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CARNATION HYBRIDS—Garden of 3 for 1Inv5 
(a) o (c) (c) (Dianthus). Rose Unique strain. Excep- 
tionally beautiful, hardy group, taller 
than Grenadin strain below. Stems 12 to 15 in. 
long. Provide a profusion of pleasantly scented 
double blooms. Plants are from rooted cuttings to 
assure original characteristics and pure color. 
91 GM 2547—Garden of Rose Unique Carnation 
Hybrids. 1 each of 3 below. Prepaid....... $1.75 
(A) 91 GM 2545—Lavenber Rose. Exquisite lav- 
ender pink. Most fragrant double carnation. 
(B) 91 GM 2546—Dusonnet. Rich wine red blooms 
on an attractive compact plant. 
(C) 91 GM 2544—GLow1ne SaAtmon. Clusters of 
salmon pink blooms. Distinctive color. 
Prices OF ABOvE Rose UNIQUE CARNATIONS. 
Shipped Prepaid. State Cat. No........ Each 65c 
HARDY EVERBLOOMING CARNATIONS 
Garden of 4 for 48) 
DB ae (6) (Dianthus). This Grenadin Strain of Car- 
nations makes a wonderful, low grow- 
ing border. You‘ll pick bouquets all summer long. 
Good size, fully double, deeply fringed blooms, 
with aspicy fragrance. Slender foliage is a beau- 
tiful silver green. Very decorative. 
91 GM 2534—Garpen oF HARDY CARNATIONS. In- 
chides 1 each of 4 below. Shipped Prepaid .$1.70 
(D) 91 GM 2529—Go.peENn Sun. Beautiful shade of 
canary yellow with satiny sheen. 
(E) 91 GM 2530—KinG or THE BLAcks. Stunning 
blackish crimson-maroon. Lovely with Snow- 
drift, or planted in front of Delphiniums. 
(F) 91 GM 2532—Rose QueEN. Rose-pink. 
(G) 91 GM 2533—SnowpriFt. Snowy-white. 
PRICES OF ABOVE HARDY CARNATIONS. Prepaid. 
State Catalog Number. Each,....50c. .3 for $1.35 
Facts Asout CARNATIONS: Wards hardy carna- 
tions cre very easy to grow. Flower intermittently 
from early summer through fall. Plant 12 to 15 
inches apart in full sun, in spring or fall. Thrive 
in all zones, but need winter mulch protection in 
zones 7, 8, and 9. Zone map, Page 62. Provide for 
good drainage and divide plants frequently. 
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PACIFIC HYBRID DELPHINIUMS—Garden of 5 for 2.60 
(H) G (w) (D. elatum Hybrids). Pacific Hybrids are the famous Delphinium giants 
that bloom early to midsummer and grow about 6 feet tall. They are 
among the newer introductions and produce a real show-type bloom. About 30 
inches of the spike is solidly covered with double florets. Spikes are from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter and the sturdy stems support them erectly. These are among 
the most magnificent and showy of all garden flowers, and even one row adds 
a distinctive note to the garden. Read Facts about Delphiniums below. 
91 GM 2588—Pactric Hysrip DELPHINIUM GARDEN. | ea. of 5 below. Prepaid. $2.60 
(K) 91 GM 2590—Ga.auap. Tall spires 
of glistening white with white bee. 
Giant size blooms grow in heavy 
branching clusters. Heavy texture. 
(H) 91 GM 2593—Summer Sxies. Consid- 
ered the finest blue Delphinium. Large 
flowers of sky blue, with white bee. A 
very handsome variety. 
(L) 91 GM 2594—BuiueE Jay. Dense 
spikes of true clear blue, with darker 
bee. Individual flowers up to 3 inches 
in diameter. Very striking. 
(J) 91 GM 2591—Biack Knicur. Extra 
long spikes of beautiful round form in 
darkest violet, with black bee. Petals 
have velvety texture. 
(M) 91 GM 2592—Guinevere. Beautiful double flowers of softest pink lavender, 
with white bee. Individual flowers up to 3 inches in diameter. 
Prices of Paciric Hysrip DELPHINIUMs. Shipped Prepaid...:........> 2 for $1.25 
FAVORITE DELPHINIUMS FOR CUTTING MIXED ENGLISH HYBRIDS 
Garden of 3 for ] f 10 Garden of 5 for 185 
(D. cheilanthum). Bloom in early sum- The Blackmore and Langdon Strains 
mer and fall. You’ll have a great are among the finest Delphinium de- 
abundance of graceful spikes that are velopments. Solid, erect spikes on 
ideal for cutting but do not grow as tall tall stems with enormous flowers in 
as the Pacific and English Hybrids. delicate shades of blue, lavender, 
Blooms come in lovely rich colors on and purple-pink. No choice of color, 
strong stems. Garden includes one each but you are sure to be pleased. Field 
of Belladona Clivedon Beauty (turquoise grown plants. Bloom early summer. 
blue with creamy bee); Bellamosum 9] GM2587—Garden of 5 English Hy- 
LaMartine (deep blue with white bee); brids. Shipped Prepaid.All 5 for $1.85 
and one lovely Lyondel Hybrid in a 
surprise color, Healthy field grown 
plants that will bloom this year. 
