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F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 31 
PLANTS TO GIVE YOUR GARDEN EXCITING NEW BEAUTY 
HARDY MARGUERITES 
One of the showiest and hardiest of peren- 
nials. Plants attain a height of 3-4 ft. and 
are a profusion of bloom all spring, sum- 
mer, and fall of large single daisy-like 
flowers. Extremely fast growing. Requires 
full sun. We have: 
Single Yellow and Single White—In 3-in. 
pots. Each l5c, 6 for 80c, 12 for $1.50, f.0.b. 
Sacramento. 
DELPHINIUM 
Giant Pacific Hybrids 
A glorious new strain of Delphinium, with 
huge double flowers 2% to 3¥%2 inches 
across, on long well proportioned spikes. 
The colors range from pale blue through 
the various shades of deep blue, lilac, 
turquoise, and azure. Tops in giant del- 
phiniums. Field grown clumps packed in 
5-inch paper pots. 25c each, 6 for $1.50, 
12 for $2.50, f.o.b. Sacramento. 
HAHN’S SELF-BRANCHING IVY 
(Hedera Hahns) 
A grand achievement in the ivy family 
with closely set small foliage. Is particu- 
larly noteworthy for its ability to develop 
many lateral branching growths from the 
main stem. This ivy is by far the best of all 
for potted plant use either indoors, or out- 
doors in colored pottery, urns, etc. Very 
compact growth. In 3-inch pots, nicely 
branched. 25c each, 2 for 40c, f.o.b. Sac- 
ramento. 
BLEEDING HEART 
(Dicentra spectabilis) 
An esteemed old favorite; its long racemes 
of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are 
always attractive. Excellent for shady lo- 
cations. Plant in well drained soil, mulch- 
ing and fertilizing each year, but never dig 
and attempt to divide. In gallon cans, 50c 
each, 6 for $2.50, 12 for $5.00, f.0.b. Sacra- 
mento. : 

Perennial Phlox 
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HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX 
(Phlox decussata) 
Perennual phlox prove indispensable in 
any garden, being of extreme value in fur- 
nishing an abundance of brilliant colors 
during the summer months when the ma- 
jority of perennials have passed their sea- 
son of bloom. Location: Best results are 
obtained when plantings are fully exposed 
to the sun. Culture: Require soil rich in 
organic matter (Nutrio). Plant 3 ft. apart; 
set crowns | in. deep. Roots grow very 
close to surface of soil, therefore, always 
shallow cultivation only. Use: Beds for 
mass effects, borders, and groupings with 
other perennials. 
RED 
Africa—One of the best new dark red va- 
rieties. Brilliant carmine-red, with blood- 
red eye. Well shaped flower heads com- 
posed of large florets. 
B. Compte—Tall growing variety produc- 
ing large heads of rich satiny burgundy 
red. Very brilliant. 

LEO SCHLAGATER — The best red 
phlox in existence. Brilliant scarlet 
looms which seem to glow with fire. 
This impression is heightened by the 
fact that there seems to be a decided 
orange cast to the blooms. 3 ft. high. 
PINKS 
DAILY SKETCH—A splendid new Eng- 
lish novelty. Salmon-pink with vivid 
crimson eye. The flower trusses are 
enormous and the individual florets are 
extra large. 3 ft. height. 

E. I. Farrington—Bright salmon-pink, shad- 
ing to soft pink. Splendid variety of erect 
habit and vigorous growth. 
P. D. Williams—Soft rose-pink with darker 
center. Buds and the reverse of petals are 
rosy-red. Enormous flowers in pyramidal 
trusses. Exquisite. 

Rheinlander— A splendid variety which 
has. stood the test of time. Color a beautiful 
salmon pink. Excellent growing habit. 
Rosea Superba—Light lilac-pink. Makes a 
vigorous. clump. Does well where other 
phlox fail. 
BLUE 
Caroline Vandenburg—This variety is the 
most attractive of the lavender shades, A 
true lavender-blue without the magenta 
shades peculiar to most varieties of this 
color. 
Widar — The violet florets have a clear 
white eye which creates a most unusual 
effect. Medium height and good habit. 
WHITE 
Margaret Gavin Jones -— Lovely large 
trusses of bloom of blush white, with car- 
mine eye. 
Mrs. Jenkins (Independence)—Pure white. 
A very fast grower of medium height. Few 
varieties equal its free-flowering habit. 
Can always be depended on. 
All phlox in gallon cans. Each 25c, 6 for 
$1.50, 12 for $2.50, f.0.b. Sacramento. 
GARDENIA, MYSTERY 
One of the most highly prized of all lovely 
flowers due to exquisite perfume. Plant it- 
self grows into a beautiful shrub; very 
easy to grow with special acid fertilizer 
such as Lago Rho-Za-Lia Food especially 
prepared for its feeding. Hundreds of gar- 
deners enjoy lovely blooming bushes of 
gardenias in their own gardens. Flowers 
large and appear during summer months. 
In our section follow these few simple 
cultural rules: 
1. Plant in a protected location. 
2. Mulch heavily with humus material 
(Nutrio). 
Keep moderately moist. 
4. Feed several times during growing sea- 
son with specially prepared acid food 
Rho-Za-Lia. 
In gallon cans, 65¢ each; 5-gallon cans, 
$2.75 each, f.o.b. Sacramento. 
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Bleeding Heart, Dicentra Spectabilis 
NURSERY AND TRIAL GROUNDS 
