50 Perennial Seeds 
Delphinium/ Hardy Larkspur 
Their popularity is growing each year because of the stately magnificence of the flower spikes, and their 
beautiful shades of coloring. Belladonna, Bellamosa, and Hybrids with good cultxire grow 3 to 6 ft. 
tall, bloom in June and July, and if cut back and fertilized after bloom, will give more flowers in late 
summer or early fall. 
2775 Tcmplin-Bradley’s English Hybrids 
BLACKMORE AND LANGDON’S PRIZE STRAIN DELPHINIUM 
This strain is the product of many years of patient hybridizing and selection by one of the outstanding 
horticulturists of England. It is the best strain seen in Europe's wonderful Delphinium plantings, on a 
personal trip by Mr. Bradley. The recipient of many gold medals and awards, a real prize strain. The 
shades of coloring and the size and refinement of the flowers are unexcelled. Pkt. 35c; ^ oz. 40c. 
2774 Hollyhock or Wrexham Strain Delphinium 
A distinct new type of Delphinium with massive yet refined spire-like spikes that taper to the tip. 
The individual florets are very large and closely arranged on the stems. The flowers are in the most 
beautiful shades of blue, lavender and purple, singles, semi-doubles and doubles. Pkt. 20c; ^ oz. 
40c; 5 ^ oz. 75c. 
WREXHAM TYPES IN SEPARATE SHADES. 
We offer this splendid strain this year in separate shades for the discriminating grower. 
2776 ART SHADES. 2777 BLUE SHADES. 2778 DARK BLUE SHADES. 
Price, any of above shades. Pkt. 25c. 
English Hybrids Delphinium 
Separate Shades 
Regal Hybrid Delphinium 
2770 BELLADONNA. The most continuous 
blooming of all, blooming from early June until 
frost. The clear turquoise—blue flowers are very 
delicate and beautiful and are most popular. Pkt. lOc; 5^ oz. 35c. 
2771 BELLADONNA IMPROVED. A very carefully selected strain of the 
popular Belladonna type giving excellent uniformity of type and color. Pkt. 
15c; ^ oz. 35c. 
Chinese Delphinium, Butterfly Varieties 
The Chinese Delphinium or Delphinium Chinensis are perfectly hardy perennials 
but are sometimes classed as Annuals because if the seed is sown early they will fully 
develop and bloom the first year. Their flowers are borne as loose sprays rather than 
in spike form. Thev are fine for garden display or cutting. 
2781 CEHNENSIS, BLUE and WHITE 2782 DWARF BLUE BUTTERFLY 
2783 CHINENSIS, CAMBRIDGE BLUE. Pkt. 10c. 
2772 BELLAMOSA Similar to Belladonna inform 
and habit but with a color of much deeper and richer 
blue. Pkt. lOc; oz. 35c. 
2773 Gold Medal Hybrids 
A good strain at a low price. These hybrids embrace a 
nice collection of hybrid Delphiniums. The shades 
range from pale lavender to deep indigo blue, a glorious 
mixture. Pkt. lOc; 5^ oz. 30c. 
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2780 Regal Hybrids 
A new and outstanding strain of hybrids which we 
believe is the equal of many of the very high priced 
strains. Large double flowers of the richest color 
tones and of the finest flower forms, yet achieved in 
the Delphiniums. 
Plants are vigorous and hardy growing to 6 feet 
in height. We inspected the field of blooming plants 
from which this seed was harvested and assure you 
it was one of the finest displays of Delphiniums we 
ever saw. If you buy this seed you will certainly 
have a strain of the finest parentage. Pkt. 15c; 
oz. 45c. 
Dianthus, Hardy Garden Pinks 
Spi 
>ice or 
Clove Pinks 
Rock Garden Pinks 
T he following varieties of Hardy Pinks are especially 
well fitted for use in the Rock Garden and they seem 
to give their best results in such a situation. 
Every garden should contain at least a few clumps 
of these old fashioned fragrant pinks. Excellent for 
border, blooming in June. 15 to 18 inches tall. 
2798 DOUBLE MIXED COLORS. A very fine 
mixture of all shades. Pkt. lOc; oz. 25c. 
2796 SEMPERFLORENS (Florist’s Perpetual 
Pinks). R. G. 'These beauties are almost everblooming 
and come in a nice variety of colors, in double, semi¬ 
double and single blooms. 15 in. tall. Pkt. lOc; 
oz. 35c. 
2802 SCOTICUS, DOUBLE SCOTCH MIXED. 
Large double fringed flowers profusely borne during 
spring and early summer. Flowers are very fragrant. A 
very fine color assortment. Pkt. 20c. 
2801 HIGHLAND QUEEN. R.G. One of the most 
brilliant of all Dianthus, bearing an abundance of 
lustrous scarlet. Blooms over a long period, June to 
November, so exceptionally good for bedding, borders, 
and the rock garden. Pkt. 20c. 
2791 ALLWOODI MIXED. Large and for the most 
part fully double, almost like carnations.Splendid clus¬ 
ters of bloom borne in June and throughout the sum¬ 
mer, splendid color assortment. 15 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
2793 CAESSIUS, CHEDDAR PINKS. R. G. A 
dwarf compact form producing very dense green mats 
of foliage. The bright rosy-pink fragrant flowers are 
produced freely in May. 6 In. tall. Pkt. lOc; oz. 
