DELPHINIUM SPECIES HYBRIDS 
““‘WEST O’ THE ROCKIES’’ STRAIN. 

Cultural Suggestions: 
Culture of these Hybrids differ little from that of ordinary 
Garden Delphinium. 
In this area we prefer sowing seed of these Hybrids during 
late August or early September, in shaded and protected frames, 
using good friable soil. Sow seed in shallow: drills and’ cover 
with fine sand. Keep seed-bed moist. When seedlings are well 
up, shading may be reduced. At advent of rainy or cold weather, 
frames may be banked with earth, and covered with glass, giving 
ventilation as needed. The young plants are transplanted during 
early Springtime, to protected frames or beds, using good soil, 
giving sufficient moisture, and consistant care. Some dormancy 
may develop at this first early transplanting. Also, young plants 
may be planted to permanent positions after the blooming sea- 
son. Sunny or semi-shaded garden positions for these plants is 
preferable. Methods should be judiciously varied according to re- 
gion in which seed is planted. After flowering, dormancy should 
be ig encouraged, and some Winter protection given. 
It is often wise to try several methods of culture; using evenly 
divided portions of seed lots for each method. 
A. A. SAMUELSON, Originator, 
R. F. D. 2, 
Pullman, Washington, U.S.A. 
