Larkspur, White King 
LARKSPUR (a) 
Annual Delphiniums are adorned with finely cut, feathery 
foliage which sets off to advantage the handsome long 
floral spikes of double blossoms. The colors range from 
pure white through soft shades of lavender and pink to 
deep blue. 
GIANT IMPERIAL. Tall, upright, compact, basal branch¬ 
ing in habit, the Giant Imperials have superseded all other 
types of Larkspurs for general garden use. Their delphin¬ 
ium-like spikes of double florets are carried on stout stems 
4 to 5 feet. 
GIANT IMPERIAL PINK PERFECTION. See page 14. 
WHITE KING. Speci al Mention, All-America Selections, 
1937. The flowers are a pure, glistening white, with ex¬ 
tremely large double florets, sometimes measuring 2 inches 
across, evenly spaced on the stem. Early, the finest Lark¬ 
spur. Pkt. 15e. 
CORAL KING. Coral King was a running mate to White 
King for All-America recognition. It has the same form 
and size and is different only in color—a beautiful coral 
pink. Pkt. 15e. 
BLUE SPIRE. Very deep violet blue. Outstanding blue. 
Pkt. 15e. 
LOS ANGELES IMPROVED. Brilliant pink on salmon. Pkt. 
15c. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
TALL DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED. A strikingly tall vari 
ety with lateral branches which produce many fine spikes 
Rosamond. Gold Medal Winner, All-America Selections, 
1934. Exceptionally uniform in habit, bearing bright rose 
flowers that hold their color. Is two weeks earlier than 
other varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
IRRIGATE Your 
Garden Correctly 
Save time and labor. Full 
volume delivered with¬ 
out force. No washing of 
soil—no damage to ten¬ 
der plants. Waterwand 
weighs only a pound. 
Easy to handle — reach 
the back of your deepest 
flower bed. May be left 
on the ground for long 
deep soaking. Water¬ 
wand irrigation encour¬ 
ages deep sturdy roots, 
makes plants drought 
resistant and longer- 
lived. Every gardener 
needs a Waterwand. 
52-inch length recom¬ 
mended size. 35 and 19- 
inch lengths available 
for potted plants and 
bench work. 
FITS STANDARD GARDEN HOSE $ 2.25 
LANTANA (a) 
A Brazilian shrub that makes a splendid display the first 
season from seed. Above the large somber green leaves 
Verbena-like clusters of fragrant flowers rise in prolonged 
succession. In a single cluster all the shades of crimson, 
rose, yellow, and orange appear. 
MIXED HYBRIDS. Pkt. 10c. 
LINUM, Crimson Flax (a) 
GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM. An old favorite with large, rich 
crimson blooms borne profusely on plants growing 1 8 to 24 
inches tall. Through the flowers last only one day, new 
ones appear every morning. Pkt. 10c. 
LOBELIA (a) 
A dainty and continuous blooming annual of compact 
growth, remarkable for its profusion of beautiful blue flow¬ 
ers. Unexcelled for edging, ribbon beds, hanging baskets or 
window boxes. Height, about 6 inches. 
COMPACTA, CRYSTAL PALACE. Erect and very free 
blooming. Best dark blue for edging.. Fine for pots. Pkt. 
10c. 
LUPIN, Sun Dials 
Thrive in almost any situation. Sow where they are to 
bloom in May, and as plants grow, thin out to 1 foot apart. 
The annual varieties bloom freely from June until Septem¬ 
ber, and the perennials make a fine addition to the hardy 
border. 
HARTWEGII, ANNUAL, MIXED. 2 feet high. All shades 
and colors. Gorgeous. Pkt. 10c. 
POLYPHYLLUS PERENNIAL, MIXED. 3 feet high. Long 
spikes of blossoms in Spring and early Summer. Hardy. 
Pkt. 10c. 
MIGNONETTE, Reseda Odorafa (a) 
This old-fashioned flower still enjoys the greatest popu¬ 
larity. Grown for its sweet perfume, which is most pro¬ 
nounced when grown in a light sandy soil. Height, 6 to 10 
inches. 
FINEST MIXED. Includes only large flowering varieties of 
sweet scented Mignonette. Pkt. 10c. 
MORNING GLORY (See Ipomoea) 
MOSS ROSE (See Portulaca) 
NEMESIA (ra) 
This plant is excellent for edging purposes. Plants send 
up many slender stalks crowned with fairy-like flowers, 
something like the Schizanthus. When the flowers fade they 
may be trimmed back and will bloom again. Their colors run 
from the brightest reds, yellows, oranges, to the brightest 
blues and purples. Height, 6 to 1 2 inches. 
COMPACTA TRIUMPH, FINEST MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 15e. 
NICOTIANA, Flowering Tobacco (a) 
Stately plants producing large, trumpet shaped blooms 
until frost. Fine for beds and borders. Height, 2 to 5 feet. 
AFFINIS HYBRIDS, MIXED COLORS. Pkt. lOe. 
PANSY, Heart's Ease (b) 
When the bright hues of the Tulips and Daffodils have 
faded, the rich, deep and varied shades of the Pansies pro¬ 
vide a welcome change in the flower beds. The varieties 
listed produce large blooms of good substance, regular 
markings, and full rich coloring. Low growing. 
PANSY, SWISS GIANT. A remarkably fine improved strain 
of Pansies for the home gardener. Plants are compact in 
habit, producing immense circular flowers over a long 
blooming season. Fine range of attractive shades. Pkt. 25c. 
STEELE'S MASTODON. A vigorous Oregon type, particu¬ 
larly desirable for cutting as the plants are taller and have 
longer stems. Esteemed for bedding. A fine blend for bright 
effects. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 25c. 
POPULAR BEDDING MIXTURE. These are the popular 
saucy-faced beauties that everybody loves, comprising the 
finest varieties in all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
GIANT IMPERIAL LARKSPURS ARE GRAND 
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