Spikes of Trivett’s Giant Named Delphiniums 
These flowers were cut six months after the seed was sown yet the plants will 
attain greater perfection in the second year 
“I wish to Inform you of the success that I have enjoyed since using 
‘Trivett’s Tested Seeds.’ The service rendered and the quality of your 
seeds have made my business dealings with your firm very pleasant.” 
MR. KENNETH O. WARD 
“Laurel Ledge” 
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass. 
“I am pleased to add a word in praise of your Flower Seeds. They 
are most reliable. The Delphiniums were wonderful. Your catalogue 
offers the most extensive list of choice varieties and colors.” 
MR. GEORGE W. BEARD 
Hand pollinated seeds, direct from originators—The Lyondels, The 
Wrexhams, The Hoodacres, The Blackmore and Langdon Strains 
went into the creation of Wheeler Croft Delphiniums; also many 
years of selection and cross pollination by hand. 
Blue Lake. Large double, vivid blue blossoms, vigorous. 
Cornflower Blue. A real Cornflower-blue, with large, double blos¬ 
soms and many fine, side spikes of flowers; very lovely. 
Royal Purple. One of the finest of this color, rich deep color. A 
very vigorous grower with long laterals, double blossoms. 
Violet. A lovely dark, pure violet; very attractive color. 
Snow Queen. Forty-three inches of large, double, snowwhite blos¬ 
soms on stalks standing about 7 feet high. The individual blossoms 
measure 3 inches and over in diameter; Anemone type of flower. 
Strong, healthy grower. 
Price: Any of the above Wheeler Croft varieties: Each, pkt. $2.00 
Giant Pacific White {Vetterle and Reinelt). A grand pure white 
Delphinium with double blossoms measuring 2 to 2*^ inches in 
diameter and nicely spaced on long, sturdy stems, 5 to 6 feet high. 
A majestic variety for the flower border and garden, especially effec¬ 
tive in front of a dark evergreen background. A fine peacemaker in 
the garden. Florists will greatly appreciate the usefulness of the individ¬ 
ual blossoms for different types of decorations. This variety reproduces 
itself true from seed. 
Superintendant^Head Gardener to 
MRS. JONATHAN D. BULKLEY 
^/i oz. $6.00 }/8 oz. $3..50 Pkts. .$2.00, Sl.OO and oOr. 
OLD DELPHINIUM SEED IS WORTHLESS—SEE SPECIAL NOTICE ON PAGE 51 
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DELPHINIUMS {Continued from Previous Pages) 
SfW THE SEED SHOULD BE SOWN DURING WINTER AND SPRING—OR IN AUGUST AND EARLY SEPTEMBER 
Seedlings raised indoors during February will bloom in about six 
months. See notes on page 51. 
GIANT NAMED VARIETIES 
Named varieties of Hybrid Delphiniums reproduce themselves only 
partly true from seed; however, a percentage will show the habit 
and color of the parent and all the seedlings will be beautiful. 
Trivett's Silver Blue. Charming silvery blue with white eye. 
Trivett’s Plum Blue. Deep rich Plum blue with violet shading. 
Trivett’s White. Large white blossoms on tall spikes. 
Trivett’s Red King. Deep, rich purplish red and white center. 
Trivett’s Cambridge Blue. Large, double rich Cambridge Blue. 
Trivett’s Pink. Delightful shades of pink and pinkish-mauve. 
Trivett’s Sky Blue. Very large, beautiful pale blue, white center. 
Trivett’s Blue Queen. Tall, bright true blue, rich shade. 
Trivett’s Purple. Rich deep purple; a tall, vigorous grower. 
Price: Any of the above Giant varieties: Pkts. $1.75 and Sl.OO 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 
One packet each of 6 varieties, your selection .. . $9.50 
One second-size packet each 6 varieties, your selection $5.50 
Trivett’s Fragrant Hybrids. Almond blossom fragrance, especially 
noticeable in the evening; large, double blossoms in fine mixture. 
{Supplied in packets only) Pkt. 50c. 
Trivett’s True Blue. Not to be compared in size with our giant 
varieties, but this is the blue that most people mean by “Delphinium 
Blue.” Very attractive and equal in size to the av’erage good Hybrid 
Delphinium. . H oz. $2.50 Pkts. 75c. and 50c. 
HOODACRES DELPHINIUMS 
Grand American Grown Varieties 
After May all orders will be held and filled from the fresh, new crop 
seed. Ready for shipment in August. See notes on page 51. 
Opalspire. Charming, delicate pearl to opal tints, some being 
tender pink to soft lilac. . Pkt. $2.00 
Conspicua. Sweet-scented, deep blue or purple, with large, outstand¬ 
ing white centers; others medium blue, black centers. Pkt. $2.00 
Pearl Necklace. Large, purest glistening white on long, strong 
spikes. A very lovely variety. Pkt. $3.00 
White Sister. Double white, good size and form, medium length 
spikes. Very desirable. . Pkt. $2.50 
Velvabee. Remarkable sort, clear white flowers with black centers. 
For the charm of vivid contrast and purity, this variety excels. ^98 
Specimens attain a height of 7 feet with flower spikes in proportion. 
Pkt. $3.50 
Mistland Blue. Rare, double, charming tone of mid-blue. Some¬ 
times called powder blue. Pkt. $2.00 
Sunrise Pink. A real Delphinium pink of lightest tone. Pkt. $2.00 
Red Rama. An outstanding color, rich violet red, large white center. 
Fine for contrast. . Pkt. $2.00 
Gentianet. A real Gentian blue. Large, double flowers. Pkt. $2.00 
Hoodacres Mixture —See page 51 
WHEELER CROFT 
DELPHINIUMS 
