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New Varieties in Larkspur and Lupin 



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. 



•Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax) [hA-18 in.] Produces clus- 

 ters of saucer-shaped flowers of a glossy bright red with dark 

 centers Oz. 45c 



Perenne Blue [hP-lSin.] Of graceful form carrying smaF sky- 

 blue blossoms veined darker blue and with light centers 



LUNARIA (Honesty, St. Peter's Penny, Money Plant) [hB-2i^ 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 pur- 

 pose that it is cultivated. It is a biennial, but it may be treated as 

 an annual if the seed is sown early. 



Biennis. 



Yi oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



Vi oz. 45c 



Pkts. 10c each 



LINARIA Flowers which resemble miniature Snapdragons 

 end in single elongated spurs. 



• Maroccana Mixed [hA-15 in.] An erect plant with finely 



cut foliage and with blossoms clustered on upright spikes. 

 The colors embrace many shades of crimson, orange, 

 and blue. UsuaUy the lower lip is white which accen- 

 tuates the other colors. The plant is in flower within 

 two months from sowing; it is valuable for the border 

 and for cutting 3^ oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



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 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 in- 

 valuable 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 foliage. 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. The flowers are 

 deep blue. 



Each of the above: J4 oz. 80c; pkt. 10c 



Sapphire, Trailing. Deep blue, white eye Pkt. 15c 



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 trum- 

 pet-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-PuFF (See Balloon Vine) 



Love-Lies-Bleeding (See Amaranthus Caudatus) 



Lupins are always attractive in the garden or border. This new variety, Russell's 

 Hybrids, is outstanding in beauty. 



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. 



• Mixed Oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



•Texensis (Texas Blue Bonnet) [hA-12 in.] Particularly useful in 

 dry situations Oz. 35c; pkt. 5c 



• Polyphyilus Mixed [hP-3 ft.] This beautiful hardy type is taller 

 than the annual varieties. It produces a continuous succession of 

 noble spikes in a wide range of colors 3^ oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



Russell's Hybrids (hP) Flowers larger and brighter than other 

 Polyphyilus lupins. Gold medal, Royal Horticulture Society, 1937. 

 Originator's package, 12 seeds each Pkt. 50c 



IMallow (See Hibiscus, Lavatera) 



MATRICARIA (Feverfew) [hP-2 ft.] If sown early, this, the real 

 perennial Feverfew, will bloom promptly the first season. The 

 plants are erect and bushy with finely cut dark green foliage. The 

 double button-like flowers are dainty white and grow in terminal 

 clusters; they are excellent for cutting. The plants are attractive in 

 the garden, too, and bloom all summer long. 



Capensis /^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



MATTHIOLA (Evening Scented Stock) [hA-15 in.] Sweet perfume 

 during the twilight hours or following a shower where these plants 

 grow is sufficient reason for including them in every garden. They 

 bear many small mauve-colored flowers resembling those of single 

 Stocks. 



Bicornis Oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



• Our choice. In FERRY'S RED and SILVER DISPLAYS 



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