PERENNIAL PLANTS AND SEEDS 
RUSSELL LUPINES—This lovely spring perennial is comparatively 
new, but is so popular there is scarcely a gardener who hasn't adnured 
the lovely new shades and prolific blooming habit. Planted in large 
eroupings or borders by themselves they present a picture of inde- 
scribable beauty. They succeed best in a fairly cool, moist climate 
and those who can provide such a situation will reap real pleasure in 
growing them. 
Our seed has been selected from fine plants, colors ranging from 
palest pastels to lovely blues, purple, pink and rose with two-tone 
effects. Seed planted in the fall or very early spring will produce 
bloom the first season. To hasten germination in spring, seed may 
be notched with knife or nail file, as they are very hard. Plant in 
slightly sandy soil and keep moist. Transplant when the true leaves 
are about four inches high. Seed, generous packet 35c. 
For those who do not care to bother with seed we usually have a 
limited number of seedling plants available for mailing within a 
reasonable distance, and except for blooming somewhat later, trans- 
plant quite successfully. Not recommended east of the Rockies. 
Plants: Each 20c, Three 50c, Six 85c, Dozen $1.50. 
DELPHINIUM, Pacific Strain—This strain of hybrids is well known 
among amateur and professional gardeners and possesses all the 
qualities one expects to find in fine delphiniums. The seeds we offer 
are from self-pollinated plants and in selection of seedlings special 
attention was given as to size and texture of individual blooms, color, 
habit of growth. Colors range from pure white through lilac tones 
with white bee predominant, to medium blue and dark violet shades 
with dark bees. Blooms closely carried on many brancnes, making 
them ideal for floral arrangements. Seed, a generous packet, 50c. 
Blackmore & Langdon Strain—This fine strain is known for its large 
flowers produced on solid erect spikes of great height. Fine addition 
to borders where permanent planting is desired, producing many 
strong spikes throughout the season. Colors range from delicate. 
iridescent shades of blue, mauve and violet. Seed, per packet, 35c. 
CULTURE OF DELPHINIUMS 
This plant is easily grown from seed. In regions with severe winters, 
the early summer sowing, from June to July, is recommended, so that 
little plants are well established before winter. Otherwise, the most 
practical time to sow is in early spring. For best results, sow in {flats 
in a mixture of two-thirds coarse leaf mold and one-third loam, cover- 
ing shghtly with the same mixture, and moisten thoroughly. To pre- 
vent evaporation, cover the flats with newspaper and glass until ger- 
mination takes place. Immediately after the young plants begin to 
appear, both the glass and the newspaper should be taken off. Plants 
should be kept shaded and moist constantly. 
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