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LATHYRUS 
Latifolius (Perennial Pea,), Mixed. An excellent 
vine for covering old stumps and fences; blooms freely 
all summer. The flowers are produced in fours and fives, 
on long stems and, lacking fragrance, greatly resemble 
sweet peas. Very fine for cutting. 6 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 
oz. $1. 
LAVANDULA 
Vera. The well-known Sweet Lavender, with fra- 
grant blue flowers which emit a delicious perfume, even 
when dried; used in sachet bags. Pkt. 15 cts. 
LOBELIA 
Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Tall spikes of intense 
scarlet flowers; blooms freely and succeeds best in 
rather moist situations. Flowering period, August to 
September. Pkt. 20 cts. 
PERENNIAL LUPINS 
Lupinus polyphyllus 
Pretty plants for the background of hardy bor- 
ders, producing long spikes of pea-shaped, deli- 
cately scented flowers. They are grown with the 
greatest ease, from nice bushy plants, and the 
spikes are fine for cutting. 3 to 4 ft. 
Polyphyllus, Blue. Deep blue, extra-long spikes. 
Pkt. 20 cts., oz. $1. 
Polyphyllus, White. Tall spikes of pure white 
flowers, closely set along the spikes, contrasting prettily 
with the deep green foliage. The most attractive of all 
hardy Lupins. Pkt, 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
Polyphyllus roseus. Immense spikes of soft pink 
flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Polyphyllus, Moerheimii. Long spikes of pink 
and white flowers; very attractive. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Perennial Hybrids Mixed. Flowers ranging from 
pure white to golden yellow, and from palest mauve to 
richest purple, and in all shades of rose and pink. 
Pkt. 20 cts. 
LYCHNIS 
Profuse blooming and remarkably showy peren- 
nials, forming bushy plants about 2 feet in height, 
completely covered with cross-shaped flowers, in the 
most brilliant colors; bloom in June, July, and 
August. 
Haageana hybrida. A very large-flowered strain 
with colors varying through shades of white, pink, and 
deep red. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Arkwrightii. A new hybrid, obtained by crossing 
L. Haageana and L. chalcedonica. It grows taller and 
more bushy than the former, and the flowers are just as 
large and brilliant, varying from orange-scarlet to soft 
salmon-pink. Pkt. 30 cts. 
Viscaria splendens. Double crimson flowers on 
stems 1 foot long. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts. 
LYTHRUM 
Roseum superbum (Rose Loosestrife). A strong- 
growing plant; long spikes of rose-colored flowers; in 
bloom from July to September. 3 to 4 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 
MALVA 
Hardy Mallow 
Moschata (Musk Mallow). Very large rose-colored 
flowers, sweet-scented; blooms from June to September. 
Pfct. 10 cts. 
Crispa (Curled Mallow). Very large flowers, bcauti- 
ully fringed and waved at the edges. Showy in the 
border, and gives color to foliage-groups. Pkt. 10 cts. 
MATRICARIA 
_ Capensis. Double, white Feverfew, bearing quan- 
tities of pure white double flowers in dense clusters. 
Very desirable for bedding, and fine for cutting. The 
plants will bloom the first year if sown early. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
Golden Ball. Double, golden yellow, button- 
shaped flowers, in large clusters. Forms a neat bush, and 
is fine for edging. 1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Silver Ball. Dainty milk-white, very double flowers, 
contrasting prettily with Golden Ball. 1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 
MONARDA 
Didyma (Bee Balm, or Oswego Tea). Next to the 
scarlet lobelia, the most brilliant of our wild flowers, 
growing along the banks and streams; delights in shady 
places. Large masses of them are very effective in the 
garden. Pkt. 25 cts. 
MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) 
Palustris. The true March Forget-me-not, with long 
sprays of deep blue flowers. Does best in damp places. 
Pkt. 25 cts. 
Palustris semperflorens. This variety blooms con- 
tinuously from early spring until late in autumn. Large 
sprays of bright blue flowers.. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Myosotis alpestris. See under Annuals, page 47. 
Perennial Lupins 
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