The florets of the Pacific Giant Delphiniums have 
perfect form. 
CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese Forget-Me-Not) 
2583—Firmament. This is the new compact 
and improved strain that won All-America 
recognition. The intense blue Forget-me-not- 
like flowers are borne in sprays on plants 18 
inches tall. One of the easiest flowers to grow 
from seed sown outdoors. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
DAHLIA SEED 
2606—Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids. If you haven’t 
planted dahlias from seed you are missing one 
of the most satisfying annuals. The flowers are 
semi-double in soft pinks, deep rose, salmon, 
buff, yellow, orange, scarlet and crimson. Plants 
grow 2 feet high with a spread of 18 inches. If 
stems are dipped in hot water for a few minutes 
after cutting, the cut flowers will last for days. 
Spray with DDT to control leaf hoppers which 
distort the buds and flowers. The tubers of 
those colors you like may be saved, since sepa- 
rate colors of these hybrids are not possible 
from seed. ; 
Pkt. 20c; Lg; Pkt: 40c; 14 Oz) $1.25: 
For tubers of Dahlias see page 71. 
Once you plant them, you will never be without 
the dwarf annual Dahlias. 
DELPHINIUM (Hardy Larkspur) 
Our delphiniums are grown on our own farms, 
out in the open field under ordinary farm cul- 
ture, so insuring you of greater adaptability, 
increased vigor, and greater hardiness than is 
found in many ‘“‘pampered’’ strains. You can 
also depend on getting fresh, new-crop seed. 
THE PACIFIC GIANTS 
A new strain of delphiniums originating on 
the Pacific Coast. Truly magnificent blooms, 
the immense spikes often being over 6 feet high. 
The florets are very large, often double and in 
most unusual combinations of colors. Our seed 
has been grown here in the North from the 
originators stock. When well grown, the plants 
often produce 6 to 8 spikes. 
Illustrated in color on page 42. 
2642—Pacific Giant Galahad. Perennial. Very 
large pure white double florets compactly 
placed on long straight spikes. This pure white 
accentuates the tones of other colors. 
2662—Pacific Giant Guinevere. Perennial. One 
of the most exquisite of the new Pacific Giants. 
Large double blooms of pinkish lavender with 
light bee. 
Above colors: Pkt. 50c; 
2665—Pacific Giants, Mixed Colors. Peren- 
nial. A mixture of the many shades, now avail- 
able in these sturdy hybrids, from white through 
sky blue to deepest purple. 
Pkt. 45c; Lg. Pkt. 80c; 1% Oz. $2.25. 
2641—Harris’ Monarch Delphinium. Peren- 
nial. This is a hardy, dependable strain which 
we have been selecting and breeding for years. 
The single, semi-double and double blooms are 
in a wide range of colors. Require little care and 
persist for years. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c; 4% Oz. 90c; 
VY Oz. $1.75. 
DIANTHUS (Pinks) 
ANNUAL PINKS 
Few flowers can equal the annual dianthus in 
profusion and long season of bloom. They are 
most easily grown in almost any soil and loca- 
tion and produce a brilliant display from July 
*til snow flies. The neat, low-growing plants 
are ideal for a low border. 1 foot. 
2670—Double, Mixed Colors. A mixture of all 
colors ranging from rich crimson through deli- 
cate pink to white and interesting combinations 
of these colors. 
Pkt. 10c; Lg. Pkt. 20c; 14 Oz. 50c. 
2680—Heddewigii Gaiety. A charming single 
variety having very large deeply fringed flowers 
in brilliant shades of pink, white, red and 
maroon. 
Pkijildcs gs Pkt 30c; Gi Oz, 75c: 
HARDY PINKS 
Hardy Pinks with their refreshing spicy fra- 
grance and silvery green foliage are a delight in 
any garden. They bloom through a long season 
and adapt themselves to any situation. 6-12 in. 
2700—Plumarius, Single and Double Mixed. 
Perennial. The old fashioned Clove Pink in soft 
shades and combinations of pink, red and 
white. Its spicy fragrance and showy mounds 
of bloom in June endear it to all flower lovers. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
For Dianthus plants see page 66. 
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Since Delphinium seed germinates 
better under cool conditions we rec- 
ommend planting the seed in late May. 
From this sowing we get some bloom 
in September. 
2663—Pacific Giant Lancelot. Perennial. Soft 
lilac with white bee. Combines beautifully with 
the other colors. 
2664—Blue Bird. Perennial. Clear medium- 
blue with white bee. One of the most striking 
of the Pacific Giants. 
2666—Pacific Giant, Cameliard. Perennial. 
A lovely soft lavender double with white bee. 
Combines beautifully with the other colors. 
2667 —Pacific Giant, Summer Skies. Peren- 
nial. Clear light blue with white bee. A true 
delphinium blue. 
2668—Pacific Giant, King Arthur. Peren- 
nial. A dark violet or royal purple with white 
bee. Gives character to any planting. 
Lg. Pkt. 90c; 4% Oz. $2.50. 
C260—One packet each of Galahad, Guinevere, 
Summer Skies and King Arthur $1.65. 
€265—One packet each of the above 7 colors 
$2.85. 
2645—Harris’ Belladonna, Improved. Per- 
ennial. The standard clear ‘“‘Delphinium blue’”’ 
which still competes favorably with the newer 
hybrids because of its sturdy growth and lovely 
clear color. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
For Delphinium plants see page 66. 
“Your claim of 6 to 8 stalks on your Pacific 
Giant Delphinium is somewhat conservative. I 
had 36 blossom heads from 16” to 26’’ long. Cen- 
ter stalks 7’ 1'’—shortest stalk 4’ 10’’. It was a 
grand sight and many people came to see and ex- 
claim at its grandeur.’’ 
F. E. Parsons, East Bridgewater, Mass., 8/24/50 
The Annual Pinks make dainty fragrant flower 
arrangements. 
