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; 46 oz. 35c. WHITE BUTTERFLY—12 
inches. Low, branched plants with pure white flowers. Pkt. 
15c; 6 oz. 30c. CAMBRIDGE BLUE—320 inches. A taller 
Chinese Larkspur with blossoms of Belladonna blue. Valued 
for cutting. Pkt. 15c; 46 oz. 40c. BLUE MIRROR—18 inches. 
Large flowers in a rich, deep navy blue. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
OFFER 135A—One pkt. each of the 4 for 55c. 
1 THE HARDY DELPHINIUMS 
AVALON BLEND—=x (2-4) 60. In- 
clusive blend, delightful for cut- 
ting, or for garden effects. Con- 
tains Wrexham, Blackmore and 
Langdon, Giant Pacific, Lamar- 
tine and Belladonna. Pkt. 30c; 
Ye oz. 90c; % oz. $1.70. 
WREXHAM HOLLYHOCK 
STRAIN — x(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 deep- 
est blue, with pastels, mauves, 
lilacs and lavenders. A sturdy, 
robust, easy-to-have strain that 
yields both fine bloom spikes and oe ee 
full satisfaction. Pkt. 30c; 2 pkts. for 50c; Ye oz. 
$1.70; %4 oz. $3.00. 
BELLADONNA—=x(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. 25c; %g oz. 60c; % oz. $1.00 
GIANT PACIFIC HYBRIDS—x(2-4)60. Flowers of great in- 
dividual size, practically all double, well-placed on the several 
branching stems. The range of colorings is inclusive, delicate 
pastels showing along with rare hue and tone. A West Coast 
selection. Illustrated above. Pkt. 40c; 2 pkts. for 75c; 46 oz. 
$1.20; % oz. $2.20. Plants, each 75c; 3 for $2.10; 10 for $6.25. 
(Also available are younger seedlings from sowings of last 
summer. They will bloom freely first season, but won't start 
flowering quite as early as the regular size, nor will the 
bloom spike be quite as big so far as this summer is con- 
cerned. By another year, though, they will be as fine and 
big as the others. 4 for $1.00 [less not sold]; 10 for $2.00; 
25 for $4.00. Not supplied after June first.) 
GIANT PACIFIC COLOR GROUPS—Special color segrega- 
tions in the Pacific Giant Strain. GALAHAD—Pure white. 
BLACK KNIGHT—Here are the rich, dark blues and violets. 
SUMMER SKIES—Varying tones of azure and sky blue. 
GUINEVERE—Particularly large flowers of soft blue-laven- 
der, the centers palest blue. CAMELIARD—Big flowers of 
clear lavender, each with white center bee. BLUE BIRD— 
Mid-blue to deep shades with dark “‘bee’’ centers. LANCELOT 
—Soft lilac and opaline tones, with white “bee” centers. 
UNIFORM PRICE of the above seven kinds, pkt. 45c; Yo oz. 
85c; Wg oz. $1.35; % oz. $2.50. OFFER 135B—One pkt. each 
of the 7 for $2.75. 
ASTOLAT—A newer Pacific Giant strain in the pink and 
near-pink range, from pale blush, through lilac pink, to rasp- 
berry rose, all with contrasting ‘“‘bees’’ of buff-brown. Full 
double flowers in good spikes. Pkt. 50c; 3 pkts. for $1.40; 
10 for $4.00. 
LAMARTINE—x(2-4)60. This rugged strain is valued for 
cutting. Big, single flowers of bright blue, cream-centered, 
in informal racemes. Pkt. 25c; 6 oz. 50c; % oz. 90e. 
90c; %& oz. 
CARDINALE—kt40. Glowing, scarlet helmet-flowers. Needs 
full sun, and some winter protection. Pkt. 25c. 
VESTITUM—ké60. Tall, showy spikes, varied blues to violet, 
with white eye. Himalayan species. Pkt. 25c. 
NUDICAULE—kt25. From buff, through peach, to scarlet. 
Slow germinating. Pkt. 25c. 
NUDICAULE ORANGE QUEEN—Bright orange. Pkt. 25c. 
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2 DIANELLA—w. Antipodean liliads with rosettes of at- 
tractive foliage. Decorative in flowers and fruit. Excellent 
pot plants North, or in garden in lower South. TASMANICA 
—Panicles of nodding, soft blue ffowers, then shining, tur- 
quoise berries. Plants, each $1.75. INTERMEDIA—White 
flowers, faintly azure-suffused, then rich blue berries. Pkt. 35c. 
1 CHINESE POPPY (Dicranostigma Franchettianum)— 
k(8)20. A most attractive long-bloomer from mountains of 
China and India. For months the tangled branchings above 
the white-marbled leaves are filled with poppy-like flowers of 
imperial yellow. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
4 THE UNIQUE DOVE TREE 
4 DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA—Dove Tree. Rare and hand- 
some hardy tree from China, with great, showy flower-bracts 
of creamy white that resemble resting doves. Large, nut-like 
seeds that are slow germinating, though quite sure with time. 
Seeds of this rare species are definitely promised us from a 
European grower. Subject to arrival, we offer them, each 40c; 
3 for $1.10. The seeds are large and nut-like. Please give an 
alternate choice. 
5 THE LOVELY TWIN-SPUR 
DIASCIA BARBERAE, with its open racemes of airy, two- 
spurred blossoms in exquisite, gold-touched, salmon pink, is 
about as pretty a flower as one could hope to find in any gar- 
den. In bloom from early summer to mid-autumn when grown 
outside. 15 inches, ‘‘w’’ culture. It will cut well. It makes a 
delightful pot plant, too, for window or greenhouse, then 
practically everblooming. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
3 DIERAMA or WAND-BELL 
A pretty, graceful, and distinctive hardy perennial. From 
clumps of Gladiolus-like foliage, willowy stems, slender but 
strong, rise to 4 or 5 feet. From them sway pretty bells of 
pink, rose or amaranth, in one-sided sprays. Pkt. 25c. Plants, 
pot-grown, each 70c; 3 for $1.90; 10 for $5.60. 
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; %46 oz. 45c. Plants, each 75c; 3 for $1.95. 
DICENTRA EXIMIA ALBA —Very like the last in every 
way save that here the flowers are white. Pkt. 25c. 
DICENTRA SWEETHEART — 
(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 $1.25; 3 for $3.25. 
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- Bas z 
soms, tipped white. Pkt. 30c; 3 pkts. for 80c; 10 pkts. for 
$2.50. Plants, each $1.15; 3 for $3.10. Remember plant prices 
include transportation to U.S. points east of the Mississippi. 
Add 5% for west of that river, or into Canada. 
DICENTRA SCANDENS—Odd and pretty low climber from 
the Himalayas, with yellow-and-purple flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
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 ever-blooming. Pkt. 30c. 
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 70c. 
OFFER 135C—One pkt. each of the 6 so offered, for $1.30. 
