PACIFIC HYBRID DELPHINIUMS—Garden of 5 for 2.95 
CARNATION HYBRIDS—Garden of 3 for 1.'75 
(a) TO (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 GC 2547—Garden of Rose Unique Carnation 
Hybrids. 1 each of 3 below. Prepaid....... $1.75 
(A) 91 GC 2545—LaveNDER Rose. Exquisite lav- 
ender pink. Most fragrant double carnation. 
(B) 91 GC 2546—Duponner. Rich wine red blooms 
on an attractive compact plant. 
(C) 91 GC 2544—GLowine SALmMon. Clusters of 
salmon pink blooms. Distinctive color. 
Prices oF ABovE Rose UNIQUE CARNATIONS. 
Prepaid. State Cat. No..... Each 65c; 3 for $1.85 
HARDY EVERBLOOMING CARNATIONS 
Garden of 4 for 176 
(0) Aa (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 a spicy fragrance. Slender foliage is a beau- 
tiful silver green. Very decorative. 
91 GC 2534—GarpEN oF HARDY CARNATIONS. In- 
cludes 1 each of 4 below. Shipped Prepaid .$1.70 
(D) 91 GC 2529—Go.pen Sun. Beautiful shade of 
canary yellow with satiny sheen, 
(E) 91 GC 2530—Kine or THE BLAcks. Stunning 
blackish crimson-maroon. Lovely with Snow- 
drift, or planted in front of Delphiniums. 
(F) 91 GC 2532—Rose QuEEN. Rose-pink. 
(G) 91 GC 2533—SnownriFt. Snowy-white. 
Prices OF ABOVE Harpy CARNATIONS. Prepaid. 
State Catalog Number......Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
Facts Asout CARNATIONS: Wards hardy carna- 
tions are 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 13. Provide for 
good drainage and divide plants frequently. 
(H) Fi (w) (D. elatum Hybrids). Pacific Hybrids are the well known 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 Fac 
ts about Delphiniums below. 
91 GC 2588—Paciric Hyprip DELPHINIUM GARDEN. 1 ea. of 5 below. Prepaid. $2.95 
(H) 91 GC 2593—Summer Skies. Consid- 
ered the finest blue Delphinium. Large 
flowers of sky blue, with white bee. A 
very handsome variety. 
(J) 91 GC 2591—Biacx KwnicutT. Extra 
long spikes of beautiful round form in 
darkest violet, with black bee. Petals 
have velvety texture. 
(K) 91 GC 2590—Ga.auap. Tall spires 
of glistening white with white bee. 
Giant size blooms grow in heavy 
branching clusters. Heavy texture. 
(L) 91 GC 2594—BuiugE Jay. Dense 
spikes of true clear blue, with darker 
bee. Individual flowers up to 3 inches 
in diameter. Very striking. 
(M) 91 GC 2592—GutneverE. Beautiful double flowers of softest pink lavender, 
with white bee. Individual flowers up to 3 inches in diameter. 
Prices oF Pactric Hysrip DELPHINIUMS. Shipped Prepaid............- 2 for $1.35 
FAVORITE DELPHINIUMS FOR CUTTING 
Garden of 3 for i F 10 
(D. cheilanthum). Bloom in early sum- 
mer and fall. You'll have a great 
abundance of graceful spikes that are 
ideal for cutting but do not grow as tall 
as the Pacific and English Hybrids. 
Blooms come in lovely rich colors on 
strong stems. Garden includes one each 
of Belladona Clivedon Beauty (turquoise 
blue with creamy bee); Bellamosum 
LaMartine (deep blue with white bee); 
and one lovely Lyondel Hybrid in a 
surprise color. Healthy field grown 
plants that will bloom this year. 
