Dianthus, with its great diversity of 
colourings and ease of culture, is one 
of the best of bedding plants. 
n* „lL 11( . (H.B. — A.E.) —Dianthu® 
JLSiamnUS are amongst the best 
flowering plants we have, and although 
they are actually biennials. If cut back 
severely before "seeding, they will last 
much longer; but, to get the best re 
suits, fresh seed should be sown each 
year. They are quite hardy, and continue 
to bloom throughout the year. Sow in 
early spring or autumn 6 to 12 inches. 
Yates’ Double Hybrids, Derwent Strain. 
—A mixture of all the best varieties, 
continuously selected for their beauty 
of colour, size of flower, and compact 
habit. Specially selected at our Seed 
Farm, and cannot be excelled. 6d. per 
pkt... 1/- per large pkt., 2/- per |oz. 
Yates’ Single Hybrids, Derwent Strain.— 
A very fine strain; extra large flowers 
of the richest colours and markings, 
many being deeply fringed. 6d. per 
pkt.. 1/- per large pkt., 1/9 per Joz 
Chinensis (Indian Pink). —Small, double 
flowers, of rich and varied colours 
6d. per pkt., 1/6 per ioz. 
Mixed Singles —3d. small pkt., 1/6 per 
Joz., 2/3 per ioz. 
PERENNIAL DIANTHUS 
Cheddar Pink Hybrids — A charming 
class of Rock Pinks for rock work, 
edgings, etc. They grow to a height 
of Sin. to 10in., and produce in 
abundance variously coloured blos¬ 
soms, which are deliciously clove- 
scented. 1/- per pkt., 3/6 per 
1-320Z, 5/9 per l-16oz. 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS —See Sweet Wil¬ 
liam. 
Didiscus Coeruleus 
(Blue Lace Flower) —This is a nativt 
of Western Australia, which has become 
exceedingly popular with (lower growers 
in the United States; indeed, it is 
described as one of their most popular 
annuals on account of the colour, which 
is a rare and exquisite shade of clear 
light blue. The plants grow from 18in 
to 2ft. high. The foliage is graceful 
and the blooms, formed of a number of 
small florets, 2in. to 3in. across, are 
carried on long, stout stems. In mild 
climates this annual may be sown in 
early autumn and spring. In colder dis¬ 
tricts we recommend sowing in spring, 
when frosts are over. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 
ner ioz.. 2/- per ioz. 
DOLICHOS (Varieties).—See Creepers. 
Page 30. 
Dimorphotheca tSTsy)" 
(H.A. — C.E.) — It is a most profuse 
bloomer, and has a very neat branching 
habit, growing 12in. to 1 5in. high. The 
brilliant flowers have dark centres, the 
general effect when grown in masses 
being extremely fine. They like a sunny 
situation. Sow in the spring. 
Golden West —Bright buttercup yellow. 
6d. per pkt., 3/- ioz. 
Salmon Beauty —A useful new colour. 
6d. per pkt., 3/3 per ioz. 
Aurantiaca —Brilliant orange. 6d. per 
pkt., 2/9 per ioz. 
Aurantiaca Hybrida —They vary in col¬ 
our from pure white to reddish and 
bluish white tints, and include 
various shades of sulphur, lemon- 
yellow, beautiful salmon and salmon- 
orange. 6d. per pkt., 1/9 per ioz., 
3/- per ioz. 
Eschscholtzia pSS'JTh'S- 
B.E.) —A very showy race of hardy an¬ 
nuals, which thrive in our dry, hot clim¬ 
ate, and make a great show nearly the 
whole year round. Sow in the autumn or 
spring. One foot. 
Lovely — Bright rose-pink, suffused 
salmon. 6d. per pkt., 2/- per ioz., 
3/6 per ioz. 
Mauve Beauty- —A beautiful pure mauve. 
6d. per pkt., 2/- per ioz., 3/6 per 
ioz. 
Orange Flame -— Vivid orange-scarlet. 
6d. per pkt., 2/- per ioz., 3/6 per 
ioz. 
Ramona —Pale, coppery-gold; petals are 
heavily frilled. 6d. per pkt., 2/3 per 
ioz., 3/9 per ioz. 
Scarlet Beauty — Has the appearance 
when in bloom of a vivid scarlet tulip. 
6d. per pkt., 2/- per ioz., 3/6 per ioz. 
Tango —Bronzy-red, overlaid terra-cotta. 
6d. per pkt., 2/- per ioz., 3/6 per 
ioz. 
Special Collection of One Packet each 
of Six Varieties (our selection), 2/6. 
Choice Hybrids, Mixed.—A very superior 
mixture of all the best and newest 
varieties as listed above. 6d. per pkt., 
2/9 per ioz. 
Good Mixed—3d. per pkt., 1/3 per ioz. 
Eschscholtzia (Californian Poppy) 
Each plant of Dimorphotheca is a 
mass of flowers for a long season. 
See Acrolinium, 
Everlastings Ammobium, Globe 
Amaranth, Helichrysum, Rhodanthe, 
Statice. 6d. per pkt. 
(Kingfisher Daisy) (H.A. 
reiecia — c.) — A pretty little 
annual, very suitable for rock gardens 
or edgings. 9in. high. 
Bergeriana —Bright blue. 1/- per pkt., 
3/- per bulk pkt. 
F orget-Me-Not Alpestris) 
(H.P.—C.F.) — This old English fav¬ 
ourite does best in a sheltered, moist 
border. Sow in the autumn. Hardy 
perennial; 9in. 
Blue —The favourite colour. 6d. per 
pkt., 2/6 per Joz. 
Mixed Colours -—- Including white. 6d. 
per pkt., 1/3 per Joz. 
Cape Forget-Me-Not— See Anchusa 
Freesia autun 
:.)—Sow in the 
autumn. It will Rower 
the lirai season from seed. For bulbs, 
see Autumn Reminder. 
Refracta Alba -— Pure white. 6d. per 
pkt., 1/3 per £oz. 
Yates’ Hybrids—A choice strain of most 
varied colours, ranging from white 
through shades or yellow, orange and 
pink to deep magenta. 9d. per pkt., 
2/3 per ioz. 
Fnxtrlnvp (Digitalis) (H.P. — 
A UA 5 1UVC A.F.) Stately, hardy 
perenm.ii herder plants, very handsome 
in mixed borders. If sown in the 
autumn they will bloom in the follow¬ 
ing spring. 4rt. 
Large-Flowered Spotted. — These are 
particularly large and beautifully 
spotted. 6d. per pkt., 1/3 per ioz. 
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