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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdon's Strain 
CULTURAL DIRECTION'S. Delphini¬ 
ums thrive in rich, deeply cultivated 
soil; however, any soil, even hot and 
sandy, if well watered and fertilized, 
will give excellent results. 
If the flowering spikes are cut after 
blooming to within 8 to 10 inches from 
the soil, fertilized and watered, fresh 
growth will then be produced, which 
will give blossoms. Coal ashes strewn 
over the crown will protect the plants 
from slugs through the winter and 
spring, also forming a natural drainage 
of excess moisture from the crowns. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
968 SHIRLEY STRAIN. The plants at¬ 
tain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes 
3 to 4 feet long carrying flowers of 
giant size, ranging in color from white 
to dark rose and handsomely blotched 
and spotted cream, maroon and choco¬ 
late. Fkt., 15c; y B oz., 25c. 
969 WHITE. Fkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 25c. 
970 PURPLE. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 25c. 
971 ROSE. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 25c. 
972 MIXED. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
EDELWEISS. See Leontopodium, page 48. 
Delphinium - Hardy Perennial Larkspur 
The Delphinium, or Hardy Larkspur, is one of the most valuable of all 
herbaceous plants. It provides many of the light and dark shades of blue colors 
greatly in demand, but very scarce. Many delightful shades of lavender and 
mauve are also present in the newest strains, all of which will be found in the 
choice varieties offered below. 
Named Varieties, English Delphiniums 
A slight variation in colors must be expected In the flowers produced from 
seed, but a large per cent of the seedlings will come true. The others, too, will 
be of good type, and more than likely some new color combinations will be found 
among them. 
943 A. J. MOIR. Semi-double, 2% inches across. Cornflower-blue, white eye. 
Height 5 ft. Fkt., 50c. 
944 W. B. CRANFIELD. Gentian-blue and rosy mauve, eye white. Early. Fkt., 50c. 
945 ICEBERG. This is the first white Perennial Delphinium to be introduced, 
which comes true from seed. Grows 48 inches high. The long spikes are thick¬ 
ly covered with pure white blooms. This variety is particularly beautiful and 
forms an attractive contrast to the dark and pale varieties. Fkt., 35c. 
946 MILLICENT BLACKMORE. Spike of perfect form, pips very large, blue and 
mauve, black center. Height, 5 feet, 6 inches. Late. Fkt., 40c. 
947 MRS. J. S. COURTAULD. Sky blue semi-double, faintly touched mauve, eye 
white, long spike. Vigorous, mildew-free. Fkt., 40c. 
948 VIOLET ROBINSON. Rich violet-blue, moderate-sized white eye, and re¬ 
markable for size of flowers, often 3 inches across. Blooms early. Height, 
4% feet. Fkt., 40c. 
Delphinium Mixtures of Famous English Specialists 
949 BLACKMORE & LANGDON’S STRAIN. We take great pride in offering this 
unusually fine mixture which contains nearly all of the newest varieties 
developed by these famous English Delphinium specialists. Many of their va¬ 
rieties have earned gold medal awards in England. The seed we offer is saved 
from their best varieties, including their novelties and imported direct from 
them by us. Fkt., 35c; 1/16 oz., 90c; y B oz., $1.60. 
950 WREXHAM HYBRIDS, HOLLYHOCK STRAIN. A fine mixture of all shades 
of blue, lavender and mauve. Large flowers well placed on long pyramidal 
spikes. Their sturdy appearance reminds one of the Hollyhock, hence the name. 
Fkt., 35c; 1/16 oz., $1.00; y B oz., $1.85. 
951 CHOICE HYBRIDS. Mixed. A choice mixture of all shades, ranging in 
color from pale lavender to indigo-blue. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 40c; V4 oz., 75c. 
V. & R. GIANT DOUBLE PACIFIC HYBRIDS. A new strain of hand-pollinated 
Delphinium Seed from Vetterle and Reinelt of California. A mildew-resistant 
strain having large fine spikes with large flowers that remain in good condition 
over a long period. Shades of lavender, violet and blue. Fkt., 40c; 1/16 oz., 
$1.50. 
Loose Spray Delphiniums 
(Excellent for Cutting) 
952 BELLADONNA (Cliveden Beauty). This is the freest and most continuous 
blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not 
equalled for delicacy and beauty. Fkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; % oz., 60c; *4 oz, $1.00. 
953 BLUE GROTTO. Deep blue; bee royal purple, with*a cream center. Fkt., 20c. 
954 BELLAMOSUM. This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue 
Belladonna, having the same 
free-blooming and other 
good qualities. Fkt., 20c; 
3 pkts., 50c; % oz., 60c; y 4 
oz., $1.00. 
955 CAMBRIDGE BLUE. It is 
a rich clear blue, growing 
about 2 to 3 feet high. Ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. Fkt., 15c; 
% oz., 60o. 
956 CHINESE WHITE. This 
variety grows 12 inches tall, 
bearing elegant graceful 
spikes set with large white 
blooms. Flowers freely from 
June until September. It is 
fine for beds, borders and 
cutting. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
DELPHINIUM, ANNUAL. See 
Larkspur, page 33. 
PERENNIAL GARDENS 
By H. S. Ortloff 
Following the simple directions in 
this book insures a perennial garden 
crowded with bloom, in which the 
colors make a perfectly blended pic¬ 
ture. First come plans, showing how 
to locate and lay out the garden; 
then clear directions for preparing 
the soil, fertilizing, planting, culti¬ 
vating, transplanting and propaga¬ 
tion. 18 illustrations, 90 pages. $1.25. 
Doronicum Pardalianches 
973 GOLDEN BUNCH. An excellent perennial which produces a profusion of 
long-stemmed flowers in May and June. Doronicum Golden Bunch has 
innumerable flowers of a brilliant canary-yellow. It makes large bushes of 
about 24 to 32 inches high and is ideal for cut flowers and perennial borders. 
Fkt., 50c. 
Doronicum, Golden Bunch 
