from Spring to Late Fa 



beautiful new Larkspur. 



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LAVENDER (Lavandula Vera) [hP-2 ft.] This 

 is the lavender our grandmothers grew and 

 dried. It is a pleasing addition to the 

 home garden, too, because of the feathery 

 gray foliage, the little lavender flowers, 

 and the dainty fragrance. A native of dry, 

 sandy wastes, this plant may easily be 

 cultivated in any garden soil. (See La- 

 vandula spica, page 47.) Pkt. 10c 



LINUM The flax family numbers several 

 varieties with such brilliant flowers that 

 they deserve a place in the home garden. 

 While the life of the individual flowers is 

 short, the continued succession pro-" 

 longs the blooming season through the 

 summer. Suitable for growing in 

 beds or low borders. 



Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax) 

 [hA-18 in.] Produces clusters of 

 saucer-shaped flowers of a glossy 

 bright red with dark centers . . Oz. 40c 



Perenne Blue [hP-18in.] Of graceful form 

 with arching stems carrying small sky- 

 blue blossoms veined darker blue and with 



light centers H oz. 40c 



Pkts. 10c each 



LI N A R I A This interesting species bears flowers 

 which resemble miniature Snapdragons 

 ending in single elongated spurs. It in- 

 cludes both trailing and erect growing 

 varieties which are little known but worthy 

 of greater attention. 



Maroccana Mixed [hA-15 in.] 

 This is an erect sort with finely 

 cut foliage and with blossoms 

 clustered on upright spikes. 

 The colors which are varied 

 embrace many shades of crim- 

 son, orange, and blue. Usually 

 the lower lip is white which 

 accentuates the other colors. 

 The plant is in flower within 

 two months from sowing; it is 

 valuable for the border and for 



cutting, too 



Koz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



The glowing blossoms of Scarlet Flax add grace- 

 fulness and a splash of color to the garden. 



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Fairy Bouquet Mixed [hA-10 

 in.] Much more compact than 

 ' other Maroccana strains. The 

 neat little plants are excellent 

 for edgings and suitable for 

 rock gardens. We particularly 

 recommend this new variety. . 

 Pkt. 15c 



LOBELIA Everyone who has 

 planted Lobelias in his garden 

 knows how effective they are. 

 Varieties differ in color and 

 habit, but all of them bear 

 dainty flowers somewhat like 

 tiny butterflies in form. The 

 annuals because of their low 

 growth and compactness of foliage are invaluable for 

 edgings and for use in rock gardens. They are covered with 

 flowers for a long season. 



Celestial or True Blue [hA-4 in.] The finest variety with 

 green fohage. The flowers are bright blue with tiny white 

 throats. 



Crystal Palace Compacta [hA-4 in.] Plants with dark stems 

 and leaves tinged with reddish brown. An effective 

 contrast with green foliage. The flowers are deep blue. 



Each of the above: }i oz. 75c; pkt. 10c 



LILIUM, Regale [hP-3 ft.] Lilies from seed will furnish 

 flowers the second season and thereafter. Occasionally in a 

 mild climate they bloom the first year. This variety is one 

 of the finest in existence. The delightfully scented trumpet- 

 shaped flowers are white, slightly tinged with pink, and 

 flushed yellow at the throat Pkt. 15c 



LovE-iN-A-MisT (See Nigella) 

 LovE-iN-A-PuFP (See Balloon Vine) 

 Love-Lies-Bleeding (See Amaranthus Caudatus) 



LUNARIA (Honesty, St. Peter's Penny, Money Plant) [hB- 

 2}4 ft.] Oval seed pods, translucent and silvery, have 

 given this unusual plant its whimsical common names. 

 Sprays of it are ornamental with straw flowers in winter 

 bouquets, and it is chiefly for this purpose that it is culti- 

 vated. It is a biennial, but it may be treated as an annual 

 if the seed is sown early. 

 Biennis }^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



LUPIN The foliage of all varieties of Lupin is in the form of 

 many lance-like rays about a common center. Pea-shaped 

 blossoms are compactly placed on upright tapering spikes. 

 The plants prefer a semi-shaded spot, and should be sown 

 where they are to remain. 

 Hartwegii [hA-2 ft.] Branching in habit, this class forms 

 many fine large flowered spikes and is the best annual type 

 for cutting. 



Dark Blue Light Blue Mixed 

 Any one of the above: Oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Texensis [hA-12 in.] The wild Blue Bonnet of Texas, par- 

 ticularly useful in dry situations Oz. 30c; pkt. 5c 



Polyphyllus Mixed [hP-3ft.] This beautiful hardy type is 

 taller than the annual varieties. It produces a continuous 



succession of noble spikes in a wide range of colors 



1^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Mallow (See Hibiscus, Lavatera) 



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