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HUMEA. 
Per Pkt. 
When fully grown this attains a height of 8 feet, forming a 
most attractive object, either in the conservatory or in 
pots on the lawn. Its flowers of ruby red are produced 
in i racemes. Sow in spring in shallow boxes 
of light soil, pressing the seeds down level and mere- 
ly covering them. Keep in an average temperature of 65 
egrees, and when an inch or so high pot off in smal! pots 
or shallow boxes. Grow on in pots or plant out in open 
groundin May. Half-hardy Biennial. 
Humea Elegans..................-.. eae ee ee 15 
HYACINTHUS (The Cape Hyacinth.) 
Hi. Candicans, (See description in Novelties.)... . ...25 
iPOMGA, 
This beautiful genus, like the Convolvulus, to which it is 
closely allied, is most useful in covering trellises, arbors, 
or unsightly objects. Tender Annuals. ; 
Ipomea Bona Nox. (Evening Glory.) Flowers white, 
large, and fragrant,10 ft 10 
—— Burridgii. Rose and crimson, 15 ft............. .. 5 
— Coceinea, (Star Ipomea.) : 
— Grandifiora Marmorata, (Variegated Morning 
Glory.) A very beautiful variety, with heart-shaped 
leaves of a delicate green, marbled with silver- 
white; flowers carmine and white, 10ft. (Seecut.)..10 
—— Limbata. Blue and white, 10 ft.................... 5 
—— Quamoclit. (See Cypress Vine.) 
IBERIS (See Candytuft.) 
ICE PLANT. 
A very singular dwarf trailing plant, much used for gar- 
nishing: the leaves and stems are covered with crystal- 
line globules. giving it the appearance of being covered 
with ice. Culture the same as for Aster. Half-hardy 
Annual. 
Kee Plant. (Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum.) From 
Greece; trailer, } ft 
INDIAN SHOT (See Canna.) 
INOPSIDIUM. 
One of the few plants that succeed comparatively well in 
the shade. Hardy Annuals. 
Inopsidium Acaule. Sky blue, 14 ft................. 
IPOMOPSIS. 
(Standing Cypress.) 
Most beautiful plants, with long spikes of dazzling orange 
and scarlet flowers. Half-hardy Biennials. 
Ipomopsis Elegans, Scarlet, 3 ft 
—— Superba, Orange, 3 ft 
JACOBEA (Senecio.) 
Hardy Annuals of the easiest culture, in the varieties of 
which are to be found rae bronze, pink, and white. 
Jacobea Elegans. ixed/1ft. (See Cet) mee CORE 10 
— Dwarf Double. Mixed, ft sere 
KAULFUSSIA. 
Desirable plants of dwarf habit and compact growth 
Hardy Annuals. 
Kaulfussia Amelloides. Bright blue, &% ft 
—— BResea, Pink, mauve center, }¢ ft 
LANTANA. 
The varieties of Lantana are almost numberless. The flow- 
ers are borne in Verbena-like heads, embracing every 
shade of pink, purple, orange, and white. Culture same 
as for Begonia. Half-hardy Perennials. 
Lantana Hybrida. ixed 
LARKSPUR. 
(Annual Delphinium.) 
A most desirable and beautiful genus. the prevailing hue 
of whose flowers is blue. Hardy Annuals. 
Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket. Finest mixed double, 
coat ts tan 2) Boe pee ap ae Oe ea 
— Tall Rocket. Finest mixed. double, 2¥ ft..... SHG 
—— Emperor Larkspur. For profuseness of bloom- 
ing the Imperial Larkspur is unequaled, a single 
plant being seldom seen with less than 100 close, 
erect spikes of flowers uponit. It is of symmetri- 
cal bushy DaAbpit IG Eb 2.2.22 o.cc can see scssdscae (DB 
— Consolida Candelabrum. A new and very 
elegant dwarf variety, 1 ft. (See cut.)..........-... 5 
—— Bismarek. A newvariety of great merit, mixed...10 
— Double Stock Fiowered, * Lustrous carnine.”’ 
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LATHYRUS (Everlasting Pea.) 
| Per Pkt. 
Very ornamental, free-flowering plants, useful for covering 
trellises, old stumps, fences or walls; growing in any soil. 
Hardy Perennials. 
