5 DELPHINIUM ORIENTALE—k. 35 inches. An annual 
Kurdistan species that gives masses of blossoms in rosy violet 
to rich purple. Late spring. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
1 THE CHINESE DELPHINIUMS 5 
They are Delphinium grandiflorum (formerly known as 
chinense). Compared with other Delphiniums they are low 
growing, and they bloom so quickly the first year from seed 
that they are usually handled as Annuals. Actually they are 
fully hardy perennials. ‘x’? culture. AZURE FAIRY—12 
inches. Flowers of brightest azure blue, the blue of deep sum- 
mer sky. Pkt. 15c; Wg oz. 80c. WHITE BUTTERFLY—12 
inches. Low, branched plants with pure white flowers. Pkt. 
15e¢; Ye oz. 25ec. CAMBRIDGE BLUE—30 inches. Chinese 
Larkspur. A taller sort, valued for cutting. Blossoms of 
Belladonna-blue. Pkt. 15c; Yg oz. 35ec. BLUE MIRROR—18 
inches. Deep navy blue, the richest shade here. Pkt. 20c. OFFER 
935A—One pkt. each of the four for 50c. 
1 THE HARDY DELPHINIUMS 
AVALON BLEND—ecbx(2-4)60. 
Inclusive blend, delightful for 
cutting, or for garden effects. 
Contains Wrexham, Blackmore 
and Langdon, Giant Pacific, 
Lamartine and Belladonna. Pkt. 
25c; 6 oz. T0c; % oz. $1.20. 
WREXHAM HOLLYHOCK 
STRAIN — ebx(2-4)70. Stately 
plants with big flowers in long, 
close, spire-like spikes. A high 
proportion will be double. Full 
color range, from pale to deepest 
blue, with pastels, mauves, lilacs 
and lavenders. A sturdy, robust, 
easy-to-have strain that yields 
both fine bloom spikes and full 
satisfaction. Pkt. 25c ; eo oz. 40ce; 
Ag oz. T0c; % oz. $1.20; % oz. $2.00. 
BELLADONNA—ebx(2-3)50. This is the Cliveden Beauty, a 
long-blooming, informal Delphinium that is of high value for 
cutting. Large, single flowers of exquisite blue-turquoise in 
loose, graceful spikes. Pkt. 20c; 4g oz. 40c; % oz. 70c. 
GIANT PACIFIC HYBRIDS—ecbx(2-4)60. Flowers of great 
individual size, practically all double, well-placed on the sev- 
eral branching stems. The range of colorings is inclusive, 
delicate pastels showing along with rare hue and tone. A 
West Coast selection. Illustrated above. Pkt. 35c; Wo oz. 50c; 
Vg oz. 95e; % oz. $1.70. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.80; 10 
for $5.25. 
GIANT PACIFIC COLOR GROUPS—Special color segrega- 
tions in this fine strain. GALAHAD—Pure white. Pkt. 30c; 
4g oz. $1.00. BLACK KNIGHT—Here are the rich, dark blues 
and violets. Pkt. 30c; %g oz. $1.00 SUMMER SKIES—Vary- 
ing tones of azure and sky blue. Pkt. 30c; 6 oz. $1.00. 
GUINEVERE—Particularly large flowers of soft blue-laven- 
der, the centers palest blue. Pkt. 30c; %g oz. $1.00. CAM- 
ELIARD—Big flowers of clear lavender, each with white 
center bee. Pkt. 30c; 46 oz. $1.00. BLUE BIRD—Mid-blue to 
deep blue shades, with dark ‘“‘bee’’ centers. Fine spikes. Pkt. 
380c; Ye oz. $1.00. LANCELOT—Soft lilac and opaline tones, 
center with white ‘“‘bee’’. Pkt. 30c; Wg oz. $1.00. OFFER 
9385B—One pkt. each of the 7 for $1.85. 
ASTOLAT—A newer Pacific Giant strain in the pink and near- 
pink range, from pale blush, through lilac pink, to raspberry 
rose, all with contrasting ‘‘bees’” of buff-brown. Full double 
flowers in very good spikes. Perhaps not as strong a grower 
as the others, but so lovely it is worth all care. Pkt. 50c; 
3 pkts. for $1.35. 
LAMARTINE—ecbx (2-4)60. This rugged strain is valued for 
cutting. Big, single flowers of bright blue, cream-centered, 
in informal racemes. Pkt. 20c; yg oz. 40c. 
DELPHINIUM SPECIES—Unusual perennial kinds. CAROL- 
INIANUM—k36. Flowers of intense azure in oddly informal 
placement on erect, downy stems. Pkt. 20c. CARDINALE— 
kt40. Glowing scarlet helmets. Full sun. Give winter protec- 
tion. Pkt. 20c. YUNNANENSE—x36. Spurred flowers of deep 
blue on branching plants. Late summer and autumn. Pkt. 25c. 
