PERENNIALS TO PLANT NOW 
CYANANTHUS. (cy-NAN-thus) Campanulaceae. 
Small Himalayan plants, grown in the rock garden. They are related to Codonopsis 
but not climbing, flowering in late summer. Hold over first winter in pots; needs good 
growth first year. 
=—lopaius;. One of the best; fils Jarge’ blues 6's VP s..is..cccsssascacceocsetessvasedscescescsvertcessese CYAN-4. 30¢ 
—microphyllus. (integer) Gay blue starry aut. fis; tr. stems; 2’; HP CYAN-8(B). 50¢ 
CYCLAMEN. (SIK-lam-en) Primulaceae. 
Low greenhouse plants, some species hardy outdoors. The florist Cyclamen, C. indi- 
cum, is a very popular greenhouse pot plant. 
CYCLAMEN INDICUM: Sow in Sept., requires 15-18 months for good 6-8” pot plants. 
—Baardse’s Wonder. Salmon with white border.. .CYCL-9B. 50¢ 
—Bonfire. Brilliant salmon...................... .CYCL-9F. 50¢ 
==GlOry Of * Wandsbeckes. Dark: “CRIMSON i reccrsccsccvscdorsesacssuceatcvavesresscecearvessvacssedesoseseveates CYCL-9G. 50¢ 
—Rose of Marienthal. Soft rose With CarMine CYe.inciccccccccccsssscsssscssescsssssersscees CYCL-9M. 50¢ 
—Salmon-scarlet. Improved AMETiCa..........ceeeeeseeeees ..CYCL-9S. 50¢ 
—White with Crimson Eye. Popular color, .CYCL-9E. 50¢ 
—White Wonder. Largest and best White... ccc cesses ...CYCL-9W. 50¢ 
—New Ruffled, Mixed. Some should be in every planting.. .CYCL-9RX. 50¢ 
—Rococo, Mixed. Extra large flowered Strain... ccsssseeseeeeees .CYCL-9CX. 50¢ 
—Cyclamen Blend. Hand made blend for greenhouse growinB...............:0000 CYCL-X. 50¢ 
-$9.00 per 1,000 seeds. 
CYCLAMEN SPECIES: 
—europaeum. Bright red fis; fragrant; 4-5’; HP CYCL-6. 50¢ 
—neapolitnum album. White hardy Cyclamen; autumn flowering;4”’;HP,...CYCL-12. 50¢ 
DELPHINIUM. (del-FIN-ee-um) LARKSPUR. Ranunculaceae. 
A large number are showy garden flowers but the common garden forms make up 
the greater part of the plantings. Seed can be planted anytime for flowering plants the 
following year. Fresh seed can be had in August. Seed purchased should always be 
planted promptly upon receipt, otherwise it should be kept in your refrigerator. Seed 
pans should be placed in a warm and dark part of the room, with a nite temperature of 
around 60 degrees. 
PLEASE NOTE: All Delphinum seed receievd from us should be either planted im- 
mediately or placed in a sealed jar and kept in the refrigerator till planting time. 
PACIFIC GIANT SERIES: These are the most popular of all the American Delphin- 
iums. They are about65% mildew resistant and 100% double. 
—Black Knight. Darkest violet with black bee; 242” ACTOSS.....ccscsseeeseeeeee DELP-1K. 30¢ 
—Blue Bird. True blue with White DEE... eeeteeteeseereteees Rect peneesueres DELP-1B. 30¢ 
—Blue Jay. Clear medium to dark blue with dark contrasting bee................ DELP-lJ. 30¢ 
—Blue Shades. All the blue series with later varieties................. . DELP-1BS. 30¢ 
—Cameliard. Clear lavender self with white bee; 3” flOWETS.........ccseseeeeesceee DELP-IC. 30¢ 
_..DELP-1W. 30¢ 
.DELP-1G. 30¢ 
DELP-1A. 30¢ 
.DELP-IL. 30¢ 
—Galahad. Giant white with white 3” flOWeTS DEC... esses 
—Guinevere. Clear pink-lavender self with white bee; 3” flowers. 
—King Arthur. Rich royal purple, large white Dbe€€....... 
