From 
MERTON G. ELLIS BULB GARDENS 
Canby, Oregon 
Our stock has been inspected under License No. 242 
(Printed in U. S. A.) 
U. S. POSTAGE 
Sec. 435 Vi, P. L. & R. 
PAID 
Permit No. 7 
Canby, Oregon 
Closed on Sundays 
ONE CENT SALE 
SEE DOUBLE COUNT OFFER of Gladiolus on Last Page 
Delphinium Seed 
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Pacific Strain, per Packet - $1.00 
Special: 2 Packets for - - 1.01 
Wrexham Strain, per Packet - .50 
Special: 2 Packets for - - .51 
Photo shows size of individual florets taken from im¬ 
mense spikes covered with scores of such florets. 
The Pacific Strain is pronounced by experts to be the 
most striking advance in Delphinium hybridizing in 
recent years, and has brought fame to its originator, 
Mr. Reinelt. We were fortunate in securing hand- 
pollenized seed of this strain for the production of many 
of our seed producing plants. We are offering seed 
of this strain for the first time this year. These fine 
Delphiniums wall add much beauty to your garden. 
Many of the florets are very large and exquisitely 
beautiful. We predict a great future for this strain. 
The Wrexham Strain produces a large proportion 
of very superior plants from seed. They produce tall, 
well shaped bloom spikes with very large florets, many 
of them being double. The coloring is extremely beau¬ 
tiful with wonderful and varied combinations of delicate 
shades, blue, lavender, white, cream, silver, dark purple. 
Plant the seed either in early spring or mid-summer, 
in flats filled with fairly rich soil. Cover with V s 
inch sifted soil. Cover with either cloth or glass 
frame, glass preferred. If glass frame is used, place 
a single sheet of newspaper directly under the glass, 
not resting on the soil. This shades the soil and helps 
to retain the moisture. Keep quite moist. Remove 
shade gradually. 
When the seedlings have 3 or 4 leaves transplant a 
foot apart. Do not transplant during a hot dry spell. 
If seeds are planted in summer, the seedlings should 
be transplanted into a cold frame for the winter. 
It takes ajittle longer for Delphinium Seed to germ- 
ir.ute than r'ansy Seed, but they should come if the 
seed is fresh. The fresher Delphinium Seed is, the 
better it will germinate, so mid-summer sowing is 
recommended. 
Delphiniums have two distinct blooming seasons, 
sometimes three. The blooms should not be allowed 
to go to seed to secure best results. It is well to cut 
the plants back after a blooming season. Bone meal in 
moderation is good but not too close to the plants. 
King Alfred, the most popular daffodil, double-nose 
bulbs per ICO, $8.00. 
Grape Hyacinths, large bulbs per 100, $3.00; medium 
per 100, $2.00. 
Dutch Iris: Wedgewood, light blue; Imperator, dark 
blue; Theo. de Bock, bronze; White Excelsior. Any of 
these per 100, $4.00. 
English Iris: King of the Blues, Bulbs per 100, large 
$4.00; medium, $2.40; small, $1.60. 
10 at eighth of 100. 1000 at 8 times 100. lc sale 
does not apply to daffodils, hyacinths and Iris. 
Matilija (Romneya Couteri). A wonderful perennial 
producing large white flowers with orange center all 
through the summer. The flowers are of delightful 
fragrance and are delicately fluted and frilled. They 
are nearly six inches across and borne on strong 
stems from 4 to 8 feet tall. A fine cutflower or for 
landscape use. Strong roots, $1 each. Special, 2 for $1.01 
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) Of all the flow¬ 
ering shrubs, this is one of the most graceful and 
beautiful. Covered in May with a profusion of small 
bell-shaped pink flowers. As a specimen bush for the 
lawn we have seen nothing to equal it. In a very few 
years it will grow to a height of 10 feet or more. Even 
long after blooming, it is a bush of great beauty. 
1 strong bush for $1.00; Special, 2 bushes for $1.01 