ZALIL—yt30. Showy yellow flowers. Full sun. Slow germinat- 
ing. Pkt. 30c. VESTITUM—k60. Tall, showy spikes, varied 
blues to violet with white eye. Blossoms densely downy. Late 
summer. Himalayas. Pkt. 25¢. NUDICAULE—kt25. From buff, 
through peach, to scarlet. Slow germinating. Pkt. 25c. 
NUDICAULE ORANGE QUEEN. Bright orange. Pkt. 25c. 
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2 DIDYMOCARPUS MORTONI—vw. Delightful Gesneriad for 
pot culture, with flowers in rich blue. Pkt. 75c. 
2 DIDYMOCARPUS MIXED—w. Rare Malayan Gesneriads 
for pot culture. Attractive flowers in the lilac, blue and violet 
range. Give African Violet treatment. Pkt. 75c. 
4 THE PERSIMMONS—Desirable trees with edible fruits. 
“yt”? culture. DIOSPYROS VIRGINIANA—American Persim- 
mon. Hardy in Massachusetts. Golden to red fruits; rich and 
sweet in the better forms. %4 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 60c. DIOSPYROS 
KAKI—The Japan Persimmon. The fruits look like orange 
tomatoes. Flavor and consistency that of a sweet custard. 
Hardy into southern New Jersey. 14 oz. 20c; 1 oz. 60c. 
ANGEL-TRUMPET or DATURA 
Easy, showy flowers, quick from seed. “‘k or w.” 
CHLORANTHA TRUMPET-IN-TRUMPET—k. 50 inches. A 
strikingly beautiful large annual with double-ruffled blossoms, 
usually three trumpets deep, one inside another, in delightful 
yellow tones. The flowers open golden, becoming creamy. Long 
in bloom. 36 inches. Golden Queen. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
CERATACAULA—Kk. 25 inches. Big, handsome, blue-lavender 
trumpets. Water in dry weather. The flowers are fragrant. 
Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
METEL—x. 40 inches. Easy annual with huge, tilted flower- 
trumpets of pure white. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 40c. 
METELOIDES (Wrighti)—Big, perfumed trumpet flowers of 
palest roseate-lavender flushing. An attractive flower of easy 
culture. 35 inches. Pkt. 15c. 
FASTUOSA DOUBLE MIXED—30 inches. Double trumpet- 
flowers in lavender, white, pale purple. Easy annual. Pkt. 15c. 
SANGUINEA—w. 60 inches. Pendant 8-inch trumpets in vivid 
orange scarlet. This rare, frost-tender perennial is usually 
grown as a large pot or tub plant. Pkt. 35c. 
SUAVEOLENS—w. 60 inches. Great White Angel Trumpet. 
Pendant, fragrant, snowy trumpets to a foot of length. Well- 
grown, it is spectacular. Handled as a large pot or tub plant, 
but often plunged in outside border during summer. Pkt. 20c; 
3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, pot-grown, each 55c; 3 for $1.45. 
OFFER 935C—One packet each of the 7 for $1.25. 
1 DICENTRA or BLEEDINGHEART 
Hardy perennials of much charm. “‘yt”? culture. 
DICENTRA EXIMIA—(2-4)16. Plume Bleedingheart. Plumes 
of rose-colored heart-flowers over slashed, evergreen foliage. 
Everblooming. Thrives alike in full sun or in rather shady 
places. Pkt. 20c; Yg oz. 40c; 1 oz. 75c. Plants each 60c; 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $4.60. 
DICENTRA SWEETHEART — geez 
(8)12. Blossom-hearts of pur- || 
est whiteness, in graceful plumes | 
above foliage of translucent sea- 
green. This rare variety of Di- 
centra formosa blooms May into 
November. Shade tolerant. Sweet- 
heart Dicentra was introduced 
by us. Illustrated opposite. Plants, 
each $1.00; 3 for $2.80. 
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS— 
(1-2)20. The true Bleedingheart, 
perhaps most charming flower 
of its season; a plant of present 
beauty and pleasant memories. 
Gracefully curved sprays of big 
pendant, rose-colored heart-blos 
soms, tipped white. Pkt. 25c; 
jg oz. 75c. Plants, each $1.00; 3 for $2.90; 10 for $8.75. 
DICENTRA FORMOSA—(2-3)12. Nodding sprays of pretty 
pink flowers, over much—slashed foliage. Planted in light 
shade, with grass clippings or leaves about it to keep soil cool, 
it becomes everblooming. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
DICENTRA CHRYSANTHA—(2-3)60. Golden Eardrop. High 
clusters of inverted golden hearts over silvered foliage. Spec- 
tacular. It likes full sun and good drainage. Seeds are best 
sown directly where plants are to stand. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70e. 
2 THE TELEGRAPH PLANT 
DESMODIUM GYRANS—w. Quite attractive panicles of violet 
flowers. In bright sunlight the lateral leaflets move up and 
down as though signaling by semaphore. To be grown as a 
pot plant under glass in the north, Pkt. 25c. 
