LATHYRUS 



(From the Greek lathyros, a name used for vetch) 



Leguminojett 



7. Lathyrus latifolius, var. splendens 

 English Names: Everlasting pea, Perennial pea. 



HORTICULTURAL VARIETY. TYPE FROM EUROPE JULY AND AUGUST 



IARGE, brilliant, rosy-purple, or sometimes red, unfragrant sweet- 

 ^ pea-like blossoms, profusely borne in loose clusters on sturdy climb- 

 ing stems four to eight feet long. Leaves compound, grayish green, and 

 persistent, forming an ex- 

 cellent background. This 

 variety is the best form 

 of the type, being very 

 showy and free growling, 

 but is not suitable for the 

 herbaceous border except 

 when grown on a trellis at 

 the back. Excellent for 

 covering rough wild banks 

 and stumps as it thrives 

 anywhere, even among 

 bushes and stones. Very 

 good also for cutting. 



A perfectly hardy 

 perennial of easiest cul- 

 ture in any soil, in sun or 

 shade, grows very rapidly 

 but should not be often 

 disturbed, on account of 

 the size of the long fleshy 

 roots. 



Propagate by seed or 

 division; does not always 

 come true to seed. 



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