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LARKSPURS. 
This is one of the best known of garden flowers. A vast improve- 
ment has been effected, by careful selection and attentive cultivation, in 
size and color of the blossoms and the general habit of the plant. Seed 
‘should be sown as early in spring as possible where they are to flower. 
Hardy annuals. 
(For Hardy Perennial Larkspurs see Delphinium, page 81. 
Also Novelties and Specialties, pages 54to62.) per exr, 
2940 Double Stock-flowered Mixed. A tall branching ‘va- 
riety with spikes of beautiful double flowers in a splendid 
range of colors, lasting in full beauty the greater part of the 
summen andfallsi 2 itord) teeta 14 OZ25)20)(CtSaae oe stecieralele = 26 10 
2938 Collection. A packet each of 6 colors ... ............. 50 
2930 Dwarf Rocket. Fine double mixed; 18 inches. Oz., 25cts. 5 
LAVENDER (Lavandula Vera). 
2971 Well known, sweet-scented, hardy perennials; should be ex- 
tensively grown in the mixed border; 3 feet. }0z., 25 cts... 5 
LEPTOSIPHON. 
2980 French Hybrids Mixed. We sent out a large number of 
packets of this pretty annual for trial the past two seasons, 
and have received so many favorable reports that we have con- 
cluded to add it to our regular list. It makes a dense tuft of 
fine foliage not over 6 inches high, covered with its pretty lit- 
tle flowers of rose, white, yellow, etc., throughout the season; 
makes a pretty edging; sow thinly out of doors in April or 
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LIATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather). 
2982 Most showy and attractive hardy perennial native plants, with 
long spikes of purple and rosy-purple flowers from July to 
September; 3 to 4 feet. Mixed varieties ....... 
LINUM (Flax).’ 
3002 Coccineum (Scarlet Flax). 
One of the most effective and 
showy bedding plants, of long du- 
ration, having fine foliage and 
delicate stems, with brilliant scar- 
let-crimson flowers; hardy annual; 
LAvVATERA TRIMESTRIS GRANDIFLORA RoskEA. 
LAWATERA (Annual Mallow). 
= x J PER PKT. 
2976 Trimestris Grandiflora rosea. A 
very beautiful and showy annual, grow- 
ing about 2 feet high and covered dur- 
ing the entire summer with large cup- 
shaped shrimp-pink flowers; ina border 
I foot. Oz., 25 cts. ......... 9 or bed the effect is very bright. Sow in 
3001 Flayum. A bright yellow, hardy May where they are to bloom and thin 
perennial variety; 1 foot...... 10 
SG ERR Doeuheatene ben 8 out to 12inches apart. (See cut.) } oz., 
riety, producing bright blue flow- 
ers the entire summer; 18 inches 10 
LINARIA. 
2991 Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy, 
or Mother of Thousands). 
Lavender and purple. A charm- 
ing, neat, hardy perennial trail- 
ing plant, suitable for baskets, 
vases, pots and rock work...... 19 
LOBELIA. 
The following dwarf and trailing varieties of - 
this popular and beautiful flowering plant will be 
found most desirable for pot culture, edgings, 
hanging-baskets, etc., blooming profusely from 
June to November, The perennial varieties are 
among the most attractive of our garden favor- 
ites, producing beautiful spikes of handsome - 
flowers. 
3012 Crystal Palace Compacta. Rich deep blue; dark foliage; the finest 
darlablizentoybeddin gy Werisozs io OuCtsy men ene Sirs ererit ee) jee) 10 
3013 Emperor William. A very compact variety; sky-blue flowers ........ 10 
3014 Heterophilla Major. One of the best for this climate, coming into flower 
» early, standing the heat well and continuing to blcom without interruption 
until frost. The plant forms dense globular bushes about 6 inches high, 
completely smothered with flowers, which are of very large size, over an 
inch across, and of a most brilliant sky-blue, with a clear white eye...... 10 
3015 Prima Donna. Rich velvety crimson-maroon flowers .........:-.-.- . 10 
3016 White Gem. Forms a perfect ball of snow-white flowers ... ..-..-.. 10 
3023 Speciosa, Ultramarine blue; dark-leaved; trailing ...........--..--- 5 
3022 Gracilis. Light blue; light green foliage; trailing ...........-..-.--. 9 
3020 Mixed Compacta Varieties, All colors..........-.-.02--00eee8s 5 
HARDY PERENNIAL LOBELIAS. 
3031 Cardinalis (Cardinal Fiower). A native variety, with spikes of 
brilliant scarlet flowers; fine hardy border plant; 3 feet .....-..--.----: 18 
3032 — Hybrids. Flowers resemble Cardinalis, but are of splendid shades of 
rose, red, lilac, purple, etc.; in bloom from July to October; 3 feet ....- = 20 
3033 Fulgens Queen Victoria, A beautiful variety with dark bronzy foliage 
and brilliant scarlet flowers; requires protection ..........---:+.++-- mee AB) 
2034 Syphilitica (Great Lobelia). A strong-growing hardy sort with light 
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Novelties and Specialties in Flewer Seeds are offered on pages 54 to 62. 
