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DELPHINIUM 
lish Delphinium; grows 
the very best of flowers. 
—belladonna, True. DELP-12. Pkt. 20c; 
Under this heading are listed the peren-; to. 6-8 ft., with 
uals are listed under 
are probably our 




















popular ar, especially in the bet- Ve ox. $1.00 
Sain 3 aggre Peay an oe Lovely clear blue. 
jch light eikaling soil and good | —Belladonna Improved. DELP-23. 
in the garden so Pkt. 25c 

Special Strain. Clear light blue, large 
flower, strong grower; the finest strain of 
Belladonna on the market. 
——Blue Grotto. DELP-18. Pkt. 35¢ 
A deep indigo-blue variety, early, Eng- 
lish grown. HP, 3 ft. 
_— —Cliveden Beauty. DELP-13. Pkt. 20c: 
Ve ox. $1.50 
A lovely turquoise blue, a good florist 
protection from the 
xce between plants, 
da if you want them 
plant in 3-f. rows, 
art in the row. A 
zgricultural lime, with 
manure is best for the soil; 
lants have become established a 
fine. Usually the 
k after flowering and 
=¥ 
winds, give 
not closer than 2-ft., 
cut flowers only. 


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anure a 
xnis. The best time to plant} ——Dark Blue. DELP-27, Pkt. 25¢ 
s about Aug. Ist. when new crop] __: DELP-26. Pkt. 25¢ 
in be had and the plants will reach ‘White. 
nt size to make the proper.size for} —Cardinale. DELP-24. Pkt. 30c 
blooming the following Seen: pow Belledonna type, scarlet flowers. 
seed can be sown anytime from early ‘ 
spring t = "The handling of the seed- —Bellamosum. oe Pkt. 15¢: 
lings « nts is the same as with any V4 ox. $1.25 
Rich deep blue form of Belledonna with 
small white bee, flowers 2¥2-in. across. 
—Hollyhock Strain. DELP-14. Pkt. 25c: 
VY ox. $1.75 
Selections of light shades, exceptionally 
fine for florist’s use. 
—Wrexham Type. DELP-16. Pkt. 25¢ 
regular wing. You will find that the 
yvaneties and strains of those we offer are 
the very best obtainable, regardless of the 
price. Those using quantities of seed for 
plants. etc., should write us for quantity 
quotations, which will depend upon time 
of ordering and available seed supply; it 
will pay you to ask, 






y . ar inc ; i i 5 ft, strong growth; these make fine 
See ben aug cma he a ee could flowers where the Pacific Giants do not 
book their orders as early as possible. do so well. 
HINENSIS: 
PACIFIC GIANT SERIES: CHINENS 
A TTT ETS a So 4 While these are perennials they have 
One of the most popular strains ©S-lthe added advantage of being grown as 
ent having immense spikes 244-3¥2-in. with) (nnuals from early started seed. They are 
flowers closely set which does not scatter} Ghust and sure bloomers. Popular for 
after cutting. They come about 65% mil-|—u+ flowers. Last for many years an 
dew resistant and 100% double; o truly| covered with flowers all summer and fall; 
rematkable strain. rarely need staking. 
Prices on all series: Pkt. 50c: 3 Pkts.| _siue Mirror. DELP-20M. Pkt. 25¢ 
$1.30: % oz. $.00; ¥% ox. $7.50;] A new type Delphinium Chinensis with 
oz. $12.00. clear bright navy-blue wide open flowers, 
. without spurs and facing upwards making 
—Black Knight Series. it more attractive both for a low border 
The darkest violet. Individual flowers|gnd for cutting. 12-15 inches tall, blooms 
214-3 inches in diameter; of beautiful} thru a long season; a hardy perennial that 
round form, with heavy velvety texture,| blooms the first season from seed sown 
which gives the color luminosity and 
da bef Delphint outdoors. 
vividness not seen before in Delphinium. 
Very long, well-formed spikes; a true —Blue Butterfly. _ , 
show flower with black bees. Dwarf chinensis variety, 
b Bie oo 
Blue Bird Series. | DELP-2. Pkt. 50c| ”'"° 
DELP-1. Pkt. 50c 
DELP-20B. Pkt. 25c 
ultramarine 
A true blue Delphinium has been = Fir yam el Pag ne tl 20c 
hardest thing to produce. We can safely —— ' D . 
recommend this series as being the clear-| —Cambridge Blue. DELP-20C. Pkt. 20c 
est medium blues, with white bees. They Special strain in a rich belladonna blue. 
se oaby beans oe to oom but Go hes —-Tall Blue. DELP-20TB. Pkt. 20c 
ormed, roun owers 2!4-in. in diameter, —Tall White. DELP-20TW. Pkt. 20c 
on very long, graceful spikes. The *habit : 
is all one could desire in modern Del-|—Dwart Mixed. DELP-DX. Pkt. 20c 
phinium and this series sets a new stand- 
ard in blues of today. 
—-Blue Jay Series. DELP-3. Pkt. 50c 
The color is striking, clear medium to 
dark blue; very intense and alive, with 
dark, contrasting bee. 
—Blue Shades. DELP-31. Pkt. 50c 
This beautiful strain contains many of 
the newer shades in blue from strains not 
yet named. 
—Cameliare. Series. DELP-4. Pkt. 50c 
A clear lavender self with white bee, 
possessing classical perfection of form of 
the individual flowers, which are very 
round and attain very large size, averag- 
ing 3-inches in diameter. Beautifully 
balanced spikes, combined with excellent 
growing habits. 
—Galahad Series. DELP-5. Pkt. 50c 
The greatest achievement in giant 
whites, fully worthy of its name, which 
possesses all the qualities one expects to 
find in a fine Delphinum. The standard 
attained in this series is perhaps respons- 
About 1-ft. tall, in all shades of blue 
and white. : 
—Tall Mixed. DELP-20TX. Pkt. 15¢ 
2-3-4. tall, all shades of blue and white. 
The tall varieties make especially good 
plants for cutting. 

