Pacific Giant Delphinium 
3743 Belladonna Improved. Large single flow- 
Dahlias from Seed 
Tender Perennial. July to Frost. Growing Dahlias from seeds is ex- 
tremely easy and fascinating, There is a great deal of pleasure watch- 
ing them develop, and always the chance of securing something new. 
For the large flowering types, sow seed inside during March to get 
plants large enough to set out when danger of frost is over. Tubers can 
be dug in the Fall and stored for the following season. 
3712 UNWIN’S DWARF 
SEMI -DOUBLE HYBRIDS. 
In three months from seed 
the dwarf compact plants pro- 
duce a wealth of semi-double 
Dahlias, held erect on stiff 
stems above the foliage. The 
colors are deep crimson, pink 
and rose, mauves, scarlet, 
purple, yellow and white. The 
plants, 2 feet high, require no 
stakes and can be spaced 20 
inches apart. 
3715 COLTNESS HYBRIDS. 
An interesting class of single 
dwarf Dahlias. Plants form 
compact bushes about 2 feet 
high requiring no stakes. This 
type will bloom in July if seed 
is sown outdoors when danger 
of frost is over. By all means 
try this variety. 
3698 Single Giant Perfection. 
Immense single flowers of 
various colors; 4 ft. 
3709 Double Decorative. 
Saved from fine double 
show sorts; 4 ft. 
Unwin’s Hybrid Dahlias 
Delphiniums Hardy Larkspur 
Hardy Perennial. 3 to 7 ft. June-July. The most popular perennial in 
cultivation and one of our most showy and useful plants, possessing 
almost every requisite for the adornment of the garden. The beautiful 
flowers, borne on tall stately spikes, are a gorgeous sight and a charm 
to the garden. Excellent as a cut flower. 
To:prolong the season of bloom, cut the old flower stems off after 
they have faded, and new shoots will flower later in the season. 
Start seed in flats in March. Transplant seedlings 4 inches apart 
when % inch high. In May set the plants out in the border where they 
will bloom in Midsummer, Set mature plants 3 feet apart, 
Pacific Giants Mixed 
3738 A magnificent range of colors and pastel shades, many suffused 
pink, The crested “bees” of white, cream, black or brown add to the 
beauty of the flowers, 
Proclaimed by expert judges as the world’s best. Plants compara- 
tively mildew-resistant and flowers practically 100% double. Huge 
florets 2 to 3 ins. in diameter, beautifully spaced on well balanced 
spikes. 5 to 7 ft. : 
Wrexham or Hollyhock Flowered Mixed 
3740 A giant-flowered strain of superior qual- 
ity. Single, semi-double and double flowers 
1% to 2 ins, in diameter, exquisitely propor- 
tioned on spire-like spikes. Their sturdy ap- 
pearance reminds one of Hollyhocks—hence 
the name, Colors range from pale lavender to 
indigo blue, Also white and pink combina- 
tions, many of them bi-color, 5 ft. 
ers of lovely pale blue, loosely arranged on 
slender spikes. 
3744 Bellamosum Improved. Similar to Bella- 
donna except color is a rich deep blue. 
3776 Gold Medal Hybrids. Large single and 
7 : Es Dimorphotheca 
semi-double flowers in many beautiful colors. (African Golden Daisy) 
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