Stately Delphiniums are without ques- 
tion the Queen of garden perennials— 
and rightfully so. In their regal splen- 
dor is expressed almost the ultimate of 
the plant breeder’s art. All of the Giant 
Pacific varieties listed on this page are 
the work of California’s famous Del- 
phinium and Tuberous Begonia special- 
ist, Mr. Frank Reinelt. They are ac- 
cepted the world over as the standard 
by which other strains are judged. 
Not all Giant Pacific Delphinium seed 
is produced by Mr. Reinelt, however. 
Many seed growers produce their own 
seed of this strain, using the originator’s 
seed for planting stock. All seed which 
we offer is grown by and comes directly 
to us from the originator of this remark- 
able Delphinium, your guarantee of top 
quality. 
Astolat. Colors range from pale blush 
to raspberry rose with some near-pink 
shades. All have dark ‘‘bees’’. 1 pkt. 
(150 seeds), $1.50. 
Black Knight. The darkest of all blues 
—a deep, velvety shade. 
Blue Bird. A clear, bright mid-blue with 
white ‘‘bees’’. Very attractive. Mr. Frank Reinelt, originator of the magnificent 
Galahad. The purest white imaginable. Giant Pacific strain of Delphinium which bears 
Three inchiflowere are not uncommon. nis Name: Vetterle-Reinelt, strain.9 Left) torright: 
with this variety. Galahad, King Arthur, and Blue Bird. 
Guinevere. A beautiful, light orchid-laven- Summer Skies. A light, airy, azure-blue 
der with white ‘’bees’’. with white ‘’bees’’. 
; ; Ball Best Mixture. A formula blend of 
King Arthur. Deep, royal purple with con- the above and other interesting Giant 
trasting white ‘‘bees’’, An unusually Pacific varieties. A real ‘‘treasure 
striking combination. hunt’ for Delphinium lovers. 
Price above Delphiniums (except Astolat), each: | pkt. (150 seeds), $1.00. 
Collection. | pkt. each of 7 separate colors of above Delphiniums, $6.00. 
Delphiniums are easy to grow if a few simple requirements are met. Seed may be 
© sown in late winter or early spring in clay pots or wooden “‘flats” using a fibrous, some- 
what sandy soil. Night temperatures should be around 60° until seedlings are up, 
after which 50° at night will help to prevent soft growth. After germination full sunlight 
is essential. When seedlings are about an inch high and have developed true leaves, they 
may be planted in the open after frost danger has passed. A location with sunlight at least 
half the day is desirable as is a well-drained, light soil to discourage root rot. Some plants 
will bloom late the first summer with plenty of flowers the following year. Where winters 
are severe, plants should be protected with coarse brush or corn stalks. 
Seed may also be sown in late summer so that seedlings can be planted out in time to 
become established before the ground freezes. This will insure a greater number of flowers 
the first summer than will a spring sowing. 
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