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LAVANDULA (Lavender) 



Vera. This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches 

 high; delightfully fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



LIATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather) 



Pycnostachya. Showy and attractive native plants, suc- 

 ceeding anywhere, producing large spikes of light rosy- 

 purple flowers in July and August; 5 feet. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



LINUM (Flax) 

 Perenne. A desirable plant for the border or rockery, growing 

 1§ feet high, with light graceful foliage and large blue flowers all 

 summer. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



LOBELIA 



Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Handsome border plants. Rich, fiery 

 cardinal flowers; strong plants, often producing 10 to 18 spikes, 24 to 

 30 inches long. Thriving in any ordinary garden soil, but preferring 

 a moist, deep loam, where they will not suffer from drought. Few 

 plants are more effective at their season of bloom, which extends from 

 early in August tiU late in September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



LILIUM (Lily) 



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All herbaceous borders should havi 



a few Lilies scattered through them. 



The sorts offered below can bi 



planted with excellent results durinr 



the early spring months. It is in tin 



hardy border that Lilies do best, a- 



they get the benefit of the shade of 



the surrounding plants, which is so Lilium Speciosum Album anu Kli,kl.\i 



necessary for their welfare; other varieties should be planted in the autumn, and are offered 



in our autumn catalogue. 



Auratum (Golden-banded Japan Lily). Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large, graceful, 

 fragrant flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded 

 with chocolate-crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden-yellow; 3 to 5 feet. 

 July, September. Extra large-flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 

 per 100. 



Regale (Myriophyllum). This new variety from Western China is admittedly one of the 

 most beautiful Garden Lilies yet introduced. It grows 3 to 5 feet high, and blooms out 

 of doors in July. It is perfectly hardy, and flourishes under very varied conditions, the 

 large trumpet shaped, delicately scented flowers, which are produced freely are ivory 

 white, shaded pink, tinged with canary yellow at the base of the petals. Strong flowering 

 bulbs, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Speciosum Album. The Speciosum or Lancifolium are the most important of all the 

 Japanese Lilies, always satisfactory. The variety here offered has large white flowers of 

 great substance, with a greenish band running through the centre of each petal. Extra 

 large flowering bulbs, 50 cts., each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum. A very popular variety. Rosy-white, heavily 

 spotted with rich crimson spots. Extra large flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per 

 doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Speciosum Magnificum. Magnificent large flowers of rich deep red. Extra large flower- 

 ing bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Superbum (Swamp, or American Turk's-cap Lily). A beautiful native variety, bright 

 reddish-orange, spotted; 3 to 6 feet; August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Tigrinum Splendens (Improved Tiger Lily). Bright, orange-red, spotted with black; 

 very showy; 4 to 5 feet; summer. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



— YloreVlem. (Double Tiger Lily). Orange-red, spotted with black; double showy flowers. 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



NOTE.— All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by 

 Parcel Post add 10 per cent, to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, 

 to points west of the Mississippi River. 



