F LOW E R 
SEEDS 
DELPHINIUM 
PACIFIC STRAIN Vetterle & Reinelt 
|~WE SUPPLY ONLY THE ORIGINATOR'S STRAIN 
This is the finest strain, of Delphinium yet introduced. From our personal 
observations in the field, this is, and will prove the leader in Delphinium 
of the better types. 
The flowers are immense size, well set on strong straight stems. They do 
not shatter and are 60% to 80% mildew resistant. We offer these Del¬ 
phinium with confidence and pleasure. 
1940 NOVELTIES 
BLUEJAY 
The color is striking clear medium to dark blue, very intense and 
alive with dark contrasting bee. Every delphinium lover seeks the 
true blue color which is so rare in nature and so difficult to obtain. 
These series are the bid toward attaining it. 
Tr. Pkt. $2.00 i/ 8 oz. $4.00 1/4 oz. $7.00 1 oz. $24.00 
BLACK KNIGHT 
The individual florets, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, are Dark Purple in 
color, beautifully rounded in form with a heavy velvety texture 
which gives the color a luminosity and vividness not seen before in 
Delphiniums. Very large well formed spikes. A true show flower. 
GALAHAD SERIES 
The flowers are Clear White of enormous size, averaging three inches in 
diameter of individual flowers with very heavy glistening texture, pyra- 
midical spikes with well spaced flowers, good branching habit, strong 
whippy stems with a high percentage of mildew resistance. The Galahad 
Series not only puts the white on a par with the largest and strongest 
Delphiniums, but in a great many cases supersedes them. 
Tr. Pkt., $1.50 i / 8 oz., $2.75 1/4 oz., $5.00 Oz., $16.00 
KING ARTHUR SERIES 
Brilliant Royal Violet with large white bee. Individual florets 2^2 inches 
in diameter, thin woody stems, small foliage, graceful spikes. Excel¬ 
lent for both cut flowers. Mildew resistance from 80 to 90%. 
GUINEVERE SERIES 
Light Pink Lavender self with white bee. Individual florets 2^/i to 3 inches 
in diameter, large spikes, excellent branching habits. For cut flower 
and show purposes. Mildew resistance—50 to 70%. 
SUMMER SKIES SERIES 
Clearest Light Blue with white bee. Individual florets 2 to 2 V 2 inches in 
diameter. Thin woody stems with very strong branching habits. 
Ideal for cut flower purposes. Mildew resistance—40 to 60%. 
Tr. Pkt., $1.25 Vs oz., $2.50 V 4 oz., 
$4.50 
Oz., $14.00 
Tr. Pkt. 
Vs oz. 
V 4 oz., 
1 oz. 
Light Blue Shades .. 
. $1.00 
$2.00 
$3.50 
$12.00 
Dark Blue Shades. 
.... 1.00 
2.00 
3.50 
12.00 
Lavender Shades .. 
.. 1.00 
2.00 
3.50 
12.00 
Pastel Shades ... 
. 1.00 
2.00 
3.50 
12.00 
White . 
1.00 
2.00 
3.50 
12.00 
Pacific Hybrids Mixed ..... 
... 1.00 
2.00 
3.50 
12.00 
OTHER STRAINS AND VARIETIES 
Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Blackmore & Langdon Strain . $ .75 $5.00 
Cliveden Beauty (Improved Belladonna) — Select strain. 
Turquoise Blue .50 2.00 
Bellamosum—Dark Blue. Of Belladonna habit of growth .40 2.00 
Gold Medal Hybrids—Large flowering. Tall .25 1.25 
Wrexham Hybrids—Blending of light and dark shades.50 5.00 
CHINENSIS 
Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Alba—Pure white . $.35 $2.00 
Cambridge Blue.35 2.00 
Liberty Larkspur—Dark Blue .35 2.00 
Finest Mixed.15 .75 
