Hardy Delphiniums. 
Few persons in this country have any conception of the marvelous beauty and effectiveness of the Tall 
Perennial Larkspurs. Planted in bold groups on the lawn, or among shrubbery, or in the flower border, 
nothing can exceed the display produced by a good collection. Their stateliness of growth, wonderful range of 
color, varying from palest lavender up through every conceivable shade of blue to deepest indigo; and the very 
considerable variety and size of the individual bloom, some of which arc single, semi-double and perfectly 
double, and set on spikes ranging from two to eight feet in height, render them objects of the utmost importance 
for summer decoration. And, indeed, were they not hardy, and required the protection of the greenhouse, we 
would still esteem them much more worthy the care and trouble than are a majority of the tender plants used 
for bedding out. 
Nothing on our grounds the past season attracted more attention or received more admiration than a large 
bed consisting of several hundred plants of these Delphiniums; it was literally a cloud of blue, violet and purple 
from June to November. And notwithstanding we permitted the plants to ripen seed freely in September, we 
could cut a few good spikes of flowers as late as November 15. 
They are perfectly hardy, of decided perennial duration, and will grow and thrive in any soil or situation, 
and produce great masses of bloom continuously throughout the whole summer. The spikes should be cut off 
as soon as done blooming, as it materially increases the vigor of the plants and prolongs the blooming season 
if not allowed to ripen seed. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. Strong clumps from open ground, 2 years old, 50 
cents each; $4.50 per dozen. 
