Tall Annual Z“t Imperial LARKSPUR 
Annual Larkspurs (sometimes called An¬ 
nual Delphiniums) have been so much im¬ 
proved the past few years that nothing sur¬ 
passes them for quick and pleasing results 
from spring sown seed. 
Just sow the seed out in the garden in April 
or early May. You will have a grand display 
from riiidsummer until killing frosts. Thin to 
12 inches. 
The Tall Annual Larkspurs (3 to 5 feet 
high) not only brighten up your garden, but 
are also splendid for cutting. These Lark¬ 
spurs branch from the base and have very 
long flower stems. 
Here are the newest and most charming of 
this race of prize-winning Tall Double Annual 
Larkspurs. See illustration. Note the many 
spikes of blooms, all from one plant. 
(Any two 15c packets for 25c.) 
BLUE SPIRE. LI. Intense, deep Oxford Blue, 
with same form as Exquisite Pink Im¬ 
proved. The last word in blue Annual Lark¬ 
spurs. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
CARMINE KING-. Ii2. A very rich carmine 
on salmon. The best deep carmine-rose in 
this type. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
CORAL KING. L2 y 2 . A new color in Lark¬ 
spurs—blush pink suffused coral. Florets 
large and fully double. There is a magnifi¬ 
cent length of Hollyhock-like flower spike, 
24 to 28 inches long. True Giant Imperial 
type, branching from the base. Pkt. 15c; 
*4 oz. 50c; % oz. 80c. 
EXQUISITE PINK IMPROVED. I>3. This is 
greatly improved over the former Exquisite 
Pink. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
EXQUISITE ROSE IMPROVED. 1.4. An im¬ 
provement over the older variety, Exquisite 
Rose. Pkt. 15c; *4 oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
GLORIA. 1.5. A lovely rich tone of Deep Rose 
with no trace of carmine. GLORIA will 
satisfy those who want a deeper shade of 
rose than Exquisite Rose. It is a Giant 
Imperial with the base branching habit so 
necessary for producing long stemmed 
blooms. Pkt. 15c; ^4 oz. 35c; *4 oz. 60c. 
IalliAC QUEEN. 1.6. Rich lilac, shading to 
lavender-blue. Pkt. 15c; ^4 oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
LOS ANGELES. L7. Another outstanding Tall 
Annual Larkspur with large double flowers 
in solid spikes, many side branches, fine 
for cutting. Color, rose with salmon sheen. 
Pkt. 15c; ^4 oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 
ROSAMOND. L8. New. Winner of Gold Medal. 
A pure bright rose that does not fade. The 
many spikes are covered with fully double 
flowers. Extra early. Pkt. 15c; *4 oz. 40c; 
Yi oz. 70c. 
THE EMPRESS. L9. Fine rose-pink, shaded 
salmon, true branching from the base. Pkt. 
15c; M oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 
WHITE KING. Im9Y 2 . Newest and finest of all 
white Larkspurs. The description of Coral 
King (above) fits White King except the 
color. Pkt. 15c; *4 oz. 50c; % oz. 80c. 
WHITE SPIRE. L10. Of the Exquisite Pink 
Improved type, but dazzling pure white. 
Pkt. 15c; M oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
LONG’S SPECIAL MIXTURE. L15. Of Giant 
Imperial Larkspurs, containing all the best 
colors. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 
SPECIAL LARKSPUR 
COLLECTION 
Pkt. each of the above 
12 rare Larkspurs, value 
$1.80, prepaid for. 
A typical plant of Carmine King. Note the 
long stems starting near the ground. Coral 
King and White King have the same good 
form. 
Make Several Thinnings 
You will have stronger plants and better 
“luck” if you thin your plants partially when 
they are very small, then take out some more 
when you are sure of having plenty that are 
strong and sturdy. Later you may find so 
many plants doing well that still more could 
be spared. If plants are close together, hold 
the soil down around the roots of the plant 
that is to be left, while you pull out others 
around it. Thus you will not disturb the root 
and weaken, maybe kill, the plant that is left. 
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