91 GC 2515 —Garden of 3 Delphiniums 
described above. Prepaid........$1.10 
MIXED ENGLISH HYBRIDS 
Garden of 5 for 1.95 
The Blackmore and Langdon Strains 
are among the finest Delphinium de- 
velopments, Solid, erect spikes on 
tall stems with enormous flowers in 
delicate shades of blue, lavender, 
and purple-pink. No choice of color, 
but you are sure to be pleased. Field 
grown plants, Bloom early summer: 
91 GC 2587—Garden of 5 English Hy-- 
brids. Shipped Prepaid.All 5 for $1.95 
91 GC 2517—GarpEN oF Mrxep Pa- 
ciFic Hysrip DELPHINIUMS. Same as 
H, J, K, L, and M, but not sorted for 
colors Prepaidi..sc. tees 3 plants, $1.65 
Facts Aspout DeLpuiniums: All Delphiniums 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 1 
lime and plenty of water; foliage should, 
2 to 18 inches apart. Delphiniums like 
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 i 
s on Page 13.) Shipped Prepaid from 
nursery for spring or fall planting. Be sure to see Page 64 for Wards Nursery Stock 
Warranty and complete information about 
when and how we ship nursery stock. 
POPULAR VARIETIES FOR THE CUTTING GARDEN OR PERENNIAL BORDER 
VERBASCUM—Pink Domino, Each OC 
(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 GC 2311—Cotswo.tp Gem. Am- 
ber-colored flowers with darker cen- 
ters. Prepaid.. ..Each 80c; 3 for $2.25 
(P) 91 GC 2300—Pink Domino. ‘Soft 
rose-pink with buff undertones. Noted 
for its interesting, downy foliage. 
Shipped Prepaid. Each 75c; 3 for $2.10 
BALLOON FLOWER—2 for JOC 
(R) (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 GC 2304— Bue BAaLLoon FLow- 
ER. Beautiful, clear blue. ..2 for 70c 
(T) 91 GC 2310—Pinx BALLoon FLow- 
ER. Light shade of pure pink.. .2 for 75c 
BABY'S BREATH—Garden of 3 for 1355 
(u) ae (x) (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 GC 2501—Bristo. Farry. (G. visco- 
sa). Blooms summer and fall, Double white 
florets. Prepaid.....Each 95c; 3 for $2.70 
(V) 91 GC 2568—FLaminGo, (G. viscosa). 
Double pink flowers in summer. Compact 
plant. Prepaid.....Each $1.00; 3 for $2.85 
(W) 91 GC 2503—PanicuLara. (G. panicula- 
ta). A mass of single white flowers in 
early summer. Prepaid. Ea. 40c; 3 for $1.00 
(X) 91 GC 2502—Rosy Veit. (G. repens). 
Light pink double rosette-like blooms in 
summer, fall. Prepaid...Ea. 60c; 3 for $1.65 
91 GC 2504—GarpEN OF 3 BaBY’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 BB (Aquilega). Bloom in late spring. 
re 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 GC 2567—GarbeNn. 1 each of 4 below $1.45 
(Y) 91 GC 2559—Burpre BLue SHADES. Colors 
vary from light blue to dark blue to purple 
shades. Ideal for cutting.............. 2 for 80c 
(Z) 91 GC 2564—Rose QueEN. Outstanding 
shade of unfading, bright rose-pink....2 for 80c 
(AA) 91 GC 2563—Snow QueEeEN. Pure white, 
ideal for contrast among bright colors. .2 for 80c 
(BB) 91 GC 2560—Crimson Star. Huge flowers; 
crimson sepals, white petals.......... 2 for 80c_ 5 
WALLER FRANKLIN MIXED COLUMBINE 
91 GC 2555—(Nor PpicturRED), A new, superior __ 
strain. Grow 3 ft. tall. Includes all of the unique 
colors characteristic of Columbines: red, yellow, 
white and an exquisite. shade of blue. Not la- 
beled\ Prepaid oi suntan wee. All 3 for $1.30 
PERENNIALS ON THIS PAGE SHIPPED PREPAID IN SPRING OR FALL. Keep THis CATALOG FOR FALL ORDERING. 
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