SCOTCH SOOT will help Delphiniums, and many another garden perennial. Keep the soil around them dusted with 
it all summer. We import it from Srotlane. 25 Ibs. $3, 50 Ibs. $4.50, 112 Ibs. $7. 


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Cynoglossum amabile 
DAHLIA 
Tender Perennial; treat as an Annual. Ideal 
for cut-bloom and the dwarfer types make 
striking flower-beds. Seed is best sown in 
March under glass, although flowers may be 
obtained in [ate summer by sowing outdoors 
in May. 
Dwarf Types 
Dwarf Bedding, Mixed. 2 ft. Bloom in 
less than four months after sowing seed, 
and embrace a most charming color-range, 
no two plants being exactly alike. In the 
main, their form is semi-double. They may 
be planted 18 to 20 inches apart, and will 
flower from June to first frost. Pkt. 25 cts., 
Ygoz. $1, oz. $1.50, oz. $5. 
Coltness Hybrids. 11% ft. Neat compact 
plants with single flowers and comprising 
a beautiful range of colors. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Yoz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
Starfish (Orchid-flowered). 2 ft. The florets 
of this single Dahlia are crimped and 
twisted, giving a star-like effect, and its 
long stems make it excellent for cutting. 
Pkt. 35 cts., Woz. $1, Woz. $1.50. 
Yellow Prince. See page 11. Pkt. 50 cts., 
3 pkts. $1.25. 
Miniature Types. See page 11. Pkt. 50 cts., 
3 pkts. $1.25, oz. $2, oz. $3.50. 
Tall Dahlias 
Familiar types. To be certain of definite 
colors it is necessary to plant roots of named 
varieties. See pages 86 to 90. 
Giant Peony-flowered, Mixed. Saved from 
finest blooms. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Cactus, Mixed. Saved from a choice col- 
lection. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Double-flowering Exhibition Strain, 
Mixed. Saved from fine Show sorts. 
Pkt. 50 cts., Moz. $1.25, oz. $4. 
Giant Exhibition Type. See page 11. 50 
seeds $2, 100 seeds $3.50, 1000 seeds 
$30. 

DATURA cornucopia (Trumpet Flower). 
Annual. The delightfully fragrant flowers 
average 8 inches long by 5 inches across 
and are French white inside and purple 
outside. Ideal for the white garden. Pkt. 
10 cts., 14oz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 
NEW YORK CITY 

CYNOGLOSSUM amabile (Chinese For- 
get-me-not; Hound’s-Tongue). Annual. A 
highly perfumed plant with myosotis-like 
blue flowers, 14 inch long. Of easy culture, 
suitable for bedding and cut-flowers. 20 in. 
Blue. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 
Pink. Pkt. 15 cts., 440z. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Firmament. See page 10. Pkt. 15 cts., 
Yyoz. 50 cts. oz. $1.50. 
CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea Quamoclit). An- 
nual Climber. Covers a fence or tree stump 
with delicate fern-like foliage and masses 
of star-shaped flowers 114 inches long. Sow 
outdoors in May. 15 ft. 
Crimson Rose 
White Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., 140z. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
CYPERUS alternifolius (Umbrella Palm). 
Useful aquarium, pool and_ pot-plant. 
Tender perennial. 3 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1. 
DAISY. See Agatha, Arctotis, 
Brachycome, Chrysanthemum, 
photheca, Erigeron, Felicia, 
Pyrethrum, Tahoka Daisy. 
Bellis, 
Dimor- 
Gerbera, 