30c. 
2794 DELTOIDES BRILLIANT. R. G. A delightful 
small compact plant with narrow leaves producing an 
abundance of glowing crimson red flowers during May 
and June. 4 in. tall. Pkt. lOc; ^ oz. 35c. 
2800 NEGLECTUS, or Glacier Pinks. R.G. Bear¬ 
ing in May and June very attractive cherry red flowers. 
Splendid for your rockery. 6 In. tall. Pkt. 25c. 
2805 GRANITICUS. R. G. 'Verv lovely dwarf va¬ 
riety with deep red flowers 4 to 5 inches across. Blooms 
May and June. Pkt. lOc; oz. 40c. 
2799 ROCK GARDEN PINKS MIXED. R. G. A 
mixture of the species best adapted for rock garden 
plantings. Suitable for border plantings also of course. 
Pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 40c. 
2792 ALLWOODI ALPINUS. R. G. A most ex¬ 
cellent hybrid of the Allwoodi type producing diminu¬ 
tive plants useful in rockery. Fine color assortment and 
free blooming. 9 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
2779 WHITE 
Iceberg delphinium 
A new perennial variety of Delphinium producing 
lovely white bloom on spikes 18 to 20 inches long and 
growing 3 to 4 feet tall. Plants are of strong healthy 
growth and will produce by their second year tall 
heavy spikes of bloom. Pkt. 25c; oz. 81-60. 
2787 YELLOW ZALIL. Yellow Delphiniums are 
rare and Zalil is worth trying. About 3 ft. tall, with 
flower formation quite similar to the blue kinds. Seed 
germinates slowly. Pkt. 15c; fs oz. 60c. 
2788 SCARLET CARDINALE. Having bright scar¬ 
let flowers, but dwarfer plants than the other strains, 
about 2 to 23^ ft. tall. Germinates slowly. Pkt. 15c; 
iVoz. 40c. 
Echmops Globe Thistle 
2846 RITRO. Globe shaped bristly flowers of 
metallic-blue, borne in July and August. Popular for 
drying for winter bouquets. Grow 2 to 3 feet tall. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c. 
ErinuS/ Liver-Balsam 
2859 ALPINUS R. G. In May and June these little 
plants with their rosettes of leaves, bear pretty rosy- 
purple flowers. Fine for planting in the crevices of 
old walls or between steps or in the Rock Garden. 
Grow 4 to 6 inches high. Pkt. 15C, 
Erigeron/ Fleabane 
2856 SPECIOSUS GRANDIFLORUS. Bright pur¬ 
ple Aster-hke flowers, freely produced all summer. 
Fine for cut-flowers, desirable for the perennial border. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c. 
Gcntiand/ Gentian 
Beautiful low edging plants that produce their welcome 
flowers in the spring. They are also among the best 
plants for rockeries. They like moist shady location 
and hght loam soil, and are rather diflicult to estabhsh 
and once estabhshed they should not be disturbed. Use 
no hme in the soil. 
2896 ACAULIS, Blue Gentian. R. G. Best variety 
of rich gentian blue. 4 in. tall. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c. 
Digitalis or Foxglove 
Foxgloves are biennials, so after blooming cut down and sow more 
seed each season. Wherever planted Foxgloves give the appearance of 
dignified beauty. Bloom June and July. 
2815 TL.n. It is agreed among experts that this 
I nC OniilCy ig the finest strain of Digitalis ever 
introduced. Of the same form as common types but with still longer 
and larger flower spikes, the flower head often being 3 ft. long, covered 
with big bell-shaped flowers. The color assortment isrich indeed,from 
white and shell-pink to deepest rose, many dotted with crimson or 
chocolate. 5 to 6 feet tall. Pkt. lOc; 34 oz. 25c. 
981 6 J A good mixture of white, pink,rose and 
« oooa iviixca mottled colors. Pkt. lOc; 34 oz. 20c. 
9817 0.1......... (Lutzli ). Attractive salmon shades. 
' oalmon nyorids 4 ft. tail. pkt. i 5 c; 3^ oz. 30c. 
Eupatorium Ageratum 
Dainty little flowers produced in dense heads at the top of the 
branches. Make adorable cut flowers. 
2877 COELESTINUM. Light blue flower heads, bloom during 
September and October. 3 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
Digitalis, Shirley 
Hedysarum Honeysuckle 
3923 CORONARIUM. Attractive shrubby border plant, 
bearing in July, racemes of deep red, fragrant flowers. Does 
best in well drained soil in full sun. Grows 2 feet tall. Pkt. 
15c; oz. 40c. 
Helleborus 
Christmas Rose 
2948 NIGER. A de¬ 
lightful perennial with 
pure white flowers that 
bloom early, often bloom¬ 
ing in the snow and con¬ 
tinuing through March. 
Grows 9 inches high and 
prefers a location that is 
partially shaded in the 
summer. 9 In. tall. Pkt. 
15c; 34 oz. 30c. 
Echinops Ritro 
The letters "R. G.'* alter a name mean that it is especially good for Rock Gardens 
