock garden. 
Prices of above: 20 cts. each; 3 for 40 cts.; $1.25 per doz. 
*Nud icaule. One of the two native “Scarlet Larkspurs.” In 
this region it is characteristic of rock masses in shaded 
situations and is a lovely subject for partially shaded rock 
gardens. It is most stunning naturalized on shaded 
slopes, particularly among rocoks, and it is very effective 
in the cool border. It does well in full sun but the flowers 
last much longer in light to moderate shade. Oftener 8 to 
12 inches but may grow to 2 feet. Foliage is glossy and 
prettily mottled and the deep scarlet flowers come in 
spring and if watered, for many weeks. 20 cts. each; 3 
for 50 cts; $1.75 per doz. 
*Lutea. A rare and most enchanting species never before 
offered. In general aspects it is quite similar to D. 
nudicaule, but it is more compact and dwarf in habit, 
with larger, very lovely flowers of soft yellow. 35 cts. 
each; 3 for 90 cts. 
Daphne Cneorum 
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 b’ues 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. 
(Continued on next page.) 
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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