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Delphinium - Hardy Perennial Larkspur 
The Delphinium, or Hardy Larkspur, is one of the most valuable or all herba- 
ceoug 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. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Delphiniums 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. 

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. 
810 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. 
811 GALAHAD SERIES. Clear white of enormous size. Pkt., 50c, 
812 KING ARTHUR SERIES. Brilliant royal violet with large white bee. Indi- 
vidual florets 314 inches in diameter, very thin woody stems with small foliage. 
vote es graceful spikes. Excellent for both cut flower and show purposes. 
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813 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. 
814 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. 
815 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., $1.35. 
Delphinium Mixtures of Famous English Specialists 
816 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., 25c; 1/16 oz., 50c; 4% 0oz., 75c. 
817 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 
hs the Hollyhock, hence the name. Pkt., 35c; 1/16 oz., 
20c; 1% oz., $1.60. 

Deipninium, Blackmore & Langdon’s Strain 
Loose Spray Delphiniums 
(Excellent for Cutting) 
819 BELLADONNA (Cliveden Beauty). This is the freest and 
most continuous blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear tur- 
quoise-blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and 
beauty. Pkt., 15c; % oz., $1.00. 
820 BELLAMOSUM. This is a rich, deep blue form of the 
popular ilght blue Belladonna, having the same free-bloom- 
ing and other good qualities. Pkt., 15c. 
821 CAMBRIDGE BLUE. It is a rich clear blue, growing about 
2 to 3 feet high. Excellent for cutting, PEt., 15c. 
DELPHINIUM, ANNUAL. See Larkspur, page 32. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
828 SHIRLEY STRAIN. The plants attain 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. 
PERENNIAL GARDENS 
By H. S. Ortloff 
Following the simple directions in this book insures a 
perennial garden crowded with bloom, in which the colors 
make a perfectly blended picture. First come plans, show- 
ing how to locate and lay out the garden; then clear direc- 
tions for preparing the soil, fertilizing, planting, cultivat- 
ing, transplanting and propagation. 18 illustrations, 90 
pages. $1.25. 


Shirley Strain Digitalis 


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