—cuyamacae. DELP-21. Pkt. 25c 
—decorum. DELP-19. Pkt. 50c 
Deep purple flowers, sun or half shade, 
rich loamy ‘soils, dwarf, 4-6". for the 
rock gardeng HP. 
—incanum, DELP-28. Pkt. 50c 
—macrocentron. DELP-2¢ Pkt. 40c 
A species from South Rhodesia. 
—mensiesii. DELP-18. Pili 35c 
Deep blue flowers in dense spikes, west- 
ern native species; full sun, heavy or light 
soil with humus, 4’'-6’' tall, HP. 
—paniculatum. DELP-30. Pkt. 40c 
—nudicaule, Chamois. DELP-32. Pkt. 25¢ 
Flowers long spurred, a fine RG Lark- 
spur, growing to 12”, HP. 
—nudicaule, Lemon Gem. DELP-13L. 























ible for the wide popularity it met, rank-| __. + ye 
ing in demand next to the blues. The clear nudicaule, Scarlet. DELP-31. me 5 
white flowers, with white bees, are of 
large size, reaching often 3-in. in diameter, 
combined with glistening, heavy texture. 
—Guinevere Series. DELP-6. Pkt. 50c 
A clear, pink-lavender self with white 
bee; with very large individual flowers 
averaging up to 3-in. in diameter. This is 
a true exhibition type and a beautiful 
garden plant. 
—King Arthur Series. DELP-7. Pkt. 50c 
This is still one of the most_ brilliant 
Delphiniums so far developed. The color 
a rich, royal purple, with a velvety 
texture anl large white bee, and the beau- 
tifully formed, long spikes are carried on 
thin, woody stems. 
—Lancelot Series. DELP-30. Pkt. 50c 
A clear lilac self with white bee; a rare 
color in Delphinium and one of the most 
beautiful. 
—Percival Series. DELY-20. Pkt. 50 
to Galahad Series; large 
Red Larkspur. Flowers long spurred; 
this is a clear yellow variety. 
—orientale. DELP-32. Pkt. 15¢ 
—Parryi. , DELP-17. Pkt. 30c 
3 ft., So. Calif., purplish or deep blue 
flowers. 
— —subglobosum. DELP-17S, Pkt. 35c 
DELP-32. Pkt. 50c 
—sinensis. 
A 1 ft. perer 1ial for the RG, short lived 
but reseeds itself readily, a brilliant blue. 
—orientalis. DELP-32. Pkt. 20c 
Annual Larkspur, 3 ft. tall, native of 
Kurdistan; flowers richest tyrian purple, 
excellent for cut flowers. 
—tricorne. DELP-25. Pkt. 25 
1-3 ft., HP, flowers blue, lilac, lavender, 
white, planted for early spring flowers. 
—Zalil. DELP-22. Pkt. 25¢ 
2 ft., flowers primrose-yellow, 1” across, 
not common. 
s 
_Companion 
glistening white flowers with strongly con- 
trasting black bees, beautifully spaced on 
long, tapering spikes. Very vigorous, free 
growing habit. 
—Round Table Series. DE P-9. Pkt. 50c 
As the name implies, this represents all 
ot the color combinations of the Knights 
end their Ladies which will eventually be 


