COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 83 
HARDY PERENNIAL PINKS 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—This mixture comprises all the best 
varieties perennial. 1/8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; T. pkt. 15c. 
GRASS OR SPICE PINKS—The flowers are large, very dou- 
ble and borne profusely on short stiff stems. Highly frag- 
rant. T. pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $22.00. 
CY€LOP PINKS—Colors of exquisite beauty, enlivened by a 
eye of velvety red. Has a sweet clove-like perfume. Single. 
Oz. $1.20; lb. $16.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
PLUMARIUS SINGLE—Pheasant eye Pink. Hardy single 
flowering Scotch pinks. Our strain is extra choice, plants of 
upright growth, compact, flowers large, fragrant, exquisitely 
marked and penciled. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. 
DELTOIDES BRILLIANT—A splendid perennial, forming 
tufts 6 inches high covered with a sheet of brilliant crimson 
bloom from May to August. Invaluable as a rock plant for 
borders and pots. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz, 25c; 1/8 oz. 40c; oz. 
$2.80. 
DIANTHUS ARENARIUS—Drought resisting, hardy perennial thriv- 
ing in poor and sandy soil, producing sheets of fragrant, single heav- 
{ly feathered, snow-white flowers during May and June. An unusual 
and very choice rock plant. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 20c. 
DIANTHUS CAESIUS SPLENDENS—One of the finest of all 
hardy perennials. The foliage is grass-like, very compact, 
the bright, rosy-pink flowers are produced in great profusion 
in June and July. Height 8 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. 45c. 
DIANTHUS CRIMSON BEDDER—A very choice and valuable long 
lived hardy perennial for bedding, ribboning and rockeries. Flowers 
2 in. across single and semi double, glowing velvety crimson. A real 
flower. Height 12 in.. T. pkt. 15c; \% oz. 35c. 
DIANTHUS—ANNUAL PINKS 
These bloom from June to October. Height 12-18 in. 
CHINENSIS DOUBLE—Flowers double in clusters on strong 
stems. MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; 0z. 45c; lb. $6.00. 
HEDDEWIGI DOUBLE—Flowers fully double, fringed, carna- 
tion-like, 2-3 inches across in many bright colors. MIXED. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; 1b. $10.00. 
HEDDEWIGI FIREBALL—Large double, fringed dark scar- 
let flowers. SNOWBALL—Pure white. SALMON QUEEN 
—Salmon-pink. All are first rate cut flowers. Price, any 
color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
HEDDEWIGI SINGLE FRINGED CHOICE MIXED—T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c. 
MOURNING CLOAK—Rich blackish crimson tipped and 
fringed with snowy white. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
PRIZE MIXTURE—Contains all the annual varieties listed as 
well as many other sorts. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
DIANTHUS SWEET WIVELSFIELD 
The range of colors is almest endless, it 1s of easiest culture and 
in bloom from April till frost from seed sown in January under 
glass. Plants in 5 or 6 inch pots should prove good sellers for 
Mothers’ Day. Height 12 in. Annual. 
SINGLE MIXED. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; Ib. $10.00. 
DOUBLE MIXED. T. pkt. 15c; 1/8 oz. 30c; oz $2.00. 
DIASCIA BARBERAE 
Here is a real fine flower of extreme daintiness and ele- 
gance, that will be highly appreciated by every florist desir- 
ing to make a hit with a flower both unusually beautiful, 
dainty and rare. Flowers snapdragon like, small, very nu- 
merous, born on stout strong and perfectly straight stalks, 
foot long. In bloom in March to June if started from Septem- 
ber to January, and from June to October if started in the 
spring. Fine rock plant and high class cut flower. Height 
1 ft. Annual. Two colors: Rosy pink and salmon pink. 
MIXED. T. pkt. 25c. 
