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Delphinium - Hardy Perennial Larkspur 
The Delphinium, or Hardy Larkspur, is one of the most valuable of all herba- 
ceous 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 
varieties 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 six 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. 
811 BLACK KNIGHT SERIES. Deep midnight violet—-the darkest of them all. 
Pkt., 50c. 
812 BLUEJAY SERIES. The bluest of the present blues, ranging from medium 
to dark with strongly contrasting dark bee. Very long spikes, quite mildew- 
resistant. FPkt., 50c. 
813 GALAHAD SERIES. Clear white of enormous size. Pkt., 50c. 
814 KING ARTHUR SERIES. Brilliant royal violet with large white bee. Indi- 
vidual florets 34% inches in diameter, very thin, woody stems with small foliage. 
Very long, graceful spikes. Excellent for both cut flower and show purposes. 
Pkt., 50c. 
815 GUINEVERE SERIES. Light pink-lavender self with white bee. Individual 
florets 24% to 3 inches in diameter, large spikes, excellent branching habits. 
For cut flower and show purposes. Pkt., 50c. 
816 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. 
817 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 
818 BLACKMORE & LANG- 
DON’S STRAIN. We take 
é x . great pride in offering this 
Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdon’s Strain pes, spine tase gw ahaa 
newest varieties developed by 
these famous English Delphinium specialists. Many of their varieties 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., 40c. 
819 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 the Hollyhocks, 
hence the name. Pkt., 35c; 1/16 oz., 90c; 1% oz., $1.60. 

Loose Spray Delphiniums 
F (Excellent for Cutting) 
820 BELLADONNA (Cliveden Beauty). This is the freest and most continuous 
blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not 
high. Excellent for cutting. Pkt., 15c. . 
821 BELLAMOSUM. This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue 
Belladonna, having the same free blooming and other good qualities. Pkt., 15c. 
821A CAMBRIDGE BLUE. It is a rich clear blue, growing about 2 to 3 feet 
high. Excellent for cuttjng. Pkt., 15c. 
DELPHINIUM, ANNUAL. See Larkspur, page 31. 
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 
pee ee be handsomely blotched and spotted cream, maroon and choco- 
ate. Pkt., Ce} 


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