FOR CULTURAL DIRECTIONS, SEE PAGE 59 
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Daisy, African —See Dimorphotheca. 
Daisy, Shasta —See Chrysanthemum. 
Daisy, Painted —See Chrysanthemum 
Daisy, Transvaal —See Gerbera. 
DIANTHUS (Caryophyllus)OD 
(Carnation Types) 
Culture 3, 4, or 5. Normal germination, 5-15 days 
These old favorites are still as popular as ever. Rich soil will 
make bright flowers. Most of the varieties are fragrant. In 
the open garden most bloom the first Autumn. Need slight 
protection in cold weather. Believed to be a native of the Old 
World. 
Carnation Chabauds O 
Splendid large double types, which more nearly resemble the 
florists’ carnation than any other variety. Sometimes 2^ 
inches across. 18 inches tall. Lime soil and full aun for best 
results. Start under glass for bloom the first season. 
•Sparkler, Cardinal Red •Nero, Deep Crimson 
•Renee Rose, Deep Rose •Legion of Honor, Deep Salmon 
•Jeanne Dionis, White •Marie Chabaud, Yellow 
Any of the above packets 16c 
Chabaud's Giant Mixed —packet 10c 
BORDER or OPEN-GARDEN TYPE 
CARNATIONSO 
The flowers are generally borne on long stems; seed can be 
sown under glass or in the open ground, and will flower the 
next summer. 
• Giant Grenadin Mixed —Early double. 18 inches, pkt. 10c 
•Giant Grenadin Scarlet —packet 10c 
PERPETUAL FLOWERING CARNATIONS□ 
• Giant Marguerite, Red ®Giant Marguerite, White 
Extra Large Giant Marguerite, Mixed —A very vigorous 
class, suitable for garden and splendid for cutting. Sown as 
annuals in February on a gentle heat and transplanted to 
open ground as soon as possible after frost, will produce a pro¬ 
fusion of flowers in five months after sowing, 50 to 75% of 
the plants being double and sweetly scented. Although usually 
treated as annuals, if given protection over winter, will bloom 
following spring. 20 inches. For best results add lime to soil. 
Any of the above packets 10c 
DIANTHUS (Pinks) OD 
Plumarius Semperflorens or Clove PinkO—Single and 
Double Mixed. The everblooming hardy garden pink of our 
grandmother’s garden. Mostly pinkish singles with dark red 
eye, though a percentage of white and lavender doubles will 
appear. Best for borders. 12-14 inches.—packet 10c 
CHINESE AND JAPANESE PINKS 
The Pinks or Picotees are free-flowering biennial plants, 
but best treated as annuals, that bloom the first sum¬ 
mer. Unrivaled for showy colors, flowers produced in 
abundance over four months’ time. Varieties listed 
below are at their best when started indoors. 
Chinensis Double Mixed (China or Indian Pink) □— 
Flowers borne in Sweet William-like clusters in various 
colors, showy and double. Height, 1 foot.-—packet 6c 
Heddewigi Double Mixed (Japan Pink) □—Very 
showy and fragrant. Flowers 2 to 2 % inches, re¬ 
sembling a carnation, many beautifully striped and 
mottled. 10 inches.-—packet 10c 
•Annual Sweet William (Sweet Wivelsfield) n— 
A very desirable type of single flower (Dianthus Hy- 
bridus), with a Sweet William-like growth. Flowers, 
however, are much larger and brighter, and more 
unusually marked and flaked. Mixed.—packet 10c 
Dianthus Barbatus —See Sweet William. 
DELPHINIUM O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 20-35 
days 
The Delphiniums are showy perennials. Very easy 
to cultivate and beautiful for borders. The foliage is 
dark green, much divided, throwing out to perfection 
the blossoms, which are terminal spikes of blue. Al¬ 
though hardy perennials, the plants will bloom the first 
Autumn if started early, and again the following 
Spring. All seed pods should be removed to encourage 
new bloom. A good, deep, rich soil, with plenty of 
lime, will make large flowers. Seed sometimes germ¬ 
inates slowly and irregularly, and seed-bed should be 
placed where it may remain undisturbed for at least 
6 months. 2-6 feet tall. Believed to have been discovered 
in Siberia, though is native throughout the North Temperate 
Zone. 
Belladonna Improved (Cliveden Beauty) Clear blue. pkt. 20 
Bellamosum —Dark Blue.—packet 20c 
Blackmore and Langdon Type Gold Medal Hybrids, Finest 
Mixed. —packet 10c 
•Elatum “Iceberg" —Pure white, 20-inch spikes. First 
White Delphinium of the Elatum type to come true from 
seed. A great novelty. Strong, healthy growth.—packet 26c 
• Chinensis Varieties Mixed —Reach full development first 
season if planted early. Flowers are not in spikes, but instead 
in loose sprays along the branches. 2 feet. Very graceful 
effect.—packet 10c 
For Annual Delphinium —See Larkspur. 
DIDISCUS (Blue Lace Flower) □ 
Culture 1. Normal germination, 20-35 days 
Coeruleus —Dainty lavender-blue flowers from June to 
October. Excellent for bedding, and makes a splendid cut- 
flower. Sow where wanted to bloom. According to a Landreth 
Catalog of more than 75 years ago, the Didiscus is a native of 
Australia.—packet 10c 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) O 
Culture 2 or 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Hardy perennials of easy culture, living for several years with' 
out care and having tall spikes of showy, curiously shaped 
flowers. Blooms second year. 3 feet. Digitalis was first 
brought to America from Great Britain. 
•Gloxiniaflora Rose •Gloxiniaflora Purple 
•Gloxiniaflora White New Shirly Giant Hybrid Mixed 
Any of the above packets 10c 
English Daisy —See Daisy Double. 
DIMORPHOTHECA (African Daisy) □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 10-20 days 
•Aurantiaca Hybrida Mixed —-Daisy-like flowers in pastel 
shades from pure white, blush, red, and sulphur to lemon, 
golden-yellow, reddish yellow and pale salmon-rose, all with 
black disk. Should have good soil, and sunniest possible 
position.—packet 10c 
Dianthus—Laciniatus Splendens 
Fringed Laciniatus Splendens O—Bronze Medal 
“All-America” Trials 1935. Very large single, over 
2 inches across, in a brilliant shade of crimson with 
glistening white eye. The most striking Dianthus 
we have ever grown.—packet 10c 
•Wrexham Hollyhock Hybrids —A beautiful blending 
of colors, from the world’s most famous hybridist. Largest 
of all delphiniums. 5-6 feet tall, with enormous spikes.— 
packet 26c 