Pkt. 25c 
Semi-double and double flowers in early 
flowering strain, 18-24 tall, profuse 
bloomers, brightest colors and a dwarf 
——Yellow Prince. DAHL-4y. Pkt. 15c 
A rich yellow in the Unwin type, ideal 
for bedding. 
—thunbergii. CLEM-13, Pkt. 50c 
Traveler's Joy. A rare Clematis from S. 
Rhodesia, white flowers, sweet scented, 
Y-1 in. diameter, very effective climber. 
—Single Varieties Mixed. DAHL-12Sx. 
Pkt. 20c 
Seed saved from the best selected single 
varieties. 
—Mixed Dahlias. DAHL-12x. Pkt. 25c 
Contains a large collection of all types 
of Dahlias and will be especially valuable 
for those wanting different kinds; start 
seed indoors in Feb. or March for early 
results and in many cases flowers the 
first season. <i 
CYDONIA (sy-DOH-ni-ah): 
see Chaenomeles. 
DAPHNE (DAF-nee) 
Small 
different crosses were used to make up 
this group, combining all the newest color 
developments and possessing size that will 
make them invaluable for show purposes. 
—Summer Skies Seri. DELP-8. Pki. 50c 
Light, heavenly blue of a summer sky 
with white bees representing the fleecy 
clouds; a color long sought in the large 
hybrid Delphinium. The 1947 series has 
reached stability where they come almost 
100% true to color from seed. As a class 
this is the finest blue Delphinium today in 
existence. 
—Saier's Series Blend. D ‘LP-10. Pkt. 50c 
A carefully hand made blend of the 
above series, not a mixture, especially of 
value to the flower grower with limited 
space, 

—Series Mixture, DE P-llx. Pkt. 35c 
% oz. $2.00 



deciduous or evergreen shrubs, 


ns most of the series, but based| especially valued for their fragrant flow- 
tinly om surplus. Quality exactly the]oers; thriving best in well drained sandy 
same as above. loam well supplied with leaf mold. Not 
we Pass all hardy in N.; some grown in green- 
ving Belledonna types of Del- houses. 
e not as large as the Pacific —alpina. DAPH-3. Pkt. 50c 


trains, they, however, are much 
t White flowers, red berries, 2 ft. high, 
to be preterred in those sections where 
deciduous, flowers fracrant and in terminal 






the summers are hotter and not so moist.| clusters, May-June. 
They wil e sections succeed where | —oleoides DAPH-3. Pkt. 35c 
One will just have to Creanry flowers, red berries and ever- 
own particular garden | green foliage, to 214 ft., not hardy in the N. 
DATURA (dah-TEU-rah) 
Annuals and perennials found in the 
warmer regions, a few being very orna- 
mental on account of their large trumpet- 
shaped flowers. Easily grown, treat as 
tender annuals, 
DELP-34. Pkt. 15c 
Iphiniums bloom the 
ped; very attractive in 
border or bed white flowers. 
—Blackmore & Langdon Type XXX. 
DELP-35. Pkt. 30c 
he very best strain of this Eng- 


PIONEER SEED COMPANY, DIMONDALE, MICHIGAN 
dit is hardy; sandy som wim plenty of leas- 























































purpurea, DICT-2p. Pkt. 20¢ 
This has dark leaves, giving at an 
effective display. 
DIDISCUS (diDIS kus) 
—caeruleus. DIDI-1. Pkt. 10c 
DATU-7. Pkt. 25c 
Angel’s Trumpet. A small tree with 
pendulous white trumpets of very !arge 
size, a musk-like odor; rather narrow 
leaves in pairs, one only 2/3 as long as 
the other. May be grown in the open in 
summer and intered in the cellar in the 

