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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 



HARDY PERENNIAL PINKS 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—This mixture comprises all the best 
varieties perennial. 14 oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c; T. pkt. 10c. 
GRASS OR SPICE PINKS—tThe flowers are large, very dou- 
ble and borne profusely on short stiff stems. Highly frag- 
rant. % oz. 15c; oz. 80c; lb. $12.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
CYCLOP PINKS—Colors of exquisite beauty, enlivened by a 
eye of velvety red. Has a sweet clove-like perfume. Single. 
Oz. 60c; lb. $7.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
PLUMARIUS SINGLE—Pheasant eye Pink. Hardy single 
flowering Scotch pinks. Our strain is extra choice, plants of 
upright growth, compact, flowers large, fragrant, exquisitely 
marked and penciled. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; Ib. $6.00. 
LATIFOLIUS ATROCOCINEUS—Hardy double hybrid carna- 
tion of deepest red. First class cut flower as well as fine pot 
plant. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 80c; 1b. $6.00. Height 18 in. 
DELTOIDES BRILLIANT—A splendid perennial, forming 
tufts 6 inches high covered with a sheet of brilliant crimson 
bloom from May to August. Invaluable as a rock plant for 
borders and pots. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.80. 
DIANTHUS ARENARIUS—Drought resisting, hardy perennial thriv- 
ing in poor and sandy soil, producing sheets of fragrant, single heav- 
ily feathered, snow-white flowers during May and June. An unusual 
and an choice rock plant. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 85c; 
os. 20. 
| DIANTHUS CAESIUS SPLENDENS—One of the finest of all 
| hardy perennials. 
| the bright, rosy-pink flowers are produced in great profusion 
| in June and July. Height 8 in. 
The foliage is grass-like, very compact, 
T. pkt. 20ce; 1/32 ozs 45c, 
| DIANTHUS CRIMSON BEDDER—A very choice and valuable long 
Flowers 
lived hardy perennial for bedding, ribboning and rockeries. Je : 
rea 
2 in. across single and semi double, glowing velvety crimson. 
flower. Height 12 in. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. 
DIANTHUS—ANNUAL PINKS 
These bloom from June to October. Height 12-18 in. 
MOURNING CLOAK—Rich blackish crimson tipped and 
fringed with snowy white. Large double and handsome. Oz. 
60c; lb. $7.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
CHINENSIS DOUBLE—Double flowers in endless variety of 
colors, whole summer. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; Ib. $3.20. 
PRIZE MIXTURE—Contains all the annual varieties listed as 
well as many other sorts. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; Ib. $8.00. 
DIANTHUS SWEET WIVELSFIELD 
The range of colors is almost endless, it is of easiest culture and 
in bloom from April till frost from seed sown in January under 
glass. Plants in 5 or 6 inch pots should prove good sellers for 
Mothers’ Day. Height 12 in. Annual. 
SINGLE MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; Ib. $4.00. 
DOUBLE MIXED. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $1.20; lb. $8.00. 
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DIASCIA BARBERAE 
Here is a real fine flower of extreme daintiness and ele- 
gance, that will be highly appreciated by every florist desir- 
ing to make a hit with a flower both unusually beautiful, 
dainty and rare. Flowers snapdragon like, small, very nu- 
merous, born on stout strong and perfectly straight stalks, 
foot long. In bloom in March to June if started from Septem- 
ber to January, and from June to October if started in the 
spring. Fine rock plant and high class cut flower. Height 
1 ft. Annual. Two colors: Rosy pink and salmon pink. 
MIXED. 
DICTAMNUS FRAXINELLA—GAS PLANT 
The hardiest and longest lived of all perennials growing about 2 
feet high and bearing lemon scented hyacinth shaped flowers during 
May and June, fine for entting. WHITK—ROSY RED. Bither color. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $5.00. 
