Tall Annual Double Giant Imperial Larkspur 
Annual Larkspurs (sometimes called An¬ 
nual Delphiniums) have been so much im¬ 
proved the past few years that nothing sur¬ 
passes them for quick and pleasing results 
from spring sown seed. 
Just sow the seed out in the garden in April 
or early May. You will have a grand display 
from midsummer until killing frosts. Thin to 
12 inches. 
The Tall Annual Larkspurs (3 to 5 feet 
high) not only brighten up your garden, but 
are also splendid for cutting. These Lark¬ 
spurs branch from the base and have very 
long flower stems. 
Here are the newest and most charming of 
this race of prize-winning Tall Double Annual 
Larkspurs. See illustration. Note the many 
spikes of blooms, all from one plant. 
BIiUXi SFIBIi. III. Intense, deep Oxford Blue, 
with same form as Exquisite Pink Im¬ 
proved. The last word in blue Annual Lark¬ 
spurs, Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
CABMINS KING. Ii2. A very rich carmine 
on salmon. The best deep carmine-rose in 
this type, Pkt. 15c; Vz oz. 35c; oz. 60c, 
COBAIi KING. Zi2V^. A new color in Lark¬ 
spurs—blush pink suffused coral. Florets 
large and fully double. There is a magnifi¬ 
cent length of Hollyhock-like flower spike, 
24 to 28 inches long. True Giant Imperial 
type, branching from the base. Pkt, 25c: 
^ oz. 60c; % oz. $1.00. 
BKQUISITZ: FINK IMFKOVED. Ii3. This is 
greatly improved over the former Exquisite 
Pink. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 35c; ^ oz. 60c. 
EXQUISITE BOSE IMFBOVED. E4. An im¬ 
provement over the older variety, Exquisite 
Rose. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
GIiOBIA. Ii5. A lovely rich tone of Deep Rose 
with no trace of carmine. GLORIA will 
satisfy those who want a deeper shade of 
rose than Exquisite Rose. It is a Giant 
Imperial with the base branching habit so 
necessary for producing long stemmed 
blooms. Pkt. 15c; M oz, 35c; Vz oz. 60c. 
EIEAC QUEEN. E6. Rich lilac, shading to 
lavender-blue. Pkt. 15c; M oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
EOS ANGEEES. E7. Another outstanding Tall 
Annual Larkspur with large double flowers 
in solid spikes, many side branches, fine 
for cutting. Color, rose with salmon sheen. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
ROSAMOND. E8. New. Winner of Gold Medal. 
A pure bright rose that does not fade. The 
many spikes are covered with fully double 
flowers. Extra early. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; 
Vz oz. 70c. 
THE EMFBESS. E9. Fine rose-prink, shaded 
salmon, true branching from the base. Pkt. 
15c; Vi oz. 30c; Vz oz. 50c. 
WHITE KING. L9^. Newest and finest of all 
white Larkspurs. The description of Coral 
King (above) fits White King except the 
color. White King is one of the earliest to 
bloom. Pkt. 25c; Vi oz. 60c; Vz oz. $1.00. 
WHITE SFIRE. ElO. Of the Exquisite Pink 
Improved type, but dazzling pure white. 
Pkt. 15c; Vi oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
(Any two 15c packets above for 25c.) 
(4 or more Earkspur pkts. at 12c each.) 
(One packet each of the two new 25c varie¬ 
ties, Coral King and White King, for 40c.) 
SFECIAE EABKSFUB COEEECTION. F090. 
One pkt. each of the above 12 rare Eark- 
spnrs (value $2.00) for $1.00, prepaid. 
EONG’S SFECIAE MIXTURE. E15. Of Giant 
Imperial Larkspurs, containing all the best 
colors. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 
A typical plant of Carmine King. Note the 
long stems starting near the ground. Coral 
King and White King have the same good 
form. 
Make Several Thinnings 
You will have stronger plants and better 
“luck” if you thin your plants partially when 
they are very small, then take out some more 
when you are sure of having plenty that are 
strong and sturdy. Later you may find so 
many plants doing well that still more could 
be spared. If plants are close together, hold 
the soil down around the roots of the plant 
that is to be left, while you pull out others 
around it. Thus you will not disturb the root 
and weaken, maybe kill, the plant that is left. 
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