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Pacific Giant Delphiniums are definitely superior to other strains. 
DELPHINIUM 
The tall stately spikes of Delphinium add a massive 
touch to the garden and are natural companions to the 
Madonna Lily, Coreopsis, Shasta Daisy, and other 
perennials. Distance apart, 18 inches. 
Pacific Giants. An outstanding strain originated on 
the Pacific Coast. The huge double flowers are 2% 
to 3% inches in diameter, and beautifully spaced on 
well-balanced spikes. The colors are beautiful shades 
of blue, lavender, violet and white. Excellent for 
cutting. Height 5 ft. Pkt. 60c; Lg. Pkt. $1.10. 
Belladonna Improved. . This is the finest strain of 
Belladonna available. The flowers are large and well 
spaced on longer spikes than are found in strains 
generally offered. The clear turquoise-blue flowers 
are bright and the plants upright and vigorous, mak- 
ing them better for cutflowers. Height 4 ft. Pkt. 
Zoc; Le. Pkt. 50c-. 
GAILLARDIA 
Blanket Flower, Superba. One of the most useful 
perennials because of its long blooming habits. The 
large flowers are yellow and red or orange and red, 
and are produced from May to frost above gray-green 
foliage. They are prized as cut flowers and for this 
purpose should be cut when the flowers are slightly 
cup-shaped before the petals have opened fully. The 
plants grow to about 2 feet and are benefitted by the 
support of twiggy branches stuck in the soil around 
them. They endure drought. Distance apart, | ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 25c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Single, Hardy Baby’s Breath. Baby's Breath is 
one of the daintiest of the old fashioned flowers. 
The flowers themselves are tiny, white or bluish 
white and the plants are covered with blossoms dur- 
ing June and July. The plants grow from 2 feet 
to 3 feet tall. Excellent as a cut flower, especially 
when combined in bouquets or decorations with other 
flowers which do not have much foliage. Distance 
apart. 2 iteePkt. loc: Lo PKts 25c: 
GEUM 
Mrs. Bradshaw. This variety is the most popular 
one to grow. It has intense scarlet flowers from | % 
to 3 inches in diameter with large, wavy petals. The 
Geum is an excellent cut flower but should be put in 
water immediately after cutting as it wilts readily. 
They are also useful in rock gardens. Height 18 
inches. Distance apart, 1 ft. Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 
40c. 
HOLLYHOCK 
Chater’s Double Varieties. The stately, tower- 
ing hollyhocks add beauty wherever they are grown. 
In single plants or in masses against walls or buildings, 
in groups at the back or rear of the perennial border, 
interspersed with low shrubbery or in bold masses 
along drives or walks, they are alike effective. The 
double types are not hardy perennials and should be 
started every summer for bloom the next year. 
Mixed Colors. A fine blend of shades of pink, reds, 
yellow and white. Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c. 
Newport Pink. A true pink. 
Sulphur Yellow. 
White. Pure white. 
Above Colors. Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c. 
MATRICARIA 
Feverfew 
Ball’s Double White. This is an improved form of 
the herb garden Feverfew or Chammomile, the 
leaves of which were often used in making a medicinal 
tonic. The plants are heavily covered with white 
flowers in July and August. Height 1% ft. Dis- 
tance apart, 10 inches. Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c. 
POPPIES 
ICELAND POPPIES (Giant Kelmscott Strain). 
The flowers of this new strain are larger than we have 
ever seen on any other variety of Iceland Poppy, 
often measuring as much as three inches across. Al- 
though the petals are of heavier texture they have the 
same delicate waxy appearance. The stems are 
longer and so much stiffer they tend to hold the flow- 
ers more upright, even after cutting. The color 
range is from deep scarlet through the delicate pinks 
and buffs to pure white. Height 14 inches. Dis- 
tancetapart, lit), Pkt>25c..Ls, Pkt-50c. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES. Mixed colors. In June the 
large 9 to 10 inch blooms of oriental poppies in shades 
of red and scarlet are very striking. While in bloom 
they require ample room, 15 to 18 inches apart. 
Annuals can be planted between the poppies in order 
to carry on a succession of bloom after the plants 
have become dormant. Height 3 ft. Pkt. 25c; 
Lg. Pkt. 50c. 



Chater’s Double Hollyhock Giant Kelmscott Strain, 
Iceland Poppy 