One of the finest of all the 
targe hecds of pale-lave: 
flowers; easily wn in 
















North. 
; BLUE LACE FLOWER. Now botanically| parts of the g 
—black. DATU-6. Pkt. 30¢} Trachymene (tray-ke-MEE-nee). Dainty la-| shade; heavy to light 
fastuosa. DATU-1. Pkt. 10c baa —_ ete ae en oa stict tall, HP. 
oa x " t stems; Fei 3 
(Angel's Trumpet). Double Mixed. bend ct ee cae inaalecne Meadia. 
—Metel. DATU-2. Pkt. 10c - ediee 
(Also known as D. cornucopia). Annual 
to 5-ft. with large double flowers, whitish 
inside and violet outside with purple 
calyx. 
—serrata. DATU-8. Pkt. 25¢ 
—Trumpetin-Trumpet. DATU-S. Pkt. 20c 
Blossoms intensely double and ruffled. 
Comes mostly in soft yellow, with occa- 
sional variations into rich cream er pure 
Native © of 
leaves, 
stem, 2-ft. tall, May-June, a fine one for 
cool wet place in the garden; blooms a 
in. = i 
—vulgare. DODE-7. Pkt. 25c 
Very pretty and dainty with carmine- 
tose blooms, 9". : te 
FOX GLOVE. Erect biennial and peren- 
nial plants. Their stately spikes on steps 
3-t. or more high are crowded with 
thimble-like flowers, beautifully spotted. 
They are easily grown from seed sown in 
the spring or summer for flowers following 
season. 


























white, 36-in. —ambigua. DIG-3. Pkt. 30c DOLICHOS (DOL-i-kos) = 5 a 
—wrighti. DATU-. Pkt. 20c Spikes of yellow flowers and a~-good = . 

Rapid annual climbers, 10-ft or 
An easily grown vigorous annual with , 
with Wisteria-like flowers of red or white 
a 
very large flaring trumpet flowers of palest 
roseate lavender, texture softly downy, 
gent species (Syn. grandiflora), HP, 
3 ft. 
—campanulata Mixed. DIG-10. Pkt. 25c 



followed by attractive pods; do not trans- 
i 

3 ft. (Syn. D. Meteloides). eer me oras prety plant. 
single enormous s me e M4 in 
top of each stalk of normal foxglove flow- —Chinese. DOLC-1. Pkt. 
DAUBENTONIA top of each stall f, naeare 
—dubia. DIG-9. Pkt. 50 : 
(daw-ben-TOHN-ya) 
Herbs and shrubs of the Pea Family, 
with leaves divided into many pairs of 
small leaflets. The pea flowers are borne 
in loose racemes, and range in color from 
white to yellow, red-purple, and orange- 
red. Require indoor culture in the North, 
and are rather short-lived. 
—texana. DAUB-1. Pkt. 25c 
DECAISNEA (de-KAYS-nee-ah) 
Asiatic shrubs. 
—fargesi. DECA-1. Pkt. 50c 
Tall upright shrub from Chjna, handsome 
foliage, greenish-yellow flowers in long 
racemes followed by large blue bean-like 
fruits; needs some shelte- in the N. altho 
Bk Acie Bean). Violet flowers, 
te e 
—lignosus. DOLC-3. Pkt. 
(Australian Pea Vine). Tender a 
with smaller S, TOsy~ 
flowers, useful trellis vine. In the 
it is evergreen, in the North start in 
—Soudan, French Purple. 
Dark leaved vine with pataie fio 
—Mixed Dolichos. DOLC-SX. Pkt.- 
: dei: 
An Alpine foxglove with silvery foliage 
and bright pink flowers,, 15" tall, HP. 
—laevigata. DIG-4. Pkt. 30c 
A very pretty Foxglove with bronze- 
yellow flowers and whitish lip, HP. 3 ft. 
—lutea. DIG-5. Pkt. 50c 
A rare and attractive yellow flowered 
Foxglove. HP, 3 ft. 
—mariana. DIG-6. Pkt. 40c 
A distinct species with white flowers 
overlaid with golden chestnut, HP, 3 ft. 
—maculata superba, . DIG-1M. Pkt. 15c 
Giant spotted plants in a beautiful mix- 
ture English grown strain. HP, 3 ft. 
—orientalis, DIG-11. Pkt. 35 
Three foot perennial not hardy in far 
N.; flowers whitish cream, striped red on 














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DORONICUM (doh-RON 
Leopard's Bane. Perennial 
plants with yellow flowers bloo 













mold. lower lip. a spring. pentes full sun 
a soil, easily grown m > 
DENDROBIUM ee —caucasicum. o. 

