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Delphinium - Hardy Perennial Larkspur 
The Delphinium, or Hardy Larkspur, is one of the most valuable of all herba- 
ceous plants. It provides many of the light and dark shades of blue colors greatly 
in demand, but very scarce. Many delightful shades of lavender and mauve are 
also present in the newest strains, all of which will be found in the choice va- 
rieties offered below. 
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Pacific Strain Delphiniums 
We offer below seed direct from originator of their new Pacific Strains of 
Delphinium in four distinct shades. Each color has been developed separately to 
come true from seed with slight variations within the color. The originator 
reports 90% true from seed. 
1520 BLUEJAY SERIES. The bluest of the present blues, ranging from medium 
to dark with strongly contrasting dark bee. Very long spikes, quite mildew- 
resistant. Pkt., 50c. 
1521 GALAHAD SERIES, Clear white of enormous size. For complete description, 
see novelty page 23. 
944 KING ARTHUR SERIES. Brilliant royal violet with large white bee. Indi- 
vidual florets 2% inches in diameter, very thin woody stems with small foliage. 
ory long graceful spikes. Excellent for both cut flower and show purposes. 
Pkt., 50c. 
$45 GUINEVERE SERIES. Light pink lavender self with white bee. Individual 
florets 2% to 3 inches in diameter, large spikes, excellent branching habits. 
For cut flower and show purposes. Pkt., 50c. 
946 SUMMER SKIES SERIES. Clearest light blue with white bee. Individual 
florets 2 to 2% inches in diameter. Thin woody stems with very strong branch- 
ing habits, Ideal for cut flower purposes, Pkt., 50c. 
947 GIANT PACIFIC HYBRIDS (V. & R.) A new strain of hand pollenated Del- 
phinium seeds from California. Mildew resistant, having large, fine spikes with 
large flowers that remain in good condition over a long period. Shades of 
lavender, violet and blue, We believe this strain to be an improvement in the 
Hybrid Delphinium class. Pkt., 40c; 1/16 oz., $1.25. 
Delphinium Mixtures of Famous English Specialists 
948 BLACKMORE & LANGDON’S STRAIN. We take great pride in offering this 
unusually fine mixture which contains nearly all of the newest varieties 
developed by these famous English Delphinium specialists. Many of their va- 
rieties have earned gold medal awards in England. The seed we offer is saved 
from their best varieties, including their novelties and imported direct from 
them by us. Mildew resistant. Pkt., 40c; 1/16 oz., $1.25; 144 oz., $2.00. 
949 WREXHAM HYBRIDS, HOLLYHOCK STRAIN. A fine mixture of all shades 
of blue, lavender and mauve, Large flowers well placed on long pyramidal 
spikes. Their sturdy appearance reminds one of the Hollyhock, hence the name. 
Pkt., 35c; 1/16 oz., 90c; % oz., $1.60. 
950 CHOICE HYBRIDS. Mixed. A choice mixture of all shades, ranging in 
color from pale lavender to indigo-blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; % oz., 75c. 
Loose Spray Delphiniums 
(Excellent for Cutting) 
951 BELLADONNA (Cliveden Beauty). This is the freest and most continuous 
blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not 
equalled for delicacy and beauty. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; 4% oz., 60c; %4 oz., $1.00. 
952 BLUE GROTTO. Deep blue; bee royal purple, with a cream center. Pkt., 20c. 
953 BELLAMOSUM. This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue 
Belladonna, having the same 
free-blooming and other 
good qualities. Pkt., 200; 
Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdon’s Strain 3 pkts., 50c; % oz., 60c; %4 
oz., $1.00. 
954 CAMBRIDGE BLUE. It is 


CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Delphini- 
ums thrive in rich, deeply pulevated 2 ae clear Pee ean ene 
soil; however, any soil, even hot and ees ee 3 fin ce 15c: 
sandy, if well watered and fertilized, A aera ee eco: 
8 "3 . 
will give excellent results, 
If the flowering spikes are cut after 955 CHINESE WHITE. This 


blooming to within 8 to 10 inches from variety grows 12 inches tall, 
the soil, fertilized and watered, fresh bearing elegant _ graceful 
growth will then be produced, which spikes set with large white 
will give blossoms, Coal ashes strewn blooms. Flowers freely from 
over the crown will protect the plants June until September. It is 
from slugs through the winter and fine for beds, borders and 
spring, also forming a natural drainage cutting. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. 
of excess moisture from the crowns. DELPHINIUM, ANNUAL. See 
Larkspur, page 33. 
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Digitalis Foxglove PERENNIAL GARDENS 
coe Pie ote The plants at- By H. S. Ortloff 
ain a height o oO eet, with spikes . : ; ; i 
3 to 4 feet long carrying Aewane of Following the simple directions in 
giant size, ranging in color from white oe ee that 3 Peo encore 
to dark rose and handsomely blotched itu c re fant] Py Ne ded ee 
and spotted cream, maroon and choco- ee er Bt eosin. hee 
late. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 25¢. ture. First come plans, showing how 
z 728 ’ to locate and lay out the garden; 
965 WHITE. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. then clear directions for preparing 
966 PURPLE, Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. the soil, fertilizing, planting, culti- 
vating, transplanting and propaga- 
967 ROSE. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. tion,’ 18 illustrations, 90 paces. $1-25. 
968 MIXED. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 
Doronicum Pardalianches 
969 GOLDEN BUNCH. An excellent perennial which produces a profusion of 
long-stemmed flowers in May and June. Doronicum Golden Bunch has 
innumerable flowers of a brilliant canary-yellow. It makes large bushes of 
about 24 to 32 inches high and is ideal for cut flowers and perennial borders. 
Pkt., 50c. Doronicum, Golden Bunch 
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ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 250; ALL 150 PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25¢ — When ordering see page 64 of this catalog. 


