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DELPHINIUM - Larkspur 
More and more we rely upon the Hardy Larkspurs for the wonderful tints 
and shades of blue, lavender, and purple, which they provide. They should be 
well cared for, given a good soil and an occasional taste of lime, which will 
improve their foliage and color. 
Delphinium belladonna. 2 ft. June to Sept. Pale blue flowers, in spread¬ 
ing sprays. This is especially good near pink Rambler Roses or among 
Madonna Lilies. 
D. bellamosum. 2 ft. June to Sept. Dark blue form of D. belladonna. 
D. Blackmore & Langdon Hybrids. 5 ft. Seedlings from the famous 
prize-winning strain of one of the greatest Delphinium growers in the world. 
These make tall, sturdy plants of perfect habit, with large flowers in all 
shades of blue, lavender, violet, and mauve. This strain is famous wherever 
Delphiniums are grown and always arouses enthusiasm. 35c each; $3.50 
per doz. 
D. Gold Medal Hybrids. (Color illustration on page 79.) 4 ft. June, July. 
Stately, decorative plants for masses, beds, and clumps. The flowers range 
in color from light azure to deep blue and from a delicate lavender to purple. 
35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
D. grandiflorum chinense album. A slender low-growing type. Fine for 
cutting. Numerous white flowers. 
D. grandiflorum chinense, Cambridge Blue. A fine bright blue form. 
D. Pacific Hybrids. Admitted by experts and Delphinium fanciers to be 
the outstanding hybrids. Blooms throughout the summer on 5-ft. stems. 
Blue Shades. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Double White. 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 
D. Wrexham Hybrids. 5 ft. Hybrid mixture. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
DIANTHUS - Pink 
The Dianthus family is extensive and has long been one of the most popular 
garden flowers, embracing the fragrant old-fashioned Pinks and Carnations, 
and the charming China Pinks and the beloved Sweet Williams. They Jike 
good soil and a situation which will be dry in winter, and should be planted 
in masses to get the best effects. 
*Dianthus allwoodi. Allwood Pink. 15 in. May to October. An ever- 
flowering race of Pinks, with very fragrant, single flowers on long stems 
suitable for cutting or garden decoration. The colors run through many 
shades of white, pink, and crimson. 
*D. arenarius. Sand-Loving Pink. 6 in. June to August. White fringed 
flowers; very fragrant. Fine matlike foliage. An excellent rock plant. 
D. barbatus. Sweet JPilliam. 18 in. June, July. One of the oldest garden 
flowers, which perpetuates itself by self-sowing. Flat heads of fringed 
flowers, many marked with a distinct eye, in separate colors of pink, red, 
white, Newport Pink and Scarlet Beauty. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
D. barbatus. Dwarf. Attractive new dwarf variety. Mixed colors. 
D. barbatus, Scarlet Beauty. A deep rich scarlet. 25c each; $2.50 per 
doz. 
*D. caesius. Cheddar Pink. 5 in. May to July. Makes close tufts of grayish 
foliage from which it produces its delicate pink, fragrant flowers. Excellent 
in sunny place in the rock garden or as an edging. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
*D. caryophyllus. Fine, double, fragrant flowers, splendid for cut flowers. 
Compact growing. We can furnish these in double white, yellow, pink, 
scarlet and dark red, in separate colors. 
*D. chinensis heddewigi. Heddewig Pink. 9 in. June to autumn. Flowers 
are very large and vary from pure white to richest crimson, many curiously 
marbled, streaked and fringed. 
"‘D. deltoides albus. White Maiden Pink. 6 in. June, July. Small white 
flowers on slender stems. Blooms profusely. Foliage green, in thick mats. 
Fine for ledges and rock walls. 
*D. deltoides. Brilliant. 6 in. June, July. An improved form of above, 
with crimson flowers. 
*D. plumarius semperflorens. Perpetual Pink. 8 in. Charming pink 
flowers produced throughout the summer. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
*HARDY GARDEN PINKS 
6 to 10 in. All summer. 
This group eontains hybrids of many of the preceding species and selected 
garden strains. All are charming subjects, most of which are delightful when 
cut, for the delicate poise of the flowers and their delicious fragrance. To en¬ 
joy them fully they should be planted in masses. They make compact cushions 
of gray foliage which is very decorative in the border or when used for edging. 