Grows 2 ft. 
— —magnificum. DORO-1 
Stronger grower with larger 
The common Foxglove, the seed being 
usually sown in the spring or summer 
for plants that flower the second year, 
or they can be started early indoors for 
flowering the same season. 
—gloxinaeflora. DIG-1Z. Pkt. 10¢ 
Pink spotted flowers, which are more 
open than the regular strains. 
—the Shirley. DIG-1Sh. Pkt. 15c 
Giant hybrid with blotched throat, extra 
color range, white to shell pink to deep 
rose, many nicely blotched or spotted with 
crimson, maroon or chocolate, largest 
flower spikes, 6-ft. 
—wWhite. DIG-1W. Pkt. 10c 
DIG-1P. Pkt. 10c 
—Pink. 
——Mixed. DIG-1X. Pkt. 10c 
All spotted flowers in three colors. 
-——Salmon Beauty. DIM-S. Pkt. 25 
Pretty salmon shades, HHA, 1% ft. 
—thaspi. DIG-8. Pkt. 50c 
A dwarf species with crimson flowers 
and pale throat marked with blood-red 
dots, HP, 114 ft. 
DIERAMA (dy-e-RAY-mah) 
Bulbous plants of S. Africa belonging] Fy: 
to the Iris Family. Grown outdoors in 
mild climates or in cool greenhouses. Like 
all S. African bulbs they do best on the 
west coast. The seed can be started in 
flats and handled in the cold frame until 
large enough to put in outdoor beds. 
—pendula. DIER-2 Pkt, 25c 
Narrow leaves, lilac flowers on 4 ft. 
DIER-3. Pkt. 20c 
DIER-1. Pkt. 25c 
Reddish purple flowers, tall and slender 
(den-DROH-bi-um) 
Epiphytic orchids, tropical, having !ong 
drooping racemes of showy flowers in 
shades of rosy purple and mauve, white 
or pale green and having a sac or spur 
and a lip. There are a great many species 
and some very popular for greenhouse 
growing. Divided into evergreens and de- 
ciduous, the former requiring a moist 
warm atmosphere; the latter a high moist 
atmosphere during the growing season but 
cooler and drier care during the late fall, 
winter and early spring. See Orchids. 
—fimbriatum oculatum. DEDR-1. 
Pkt. 90c 
with rich red- 

Small alpine plants of Primrose 
and differing from Primulas and An 
mainly in having a \ 
Flowers yellow or rose, solitary and ~ 
somewhat rounded clusters, suitable fo 
rock garden. Plant in pockets of wel 
drained soil which must not be o 
to entirely dry out. ea ne 
—leevigata. DOUG-4. Pkt. 
DOUG1. 
—nova. 
—montana. P 
: Moss Eien : Natfrs Ref Y 
ess suited to soil, it there hardly 
anything better if it does well, p 
scree soil or wall, 2-in. tall, J 
flowers. 
Compact cushions covered 
s.cing by abundant bright | 
sere on one inch stems; 
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Brilliant orange-yellow, 
dish-brown spot on the fimbriated lip; 
flowers 2-3 inches across, in pendulous 
racemes of 6-12 blooms; deciduams and a 
very easy species for the amateur. 
—nobile. DEDR-2. Pkt. 90¢ 
A very free blooming species with large 
purple-tipped white flowers. 
DESMODIUM (des-MOH-di-um) 
Tick-trefoil or Tick-clover. Grows in dry 
woods and fields and may be used in the 
border or wild garden. Pea Family. 
—gyrans. DMOD-1. Pkt. 35¢ 
Telegraph Plant. Grown in the green- 
house; a tender Asiatic species with pur- 
ple flowers; its leaflets have the power 
to move in several directions; perennial 
grown as an annual, easy from seed. 
DEUTZIA (DEUT-si-ch) 


























































