Carl Salbach. •• 
DELPHINIUM (Pacific Strain). P. 
Each time we see Frank Reinelt’s 
handiwork and compare it to the pro¬ 
ducts of other delphinium experts, we 
feel like pausing to “take our hat off” 
to Mr. Reinelt, who is rapidly earning 
a place as one of the world’s most re¬ 
markable flower hybridists. 
Several years ago, we had the 
pleasure of being the exclusive intro¬ 
ducer of this sensational strain, and 
can report that our sales have increased 
many times over since it has been pos¬ 
sible to compare the spikes with those 
of. other hybridists. 
The largest spikes from Pacific del¬ 
phinium seed are well over five inches 
in diameter, yet they retain a graceful 
and balanced appearance, and are most 
attractive in color. The plants are 
tall, the spikes full-blooming, and the 
individual florets range up to 2 inches 
in diameter. From new crop — ready 
July 1. 
Lavender Shades. Color range from 
Clear Lavender to Lilac Lavender with 
contrasting white bees. Individual 
florets 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. 
Slender strong stems with well spaced 
florets, long spikes and good branch¬ 
ing habit. Mildew resistance 60 to 
80 per cent.pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Pastel Shades. Color range from 
light lavender to deep smoky lavender, 
generally of two tone combinations, 
with brown or black bees. Individual 
florets 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. 
Slender woody stems with beautifully 
formed long spikes. Mildew resistance 
80 to 90 per cent. 
pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Light Violet Shades. Color range 
from light to medium violet with white 
bees. Individual florets 2 1/2 to 3 
inches in diameter. Huge well formed 
spikes. Mildew resistance 20 to 40 per 
cent.pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Dark Violet Shades. Very dark vel¬ 
vety violet with black bees. Individual 
florets 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter. 
Huge long spikes. Mildew resistance 
60 to 80 per cent. 
pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Clear Blue Shades. Color range from 
light to medium blue with white, fawn, 
and black bees. Individual florets 2 
to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Excellent 
growing habit. Mildew resistance 40 
to 60 per cent.pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Dark Blue Shades. Color range from 
medium to dark blue with white and 
dark bees for contrast. Thin woody 
stems, long well-formed spikes. Indi¬ 
vidual florets 2 to 2 1/2 inches in dia¬ 
meter. Mildew resistance 40 to 60 per 
cent.pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Illinois -— “The delphinium seed pur¬ 
chased from you early this year are 
coming along fine. Expect to get some 
leal choice plants from this lot.” 
Top—ICELAND POPPY, Apricot. 
Center—Big as a house? Not quite—but 
a good sample of the size one may 
expect from Pacific DELPHINIUM. 
Lower—Carl Salbach, followed by Frank 
Reinelt, creator of the Pacific Del¬ 
phinium strain. The Salbach dog, 
Sally, is in the background. 
Selected Seeds 
DELPHINIUM — Continued. 
White Mixture. Fine strong whites, 
obtained from inter-crossing with the 
sturdier blues. Now improved to the 
point where we can pronounce them 
as the very finest whites — an opinion 
shared by other delphinium and seed 
experts. Stock limited. 
pkt. 60c; 1/16 oz. $1.85 
Balanced Assortment. Including 
seeds from the pastel, violet, blue, and 
lavender mixtures, listed above. 
pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
DELPHINIUM — New Color Series 
(Pacific Strain). Selections from the 
finest in Pacific delphinium, 90% true 
to name from seed, except for slight 
variations within the color. The most 
outstanding novelty releases in years of 
delphinium breeding, and available at 
popular prices for the first time. From 
new crop — ready July 1. 
King Arthur. Brilliant Royal Violet 
with large white bee. Individual 
florets 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, 
with very thin woody stems and small 
foliage. Very long, graceful spikes. 
Mildew resistance from 80 to 90 per 
cent .pkt. $1.50 
Guinevere. Light lavender self with 
white bee. Individual florets 2 1/2 to 
3 inches in diameter, large spikes. Ex¬ 
cellent branching habits. Mildew re¬ 
sistance 50 to 70 per cent.pkt. $1.50 
Summer Skies. Perhaps the most 
sensational release of the series. Clear¬ 
est light blue with white bee. Indi¬ 
vidual florets 2 to 2 1/2 inches in dia¬ 
meter. Slender woody stems with very 
strong branching habits. Mildew re¬ 
sistance 40 to 60 per cent....pkt. $1.50 
Group Collection. One-half packet, 
each, all three (King Arthur, Guine¬ 
vere, and Summer Skies) — (fractional 
packets not sold except in this collec¬ 
tion) .$2.25 
DELPHINIUM — New Color Series 
{Pacific Strain), Hand-Pollinated seed. 
Improved over the general listing 
(above), in such factors as trueness, 
color, size, habit, etc. From new crop- 
ready July 1. 
King Arthur, Hand-Pollinated 
pkt. $5.00 
Guinevere, Hand-Pollinated 
« pkt. $5.00 
Summer Skies, Hand-Pollinated 
pkt. $5.00 
Group Collection, one-half packet, 
each, King Arthur, Guinevere, and 
Summer Skies, all hand-pollinated 
(fractional packets not sold except in 
this collection.) 
Vz pkt. each all three varieties $5.00 
California — “Blue Aquilegia I have 
grown from your seed have produced 
beautiful flowers. Stems forty inches.’ 
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