Beatrice. Semi-double flowers of an attractive salmon-pink shade. 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
Furst Bismarck. A distinct shade of cerise-red, never out of bloom during 
the summer. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Her Majesty. Large, double, pure white. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Homer. Fine rose. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Better Perennial Plants ^7 
DICENTRA 
*Dicentra eximia. Fringed Bleeding-Heart. 1 ft. All summer. A delicate- 
looking, plumelike plant with fernlike foliage and drooping racemes of 
curious rose-colored blooms. Excellent in shady places. 35c each; $3.50 
per doz. 
D. spectabilis. Bleeding Heart. 2 ft. Late April to July. Large, rosy red, 
heart-shaped flowers. A fine old-fashioned flower desirable for planting in 
sun or partial shade. 45c each; $1.50 per doz. 
DICTAMNUS - Gas Plant 
Dictamnus albus. Gas Plant. 2 ft. June, July. An old garden favorite, with 
white flowers which will sometimes give a flash or light on a summer eve¬ 
ning when a lighted match is held near the base of the flower spike, 
leaving a strong scent of lemons. A fine permanent border plant which 
endures for many years. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
D. albus ruber. Purple Gas Plant. 2 ft. June, July. Similar to the above, 
but has very fragrant flowers of rosy purple. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
DIGITALIS - Foxglove 
There is an uncommon dignity and stateliness to the Foxgloves which make 
them invaluable. They should be planted in bold masses, and are best at the 
back of the border, or grouped in a little bay in the shrubbery. 
Digitalis ambigua. Yellow Foxglove. 2 ft. June to August. A hardy plant, 
with slender spikes of medium-sized yellowish flowers, marked with brown. 
Effective in groups in wild garden or near pale mauve or magenta flowers. 
D. purpurea. Common Foxglove. 3 ft. June, July. Biennial. Handsome 
tubular flowers in tall terminal racemes. The blooms are purple on the 
outside, marked inside with dark purple spots, edged with white. Adapted 
to wild garden or border, or for planting among shrubbery. 
D. purpurea alba. Common F kite Foxglove. Biennial. A beautiful white 
form of the Common Foxglove. 
D. purpurea gloxiniaeflora rosea. A selected form with charming rose- 
colored flowers. 
D. Shirley Hybrids. 5 ft. June. July. Biennial. A magnificent strain raised 
by the originator of the famous Shirley Poppies. The plants bear flower 
spikes 4 feet long, carrying blooms of enormous size, ranging from white 
to dark rose-purple, handsomely spotted with crimson, maroon, and dark 
mahogany-brown. 
DORONICUM - Leopardbane 
Doronicum caucasicum. Caucasian Leopardbane. 1 ft. May, June. Yellow 
Daisy-like flowers generally borne one to a stem. Succeeds well in ordinary 
soil and is very good for cutting. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
D., Mnve. Mason. 2 ft. A new improved form of the above with large, clear 
yellow flowers. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
D. pardalianches. Bouquet of Gold. 214 ft. May, June. Long-stemmed, 
brilliant, canary-yellow blooms. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
D. plantagineum excelsum. Showy Leopardbane. 2 ft. May, June. Vigor- 
orous, bushy plants with showy bright yellow flowers about 4 inches across. 
This is one of the finest tall perennials for the early border. 35c each; 
$3.50 doz. 
ECHINACEA 
Echinacea purpurea. Purple Coneflower. 314 ft. July, August. Large, red¬ 
dish purple, daisy-like flowers that persist unusually long, making this 
a fine plant for late summer bloom. Showy and vigorous growing. 
ECHINOPS - Globethistle 
Echinops ritro. Steel Globethistle. 4 ft. July, August. Handsome thistle-like 
foliage and large, globular heads of blue flowers. A wild garden plant and 
looks well combined with yellow Helianthus or Plume Poppy. 
EPIGAEA 
*Epigaea repens. Trailing Arbutus. 4 in. April, May. Matted, evergreen 
trailer with clusters of intensely fragrant, delicately pink flowers of exqui¬ 
site beauty. Give it shade, good acid, peaty soil. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
EPIMEDIUM 
Choice plants for the rock garden or as a ground cover in shady places. 
They belong to the very interesting Barberry family, and all are curious and 
beautiful, the foliage turning a glossy bronzy green in the fall. 
*Epimedium macranthum niveum. Snowy Epidemium. 9 in. April to 
July. A very pretty plant with leaves in groups of three and clusters of pure 
white flowers with prominent spurs. One of the finest. 40c each; $4.00 
per doz. 
*E. pinnatum sulphureum. Yellow Persian Epimedium. 8 in. April to July. 
Yellow flowers hidden among glossy green leaves. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Our Hybrid Strain of Delphiniums is Unsurpassed 
