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DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur) 
One of the finest garden flowers, furnishing our gardens with flowers of 
great beauty in form and color. Seeds sown in beds or flats (see inside front 
cover) from August through November will bloom the following spring. Cover 
the seed lightly and shade the seed bed during August and September. The 
first transplanting may be made when plants are sufficiently large to handle, 
spacing them about 6 inches apart. After they have bloomed the first time 
select the most desirable plants and transplant them to a permanent place in 
the garden. Spray the plants occasionally with Bordeaux Mixture to prevent 
mildew. Seed germinates in about 20 days. 
Blackmore & Langdon (Gold Medal Strain)—A truly magnificent strain 
which has won hundreds of medals at important shows. The flower spikes are 
extremely heavy, full flowered, and exceptionally long. Height 4-6 ft. Pkt. 35c. 
A & M Sunbeam Hybrids—Shades and combinations of clear blue, mauve 
and purple overlaid with a glistening silvery sheen. The florets are very large. 
Height 4 to 6 feet. Pkt. 25c. 
Hollyhock (Wrexham)—Tall spires with large florets closely placed on the 
spike. Rich assortment of light and dark shades. Pkt. 20c. 
Gold Medal Hybrids—All the lovely blues, lavenders and mauves are in this 
mixture. The plants are vigorous growers, producing tall, handsome spikes. 
Pkt. 15c, Vs oz. 25c. 
Summer Cloud—Best of the white hybrids. Pkt. 25c. 
Cliveden Beauty—A greatly improved light blue variety. It is a strong 
grower with exquisite large flowers much in demand by florist trade. Pkt. 20c. 
Belladonna—A lovely turquoise blue, which is a continuous bloomer. Splendid 
for cutting. Pkt. 15c, Vs oz. 35c. 
Bellamosa—A rich deep blue in color and of the same type and habit of 
growth as the Belladonna. Pkt. 15c, Vs oz. 35c. 
Cardinale—Scarlet perennial Larkspur. This handsome native flower grows 
to a height of 4 feet or more and produces its brilliant flowers during the 
early summer months. Pkt. 15c, Vs oz. 70c. 
Chinensis Fine Mixed—A very pleasing mixture containing dark blue, light 
blue and white, that blooms the first year from seed sown in the early spring. 
Pkt. 10c, ] A oz. 25c. 
Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdon 
DIASCIA BARBARAE (Twin Spur) 
This attractive summer-blooming annual is very easily 
grown. The blooms are a lovely rose-pink shaded salmon, with 
a yellow throat dotted bright apple green. The flowers which 
measure nearly an inch across are borne in loose, graceful ra¬ 
cemes about 6 inches long. Height 1 Vi feet. Sow in spring in 
the open ground. Pkt. 15c. 
DAHLIA SEED 
Culture—Sow seed in flats, covering lightly with sand, screened leafmold 
or similar material. Place a square of burlap on top of seed bed and keep 
moist until seed is germinated, removing the burlap as soon as sprouts ap¬ 
pear. When plants are 4 to 5 inches high, pot them and when well estab¬ 
lished transplant to the garden. Dahlias from seed will bloom the first season 
about four weeks later than from tubers. 
A & M Prize Mixed—All hand-picked from the very finest, large flower¬ 
ing and double varieties. Pkt. 50c. 
Pompon Mixed—The small dahlia so much prized for cutting. Pkt. 35c. 
Unwin's Dwarf Hybrids—Miniature semi-double flowers in a wide range 
of charming colors. Height 18 to 24 inches. Pkt. 35c. 
Coltness Scarlet Gem—Large single flowers of brightest scarlet. Blooms 
in 60 days; 2 feet high. Pkt. 35c. 
Coltness Hybrids—These Dahlias grow from 1 to 114 feet high. Plants 
are of bushy habit and the colors are bright. Pkt. 25c. 
Single Mixed—Seed saved from the choicest varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
Asm double daisy 
(Beilis Perennis) 
A hardy perennial, blossoming freely all spring and summer. Plant is about 
4 inches high and is valuable for borders. 
Etna—Rich deep red quilled; giant flowered. Pkt. 15c. 
Extra Double Red—Pkt. 10c. Extra Double Pink—Pkt. 10c. 
Snowball—Pkt. 10c. Double Mixed—Pkt. 10c. 
SHASTA DAISY 
This popular flower is noted for its keeping qualities as a cut flower. 
They should be planted in the fall or early spring. If planted in late fall 
will not bloom until the following spring. 
Alaska-—Large white single flowers with yellow centers. Pkt. 10c. 
Giant Double Shasta Daisy (New)—The beautiful white double flowers 
are 5 inches across and are very similar to shaggy petaled asters. Being a 
new variety a percentage of single flowers may be expected. Pkt. 25c. 
Double Shasta Daisy 
TAHOKA DAISY 
(New) — For description see page 5. Pkt. 15c. 
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AcCELERetflJSSER SEED Co. 
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 
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