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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
HUMEA. 
(Perennial. ) 
Eleguna.— One of the most beautiful of all the plants for decorative 
P1''P"s/^' B«wers forming a pyramid of red, grass-like florets, from 
■4, to 8 feet m height. 10c. 
HYACINTHUS. 
(Perennial, i 
Hyaclnthus Candicans Cape Hyacinth.— A most beautiful autumn 
bloommg plant for flower beefs or lawn decoration. The flowers are 
fragrant, 1 to 2 mches across, ar- creamy white, and borne on spikes 4 
J", o feet long, givmg it the appearance of a monstrous Hyacinth: 
neignt, 4- to 6 ft. 10c. 
HIBISCUS. 
A hardy plant bearing large-sized flowers of various shades. 
Africanus.— Flowers ef a cream color, with a deep brown center. 5c. 
Palustns.— (Perennial.)— Large flowers of a light pink ; very pretty, 
oc. 
Coccineus.— This is probably the finest variety of this species of plant 
under cultivation. Flowers are of a brilliant scarlet, large and symmet- 
rical ; height, 4. ft. 15c. 
HUMULUS. 
(Annual. ) 
Japonicus. (Japan Hop.) — This handsome and rapid growing climber 
is one of the finest plants for trellis and screen work. Insects do not 
bother it ; grows to a height of 30 to 30 feet. 15c. 
IPOMOPSIS. 
(Biennial. ) 
This flowerins biennial, withits long spikes 
of bright orange and scarlet flowers, is very 
handsome. Start the seed under glass, and 
plants will begin to bloom in August. Soil 
should be rich and light. 
Fine llized. — 5c. 
ICE PLANT. 
(Annual.) 
Training annual for vases, rockeries and 
beds. The leaves and stems are covered with 
little ice-like drops, which glisten in the sun. 
Height, ft. 5c. 
IPOMOPSIS. 
ICE PLANT. 
IPOMCEA 
(Annual. ) 
Similar to 
the Morning 
Glory; of 
verj- rapid 
fr o w t h ; 
owers o f 
various col- 
ors; height, 
15 to 30 ft. 
Coccinea. 
— Scarlet. 
I 5c. 
, H.edera- 
, oeii. — Ivy- 
leaved flow- 
ers ; all col- 
ors. 5c. 
Mixed. — 
All colors. 
5c. 
Marmo- 
ra t a . — A 
beautiful 
. ^K.^L-.A. new variety ipomcea. 
WTth foliage striped and variegated ; flowers all shades. Mixed. 10c. 
Hootiflora.— This variety is more commonly known throughout the 
Northwest as the Moonflower. 10c. 
IMPATIENS SULTANA. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Impatiens Sultana Hyljrida.— (See Specialties.) 
J ACOB(EA. 
(Annual. ) 
Dwarf summer blooming plants. Colors 
range through white, rose, violet and ma- 
roon ; height, 1 ft. 
Double Mixed.— 5c. 
KAULFUSSIA. 
(Annual.) 
Pretty, free flowering, hardy annuals, with 
the appearance of single Asters. The plants 
make a low growth, only about six inches in 
height. 
Mixed. — 5c. 
LUPINUS-(Sun Dial). 
Very conspicuous plants, with spikes of 
pea-shaped flowers of various colors. 
Mixed Annuals. — 5c. 
Mixed Perennials. — 5c 
LOBELIA COUPACTA. 
LOBELIA. 
(Axmaal.) 
Plants of widely different stj'les of growth. Lobelia Erinus varietic- 
are low-g-rowmg, branching plants for hanging over vases and baskets 
Lobelia Ennus Compacta varieties make little round, compact plants 
fine for edgmgs, nbbon beds, etc. 
Gracilis. — Light 
blue, long, slender, 
trailing stems. 5c. 
Gracilis Alba. — 
White trailing, 5c. 
Srecta Alba.— A 
titw, beautiful, white 
sort, of erect habit; 
height, 6 to 12 inches. 
5c. 
Erecta Blue.— 
Height, 6 to 13 inch- 
es. 5c. 
Cardinalis. — A 
hardy perennial, very 
fine for borders, with 
its flowers of a bright 
scarlet. 10c. 
Crystal Palace 
Compacta. — This is 
the best variety 
grown for ribbon- 
beds, edgings, etc. ; 
color a deep blue. 
10c. (See cut.) 
White G-em.— The 
best dwarf white 
sort. 10c. 
Paxtoniana. — 
Probably the pretti- 
est of all the Lobelias ; 
very fine for vases, 
hanging baskets, etc. 
Color pure white, 
edged with blue. 5c. 
LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA. 
(Perennial.) 
Sho'wy herbaceous plant, with dense heads of bright scarlet flowers 
height, 3 ft. 5c. 
MIRABILIS ("Four O'Clock"). 
(Annual.) 
A verj' desirable an- 
nual, with hfight fo- 
liage and fragrant 
flowers. Makes a 
nice summer hedge, if 
set in a row about a 
foot apart. Flowers 
open in the after- 
noon; hence the 
name, "Four O'- 
clock." Height, a ft. 
Mixed.— Sc. 
LAVATERA 
TRIMES- 
TRIS. 
The value of this 
beautiful annual is 
but little known. It 
should have a place 
in every garden, be- 
ing very hardy; 
grows tall, and 
blooms most freely. 
They make a mag- 
nificent show, (See 
cut.) 
Mixed.— All col- 
L.\V.\TI-:KA TRlMESTKIS. ors. oc. 
MYOSOTiS-(Forget>Me-Not.) 
(Perennial.) 
The Forget-me-not is an old favorite plant, bearing clusters of star- 
shaped delicate blue flowers, with white and yellow eyes. It flourishes 
best in a moist, sh ad j' situation, and is in constant bloom nearly the 
whole season ; hardy. Height, % ft. 
Alpine Blue. — 10c. 
Palustris. — Flowers very large, dark blue. 10c. 
Mixed,— 10c. 
MOMORDICA, 
(Annual. ) 
Trailing or low climbing half hardy annual. Fruit of a golden yellow 
color, and, wlien ripe, opens, disclosing a brilliant carmine interior. The 
fruit is sometimes used in curing wounds, cuts, bruises, etc. 
Balsam Apple. — 5c. 
Balsam Pear. — Sc. 