—Lancelot. Clear lilac self with white bee; a rare Delf color........ 
—Percival. Large glistening white, strong contrasting black bee................ DELP-IP. 30¢ 
—Round Table. Ball the colors plus many beautiful AYDrids..........seesenees DELP-1R. 30¢ 
—Summer Skies. Light heavenly blue with White DEC... seseseeteteeceseees DELP-1S. 30¢ 
—Series Blend. Hand made blend Of the abOVE..... i eeccsssssecseseeessesnereeretseessees DELP-1X. 30¢ 
ANY OF THE ABOVE SERIES: 1/4 Oz. $1.00; Ounce $3.00; 14 Lb. $9.00. 
—Blackmore and Landon Type. The English strain of giants... DELP-2L. 30¢ 
Eraltyhoek Strain. California strain Of light SNACES...........csesessesesecneseeees DELP-2H. 30¢ 
—belladonna, True. Clear blue; these will do fine in hot sections................ DELP-2B. 25¢ 
——Blue Grotto. Deep indigo-blue; 3 ft; excellent for cutting.................... DELP-2G. 25¢ 
——Cliveden Beauty. Lovely turquoise blue; excellent for cutting; 3 ft...DELP-2C. 25¢ 
——Improved. Deep  DIUE..........cscccsserscesseeee sosssonsasseessnessas es ssssscssscsssnssccnsnscersnnesessnnecessase DELP-2V. 25¢ 
—bellomosum. Rich deep blue with white bee; 2” fis; cutting................... DELP-2M. 25¢ 
—Blue Mirror. NEW type; light blue, without spurs; facing upwards....DELP-3M. 25¢ 
— MED warts Ultramarine=DIUes 12 tal ie. cccssccserescossesscvesecaessscere DELP-3B. 25¢ 
nie panacae Blooms first year; white fis; for bedding or border.... DELP-3Y. 25¢ 
—Azure Fairy. Dwarf; azure-blue ; 12? a eessessserss Pee TOS TE Sere ae re DELP-3A. 25¢ 
—Cambridge Blue. Rich belladonna DUC; 157... cceseesesessesesesesseesssensenenneseeeenes DELP-3C. 25¢ 
—Tall Blue. 24-30 inches tall; for cutting............. poveresroee ate senasecousascnsassnesecsoess DELP-3T. 25¢ 
—Tall White. 2-3 feet tall; white flowers; bedding or cutting. ...DELP-3W. 25¢ 
—Dwarft Mixed. Pants 1-142 ft. tall nc cecsecsesesseressnereecsccsesensrecssscssnseesssssesesess DELP-3DX. 25¢ 
SPECIES: 
eaten pea tae western; 20 inches; blue; Gi€S IN SUMMET...0.......ccrecececeseesoes DELP-9. 25¢ 
—<cardinale. Scarlet D. Erect, 2-3 ft; pright scarlet with yell w vet, T+ DELP-16. 25¢ 
ee ernicrioaca Dw. Delphinium. Blue fis; 10”; RG; Himalayas; HP....DELP-20(B). 50¢ 
i . Searlet D. Erect, 2-3 ft; bright scarlet with yel. petals ........ DELP-16. 25¢ 
Richey Deep purple fis; 4-6” for the rock Zarden......cseesesersseeesessersreees DELP-32. 30¢ 
—elatum. Candle Larkspur. To 6 ft; blue fis; EL Pe eeteritencatecoretsecese .. DELP-40(F). 50¢ 
—grandiflorum. Blooms first year; brilliant: DIU; eG Letty Pee ieaccceseessctcee eee ae 
Tincanum. con. Brom 8. Rhodesia: 8 fis hanging blue or yellow 6 #.....DELP-58. 50¢ 
—Mensiesii. Deep blue; western species; 4-6 ft; TEP wceesesssessssesssesesseesnsensesncens DELP-S9. 40¢ 
—nudicaule, Chamois. Long spurred; fine rock garden; 1 ft; HP................ eee cae 
——Scarlet. Red Larkspur; 1 ft; HP........ssssee DELP-62S. 30¢ 
—orientale. Violet-purple; E. Europe; HA.. 
