A typical flower of Pacific Giant Delphinium. 
DELPHINIUM 
(Hardy Larkspur) 
Our delphiniums are grown on our own farms, 
out in the open field under ordinary farm cul- 
ture, so insuring you of greater adaptability, 
increased vigor, and greater hardiness than is 
found in many “pampered’’ strains. You can 
also depend on getting fresh, new-crop seed. 
THE PACIFIC GIANTS 
A new strain of delphiniums originating on 
the Pacific Coast. Truly magnificent blooms, 
the immense spikes often being over 6 feet high. 
The florets are very large, often double and in 
most unusual combinations of colors. Our seed 
has been grown here in the North from the 
originator’s stock. When well grown, the plants 
often produce 6 to 8 spikes on 5 to 6 ft. stalks. 
New Pink Pacific Giant 
2669—Astolat. Perennial. The first really pink 
delphinium available from seed. There is a 
range in tones from blush pink through rosy 
pink to raspberry-rose all with dark bees. 5 ft. 
(Originator’s seed only) 
Pkt. $1.25; Lg. Pkt. $2.25; 14 Oz. $5.00. 
2642—Pacific Giant, Galahad. Perennial. Very 
large pure white double florets compactly 
placed on long straight spikes. This pure white 
accentuates the tones of other colors. 
2662—Pacific Giant, Guinevere. Perennial. One 
of the most exquisite of the new Pacific Giants. 
Large double blooms of pinkish lavender with 
light bee. 
Unwin Dahlias produce blooms like these. 
2663—Pacific Giant, Lancelot. Perennial. Soft 
lilac with white bee. Combines beautifully with 
the other colors. 
2664—Pacific Giant, Blue Bird. Perennial. Clear 
medium-blue with white bee. One of the most 
striking of the Pacific Giants. 
2666—Pacific Giant, Cameliard. Perennial. 
A lovely soft lavender double with white bee. 
Combines beautifully with the other colors. 
2667 —Pacific Giant, Summer Skies. Peren- 
nial. Clear light blue with white bee. A true 
delphinium blue. 
2668—Pacific Giant, King Arthur. Peren- 
nial. A dark violet or royal purple with white 
bee. Gives character to any planting. 
ABOVE COLORS except Astolat 
Pkt. 50c; Lg. Pkt. 90c; 4% Oz. $2.50. 
C260—COLLECTION. One packet each of Gala- 
had, Guinevere, Summer Skies and King 
Arthur. $1.65. 
C265—COLLECTION. One packet each of the 
above 7 colors except Astolat. $2.85. 
2665 —PACIFIC GIANTS. MIXED COLORS. 
Perennial. A mixture of the many shades, now 
available in these sturdy hybrids, from white 
through sky blue to deepest purple. 
Pkt. 45c; Lg. Pkt. 80c; 4% Oz. $2.25. 
Illustrated in color on page 44. 
Since delphinium seed germinates better 
under cool conditions, we recommend plant- 
ing the seed in late May. From this sowing 
you will get some bloom in September. 
OTHER DELPHINIUMS 
2641—Harris’ Monarch Delphinium. Peren- 
nial. This is a hardy, dependable strain which 
we have been selecting and breeding for years. 
The single, semi-double and double blooms are 
in a wide range of colors. Require little care and 
persist for years. 5 ft. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c; % Oz. $1.10; 
4 Oz. $2.00. 
2645—Harris’ Belladonna, Improved. Per- 
ennial. The standard clear ““Delphinium blue’’ 
which still competes favorably with the newer 
hybrids because of its sturdy growth and lovely 
clear color. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. $1.00. 
For Delphinium plants see page 66. 
DAHLIA SEED 
2606—Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids. If you haven’t 
planted dahlias from seed you are missing one 
of the most satisfying annuals. The flowers 3 to 
4 in. in diameter are double and semi-double in 
soft pinks, deep rose, salmon, buff, yellow, 
orange, scarlet and crimson. Plants grow 2 feet 
high with a spread of 18 inches. If stems are 
dipped in hot water for a few minutes after 
cutting, the cut flowers will last for days. 
Spray with Malathion or DDT to control 
leaf hoppers which distort the buds and flow- 
ers. The tubers of those colors you like may be 
saved, since separate colors of these hybrids 
are not possible from seed. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 25c; Lg. Pkt. 50c; 44 Oz. 70c; 14 Oz. $1.25. 
Illustrated in color on page 42 
For tubers of other Dahlias, see page 71. 
For Dahlia plants, see inside back cover. 
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FROSTPROOF ANNUALS 
Many gardeners do not realize they can 
have cut flowers long after the first frosts 
by planting in late June or by shearing 
back the plants before flowers set seed. 
The following are annuals which are not 
killed by anything but freezing weather. 
Petunias 
Nierembergia 
Pansies 
Scabiosa 
Snapdragons 
Stocks 
Verbenas 
Bachelor Button 
Calendulas 
Carnation 
Clarkia 
Dianthus 
California Poppy 
Larkspur 
DIANTHUS (Pinks) 
ANNUAL PINKS 
Few flowers can equal the annual dianthus in 
profusion and long season of bloom. They are 
most easily grown in almost any soil and loca- 
tion and produce a brilliant display from July 
’til snow flies. The neat, low-growing plants 
are ideal for a low border. If the plants are 
sheared back when blooms begin to fade, they 
will bloom again in September and October. 
1 foot. 
2670—Double, Mixed Colors. A mixture of all 
colors ranging from rich crimson through deli- 
cate pink to white and interesting combinations 
of these colors. 15 in. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 14 Oz. 75c. 
2680—Heddewigii Gaiety. A charming single 
variety having very large deeply fringed flowers 
in brilliant shades of pink, white, red and 
maroon. 15 in. 
Pkt. 15c; Lg. Pkt. 30c; 14 Oz. 60c. 
HARDY PINKS 
Hardy Pinks with their refreshing spicy fra- 
grance and silvery green foliage are a delight in 
any garden. They bloom through a long season 
and adapt themselves to any situation. 6-12 in. 
2700—Plumarius, Single and Double Mixed. 
Perennial. The old fashioned Clove Pink in soft 
shades and combinations of pink, red and 
white. Its spicy fragrance and showy mounds 
of bloom in June endear it to all flower lovers. 
1), ft. 
Pkt. 20c; Lg. Pkt. 40c; 14 Oz. $1.00; 14 Oz. $1.75. 
You remember we thought I had bought enough 
delphinium seed for 4 or 5 thousand plants. You 
should see them! They came up like petunias. I 
have at least 10,000 up—over 1,200 of Astolat 
alone. 
James Lewis, Williamsville, N.Y. Dec. 1953. 
Dianthus Gaiety makes an attractive 15” border. 
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