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LARKSPUR REGAL ROSE 
10 The dot (@) indicates varieties most dependably satisfactory in our 
ptuuual Larkepur 
(8,000 seeds per oz.) 
Larkspur is an excellent, low-cost and high profit cut flower item when handled cor- 
rectly. Here is a chance to substantially boost your profits. Simply take advantage of an 
otherwise vacant bench or invest a small amount of labor and seed in an outdoor fall or 
spring sowing. 
For Early Summer Cut Flowers Outdoors 
If a sowing is made outdoors by growers in the near South 6 or 7 weeks before the 
ground freezes, plants well enough established to winter over in all except the most severe 
seasons can be produced. In our locality sowing should be done late enough to avoid 
germination before the ground freezes. With good drainage and some coarse covering, 
such a sowing will germinate promptly in early spring and get into flower 2 or 3 weeks 
before the spring sown crop. 
Under Glass—Spring Flowering 
For indoor growing, Larkspur is a nice crop to follow either early or late Mums. Well 
started 3 inch banded or potted plants should be ready, and are produced by a September 
or later sowing. 
Space at least 12x12 in. on ground beds; 10x10 in. on raised beds should be ample. The 
after Mum planting is generally started out cool, 40° to 45° nights, increasing to 50° with 
spring weather. 
Germination 
Larkspur seed doesn’t germinate well in high temperatures. If it must be sown when 
hot, better do so in flats set under a bench or in a cool shed. It requires 2 to 3 weeks to 
come through, sometimes longer. 
New Crop Seed 
is always most reliable for sowing under adverse conditions of summer heat. We have 
a special source for Larkspur seed (7 best varieties only) permitting delivery in early 
July. If you order in early summer, please specify whether you prefer to wait for new 
crop. After August all orders are filled with new crop. 
“7 BEST” 
This list is based on our greenhouse flowering trials. Generally strains which are found 
best under glass seem also best adapted to outdoor culture. 
@Salmon Supreme. Medium deep rose; @Super Majestic Light Blue. An ex- 
heavy, fully double spikes. cellent light blue; outstanding. 
@Dark Blue Supreme. Deep violet- @Super Majestic Lavender. Beautiful 
blue; improves Blue Spire. orchid-lavender; a rich color. 
@White Supreme. The most vigorous @Giant Imperial Brilliant Rose. The 
white according to our trials. standard deep rose; fully double. 
@ Regal Salmon-Pink. Best in its color @7 Best Mixture. Blended by formula 
class; large florets. from these 7 varieties. 
Prices above 4, each: tr. pkt., 40¢; Prices above 4, each: tr. pkt., 30¢; 
% oz., $1.10; 1 oz., $2.00; 4 ozs., YW oz., 70¢; 1 oz. $1.25; 4 ozs., 
$6.50; 1 lb., $20.00. $4.00; 1 lb., $13.00. 
SPECIAL OFFER: One tr. pkt. each of above 7 varieties for $2.35. 
SUPER MAJESTICS 
Extra vigorous growth with long stems 
and long spikes of fully double flowers. 
@Deep Carmine. Rose, flecked white. 
@Deep Salmon-Pink. Medium deep rose. 
@ Lavender. See 7 Best, above. 
@ Light Blue. See 7 Best, above. 
@Rose-Pink. Excellent, medium pink. 
@Rosy Mauve. Rich lilac shade. 
@White. Long stemmed pure white. 
@ Mixture of above and other colors. 
Prices above 8, each: tr. pkt., 30c; 
Y% oz., 10¢; 1 oz., $1.25; 4 ozs., $4.00; 
1 lb., $13.00. 
SUPREMES 
A vigorous growing, base branching class 
with large spikes of fully double flowers. 
Compares favorably with the Super Majes- 
tics in stem length and spike quality. 
@ Dark Blue Supreme. See 7 Best, above. 
Lilac Supreme. Good rosy lavender. 
@Rose Supreme. Clear deep rose. 
@Salmon Supreme. See 7 Best, above. | 
White Supreme. See 7 Best, above. 
@Supreme Mixture. All Supreme colors. 
Prices above 6, each: tr. pkt., 40¢; 
VW oz., $1.10; 1 0z., $2.00; 4 ozs., $6.50; 
1 lb., $20.00. 
experience and observation. 