DICTAMNUS FRAXINELLA—GAS PLANT 
The hardiest and longest lived of all perennials growing about 3 
feet high and bearing lemon scented hyacinth shaped flowers during 
May and June, fine for entting. WHITH—ROSY RED. Bither color. 
T. pkt. 15¢: 1 oz. $1.00: Ih $14.00. 
DIPSACUS LACINIATUS—Teasel. Hardy biennial valuable 
for winter bouquets. Produces quantities of large conical 
heads on very long strong stalks and when bronzed is a real 
ornament. Height 6 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 1/8 oz. 15c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
Dimorphoteca - African Daisy 
Flowers daisy-like 3 to 4 inches across, possessing a bril- 
liant metallic lustre. A good cut flower and a paying item 
to raise for spring sales. Will bloom in winter if started in 
August and from May to October if started in January. Un- 
der glass, grow in shallow benches, space 8 x 10 in. or grow 
in 6-7 in. pots several plants in each pot. Temperature 45- 
deg. Hardy annual. Height 15 in. 
GLISTENING WHITE—Very large pure white flowers that 
glisten in the sun like white enamel from early summer till 
frost. Plant of dwarf spreading habit. Heat and drought re- 
sistant. T. pkt. 15c; 1/8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.00. 
ORANGE GLORY—lIdeal dwarf bedding plant. Flowers very 
large of deep clear orange. T. pkt. 15c; 1/8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60. 
AURANTIACA HYBRIDA—Large flowered hybrids in shades 
of golden yellow, lemon, salmon, apricot, rose pink and other 
colors. Fine for edging, bedding and first rate for cutting. 
MIXED. Any color: T. pkt. 15c; 1/8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60. 
DORONICUM 
Beautiful, perfectly hardy perennials, excellent for cutting, bed- 
ding and highly profitable for spring sales. Easily raised from seed, 
which germinates readily. Sow from March to July. Plants of vig- 
orous growth, thriving equally well in sun or shade. Placed under 
glass from middle of October to early in November will furnish 
bloom for Christmas and Easter. Temperature 45 deg. Divide the 
clumps every 3-4 years. 
DORONICUM CAUCASICUM MAGNIFICUM—DPExtra large, daisy-like, 
golden yellow flowers, almost 4 inches across during April and May. 
Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 20c; gy 02. 50c. 
DRACANEA INDIVISA 
For window boxes, hanging baskets or as a pot plant. An orna- 
mental leaved plant with long, narrow, green foliage. Easily raised 
from seed which is sown in January in shallow boxes filled with a 
mixture of soil, sand and leaf mold. It is potted off in April and 
shifted to larger pots as required: must never be permitted to be- 
come pot bound. Lb. $10.00; oz. $1.00; T. pkt. 15c. 
VDKACANEA AUSTKALIS—Brvad lteaved variety, popular with many 
growers. Seed in berries, which must be rubbed out before sowing. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; 1b. $10.00. 
‘VO insure quick and even germination of Dracanea seed, 
place the seed in BOILING water, then remove the vessel from 
fire, cover up tightly to retain the heat as long as possible— 
this is a most important point—and allow to soak at least 24 
hours—48 hours is still better. Use at least one pint of water 
to the ounce. 
DRYAS OCTOPETALA 
An extra choice hardy perennial rock plant producing 
large, white, anemone like flowers in abundance in April and 
May. Must have well drained soil. Foliage evergreen. To 
prevent the foliage from having a scorched appearance the 
plants should be covered over winter with brush or corn 
stalks. Seed germinates slowly. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 25c. 
perfect drainage when it comes to cactus. 
MUST HAVE Poor to medium rich soil when it comes 
to Amaranthus. Godetias and Clarkias must have poor soil 
and kept thirsty, Blue Lace Flower must have some sand and 
a little of peat does it much good. Gypsophyla must have 
sunlight, never any shade, etc. There are many must haves, 
all are mentioned in cultural directions referring to each 
flower group. It is important to pay attention to these di- 
rections to avoid disappointment. 
