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HARDY PERENNIAL PINKS 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—This mixture comprises all the best 
varieties perennial. 1% oz. 15c; 1 oz. 80c; T. pkt. 10c. 
‘GRASS OR SPICE PINKS—The flowers are large, very dou- 
_ble and borne profusely on short stiff stems. Highly frag- 
rant. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
| CYCLOP PINKS—Colors of exquisite beauty, enlivened by a 
| eye of velvety red. Has a sweet clove-like perfume. Single. 
Oz. 60c; Ib. $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. 80c. 
LATIFOLIUS ATROCOCINEUS—Hardy double hybrid carna- 
tion of deepest red. First class cut flower as well as fine pot 
‘plant. 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. 
DIANTHUS ARENARIUS—Drought resisting, hardy perennial thriv- 
\ing in poor and sandy soil, producing sheets of fragrant, single heav- 
lily feathered, snow-white flowers during May and June. An unusual 
jand very choice rock plant. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35¢. 
\DIANTHUS CAESIUS SPLENDENS—One of the finest of all 
hardy perennials. The foliage is grass-like, very compact, 
the bright, rosy-pink flowers are produced in great profusion 
‘in June and July. Height 8 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. 45c. 
_DIANTHUS CRIMSON BEDDER—A very choice and valuable long 
\lived hardy perennial for bedding, ribboning and rockeries. Flowers 
'2 in. across single and semi double, glowing velvety crimson. A real 
/flower. Height 12 in.. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. 
| DIANTHUS—ANNUAL PINKS 
These bloom from June to October. Height 12-18 in. 
(CHINENSIS DOUBLE—Flowers double in clusters on strong 
‘stems in endless variety of colors all summer. Fine for 
\boquets, beds, etc. Height 20 in. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 1b. $6.00. 
‘HEDDEWIGI DOUBLE—Flowers fully double, fringed, carna- 
\tion-like, 2-3 inches across in many bright colors produced 
\from July until frost. Plants bushy, foot high, fine for cutting, 
ibeds, etc. MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 1b. $6.00. 
‘MOURNING CLOAK—Rich blackish crimson tipped and 
‘fringed with snowy white. Large double and handsome. 
\PRIZE MIXTURE—Contains all the annual varieties listed as 
well as many other sorts. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
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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; lb. $8.00. 
DOUBLE MIXED. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c. 
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 cntting. WHITE—ROSY RED. Hither color. 
T. kt. 15¢; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. 
PLANTS—Z 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 - African Daisy 
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; 1b. $10.00. 
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. 
DRACANEA INDIVISA 
For window boxes, hanging baskets or as a pot plant. An orna- 
mental leaved plant with long, narrow, green foliage. Hasily 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; Ib. $3.80. 
To insure quick and even germination of Dracanea seed, 
place the seed in BOILING water, then remove the vessel from 
fire, cover up tightly to retain the heat as long as possible— 
this is a most important point—and allow to soak at least 24 
hours—48 hours is still better. Use at least one pint of water 
to the ounce. 
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. 10¢c; oz. 80c. 
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 
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