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THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
LOBELIA. Cardinal Flower 
Lobelia cardinalis. 3 ft. July and August. Orna- 
mental variety, with long spikes of scarlet flow- 
ers; green foliage. Desirable for planting along 
water's edge. 
L. syphilitica. 2 ft. August and September. 
Close spikes of showy deep blue flowers. For 
planting along edge of ponds or streams. 
L. — alba. A handsome white variety. For damp 
grounds or bogs. 
LUPINUS. Lupin 
Lupinus polyphyllus. 2 to 3 ft. June to September. 
A common garden species of merit. Deep blue, 
pea-shaped flowers in long spikes. Cut off faded 
flowers to insure continuous bloom. 
L. — albus. 3 ft. June to September. A fine, bold 
showy plant with white flowers. 
*L. — Moerheimii. 2 to 3 ft. June to September. 
A new variety and the best of Lupins. It produces 
a fine long spike of light and dark pink-colored 
flowers. Excellent for the border and cutting 
purposes. 25c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
L. — roseum. 3 ft. June to September. Rosy 
pink flowers. A free bloomer. 
LYCHNIS. Maltese Cross 
Lychnis chalcedonica. 2 to 3 ft. June to August. 
An old and valued plant with terminal heads of 
orange-scarlet flowers. 
L. — alba. A form of the preceding with white 
flowers. 
L. — flore pleno. Very showy and choice. Double 
crimson flowers. 
L. Flos-cuculi. 12 to 18 in. June to September. 
Flowers pink in clusters. 
L. Haageana. 1 ft. June to August. A very showy 
perennial, producing orange-red, scarlet or crimson 
flowers nearly 2 inches across. 
L. plenissima semperflorens. 1 ft. Of dwarf 
habit; blooms from spring until fall. Loose and 
long-stemmed clusters of rose-colored flowers. 
L. vespertina alba plena. 1 to 2 ft. The double 
white champion. Large flowers from July to 
September. 
L. viscaria splendens. 12 to 20 in. June. A 
splendid variety, with bright rose-pink flowers. 
Rock garden or border. 
L. — flore plena. 12 to 15 in. June and July. A 
distinct and fine variety, with large double, rose- 
colored flowers closely arranged on slender stems. 
Fine for cutting. 
LYSIMACHIA. Loosestrife 
Lysimachia clethroides. 2 ft. July. Long, dense 
spikes of starry white flowers; oval foliage, with 
brilliant tints in autumn. 
L. nummularia (Moneywort). 4 in. June and July. 
Creeping habit, small yellow, bell-shaped flowers. 
Valuable for hanging baskets, rockwork, walls, 
etc. 
LYTHRUM 
Lythrum alatum. 2 to 3 ft. September to October. 
Very showy, deep purple flowers in long spikes. 
L. roseum superbum. 4 to 6 ft. Late July and 
August. A robust perennial, with large, rose- 
colored flowers; useful for cutting. Desirable for 
water garden or swamps. 
*L. — Perry. A choice new variety. Flowers of a 
glistening cherry-red. Fine plant for naturalizing. 
25c. each; $2.50 per dozen. 
MALVA. Dwarf Mallow 
Malva alcea. 2 ft. Numerous 'bright pink flowers; 
blooms all summer. 
M. Moschata. 1 3^ to 2 ft. July to September. 
Fragrant flowers in clusters, of a rosy tint. 
M. — alba. Exceptionally attractive; white fra- 
grant flowers. 
MELISSA 
Melissa officinalis. 1 to 2 ft. June to August. 
Grown for its fragrant foliage. Flowers in 
clusters. 
MENTHA. Mint 
Mentha piperita (Peppermint). A well-known useful 
herb with fragrant foliage. Thrives well in any 
soil. 
M. spicata (Spearmint). Purplish flowers in slender 
spikes. Foliage with attractive taste and fra- 
grance 
MONARDA. Oswego Tea 
Monarda didyma (Bee Balm). 1 y 2 to 2 y 2 ft. June 
to September. Showy heads of brilliant scarlet 
flowers in rich profusion; very effective. 
M. fistulosa (Wild Bergamot). 2 to 3 ft. July and 
August. A pretty plant, producing lavender 
flowers. 
M. — -alba, m to 2 ft. July. Flowers white in 
single heads. Striking in masses along banks or 
in wild places. 
M. violacea superba. 3 to 4 ft. May to August. 
Flowers a mixture of purple and violet; quite a 
distinct shade. 
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