Dreer's garden book 1924 (1924) Dreer's garden book 1924 dreersgardenbook1924henr Year: 1924 Gold Medal Hybrid Delphiniums CoLOSs.^L Peony-Flowered DELPHINIUM (Hardy Perennial Larkspur) Sow the seeds in early spring indoors or in hotbeds in shallow boxes. When the seedlings are about three-quarters of an inch high, transplant to flats three or four inches apart each way, transferring them to the open ground when the weather is suitable. Spring-sown plants bloom in July and August. They take up very little room, for they may be planted 6 or 8 inches apart the first season. The follow-
Dreer's garden book 1924 (1924) Dreer's garden book 1924 dreersgardenbook1924henr Year: 1924 Gold Medal Hybrid Delphiniums CoLOSs.^L Peony-Flowered DELPHINIUM (Hardy Perennial Larkspur) Sow the seeds in early spring indoors or in hotbeds in shallow boxes. When the seedlings are about three-quarters of an inch high, transplant to flats three or four inches apart each way, transferring them to the open ground when the weather is suitable. Spring-sown plants bloom in July and August. They take up very little room, for they may be planted 6 or 8 inches apart the first season. The follow- ing spring the choicer ones may be planted in permanent quarters in ; of three or more, or in large groups in the shrubbery border, or to the rear of hardy perennials, two or three feet apart. In two or three years they should be taken out, the beds heavily manured, the plants reset and more room given each plant. They can also be sown in the open ground in spring, but would not likely flower until the second year. PER PKT 224(J Gold Medal Hybrids. This is one of our most important specialties, and is unquestionably the finest strain of hybrids ever offered. The original stock came from England, and consisted of the best named varieties. The plants are of strong, vigorous habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet and over long, the majority running in the lighter shades of blue. Per \ oz., 60 cts.; per oz., $ $0 15 2218 Belladonna (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur). This is the freest and most continuous blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear tur- quoise blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and beauty. A really exquisite variety. 3 pkts. for SO cts 20 2221 Bellamosum. This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue Belladonna, having the same free-blooming and other good qualities; 5 pkts., $ 25 2242 Chinense {Blue Butterfly). A distinct and neat variety growing about 18 inches high, with fine feathery foliage, and producing freely spikes of
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