DELPH I N IU MS—Continued. 
♦Nudicaule. One of the two native “Scarlet Larkspurs.” In 
this region it is characteristic of rock masses in shaded 
situations and is a lovely subject for partially shaded rock 
gardens. It is most stunning naturalized on shaded 
slopes, particularly among rocks, and it is very effective 
in the cool border. It does well in full sun but the flowers 
last much longer in light to moderate shade. Oftener 8 to 
12 inches but may grow to 2 feet. Foliage is glossy and 
prettily mottled and the deep scarlet flowers come in 
spring and if watered, for many weeks. 20 cts. each; 3 for 
50 cts.; $1.75 per doz. 
*Lutea. A rare and most enchanting species never before 
offered. In general aspects it is quite similar to D. 
nudlcaule, but it is more compact and dwarf in habit, 
with larger, very lovely flowers of soft yellow. 35 cts. 
each; 3 for 90 cts. 
TALL SORTS of Western Delphinium 
Cardinale, the Giant Scarlet Larkspur of southern California 
is one of the most vivid flower effects of its region and 
as fine in the garden. It grows from 3 to 7 ft. high and 
the flowers are in spikes of vivid scarlet. Plant in well 
drained soil in full sun. See preceding paragraph. 25 cts. 
each; 3 for 65 cts.; $2.50 per doz. 
DIANTHUS, Pinks. A fine group of plants for the border, 
exposed difficult situations are in the rock garden or 
wall. No rock garden is complete without a liberal 
planting of many varieties of Dianthus. Hardy any¬ 
where. Not all varieties are suitable for rock gardens 
and I have selected the following from a large number 
tested. They are low, compact, their flowers produce 
stunning color effect, and their neat foliage always 
pleasant while their spicy fragrance is irresistible. Cult: 
Sit., full sun and they revel in the hottest, dryest places 
after established, although bloom is prolonged with good 
moisture. Soil, any loam and they like lime. PI., fall to 
spring. Prop., dlv. 
*Deltoides Brilliant (Maiden Pink). 3 to 6 in. tall with neat 
tufts of bright green foliage and an abundance of deep 
carmine rose flowers June-July. A colorful rock garden 
plant. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. Seeds, pkt. 20 cts. 
♦Knapii. A dainty species, unique in being the only yellow 
Dianthus, it bears clusters of very pretty small yellow 
flowers on slender stems, 15 in. tall. Rare. 30 cts. each; 
3 for 75 cts. 
♦Low Rose. Has a compact cushion of bluish deep green 
foliage, always neat. The soft rose flowers are borne 
above foliage in great numbers. A favorite. 25 cts. each; 
3 for 65 cts. 
♦Monspelianus Carmine. One of the very best with cushions 
an inch high and six inches across. Bright carmine flow¬ 
ers in June. A gem and most lovely in crevices. 30 cts. 
each; 3 for 75 cts. 
♦New Pink. Its cushion may be as broad as 18 inches and 
the eight-inch stems bear many very fine large soft 
pink flowers most spicily fragrant. June. 25 cts. each; 
3 for 65 cts. 
♦Roysii. A lovely new rock garden and border variety not 
unlike D. neglectus in habit with large flowers of glisten¬ 
ing deep rose. 6 in. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 
Superbus “Loveliness”. This exquisite new pink with deli¬ 
cate fringed flowers of pure mauve on long graceful 
stems is the delight of every visitor to my gardens. One 
of the very loveliest of flowers for filmy, graceful bou¬ 
quets and most spicely fragrant. Strong plants, 30 cts. 
each; 3 for 75 cts. Seeds, pkt. 25 cts.; 1/64 oz. 70 cts. 
DICENTRA, Bleeding Heart. Most delightful plants, all 
having graceful fern-like foliage and enchanting flowers. 
There is nothing more lovely for the fernbed, moist 
shaded situation, or the cool border, and the dwarfer 
ones are most effective in the cool and shaded rock 
garden. Cult: Sit., cool or shaded. Soil, any moist loam. 
PI., fall to spring. Prop., div. 
The above prices are postpaid to your door. 
* Indicates plants well suited to rock gardens. 
•• Indicates plants suited to the rock garden only. 
Bleeding Heart 
♦Formosa, Western Dutchman’s Breeches. Filmy fern-like 
foliage and soft pink flowers, making it a splendid fore¬ 
ground for the shaded garden, and as an accompliment 
or foil for ferns. Columbines and other woodsy plants. 
Alone it is a splendid ground cover. 15 cts. each; 3 for 
40 cts.; $1.25 per dozen. 
♦Glauca (Oregona). With silvery fine cut foliage it makes a 
compact clump ten inches high surmounted by the spikes 
of flowers which are creamy white, tipped with red. 
May to July. Rare and most worth-while. 35 cts. each; 
3 for 90 cts. 
Spectabilis, Bleeding Heart, a most noble plant, favorite of 
our mothers and grandmothers and equally as popular 
now. It grows to 2 ft. with graceful branches, fern-like 
foliage arching stems with lovely heart-shaped pendant 
flowers of a rosy pink. It thrives in any shaded situa¬ 
tion, but in the well planned bed, in combination with 
ferns. Columbines and Heucheras, it is most charming. 
Strong roots, 50 cts. each. 
DICTAMNUS fraxinella. Gas Plant. Noble old-fashioned 
border plant forming a bush two feet high. The ash-like 
leaves are fragrant when brushed and the flowers on 
upright spikes are rosy pink. Flowers emit a gas, which 
on hot, still evenings may be ignited without damage 
to plant. June and July. Cult: Sun and a deep, rich, 
well drained loam. Slow to establish; once planted never 
disturb. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. Seeds, pkt. 25 cts. 
♦DODECATH EONS, variously called American Cowslip, Wild 
Cyclamen, Shooting Star, are very early spring flowers 
that stand alone in their type of beauty. Delightful in 
the shaded rock garden or in a cool, well drained situa¬ 
tion. See page 5 for complete list and below. 
♦DODECATHEON Meadia. A unique and astonishingly fine 
plant for a variety of shaded situations. Full description 
see page 5. In rich moist soil it attains a height of 18 in., 
making it attractive and valuable in any shaded border. 
Flowers for weeks. 25 cts. each; $2 per doz. 
♦♦EPILOBIUM Obcordatum is one of the most beautiful 
plants of the Californian alpine regions. Imagine com¬ 
ing across a little pocket or crevice below a snowbank 
filled with a close mat of fine bluish foliage and fairly 
smothered with relatively large rose-colored flowers of 
real beauty. It is at its best simply exquisite. While 
alpine by nature, I have it here at “The Terraces” in 
gravelly moraine soil with ordinary watering, and flower¬ 
ing well. With a constant drip it promises to be almost 
as good as in its high home. 50 cts. each. 
♦EPIMEDIUM. European cousin of our Vancouveria. Dwarf 
evergreen perennials with long petioled handsomely 
marked, glossy leaves which turn bronze in autumn. The 
dainty flowers are in loose panicles. Lovely in the rock 
garden or the edge of border. Cult: Grow in peat and 
loam in partial shade. PI., fall to spring. Prop., div. 
♦Sulphureum makes a bold clump 12 inches high with sulphur 
colored flowers. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
“Can you ship plants so far?” Eastern friends often ask. 
That I do deliver safely to all parts of the world and guaran¬ 
tee safe delivery should satisfactorily answer this question. 
Customers who buy from me cannot lose. 
Do not overlook Epimediums. They are particularly lovely with ferns. 
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