HARDY PERENNIALS 
PACIFIC HYBRIDS 
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Sturdy spikes and mildew-resistant foliage characterize the Pa- 
cific Hybrids. They are widely planted, for their florets are unusually 
large and many are double. Light blue, dark blue, lilac, purple and 
almost pink are included. Bloom in early summer and often again 
in fall if the faded flowers are kept cut off. 
4 for $1.25; 8 for $2.35; 12 for $3.25 
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N the following six pages we offer some 
hardy perennials that have proved them- 
selves in many gardens, in many localities. 
Some of them are household words, while a few 
may be unfamiliar to you. 
‘“Perennial’”’ is perhaps too strong a word for 
this class of plant, for they do not last indefinitely 
in a garden. But they do come up year after year 
by themselves, grow and bloom in their season— 
some with almost no assistance from the gar- 
dener—and then die down for another winter’s 
rest. Eventually, like all living things, they will 
need food and a little care. Lifting, dividing and 
resetting the plants every few years is good gar- 
den practice in most cases. 
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King of the perennial border is the Delphinium. This 
really majestic plant is the envy of the neighborhood, 
standing high above its companions and boasting a wealth 
of royal blue and purple tones. Spikes of bloom are a sight 
to behold. Their ‘country cousin” is the annual larkspur. 
Naturally, Delphiniums should be planted at the rear 
of lower-growing plants. They need rich, well-drained 
soil and either full sun or only light shade. Set the plants 
at least 114 to 2 feet apart to allow good air circulation, 
and give them water in very dry spells. Staking is needed 
for the highest ones, to avoid wind damage. 
Hybridizers have produced a number of excellent im- 
proved strains of Delphinium, of which we offer three: 
LAMARTINE 
A dwarf, dark blue Delphinium with white eye. Pro- 
duces several spikes of bloom at a time. Blooms in mid- 
season and grows about 3 feet tall. Fine for cutting as 
well as garden decoration. 4 for $1.15; 8 for $1.95; 
12 for $2.95. 
WREXHAM STRAIN 
Marvelous in size, shape and colors. Spikes are some- 
times as much as 6 feet tall, broad at the base and tapering 
to asingle floret at the tip. Colors range from white through 
all shades of blue and lavender to darker tones, with an 
interesting center or ‘‘bee’’ of black, white or brown. 
Some flowers are single, some semi-double and some 
double. 4 for $1.15; 8 for $1.95; 12 for $2.95. 
4 each of the 3 Delphiniums, 
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ANTHEMIS ftinctoria 
(Golden Marguerite) 
A showy border plant growing quickly and blooming 
profusely. Produces rather large, daisy-like, yellow flowers 
and finely cut leaves. Needs little care and is ideal for 
the foreground of shrub plantings. 3 for $1.05; 6 for $1.95. 
