J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER. N. J. 2\ 



LAVENDULA. 



Lavender. 



VERA. Sweet Lavender. (\S inches.)— The true va- 

 riety. Produces small, very fragrant flowers freely during 

 July and August. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 



LIATRIS. 



Blazing Star. 

 PTtXOSTACHYA. Kansas Gay Fe.ather. (4 to 5 feet.) 

 — Handsome and very showy. Pale purple flowers on 

 tall, round, dense spikes in August and September. Pre- 

 fers a dry soil. Very fine massed in shrubbery. Each, 

 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



LOBELIA. 



Lobelia Cardinaiis. 



CARDINALIS. Cardinal Flower. (1^ to 2 feet.) — 

 Startling in the brilliancy of its bloom, which is exceed- 

 ingly effective when contracted with green foliage in the 

 border. The flowers are borne in dense spikes of vivid 

 cardinal-red, thrown up in great numbers during autumn. 

 Useful for cutting. Prefers moist soil. It is of special 

 value for planting with early blooming species and va- 

 rieties to give color to the border during late summer and 

 autumn. (See cut.) Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.0U. 



SYPHILITICA. Great Blue Lobelia. (2 to 3 feet.)— 

 A native species also, producing large, dense spikes of 

 deep blue flowers in August and September. Each, 15c; 

 doz., $1.50. 



LUPINUS. 



Lupine. 



POLYPHYLLUS. (3 feet.)— Finely cut foliage and 

 large flowering spikes of pea-shaped deep blue flowers from 

 June until September. Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



.4LBUS. — A variety of the above producing pure white 

 flowers. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



BOSEUS. — A new variety of exquisite beauty, producing 

 large spikes of charming rosy-pink flowers. Each, 20c; 

 doz., $2.00. 



MONTBRETIAS. 



Among the brightest and most valuable of summer 

 blooming bulbs. The star-like flowers are produced in 

 great profusion on long, graceful spikes during summer 

 and autumn. It is best to plant them in groups of a 

 dozen or more and to give them a protection of leaves 

 or coarse manure in winter. 



CBOCOSMIAEFLOBA.— A fine old variety. Deep orange- 

 yellow and very free. 



GEBMAMA. — A superb new variety; large flowers of 

 brilliant orange-scarlet with a bright red throat. 



Dozen, 35c; 100, $2.50. 



LYCHNIS. 



Campio.n. 



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Lychnis I'espertiua ft. pi. 



( HALCEDOMCA. Maltese Cross. London Pride. Lamp 

 Flower. (3 feet.j — A fine old garden flower with close 

 heads of brilliant scarlet flowers, and dark green foliage. 

 Showy and useful for cutting. Blooms all summer. 

 Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



tHALCEDOMCA FL. PL.— A double form, with large 

 heads of brilliant scarlet flowers. It flowers for a long 

 time — from July to September — and is very striking and 

 showy. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00. 



SEMPEBFLOBENS PLEMSSIMA. (12 inches.)— Pro- 

 duces dainty, lace-like, delicate rose colored flowers in 

 profusion the entire summer, in loose clusters on stems 

 a foot long. Succeeds best in partial shade. 



YESPEBTINA FL. PL. Double White Lychnis. (18 

 inches.) — A grand variety producing all summer a pro- 

 fusion of double pure white flowers. In general make-up 

 of flowers it resembles L. viscaria H. pi., but flowers for 

 a longer season and is especially valuable by reason of 

 its enduring qualities and the color, beauty and profusion' 

 of its flowers. (See cut.) 



VISCABIA FL. PL. Double Red Lychnis. (18 inches.) 

 — Sometimes erroneously termed Ragged Robin. A mag- 

 nificent variety with thickly tufted evergreen foliage 

 which turns later to brilliant autumn colors. The flowers, 

 which are produced in June, are in tall spikes; double, 

 and of pure, rosy-red color, and pleasantly fragrant. It 

 remains in bloom for six weeks and its flowers are of 

 great substance. One of the most brilliant and valuable 

 hardy plants in cultivation. 



Price (except as noted), each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, 

 $10.00. A set of 5 varieties for 65c. 



LYSIMACHIA. 



CLETHBOIDES. Loosestrife. (18 inches.)- Flowers 

 pure white, in long, dense, curv-ed spikes. Its bright 

 green, oval leaves are showy in summer and assume rich 

 tints in autumn. Blooms from July to September and is 

 a valuable variety. E ac h , I5c; doz., $1.50. 



