DELPHINIUM 
These tall, stately flower spikes of unsurpassable beauty will grow in every garden, but best results are 
obtained in cooler latitudes. Most effective a foot apart in groups. Require a deep, rich, well-drained 
soil, Our seed always grows well. To aid germination chill seeds for 48 hours just before planting. 
Belladonna Improved or Cliveden Beauty. Pkt. 25c; oz. 95c; Voz. $1.80 
This is an improved strain, with large flowers of iridescent, light turquoise-blue on plants 4 feet high. 
Bellamosum Improved. Pkt, 25c; Yoz. 95c; Woz. $1.80 
This is really a dark blue form of the Belladonna, and very uniform in color, with spikes 21% inches across. Each 
dark blue floret has a white bee. The plants grow to a height of only 314 feet. 
Giant Exhibition Hybrids, Blackmore & Langdon’s. Pkt. 35c; Yoz. $1; Yoz. $1.65 
This English strain is one of the finest developments. The flowers are enormous, produced on solid 
erect spikes 6 feet high. Colors include delicate shades of blue, mauve, and pink. 
Hollyhock-flowered Wrexham Hybrids. Pkt. 35c; j50z. 75c; Yoz. $2.30 
Flowers of superb size, exquisitely proportioned, on spikes like tapered 6-foot spires, with beautiful 
florets in lovely tones of blue, mauve, lilac, purple and violet mm wonderful variations. 
Pacific Giant Hybrids. : ; Each, pkt. 50c; #;0z. $1.80; Moz. $2.95 
A remarkable new strain with huge, well-formed, 21-inch florets, nearly all double, evenly spaced on 
well-balanced tapering spikes with thin woody stems. This variety is comparatively mildew-resistant 
and is the world’s best strain. Height 5 to 7 feet. Black Knight, dark blue; Blue Bird, medium 
blue, white bee; Cameliard, lavender; Galahad, white; King Arthur, violet, white bee; Lancelot, 
lilac, white bee; Summer Skies, light blue, white bee. 
Pacific Giant Hybrids, Round Table Series, Mixed. Pkt. 50c; p;0z. $1.80; goz. $2.95 
The mixture embraces shades from the darkest purple to the palest blue, pastel orchid tints, and white. 
DICENTRA 
Bleeding-Heart. Dielytra. These should be located in a partially shaded border. They do best as 
individual specimens. Sow seed in the fall as going through the cold winter gives better germination. 
Eximia. Pkt. 20c;_760z. 80c 
A dwarf-growing sort, 12 inches high, with beautiful, finely cut foliage and showy racemes of pretty pink, small 
flowers throughout the season. This does well in either sun or shade, and is exceptionally fime for rock-gardens. 
DIGITALIS 
Foxglove. Biennials and should be sown every year. In ordinary soil in sun or shade, they are very 
effective in masses. Plants, 8 inches apart, set out in the fall, must be protected. Bloom in June-July. 
Giant Shirley, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; Ygoz. 45c; Yoz. 80c 
A superb mixture with very large flowers in shades of pink and white, attractively spotted with brown and maroon. 
The tall, stately plants, about 6 feet high, hold long spikes which are striking against a dark background. 
DORONICUM 
Leopardbane. This hardy, 2-foot perennial blooms outdoors in April and May. The plant divisions, 
potted up in December, easily flower m a cool greenhouse by February. Seed germinates slowly. 
Caucasicum. Pkt. 20c; 2oz. 55c; ;0z. 80c 
Magnificent daisy-like flowers of golden yellow on good stems for cutting, above heart-shaped leaves. Plant 8 
inches apart In heavy soil in sun or partial shade. Water freely in dry weather. 
ECHINACEA 
Coneflower. Strong plants for the border and for cutting, in sun or half shade. Space 15 inches. 
Purpurea. (Rudbeckia.) Pkt. 15c; #,0z. 45c; Woz. $1.35 
The purple Coneflower, with red-purple daisy flowers from July to October, on 4-foot plants. Thrives in dry soils. 
EUPHORBIA 
Spurge. Thrive in poor, dry soils in full sun. Planted 15 inches apart, they make fine massed borders. 
Corollata. Pkt. 15c; j;0z. 60c; Yoz. $1.70 
Wild Baby’s Breath. Clouds of small, cream-white stars on 2-foot plants from June to August. Excellent for 
bouquets. Height 2 ft. 
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Dicentra eximia 

Delphinium 
Pacific Giant Hybrid 

Doronicum caucasicum 
