ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PLANTS 303 



from these species, are the best kinds to grow. They give many 

 shades of colour, from the most dazzhng vermilion to almost salmon- 

 pink. 



LOISELEURIA DECUMBENS (see AZALEA PROCUMBENS) 



LoNiCERA (Caprifoliaceae), Honeysuckle 



The various species of Honeysuckle will be found useful for 

 clothing large rocks or banks, and when grown in this manner will 

 look far better than in their usual position, stiffly trained against 

 some wall. 



LupiNUS (Leguminosae), Lupine 



A genus of shrubs of rapid growth and very floriferous. They 

 will grow in any soil. 



L. arboreus.—0{ very rapid growth in any good soil ; it will reach 

 a height of 4 to 5 feet in a few years. It should be sheltered from 

 the wind. Flowers yellow and very fragrant, abundantly produced. 

 Easily raised from seed. " Snow Queen " is a lovely white form. 

 There are also numerous hybrids. 



L. decumbens. — Has pale lilac flowers borne in spikes, and silky 

 leaves. 



Lychnis (Caryophyllaceae), Rose Campion 



A genus of showy plants, of which a few kinds are suitable for the 

 rock garden. 



L. alpina. — Should be grown in rather moist, sandy loam. Grows 

 only a few inches high, and has rose-coloured flowers in compact 

 heads. Of quite easy culture, and readily propagated by seeds. 



L. Lagascae (syn. Petrocoptis pyrenaica). — Likes a sunny position 

 in sandy loam, and looks best planted in a fissure. Of sHghtly 

 spreading habit, though neat and compact. Leaves rather glaucous. 

 Bears a profusion of bright rose-coloured flowers, with white centres, 

 and blooms in early summer. Not difficult to grow, and quite one 

 of the best of the genus. Propagated by seed. 



L. pyrenaica. — Sunny position in light soil. Grows 3 to 4 inches 

 high. Flowers pale pink, borne in forked clusters during the 

 summer. 



L. Viscaria, — Any light soil. Forms compact tufts, about 4 inches 

 high, of long narrow leaves. Heads of rosy-red flowers, on stems 

 about 10 to 12 inches long. The variety of this, named splendens, 

 is more worthy of culture, being of a brighter colour. There is also 

 a white and a double variety, both of which are good plants. All 

 are of the easiest culture, and readily propagated by seed or division. 