Lathyrus Latifolius. Purple, 5ft.... ............... 5 
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—— NWisxed., Purple and white... -.2...6.ccc. see «=== 5 
LAVENDULA (Lavender.) 
| Much prized for its fragrant violet flowers; succeeds best in 
| adry, gravelly soil. Culture same as for Anchusa. Hardy 
Perennial. 
Lavenduin: Spiea.. lilac. 3:6 23.2520 6.<02<nqueaee ans 5 
| LAVATERA. 
Bright searlet, 19 ft.... 5 | 
Tall-growing, showy plants, very effective when used as a 
background to other plants. Same treatment as for As- 
ters. Hardy Annuals. 
Lavatera Trimestris, Rose and pink striped, 3 ft... 5 
Bnet owas Nene “seusemeniaee Sop nen 
—— Alba. White, 3 ft 
—— Arborea Variegata, (See Novelties.)... 
LEPTOSIPHON. 
Although a native of this country, this pretty little Aanual 
is much more appreciated in Europe than here, at home. 
Al) of the varieties are of the easiest culture, and well 
suited for marginal lines in ribbon beds. 
Leptosiphon Aureus. Golden yellow, 14 ft 
-— Densifiorus Albus. Pure white, 1 ft 
— Hybridus. Fine mixed, \4ft.. .. 
— RBRoseus, 
A beautiful variety, of dense habit 
LIMNANTHES. 
moist and shady situation. Hardy Annual. 
Limnanthes Dougiasii. Yellow and white, fragrant, 
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LINARIA, 
A particularly effective plant in rock-work or ribbon lines. 
Hardy Annuals. 
Linaria Bivartita Alba, White, 4ft............... 5 
— splendida. Deeppurple,4ft ..) ....... ...... 0. 5 
— Cymbalaria, (Kenilworth Ivy.) A rapid-growing 
climber that is very much used for covering fences 
or unaiehts objects. An old plant, but one that we 
have often n asked for seed of.......... ROSAS BOLE 25 
LINUM. 
(Flowering Flax.) 
The en varieties of this are conspicuous for their 
brilliant colors. 
Linum Flavum. Yellow,1ft. Hardy Perennial....10 
oe Srgndidorum Coccineum, Scarlet, 1 ft. Hardy 
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LOASA. 
This in our Trial Grounds proved to be an excellent climb- 
ing plant, flowering very profusely all season, and in 
bloom as late as November Ist; 6 ft. 
Loasa Herbertii. Scarlet. Half-hardy Perennial ...10 
— Tricolor. Shaded yellow. Hardy Annual... .....10 
LOBELIA., 
Low-growing plants, admirably adapted for the front lines 
of ribbon borders, and for vases or hanging-baskets. Sow 
in dwelling-house, hot-bed or green-house, in spring, in 
shallow boxes, in a temperature of 60 degrees. Trans- 
lant into similar boxes or into small pots when the seed- 
i are fit to be handled. Plant out in May, or for later 
flowering sow in the open ground in yok 4 or wanker OF 
spring flowering sow in August or September. = 
hardy Annuals. s 
Lobelia Erinus Alba, Purewhite, 4ft.............. 10 
—— Erinus ‘‘ Pearl.°? Purest white, with a blue edge. .10 
— Paxtoniana. A beautiful variety, fine habit, pro- 
fuse bloom of pure white, with sky-blue belt; a 
splendid bedding plant, 3 ft....... ................10 
—-— Speciosa. One of the most effective varieties for 
bedding, 4 ft 
— Crystal Palace Compacta, 
Blue. The best 
MAMIE VASIODY (26 fb... ost ppc nae ae esenes tae: 10 
— Gracilis. Light blue, spreading habit, ¥ ft. For 
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— Distinction. Rosecolor ....... eeatd anna ioeeeeer 10 
— Finest Mixed Erinus Varieties .... ...... .. 10 
— Fulgens. (Queen Victoria.) Brilliant scarlet, fine 
bomen Pencnnials2ft . sc8.).2ca ace ee ids doe te cae P-3) 
— Cardinalis. (Cardinal flower.) One of our finest 
| native plants, perfectly hardy, growing to a height 
| of four feet. The flower spikes, eight inches long, 
| are of an intense vermilion scarlet 25 