Small annuals of the Lobelia 
aaa flowers a white 
ey are very pre being 1 
they do well in the RG or front of 
—immaculata. DOWN-1.. 
Tiny cousin of the Lobelia with 






Deciduous shrubs from Asia, saxifrage 


























Family. Very attractive shrubs, growing habit, HP, 4 ft. of charm; dainty little flowers of — 
best in good, well drained loam; not real. blue with yellow and white eye 
hardy in the North. DIMORPHATHECA ing_one of Bluets, annual, 2-4", — 
—corymbosa. DU... Ek. |) ———_—_—_—_—_—— (Oz. ts; lb. tss). 
Handsome, rather large shrub with st -fo-THEE-ka! 
bright brown bark and large panicles of (dy: mor fo kah) DRABA (DRAY-bah). 
(African Daisy). Hardy annuals 1-2-ft. for 
sunny locations, blooming from early sum- 
mer till frost; daisy-like flowers in ray and 
disc types, excellent for low beds and in 
rockery, especially for late color in the 
fall. In Cal. and Fla. and other milk states 
it is planted in the fall for winter flowers. 
—aurantiaca, Orange Improved. DIM-1. 
Pkt. 10c 
white hawthorne-scented flowers. HS, 10 ft. 
DICENTRA (dy-SEN-trah) 
Correct name for Dielytra, former name 
for Bleeding Heart. Charming hardy, long 
lived perennials; foliage fern-like, flowers 
dainty heart-shaped with spurred petals 
usually rose or pink and sometimes yel- 
low. Easily grown from seed. 

Small tufted hardy annuals and 
nials, useful in the R.G. and haying a 
habit. Flowers early, best in perous 
and sun, ‘ 1 
—aizoides. DRAB-5. Pkt. 5 
An easy rock garden species; — C 
Porc 1 or more across; yellow flo 




















Deep puré®orange-gold, 1-ft. 






















flowers. HP, 2’. 
—polytricha. - DRAB-4. Pkt. | 
Recently introduced and still_yery 
for stony soil in the sunny RG; 
soft woolly rosettes and unu: 
yellow flewers. HP, 2”. 
—chrysantha. DICN-6. Pkt. 25c | ——Golden West. DIM-7. Pkt. 20c z 
Golden Eardrops. Flowers sulphur (Fairy Bells) A genus of pretty peren- A minute western species 
Beier Sy erect large panicled racemes, |  —hybrids. DIM-2. Pkt. 15c: % oz. 35¢ in ans Seton planting among the 
ve HAE Containing all colors, pure white to red| Small rock plants; compact r TOs 
—eximia, DICN-5. Pkt. 20¢ | and hiniah.-inchading lemon, sulphur and} 2" across in small mats; ‘yellow m 
Wild Bleeding Heart, Fringed B., Plumy 
B One of the best flowers of the Smokies. 
—fallex. DICN-1. Pkt. $1.00 
—oregona. DICN-2, Pkt. $1.00 
Very rare and only a small supply; 
much more showy than D., uniflora, 
bright golden yellow, light orange, reddish 
yellow and pale salmon rose, 1-ft. 
— —Special Mixture. DIM-3. Pkt. 10c; 
Y% os, 70c 
Containing all varieties of this species. 
—calendulacea, Lemon Queen. DIM-10. 















