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Daisy, Early Elder; Chrysanthemum maximum Early 
Elder 
In May the daisies, white with yellow center, 2 to 2 34 in. 
across, are borne profusely on stems 20 to 30 in. high. Very 
vigorous; divide and replant every other year. 15c each, 3 
for 30c, $1.00 per doz. 
Daisy, Painted; see Pyrethrum 
Daisy, Shasta Alaska; Chrysanthemum maximum Alaska 
One of the best of the many Shasta Daisies, with flowers 
3 to 3% in. across on stems 15 to 24 in. high in latter June 
and early July. Blooms freely. Divide and replant every other 
year. 15c each, 3 for 30c, $1.00 per doz. 
Delphinium; Larkspur 
Who has not admired this favorite of our grandmothers gar¬ 
den? The stately spikes of dainty spurred flowers provide the 
necesary touch of blue in May, with a second, perhaps a third 
crop if cut back after blooming. Plant in full sun, in well 
drained soil, preferably sandy loam. Often the addition of 
ground lime helps. In wet soils they may winter kill. Rich soil 
will grow taller spikes than the heights stated below. 
Price, 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. except as noted. 
Delphinium Belladonna Improved. The delightful blue of the 
skies; unrivalled for persistent blooming. A little larger, taller 
and more vigorous than common Belladonna; 2 ft. spikes. 
Delphinium Formosum. A brilliant yet deep blue with indigo 
margins and white eye; spikes 2 ft. high. 
Delphinium Indigo. Pure indigo blue; excellent. 
Delphinium English Hybrids. Tall; large flowers. Mixed, 
light to deep blue. 25c each, 3 for 70c, $2.50 per doz. 
Flax, Perennial; Linum perenne 
Attractive small evergreen foliage somewhat resembling spruce 
needles; pearly lavender-blue five-petaled flowers, fragile, dainty, 
but appealing, about 134 in. across on stems 12 to 18 in. high, 
in late April and early May, sometimes blooming every other 
day. Of easy culture in full sun. Better if not allowed to seed. 
15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Forget-me-not; Myosotis palustris semperflorens 
Dainty little five-petaled flowers 3/8 in. across, deep blue 
with yellow eye, in delicate racemes 6 to 8 in. tall in latter 
April and until fall; charming in the rockery; prefers moist, 
cool, shady places. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Foxglove; Digitalis purpurea gloxinaeflora 
Above the large clumps of broad, downy leaves, the tall 
spikes arise 2 to 3 ft., dominating the garden in latter May and 
early June. Flowers white, purple and purplish-rose, with 
speckled throats, 2 in. long, 1 in. across. Valuable among shrubs 
or where a tall pyramidal effect is wanted. Succeeds in sun or 
shade part of the day. Mulch with straw in winter. Mixed colors, 
15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Hollyhocks; Althea rosea 
Tall, stately, spire-like plants reaching a height of 5 to 
8 ft. Excellent massed against walls, fences or buildings, at the 
angles of walks or drives, or at the rear of the perennial border. 
Will stand shade part of the day. 
Double Red, Pink, White and Yellow. Bloom in early June. 
20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Larkspur, see Delphinium 
Daisies give a profusion of flowers 
Lily, Day; Hemerocallis 
Lily-like 6-petaled flowers produced in abundance in sum¬ 
mer; very free from enemies, easily grown and, one establishhed, 
are a prominent addition to the garden. Adapted to full sun 
and partial shade. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per dozen. 
Florham. Golden to orange-yellow flowers 4 34-5 in. across, 
on stems 4 ft. high, in summer; fragrant; half evergreen foliage. 
Middendorffi. Rich pure orange-yellow flowers on 15-18 
in. stems; slightly fragrant; blooms freely in early summer. 
Minor; Dwarf Lemon Lily. Small, delightfully fragrant, 
deep golden-yellow starry flowers in May and at intervals dur¬ 
ing summer. It forms dense clumps 12-15 in. high. 
Sovereign. Soft chrome-yellow, outside shaded brown. 
Thunbergi. Light lemon-yellow flowers on 2-3 ft. stems in 
latter summer; fragrant; often opens in the evening. 
Price of above Day Lilies, 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per 
doz. 
Phlox 
Phlox give brilliant summer effects, brightening the garden 
just after the spring flowers are gone and before summer flowers 
arrive in abundance. Large heads of 5-petaled, delightfuly fra¬ 
grant flowers on stems 1 34 to 3 ft. high. Use Miss Lingard for 
late May and early June, and other varieties will continue the 
display through the first half of July. Cut the flowers as they 
fade and they give a second, sometimes a third crop. Masses of 
six or more of each color produce imposing effects. Plant 12 
to 15 in. apart, 8 to 12 in if in a single row, in rich, rather 
moist soil, deeply prepared. Do not allow seedlings to crowd out 
the original plants. 
Field grown plants to bloom the first summer, 20c each, 3 
for 55c, $2.00 per doz., except as noted. If by parcel post add 
10c per doz. 
Commander. Brilliant deep crimson-red, slightly deeper eye. 
Bleeding Heart 
Phlox, continued 
Eclaireur. Rich crimson-carmine, darker eye; large; a free 
bloomer and a strong grower, with stems 234 to 3 ft. high. 
Europa. White with decidedly crimson eye; large; 2 ft. 
Firebrand. Brilliant cerise, Vermillion and orange; of medium 
height; blooms freely. 
Miss Lingard. Early white with faint lilac eye; truss large 
and often 8 to 10 in. long; fragrant. 
Mrs. Jenkins. A good white to follow Miss Lingard. A free 
bloomer and a strong grower, with stems 2 34 to 3 ft. high. 
Rheinlander. Beautiful salmon pink, deeper eye; more sal¬ 
mon than Rheinstorm but hardly as strong in growth. 
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