91 GM 2515—Garden of 3 Delphiniums 
described above. Prepaid........$1.10 
91 GM 2517—Garpen or Mrxep Pa- 
cIFIc HyBrRip DELPHINIUMS. Same as 
H, J, K, L, and M, but not sorted for 
color. Prepaid......... 3 plants, $1.65 
Facts AsouTt DELPHINIUM: All Delphinium will thrive best in a rich, light, cool, 
well drained soil with plenty of fertilizer added. Plant Pacific Hybrids and 
English Hybrids 2 to 3 ft. apart, all others 12 to 18 inches apart. Delphiniums like 
lime and plenty of water; foliage should, however, be kept as dry as possible. 
If plants are cut to a few inches after blooming, they usually bloom again in fall. 
They bloom with Phlox, Hemerocallis (Daylily), Regal Lilies and Kaempferi Iris. 
Delphiniums are extremely hardy and thrive in all zones. In zones 1, 2, and 3 
fall planting is recommended. (Zone Map is on Page 62.) All are Shipped Prepaid 
from nursery for spring or fall planting. Be sure tosee Page 63 for Wards Nursery 
Stock Warranty and complete information about when and how we ship. 
POPULAR VARIETIES FOR THE CUTTING GARDEN OR PERENNIAL BORDER 
VERBASCUM—Pink Domino, Each 75¢ 
(N) (P) Commonly called Mullein. 
Blooms late spring through 
fall. Tall growing. Popular back- 
ground plant. Plant 8 in. apart in full 
sun. Hardy in all Zones. Prepaid. 
(N) 91 GM 2311—CotTswo.tp Gem. Won 
award of Merit when introduced in 
Europe. Amber-colored flowers with 
purple centers. Each 80c; 3 for $2.25 
(P) 91 GM 2300—Pinx Domino, Rose- 
pink with buff shadings. 
Prepaid. Each 75c.. ......3 for $2.10 
BALLOON FLOWER—Blue, 2 for OC 
(R) (7) (P. grandiflora). Buds resemble 
miniature balloons. Bell-shaped 
flowers. Thrive in sun or part shade. 
Hardy in all zones; provide winter 
mulch in Zones 8-9. Prepaid. 
(R) 91 GM 2304— Bue BALLOON FLow- 
ER. Beautiful, clear blue...2 for 70c 
(T) 91 GM 2310—Pinx BALLOON FLow- 
ER. Light shade of pure pink. 2 for 80c 
BABY’S BREATH—Garden of 3 for 1.55 
(u) ae ) (Gypsophilia). So completely cov- 
ered with tiny flowers that the 
foliage is barely visible. Pastel colors com- 
bine perfectly with other flowers for bou- 
quets. Create a lovely, feathery effect in 
borders. May be dried for bouquets. Very 
hardy in all zones. Thrive in ordinary gar- 
den soil and almost all climates. Prepaid. 
(U) 91 GM 2501—Bristout Fairy. (G. visco- 
sa). Blooms summer and fall. Double white 
florets. Prepaid. Each 95c; 3 for $2.70 
(V) 91 GM 2568—FLamiINnGo. (G. viscosa). 
Double pink flowers in summer. Compact 
plant. Prepaid. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.85 
(W) 91 GM 25083—PanicuLatTA.(G. panicula- 
ta). A mass of single white flowers in 
early summer. Prepaid. Each 40c; 3 for $1.00 
(X) 91 GM 2502—Rosy VerL. (G. repens). 
Light pink double rosette-like blooms in 
summer, fall. Prepaid. Ea. 60c; 3 for $1.65 
91 GM 2504—Garpben oF 3 BasBy’s BREATH. 
Includes 1 each of (U) (W) and (X) listed 
above. Shipped Prepaid....All 3 for $1.55 
COLUMBINE HYBRIDS—Garden of 4 for 1.45 
(Y) ro (88) (2 (gp) (Aquilega). Bloom in late spring. 
Grow to medium height. Spectacular 
colors. Grow best in rich, loamy soil. Prefer a 
partially shaded area. Plant 8 to 10 in. apart in 
spring or fall. Hardy in all zones. Prepaid. 
91 GM 2567 —Garpen. 1 each of 4 below $1.45 
(Y) 91 GM 2559—Burpee Bue SHADES. Colors 
vary from light blue to dark blue to purple 
shades. Ideal for cutting.............. Z tor 80c 
(Z) 91 GM 2564—RoseE Queen. Outstanding 
shade of unfading, bright rose-pink.. .2 for 80c 
(AA) 91 GM 2563—Snow QuEEN. Pure white, 
ideal for contrastamong the bright colors. 2 for 80c 
(BB) 91 GM 2560—Crimson STAR. Huge flowers; 
crimson sepals and spurs, white petals. 2 for 80c 
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MRS. SCOTT ELLIOT HYBRIDS—4 for 1.30 
91 GM 2554—(Not pictured). Considered finest 
of the long-spurred varieties. Grow to 3 ft. tall, 
with flowers of brilliant coloring. Lower in price 
than Hybrids above, only because they are 
not labeled. Four assorted colors for..... $1.30 
PERENNIALS ON THIS PAGE SHIPPED PREPAID IN SPRING OR FALL. Keep THIS CATALOG FOR FALL ORDERING. 
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