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—spectabilis.. DICN-4. Pkt. 35¢ Pkt. 20c 
Pas pga Heart. Formally Hsted as Die- Lemon moloréd fowers with plue-black - 
Rie, ag central zone, pretty, 5 Ornamental plants with brilliant 
thalictrifolia. JICN-3. Pkt. 25c DIM-11. Pkt. 15¢ bs 
—Ecklonis. 
Per. or sub-shrub to 2 ft., flowers rays 
white above, purplish below. 
—berberiae. DIM-8. Pkt. 25¢ 
S. African annual with blue and white 
flowers, HHA, 2 ft. 
DIM-4. Pkt. 15c 
—pluvialis ringens. 
White with blue ring. 
—sinuata. DIM-5. Pkt. 20c 
Brightest, qlossiest golden orange, 
flowers early and continues for 3 months, 
altogether charming. 
—All Mixed. DIM-6X. Pkt. 10c; 42 om. 75c 
DISPORUM (dy-SPOH-rum) 
(OS es Se er ee Ee 
Fairy Bells. Genus of liliaceous peren- 
nial plants of Lily Family with drooping 
white or yellowish flowers found in woods. 
The flowers are followed by attractive 
red or yellow berries. Very lovely in the 
wild garden, especially. Similar to Solo- 
mon’s Seal. 
—oreganum, DISP-1. Pkt, 20c 
Creamy white flowers, 2-ft. tall. 
DODECATHEON 
(doh-de-KATH-e-on) 
Shooting Star, American Sowslte. Small 
American perennial plants of Primrose 
Family, basal leaves and nodding Cycla- 
men-like flowers in rounded clusters. 
Flowers are white, rose or purple with re- 
flexed petals. They w natur in 
half shaded woodland or rather damp 
mountain meadows, thus should be given 
moist, rich soil in partial shade in rock 
or wild garden or naturalizing, all with 
good drainage. 
—Clevelandii. DODE-A. Pkt. 25¢ 
Shooting Stars, Old Maid’s Noses. Hardy, 
very fragrant in all its parts from dry 
ee ods to fresh leaves and stems. Very ' outdoors only in 
early, 8-12" tall, Cyclamen-shaped flowers (Continued on 
Himalayan trailer very finely cut leaves; 
somewhat tender, tr., HHP. 
DICHROSTACHYS 
—nyassana. DICH-1. Pkt. 25c 
A small tree with pretty bright pink or 
yellow catkins in spring; charming in 
flower and foliage, from So. Rhedesia and 
hardy only in the far South; might make 
a greenhouse plant. 
DICRANOSTIGMA 
Plants of the Poppy Family, with hand- 
some rosettes of basal leaves, and _ tall 
branching stems, bearing many poppy-like 
flowers. They do best in light loamy soil. 
—tranchettianum. DICR-1, Pkt. 20c 
A tall-growing species, with 3-inch sin- 
gle poppies of clear deep yellow; under 
Paps it will flower the first season. HB. 
ft. 
DICTAMNUS (dik-TAM-nus) 
The Gas Plant, a favorite in old gardens. 
It makes huge clumps, with finely divided 
leaves and racemes of good-sized showy 
flowers, white or rose, with strong lemon 
fragrance. On. still sultry evenings there 
will be a flash of light if a match is held 
close to the flower cluster. It is easy to 
grow, preferring a rather heavy rich soil, 
and resents disturbance. Seeds are slow 
to germinate. 
—traxinella. DICT-1. Pkt. 25c 
Burning Bush. Rosy purple flowers; a 
good border plant, resents transplanting. 
Seed germinate very slowly, lanting 
them usually in the fall, an inch deep, 
they germinate in the spring; the plant 
gives off a volatile vapor. 
— —albus. DICT-2. Pkt. 25c 
A white flowered variets, 


nt 
often_variegated foliage belonging 
Lily Family. They cre tropical ce 
wn in gree: 
Dracaenas. Grow in rich. soil, pleaty 
heat and moisture to promote @ qui 
growth. Good light is requized during 
winter for bright colors. Dracaena 
requires several months or nearly a ye 
to germinate and should have warm house 
treatment. ‘~ 
Indian species. DRAC-2. Pkt. 50c 
Hardy tropical foliage plant with colo: 
foliage and very u: as a@ decorative 
pot plant; requires warm house treatment. 
—indivisa, DRAC-1, Pkt. 15c: ox. 65c 
(Properly Cordyline indivisa). The 
hardiest of the group, sword-like green 
leaves, 2-3-ft. tall, used much as centers 
for baskets, window boxes, etc. * 
DRACOCEPHALUM 
(dray-koh-SEF-ah-lum) ~ 
(Dragonhead). Hardy annuals and pe- 
rennials with blue, purple or white flowers 
borne in whorls in the axile of the leaves 












































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grown from ; 
position the flowers are flee’ 
—moldavicum., 
Hardy annual, a ch variety with 
blue and white flowers in long bet y 
cemes; do not plant in a hot 
sition, 1-ft. 3 
DRACUNCULUS 
(dra-KUN-keu-lus) ‘ 

















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