Litas nes See 8 
Delphinium, Gold Medal Hybrids 

Stately Delphiniums 
Exceeding 6 feet in height, these striking perenntals are necessary for every hardy border, 
producing magnificent spikes of flowers in July and August. By cutting off the stems and 
leaves after blooming, they may be induced to yield a second crop of flowers in the autumn. 
In sections where mildew is serious, many growers treat Delphintum as an annual by 
sowing seed under glass in mid-winter, planting out in spring. 
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS 
Immense spikes in a variety of colors. 
Recommended to the specialist grower. 
Delft Blue Shades. True mid-blues, includ- 
ing Cambridge-blue. 
Royal Art Tints. A mixture of lavenders, 
mauves, and blue-grays. 
Salon Blue Shades. Rich dark blue shades. 
Wave Crest Blue Shades. Delicate and 
charming mixture of pale and light blues. 
Each, pkt. 50 cts., Yoz. $1.50, 4oz. $2.50 
COLLECTION: Pkt. each, above 4 shades, $1.50 
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS, Mixed. This 
Mixture includes all the best colors. Pkt. 
25 cts., Yoz. $1, Yoz. $1.50. 
The Mildew-Resistant Giant 
Pacific Hybrid Delphiniums 
Larger, finer, and resistant to mildew 
(except white). The 2-inch florets on large 
spikes make them excellent for exhibition. 
Black Knight Series. Very dark blues. 
Cameliard Series. Lavender selfs. 
Galahad Series. White. 
Above 3, pkt. $1.50, 3 pkts. $4 
Blue Jay. Blue, gray overtone; dark bee. 
Clear White. Glistening white. 
Guinevere Series. Pink-lavender; 
bee. 
King Arthur. Royal violet; white bee. 
Lancelot Series. Lilac; white bee. 
Summer Skies. Light blue; white bee. 
Round Table Series. Noble mixture. 
Above 7, pkt. $1, 3 pkts. $2.50 
Lavender Shades Light Violet Shades 
Lavender Pastel Dark Violet Shades 
Shades 
Above 4, pkt. 75 cts., 3 pkts. $2 
Light Blue Shades Medium Blue Shades 
Dark Blue Shades Mixture of Blues 
Above 4, pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25 
white 
The stately candelabra of the Delphinium look wonder- 
ful when massed at the back of your perennial border 
English Hybrids, Mixed 
Giant-flowering Type. Mixture of sorts 
like Harry Smetham, Joan, Millicent 
Blackmore, Smoke of War, Lorenzo de 
Medici, Statuaire Rude, etc. Pkt. (about 
200 seeds) 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Wrexham or Hollyhock Type. This mix- 
ture contains the following varieties: 
Cambria, Great Strides, The Bishop, 
Wales, Jenny Jones, Norah Phillips, etc. 
Pkt. (about 200 seeds) 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 

Some Other Fine Varieties 
New Hollyhock Strain. 6 ft. A fine mix- 
ture of all light shades, pale clear blue pre- 
dominating. Large flowers, truly double, 
are well placed on long, pyramidal spikes. 
Pkt. 35 cts., oz. $1.50, Yyoz. $2.50. 
Belladonna. 5 ft. This is the Everblooming 
Hardy Larkspur. Clear turquoise-blue 
flowers, unequaled for beauty. Pkt. 15 cts., 
yoz. 60 cts., oz. $1. 
Clivedon Beauty (Improved Belladonna). 
Bright blue; 5 ft. Larger flowers and a 
stronger plant are the advantages of this 
strain. Pkt. 25 cts., Woz. $1, Woz. $1.50. 
Bellamosa. Blue; 5 ft. Similar to the above 
except in color which Is a darker blue. Pkt. 
15 cts., Moz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
Cardinale. 21% ft. Beautiful cardinal-red. 
Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1, Moz. $1.50. 
Chinense, Blue Butterfly. Blue; 1% ft. 
Fine feathery foliage, and many spikes of 
large blossoms of intense gentian-blue. 
Pkt. 15 cts., Yoz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Chinense, Cambridge Blue. 21 ft. Clear, 
rich light blue. Excellent for mass planting 
or for cut-bloom. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. 60 cts., 
Yoz. $1. 
Chinense album. 3 ft. White form. Pkt. 
15 cts., Yoz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
| Nudicaule, Lemon Gem. Yellow; 11% ft. 
Fine light color. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
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