—orientale. Violet-blue; E. Europe; HA.. 
—paniculatum. Violet-blue fis; 3 ft; HAs 
—Parryi. Deep blue; S. Calif.; EEG Reta tccecchtcsctiacase sesaneee be . 
—yunnanense. True sp. deep blue; long racemes; China; 3 
—Zalil. Primrose yellow fis; 2 ft; HP ...rcrsrcoserererserssesssnesrersensnesserererscesscscrsssrsees DELP-105. 50¢ 
DICRANOSTIGMA. (die-kray-no-STIG-ma) Papaveraceae. 
Plants from central Asia, orange or yellow flowers. Best in light soil. rs 
—Franchetianum. Bright yellow f18;  1ft; TBo..ececeseenssessessssesenseneeneneencensneensess DICR-1. 20¢ 
f the words Tender tree (TTr) indicates it is tender to cold or frost but when 
(HHT) as reed it indicates that the tree, shrub (Sh) or plant is hardy farther North 
how far depending upon the plant, and may grow in Ohio or to Mich. or even to Minn. 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
Boronia megastigma 
By H. H: Craggs, New South Whales. 
Boronia megastigma is one of our Aust- 
ralian most distinctive and popular native 
flowers and is practically the only Boronia 
brought into commercial cultivation, due 
to its most unique, distinctive and strong 
delicious perfume, and also to its compar- 
atively easy cultivation, if the reasonable 
care is taken. 
. It is a native of the depressions in the 
Jarrah Forests of South Western Australia, 
an area where there is a well distributed 
rainfall. 
It is a small tufted plant, or a tall strag- 
gling shrub, according whether it is grown 
under conditions of light or shade, and is 
found growing in sandy, light, well drained 
soils of an acid nature. These conditiong 
give us a clue to its preferences. 
If the right conditions are made ayvail- 
able, it is comparatively easy to grow and. 
it lives for years, otherwise they are consid- 
ered difficult and short lived, plants dying 
out for no apparent reason. 
It is considered essential to provide the 
following conditions: grow the plant in 
light sandy soil of an acid nature, which 
must be particularly well drained and free 
from all forms of lime, which they strongly 
resent (as wood ashes). No fresh or art- 
ifical manure should be given to them. The 
roots must not on any account be disturbed 
in any way and the soil should not be dug 
up around the plants. Further, the soil 
should be kept moist during summer and 
other hot dry spells and they should never 
be allowed to dry out. Mulch the plants 
heavily, preferably with acid forming mat- 
erials, as leaves, peat, tan-bark, etc. This 
mulching automatically provides many es- 
sentials, as it normally discourages digging 
around the plants, keeps the roots cool in) 
hot weather, provides food for the plant, 
prevents rapid drying out of the soil, and 
keeps it moist during summer. 
These plants should be grown in well 
sheltered positions and protected from very 
hot and cold winds which are fatal to them. 
Grow in light, partial shade, or semi-shaded 
positions. 
Again thesse plants must be heavily cut 
back after flowering. Remove two thirds 
of the plant immediately flowers begin to 
fade, or as soon as possible afterwards, 
otherwise the plants are short lived. 
Generally all seeds are hard coated, and 
if so, such should be soaked in hot water 
for about four days (renewing the hot 
water each night) before sowing. Sow seed 
in light sandy peat loam, about htree parts 
sand to one part leaf-mould or peat. Keep 
under shelter and lightly shaded in a cool 
place, temperature around 50 degrees Far. is 
generally recognized as best. When only 
half an inch high, (i-3” OK) prick out into 
small pots or tins and keep semi-shaded un- 
til well grown; harden off before trans- 
planting. In hot inland districts it is best to 
sow the seed in autumn, otherwise spring. 
At all times shade and protect seedlings from 
excessive heat. 
Few plants surviive transplanting if allowed 
to grow to any size. Do not transplant 
plants that have reached or nearly reached, 
flowering stage. 
It is essential to transplant to permanent 
positions when quite young, and when only 
inches high, and then without disturbing 
the roots as much as possible. In dry 
areas, it is an advantage to make an earthen 
ring approxiimately 2-3 feet in diameter 
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