THE NAMED DELPHINIUMS ARE SUPERB 
Delphinium 
Hybrids, 
Pacific Strain 
Dianthus, New Blue 
Cornflower, Lilac Lady ha 
In Lilac Lady, we offer a counterpart in habit to Jubilee Gem, 
with flowers of an attractive shade of bright lilac-mauve. The color 
will find favor for all purposes to which Jubilee Gem has adapted 
itself. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Cosmos, Double, Sensation Mixed ha 
Silver Medal, 1936 All-America Selections 
A new double form of the early-flowering Sensation Cosmos. Two 
forms of double flowers are found, the regular double crested and the 
newer and novel fluted types, both averaging from 43^ to 5 inches 
across. The fluted flowers are in a variety of shapes and forms, some 
with 15 to 20 extra petals growing out from the center. The colors 
are White, Pink, and Crimson. Height 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
large pkt. 75 cts. 
Cynoglossum, Firmament ha 
Bronze Medal, 1939 All-America Selections 
The plants form healthy, leafy, compact bushes 15 to 18 inches 
tall, with numerous evenly spaced flower panicles, thickly covered 
with bright indigo-blue flowers resembling forget-me-nots. See color 
plate, page 11. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Dwarf Bedding Dahlias 
UNWIN’S IDEAL BEDDING. H H P. Graceful, .semi-double 
flowers are borne very freely and embrace a very wide range of 
color, those of no two plants being exactly alike. They make very 
fine cut-flowers, blooming from June until frost. They bloom 
within 3 to 33^ months from time of sowing. Plant 18 to 20 
inches apart. 24 inches high. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
COLTNESS HYBRIDS, IMPROVED STRAIN. H H P. For a 
number of years a Dahlia specialist has been devoting a great deal 
of time to developing a better strain of the fine dwarf bedding 
single Dahlia, Coltncss Hybrids. We now offer this superior 
strain with a greatly increased range of colors. Shades of canary- 
yellow, scarlet, terra cotta, apricot, crimson, jiink, purple, maroon, 
buff, cream, and white are some of the adclitions that we feel are 
particularly outstanding. See color plate, page 12. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
large pkt. 75 cts. 
DOBBIE’S NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED. H H P. A Smgle 
Dahlia of medium size; its peculiar form of petals, which curl 
over toward their centers, has given rise to its name. Colors are 
almost bewildering in their variety and blending, while the reverse 
of the i^etals is distinct from the ground-color, and often the 
petals are fluted and i)ointed. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
ZULU STRAIN, MIXED. H H P. Most effective for bedding. 
The ])lants are compact, of medium height (about 3 feet), and 
carry double flowers, mostly of varying tones of crimson and 
scarlet, but with the addition of a few orange and golden colors. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Delphinium Hybrids 
PACIFIC STRAIN. HP. A strain of Delphinium Hybrids ac¬ 
claimed not only by amateurs but also by exj)erts as the most 
prominent in America. Beautifully proportioned .spikes, 3 to 5 feet 
in height, with only 1 to 2 feet of foliage. The stems are of a thin, 
wiry character, resisting strong winds, and with mildew-resistant 
foliage predominating. Individual flowers average 2 to 3 inches 
in diameter, of beautiful form and clear colors. 
Superb Named Varieties 
GALAHAD SERIES. Clear white blooms of enormous size, averag¬ 
ing 3 inches in diameter, with very heavy, glistening texture, 
pyramidal spikes with well-spaced flowers, good branching 
habit, and 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. Pkt. $1; large pkt. $2.50. 
LANCELOT SERIES. A new color in Delphiniums—a pure lilac- 
self tone with white bee. Individual flowers 2 to 23^ inches in 
diameter. The growth has all the desirable characteristics, making 
it an ideal cut and show flower. Pkt. $1; large pkt. $2.50. 
KING ARTHUR SERIES. Brilliant royal violet with large white 
bee. Individual florets 23^ inches in diameter on very long, 
graceful spikes. Very thin, woody stems with small foliage. Ex¬ 
cellent for both cut-flowers and show purposes. Mildew-resistance 
from 80 to 90 per cent. Pkt. 75 cts.; large pkt. $2; 3'^oz- $5. 
GUINEVERE SERIES. Light pink-lavender self with white bee. 
Individual florets 234 to 3 inches in diameter, on large spikes. 
Excellent branching habits. For cut-flowers and show purposes. 
Mildew-re.sistance 50 to 70 per cent. Pkt. 75 cts.; large pkt. .$2; 
3'4oz. .$5. 
SUMMER SKIES SERIES. Clearest light blue with white bee. 
Individual florets 2 to 234 inches in diameter. Thin, woody stems; 
very strong branching habits. Ideal for cut-flower purpo.ses. 
Mildew-resistance 40 to GO per cent. Pkt. 75 cts.; large pkt. .$2; 
34oz. $0. 
CLEAR WHITE. Individual florets 2 to 234 inches in diameter, 
well placed on large, well-balanced spikes. Clear, glistening white, 
with heavy texture. Excellent for show j)urpo.ses. Not mildew- 
resistant. Pkt. 75 cts.; large pkt. $2; 34oz. $5. 
All our seed of Pacific Strain Delphinium is 
from the originator, Vetterle & Reinelt 
For other Pacific Strain Delphiniums see page 28 
Dianthus, New Blue hp 
A new Dianthus which is proving very popular. It was found 
growing in Japan in the mountain crevices. The c-olor is a beautiful 
bright lavender-blue, and the flowers, which arc borne in tru.s.scs 
about 9 inches high, resemble a blue sweet william. Pkt. 25 cts. 
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HOSEA WATERER : PHILADELPHIA 
