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Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdon’‘s Strain 

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Delphini- 
ums thrive in rich, deeply cultivated 
soil; however, any soil, even hot and 
sandy, if well watered and fertilized, 
will give excellent results. 
If the flowering spikes are cut after 
blooming to within 8 to 10 inches from 
the soil, fertilized and watered, fresh 
growth will then be produced, which 
will give blossoms. Coal ashes strewn 
over the crown will protect the plants 
from slugs through the winter and 
spring, also forming a natural drainage 
of excess moisture from the crowns. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 

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. 
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. 
943 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. 
944 GALAHAD SERIES. Clear white of enormous size. Pkt., 50c. 
945 KING ARTHUR SERIES. Brilliant royal violet with large white bee, Indi- 
vidual florets 3% inches in diameter, very thin woody stems with smal] foliage. 
Anca e Soe graceful spikes. Excellent for both cut flower and show purposes. 
«, 50c. 
946 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. 
947 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. 
948 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 
949 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. 
950 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; 4% oz., $1.60. 
951 CHOICE HYBRIDS, Mixed. A choice mixture of all shades, ranging in color 
from pale lavender to indigo-blue. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 40c; 1% oz., 75c, 
Loose Spray Delphiniums 
(Excellent for Cutting) 
952 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., ’ 
953 LAMARTINE. Deep blue with a cream center. Pkt. 20c. 
954 BELLAMOSUM, This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue 
Belladonna, having the same 
free-blooming and _ other 
good qualities, Pkt., 20c; 3 
pkts., 50c. 
955 CAMBRIDGE BLUE. It is 
a rich clear blue, growing 
about 2 to 3 feet high. Ex- 
cellent for cutting. Pkt., 15c. 
956 CHINESE WHITE. This 
variety grows 12 inches tall, 
bearing elegant graceful 
spikes set with large white 
blooms. Flowers freely from 
June until September. It is 
fine for beds, borders and 
cutting. Pkt., 10c. 
DELPHINIUM, ANNUAL. See 
Larkspur, page 33 
PERENNIAL GARDENS 
By H. S. Ortloff 
964 SHIRLEY STRAIN. The plants at- 
tain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes 
3 to 4 feet long carrying flowers of 
giant size, ranging in color from white 
to dark rose and handsomely blotched 
and spotted cream, maroon and choco- 
late. Pkt., 15c. 
965 WHITE, PEkt., 15c. 
966 PURPLE. Pkt., 15c., 
967 ROSE, Pkt. 15c. 
968 MIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
Following the simple direc- 
tions in this book insures a per- 
ennial garden crowded with 
bloom, in which the colors make 
a perfectly blended picture. 
First come plans, showing how 
to locate and lay out the gar- 
den; then clear directions for 
preparing the soil, fertilizing, 
planting, cultivating, trans- 
planting and propagation. 18 
illustrations, 90 pages, $1.25. 



Shirley Strain Digitalis 
ALL 10c PACKETS ARE 3 FOR 25c; ALL 15c PACKETS ARE 2 FOR 25c — When ordering, see page 64 of this catalog. 
