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FERRY'S SEEDS 



Lathyrus (Perennial Sweet Pea) 



LARKSPUR [hA-3 ft.] The great merit of annual Delphin- 

 iums is often overlooked by enthusiastic growers of the 

 hardy sorts. They are adorned with finely cut, feathery 

 foliage of soft green which sets off to advantage the hand- 

 some long floral spikes of double blossoms. The colors are 

 very satisfying, for they range from pure white through 

 soft shades of lavender and pink to brilliant hues. They 

 bloom from early summer until fall, are splendid in clumps 

 in the border or for massing, and are desirable for cutting. 



Double Tall Stock Flowered 



Branching Sorts The following varieties with lateral 

 branches are quite spreading, but they produce many fine 

 . spikes. 



Sky Blue 

 Lustrous Carmine 



Dark Blue or Purple 

 Each of the above: 34 oz. 3.5c; 

 Mixed 

 H oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Upright Class This newer form produces plants with erect 

 branches affording longer stems for cutting. 

 Los Angeles White Spire 



Exquisite Pink Improved 



Each of the above: >4 oz. 45c; pkt. 15c 



Giant Hyacinth Flowered A type producing single large 

 tapering spikes closely packed with double blossoms. 

 Mixed H oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



LATHYRUS, Latifolius (Perennial Sweet Pea) [hP-C-5 ft.] 

 This sturdy vine with luxuriant pea-like foliage is often 

 called Perennial Sweet Pea, although it is entirely lacking 

 in fragrance. The handsome flowers, also pea-shaped, are 

 borne in large clusters of 8 or 10 each; they are somewhat 

 thick and waxy in appearance. The vine may be trained 

 upon a support, but it is also well adapted to scramble over 

 rocks and other rugged places. The plants are of simple 

 culture and bloom for a long period, although in a northern 

 latitude they die at frost to renew growth in the spring. 

 Crimson Pink Beauty White 



Each of the above: J4 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 

 Mixed M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



LAVATERA (Annual Mallow) [hA-3 ft.] The showy flowers 

 and large downy leaves of these annual mallows produce a 

 decorative effect in hedges or background borders. The 

 large cup-shaped blooms, measuring 2 to 3 inches across, 

 are borne on short stems in the axils of the upper leaves. 

 They bloom profusely during the entire summer and make 

 long keeping cut flowers, as the buds continue to expand in 

 water. In habit they are rather spreading, but this is an ad- 

 vantage as they may be sown late to fill a vacant spot fol- 

 lowing spring flowers. 



Splendens Alba Large silky white flowers. 

 Splendens Rosea Bright rose pink flowers. 



Each of the above: J^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



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

 our grandmothers grew and dried for placing among their 

 linens. Now it is used not only for sachets, but also as an 

 essence in making perfumes, and sometimes for seasoning. 

 It is a pleasing addition to the home garden border, too, 

 because of the feathery appearance of the delicate gray 

 foliage, the little lavender blue flowers, and the dainty 

 fragrance. Since it is a native of dry, sandy wastes, this 

 plant may easily be cultivated in any sort of garden 

 soil " Pkt. 10c 



LILIUM, Regale [hP-3 ft.] The propagation of lilies from 

 seed has recently become the vogue. While they occasion- 

 . ally bloom the first year in a mild climate, they are per- 

 fectly hardy, and the seedling bulbs will furnish fine flowers 

 the second season and thereafter. This exquisite variety is 

 one of the finest in. existence. The dehghtfully scented 

 trumpet shaped flowers are white, slightly tinged with 

 pink, and flushed yellow at the throat. Blooming early in 

 July it is welcome in the garden and equally desirable for 

 early forcing Pkt. 15c 



LEPTOSYNE (Sea Dahlia) [tP-20 in.] This California sea- 

 side plant with succulent divided foliage will thrive in a 

 sunny situation. It starts to bloom in 90 days. The large 

 daisy-hke flowers with their bright yellow petals surround- 

 ing a golden disc make splendid cut flowers. They continue 

 to blossom through a long season. In a mild climate the 

 plant is hardy, but in the North it should be started early 

 and planted out when the weather is settled. 

 Maritima Pkt. 10c 



Pink 

 White 



pkt. 10c 



Leptosyne, Maritima 



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