C. C. MORSE & CO.— SEEDS— SAN FRANCISCO. CAIIF. 
HARDY PERENNIAL LARKSPURS (Delphiniums). These 
are taller than the annual sorts and their brilliant 
flower spikes arrest your attention even at a distance. 
The foliage is attractive and the plants strong and neat 
in habit. By keeping the plants well watered and the 
flowers cut, a second crop of bloom may be had, and 
from some a third. The seed is a little difficult to start, 
so we advise sowing in a box in prepared soil and 
under a glass. 
Cardinale. This is the grand "Southern Scarlet Lark- 
spur," one of the brightest and finest of California 
wild flowers, and which makes the Southern moun- 
tainsides a blaze of glory in mid-June; three to five 
feet. Pkt. 20c. 
Chinese Mixed. Large single flowers on spikes; two to 
three feet; the flowers have all the delicate shades 
of blue, from white to deep indigo; flowers early 
from seed sown in the spring. Pkt. 10c. 
Elatum Hybridum. Blue, of various shades, with black 
center; very handsome; three to five feet. Pkt. 10c. 
Formosum. The variety most often seen. Bright blue 
flowers with white center. Tall spikes, three feet. 
Pkt. 10c. 
LATH7BUS LATIFOLITJS (Perennial, or Everlasting Pea). 
A hardy perennial climber, flowering the first year if 
seed is sown in the fall. Leaves and stems smooth. 
Flowers resemble sweet peas, but are borne on strong 
stems, with eight to ten blossoms to the stem. Is not 
fragrant, but is hardy and showy, and thrives in any 
good soil. 
Pink Beauty. The ground of the petals is white, edged 
and shaded with pink. Pkt. 5c. 
Crimson, pkt. 5c. Mixed, pkt. 5c. 
White. The best variety for cutting, especially for 
florists' use. Pkt. 10c. 
LATHTRUS SPLENDENS. Called "Pride of California." 
Not entirely hardy. Flowers are bright crimson-scarlet 
and are borne in clusters of 10 or more. One would 
imagine that this flower was highly bred, so beautiful 
is it, instead of being a wild flower from San Diego 
County. Pkt. 25c. 
ATERA (Tree Mallow). A showy hedge plant, growing 
about six feet high and covered with shrimp-pink, cup- 
shaped flowers. Much used for windbreaks about San 
Francisco. Sow in May in the open ground and thin 
young plants to 12 inches apart. Arhorea. Pkt. 5c. 
Rose Splendens. A bright pink h. h. annual, with large 
single flowers. A great favorite in England. Pkt. 
15c. 
White Splendens. Annual, as above. Pkt. 15c. 
ENBEE. Chiefly cultivated for the delicious and last- 
ing fragrance of its flowers; succeeds in any common 
garden soil. Perennial. Pkt. 5c. 
XiEMON VERBENA. The leaves of this fine old favorite 
are delightfully fragrant and refreshing. Grown easily 
from seed; h. p. Pkt. 10c. 
LEPTOSIPHON French Hybrids. Canary, terra cotta and 
white. Clusters of small flowers % inch across; leaves 
linear; each flower has a sharply marked eye in a deeper 
yellow maroon color. These flowers are on dwarf plants 
8 to 10 inches high. Very bright for a border, for 
massing or for rock work; h. a. Pkt. 10c. 
LEPTOSYNE MARITZMA (Sea Dahlia). Along the seashore 
of Southern California grows this very bright yellow 
wild flower. The plant is about two feet high and has 
succulent divided foliage. Flowers three to four inches 
across; annual. Pkt. 5c. 
«IN ARIA Excelsior; Hybrida. Flowers are on open 
heads on long upright stems; this makes the flowers 
show up well and makes a fine bed. The colors are 
mostly violet and light purple. The flowers have 
each a white lip with a yellow blotch, which makes 
the whole bed have a light tone and makes it very 
pretty. Flowers are wide open, % inch across, 18 
inches high. Our bed of Linaria was greatly admired. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Reticulata. One of the most showy of annuals. The 
flowers are small on good spikes and are of great 
contrast in color, being bright yellow and purple. 
Linarias are good for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
LINTTM, or FLOWERING FLAX. A hardy annual, about 
one and one-half feet high. Of slender and graceful 
appearance, with smooth stems and bright-red flowers, 
which are borne in great profusion. Can be sown early 
out of doors and thrives well in good soil. 
Bubrum. (Scarlet Flax). Pkt. 5c. 
Perennial Flax. Blue. Pkt. 5c. 
LOBELIA 
A hardy annual and hardy perennial. The annual grows four to 
six inches high, is of compact growth and literally covered with small 
bright flowers. By cutting back the plants during the summer and 
giving plenty of water, they may be kept in flower all summer. Used 
for ribbon work and borders or hanging baskets. 
CELESTIAL (Compacta). The finest intense blue for 
edging; flowers are large and wide opened, % inch 
across, having just the slightest eye. Flowers are 
borne well on the top of the plant, completely 
covering it with a mass of intensest blue. Is earlier 
than Crystal Palace Compacta, larger flower, 
smaller eye, more vivid and slightly lighter blue. 
Celestial Lobelia caused great attention when 
shown at the P. P. I. E. We recommend this new 
and greatly improved sort. On the back cover, in 
a corner of the Snapdragon bed may be seen illus- 
trated this finest Lobelia. Pkt. 15c. 
Crystal Palace Compacta. Deep blue flowers and dark 
foliage; six inches; a constant bloomer. Fine for 
dark blue borders. Pkt. lOo; y a oz. 50c. 
Emperor William. A fine bright blue; excellent for blue 
borders; foliage light green; plant compact. Pkt. 
10c; y a oz. 40c. 
Golden Queen. Dwarf; blue flowers, yellow leaves. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Gracilis. Light blue, trailing, light green foliage. Ex- 
cellent for hanging baskets. Pkt. 5c. 
Prima Donna. Maroon, with white eyes; trailing. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Snowball (Compacta). A very large flowering pure 
white Lobelia for edgings. A white companion to 
Celestial. Pkt. 15c. 
Speciosa. Deep blue flowers and dark foliage; trailing. 
Pkt. 10c. 
White Gem (Compacta). Snow-white flowers cover the 
plant. Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed Compact Varieties. Pkt. 5c. 
Perennial Lobelias are hardy and three feet high. The 
blossoms are produced in tall showy spikes. 
Cardinalis, or Cardinal Flower. Brilliant scarlet flower 
spike. Worthy of a more extensive cultivation. 
This plant loves a wet, boggy place, so water extra. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Hybrids, mixed. Large flowers, resembling Cardinalis. 
In all shades of rose, red, lilac, purple, etc. In 
flower all summer and fall. Pkt. 25c. 
LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS. Tender climbing perennial, 
growing 10 to 12 feet long, with showy purplish-rose 
blossoms, something like Foxgloves. Pkt. 10c. 
Love-in-a-Mist. See Nigella. 
Love Lies Bleeding. See Amaranthus Caudatus. 
Marigold — Morse's Selected Stripe* 
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