


DELPHINIUM—Pacific Giants 
(Vetterle 
and 
Reinelt) 
A new strain 
originated on the 
Pacific iGoast, 
Huge flowers 214 
to 314 inches in 
diameter, beauti- 
fully spaced on 
well - balanced 
spikes, thin 
stems, with com- 
paratively mildew resistance, This strain is practically 100 
per cent double. We are able to offer seed of shades pro- 
duced by the originator and a mixture produced from the 
originator’s stock seed. 
837 Blue Shades (originator’s stock). Pkt. 50c. 
838 Pastel Shades (originator’s stock). Pkt. 50c. 
839 Violet shades (originator’s stock). Pkt. 50c. 
841 Pacific Giants. A pure white of gigantic stock. Pkt. 50c. 
840 Pacific Giants Mixed (grown from originator’s stock). 
Pkt. 50c; Special Pkt. $1.00. 
MIXED COLOR STRAINS 
830 Blackmore & Langdon Strain. American grown. Pkt. 
35c. ; 
829 Fraser’s Tall Hollyhock Hybrids. A fine mixture. Pkt. 
65c. 
833 Gold Medal Hybrids. Mixed, dark shades. Pkt. 30c. 
835 Beverly Hills Hybrids. Good mixture. Pkt. 50c. 
832 Wrexham Strain. Fancy blend. Contains all colors of 
this popular Hollyhock strain. Pkt. 50c. 
831 Wrexham Strain. Art Shades, The finest colors. Pkt. 
50c, 
NEW DOUBLE DELPHINIUM 
836 Iceberg. Exquisitely pure white. About 20 inches of 
the 3 to 4 ft. spikes are thickly set with large, single blos- 
soms. Most effective when used with blue shades. Strong 
grower. Pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
828 Adolphus Busch. Giant Hybrids. Flowers of immense 
size, semi-double and double. Many colors, mostly with 
lavender centers. Pkt. 50c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
WEDDING DELPHINIUM 
Best Cutting Type 
826 Belladonna Improved (Waller-Franklin Special Strain) 
Cut Flower. Wedding Delphinium. Light blue, large flow- 
ered and a strong grower. The finest strain of Belladonna 
on the market. Blooms 214 inches across. Pkt. 25c; % oz. 
50c; 1 oz. $3.50, 
827 Bellamosum Improved (Waller-Franklin Special 
Strain) Cut Flower. Wedding Delphinium. Large deep blue 
flowers (Phenyl Blue, Rirdway) uniform in color with a 
white Bee. Blooms 214 inches across. The result of ten 
years of careful selection. Pkt. 25c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. 03.50. 
DIANTHUS PERENNIALS 
Hardy Garden Pinks 
This group represents the very best strains of the hardy or 
perennial group of old-fashioned pinks. They are easy to 
grow and bloom freely for many weeks. All of this group 
is good for rock garden work. Plants like loamy and sunny 
location. 
922 Caesius (Cheddar Pink). (4 to 6 in.) A beautiful 
pink single. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c. 
923 Deltoides (Maiden’s Blush). (4 to 6 in.) Bright rosy 
flowers. Ideal for rockery. Single. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 50c. 
924 Mt. Whitney Mixture. (4 to 6 in.) 24 rare varieties, 
fine for rock gardens, in a range of exquisite colors. Pkt. 
25¢; 14 oz. 50c. 
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Hardy Perennial Larkspur DELPHINIUM 
is surely the hardy perennial Delphinium. In our carefully selected strain, each compact tapering spire of 
blooms is a dream of rare beauty. The colors are indescribably beautiful—rich and delicate, blends of 
breath-taking loveliness. They grow 3 to 6 feet tall, so are excellent background plants, by far the best 
time to start delphinium is in the fall months of August, September and up to November. Seeds require 15 
to 20 days to germinate. Orders from this catalog receive seed harvested during the late part of July, 
1938, Maximum size flowers are not produced until the second blooming season. Special leaflet on the cul- 
ture of Delphinium from seed will be supplied if requested at the time of ordering. 
DIANTHUS —Continued 
925 Fraser’s Scot Mix. (18 in.) Very fragrant, a wonder- 
ful range of colors. Double. Pkt. 25c; 4% oz. 50c. 
926 Dianthus Plumarius nanus. (12 in.) Very dwarf, double 
and early flowering, ideal for the rock garden and low bor- 
ders. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c. 
DIANTHUS—ANNUAL GARDEN PINKS 
HARDY ANNUALS—12 IN, 
Generally well known by all gardeners, very easy to grow, 
making colorful, bright beds and low borders. Their spicy 
fragrance and color make them excellent for cut flowers. 
Plants are very free flowering and produce best in a sunny 
location and rather heavy, rich soil. In mild localities they 
will often live over the winter. Sow seed in early spring 
inside in flats or hotbed. 
915 Heddewigii, Single Mixed. Flowers average 2 inches 
across, petals plain and some laciniated. Beautiful colors 
and markings. Pkt. 15c; oz. 95c. 
916 Heddewigii, Double Mixed. This is an exceptionally 
fine strain of free flowering plants producing large double 
and semi-double flowers beautifully colored and marked in 
a wide range of exquisite shades. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
SWEET WIVELSFIELD—Annual 
For Bedding, Cutting, Etc. 
A new annual flowering plant obtained by crossing Dianthus 
Allwoodi and Sweet William. It is distinct in habit and 
freedom of growth. Wonderful colors, the flowers are pro- 
duced on trusses or bunches like a large, loose head of 
Sweet William, but the individual flower resembles small, 
single Carnations or Pinks. It grows like a Snapdragon. 
We are offering it this year in shades and in mixtures. 
918 Pink Shades. Pkt, 25c; 4% oz. 75c. 
919 Red Shades. Pkt. 25c; % oz. 75c. 
920 Choice Mixtures. All colors. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c; 
% oz. 85c. 
840 Pacific Giants Mixed. Pkt. 50c. 