PLANTS—2 year old plants, 3 for 50c, prepaid 
DIPSACUS LACINIATUS 
Teasel. Hardy biennial valuable for winter bouquets. 
Produces quantities of large conical heads on very long 
strong stalks and when bronzed is a real ornament. Height 
6 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
DIMORPHOTECA 
Flowers daisy-like 3 to 4 inches across, possessing a bril- 
liant metallic lustre. A good cut flower and a paying item 
to raise for spring sales. Will bloom in winter if started in 
August and from May to October if started in January. Un- 
der glass, grow in shallow benches, space 8 x 10 in. or grow 
in 6-7 in. pots several plants in each pot. Temperature 45 
deg. Hardy annual. Height 15 in. 
ORANGE—Glossy golden orange. SALMON—True salmon- 
pink. WHITE—Snow white, flowers 4 inches across. LEMON 
QUEEN—Brilliant lemon-yellow. MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 
10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20; Ib. $10.00. 
BUSH DOLICHOS 
A shapely, compact annual, bearing a profusion of pea shaped 
flowers in July and August on spikes 18 inches long, high class for 
bouquets. Sow the seed, when danger of frost is over, 3 feet apart. 
WHITH, PINK, MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $2.00. 
DOLICHOS LABLAB—Hyacinth or Jack Bean. Annual climber of 
rapid growth. MIXED: T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 90c. 
DORONICUM 
Beautiful, perfectly hardy perennials, excellent for cutting, bed- 
ding and highly profitable for spring sales. Easily raised from seed, 
which germinates readily. Sow from March to July. Plants of vig- 
orous growth, thriving equally well in sun or shade. Placed under 
glass from middle of October to early in November will furnish 
bloom for Christmas and Easter. Temperature 45 deg. Divide the 
clumps every 3-4 years. 
DORONICUM CAUCASICUM MAGNIFICUM—Extra large, daisy-like, 
golden yellow flowers, almost 4 inches across during April and May. 
Height 2 ft. 15 seeds 10c; 100 seeds 50c; 1,000 seeds $3.75. 
DORONICUM CLUSII—Large, daisy-like flowers of canary yellow 
during April and May. Height 2-3 feet. 
DORONICUM PLANTAGINEUM EXCELSUM—Deep lemon yellow 
daisy-like flowers of great size on long stems from April to July. An 
exquisite cut-flower. Height 3-5 ft. 
DRACANEA INDIVISA 
For window boxes, hanging baskets or as a pot plant. An orna- 
mental leaved plant with long, narrow, green foliage. BHasily raised 
from seed which is sown in January in shallow boxes filled with a 
mixture of soil, sand and leaf mold. It is potted off in April and 
shifted to larger pots as required; must never be permitted to be- 
come pot bound. Lb. $3.80; oz. 45c; T. pkt. 10c. 
DRACANEA AUSTRALIS—Broad leaved variety, popular with many 
growers. Seed in berries, which must be rubbed out before sowing. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $3.80. 
DRACANEFA MAZELI—Similar to Indivisa. The foliage has a metalic 
lustre, each leaf marked with red. Magnificent. 100 seeds 40c; 500 
seeds $1.25 
DRYAS OCTOPETALA 
An extra choice hardy perennial rock plant producing 
large, white, anemone like flowers in abundance in April and 
May. Must have well drained soil. Foliage evergreen. To 
prevent the foliage from having a scorched appearance the 
plants should be covered over winter with brush or corn 
stalks. Seed germinates slowly. Height 6 in. 
DRACOCEPHALUM RUYISHIANUM JAPONICUM— Hardy 
perennial border and rock plant producing an abundance of 
blue flowers suitable for cutting from June to October. Height 
18 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
ERIANTHUS RAVENNAE 
Plume grass. The plumes resemble pampas grass and 
are useful in dried bouquets. Easily raised in ordinary gar- 
den soil in sunny situation. Hardy perennial. Height 4 to 
7 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; Ib. $4.00. , 
