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Definition of Larkspurs
1. larkspur [n] - See also: larkspur
Lexicographical Neighbors of Larkspurs
Literary usage of Larkspurs
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse by Edward Step (1896)
"Most of the Rocket larkspurs are descended from this species. D. CONSOLIDA (joined
in one). 12 to 18 inches; more branched, racemes shorter, petals joined, ..."
2. Popular Garden Flowers: Anemones, Asters, Begonias ... [et Al.] by Walter Page Wright (1911)
"As a matter of fact, all larkspurs are Delphiniums, but the distinction will serve.
The extension of borders for herbaceous plants has led to a demand for ..."
3. Observation Lessons on Plant Life: A Guide to the Teacher. A Two Years by Beverley Ussher, Dorothy Jebb (1903)
"... are annuals, larkspurs furnish both tall and dwarf perennial plants, and these
being in full bloom at present we propose to study the flower carefully. ..."
4. Studies in Gardening by Arthur Clutton-Brock (1916)
"Unfortunately, it is very easy to obtain double larkspurs in which the form of
the flowers is spoilt; and also to obtain larkspurs tinged or freaked with ..."
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