70 SEED CATALOGUE of L. L. A V ^ CO., ST. PAUL, MINN- 
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"Northern Grown" Seeds Are Best 
Seedsmen, Florists, Nurserymen 
May's Complete List of Choice Flower Seeds 
FEVERFEW 
FOHULl-Mt-MOT 
HELIOTROPE 
PERENNIAL 
PLANTS are 
those which live 
year ajler year; 
>f> the plants die 
-only to t li e 
ground in win- 
ter, tlie roots re- 
ni a i n i n g alive 
and dormant un- 
til spring, wlicn 
they put forth 
new shoots. 
.\nnuals are 
those plants 
w h i c h must 
spring from seed 
each season. A 
garden contain- 
ing perennials 
will be in con- 
stant bloom from 
early spring un- 
til late in the 
fall, with but lit- 
tle care — they do 
not have tc be 
taken up ir Jie 
autumn and re- 
placed in the 
spring. Holly 
hocks, paeonies, 
iris, phlox, etc., 
are some of the 
hardy perennials 
which convert 
the garden into 
a veritable bower 
of beauty. .\ 
start can be ob- 
tained with very 
little expendi- 
ture. There arc 
many varieties 
listed in this 
catalogue suit- 
:iblc for edging, 
massing or single 
plants, of everv 
known variety of 
plants, of every 
color. A little 
thought in the 
selection of your 
plants will result 
in a garden of en- 
trancing beauty. 
GOURDS (Ornamental). 
'i't-'iider annual climbers, with curiously shaped fruit In various colors, many of which are 
peculiarly marked 
HELIOTROPE. 
A half hardy perennial which if started in the spring will produce blooming plantc for the 
summer. It is a low growing plant with feathery, purple blossoms of the most exquisite 
fragrance. 
New Giant* Very large flower heads, from white to lavender 
Mixed, all colors. , 
HELICHRYSUM (Everlasting). 
A very popular everlasting, large, full double fJowcrs of various colors, from bright yellow to 
icarlet, sliaded and lipped. Handsome bouquets may be formed of them for winter, if 
blossoms r.rc gathered when on the point of expanding 
HOLLYHOCK. For Description see Specialties, page 60. 
HUMULUS JAPONICUS OR JAPANESE HOP. 
One of the most rapid climbers grown. Seed can be sown in the open ground in spring and 
it will attain enormous dimensions very quickly. The foliage is luxuriant and it is one of 
the best plants for covering verandas and trellises. Heat, drouth and insects do not trouble 
ICE PLANT. 
A handsome and curious plant for hanging baskets, rock work and vases. The leaves and 
stems appear as though covered with icy crystals 
JAPANESE KUDZU VINE. 
This is the most remarkable climbing vine of the age and one that should be planted by every 
one desiring a dense shade. It comes from Japan, the land so productive of curious and 
ornamental flowers. The blossoms are large and in panicles somewhat like Wistaria, but 
much larger in size and better clusters. The color is of a pleasing shade of purple. It 
requires little or no care, and its hardy nature commends it to every one 
Price of seed lOc. per liberal package, or 3 packages for 25c. See page 99 for Eudzu plants. 
KOCHIA OR GLOWING BUSH (Hawaiian Treasure Plant) . 
A rapid growing annual of symmetrical shape. Scarlet in the autumn 
LARKSPUR OR DELPHINIUM. 
One of the most beauiiful and well known of the annuals. The blossoms a-e borne on tall 
stalks and are in all the shades of blue, from the most delicate azure to the strongest gobelin. 
Double Dwarf Rocket. Finest mixed 
Tall Rocket, Double mixed 
Perennial Larkspur. Choice mixed, best varieties 
LAVENDER (Old Fashioned Sweet). 
A wcl! known very hardy perennial bearing long spikes of very fragrant blossoms that, dried, 
were used by our grandmothers as an exquisite sachet 
LANTANA (Hybrida). 
Tender perennials producing clusters of verbena like flowers 'n pink, yellow, crange and 
while, throughout the summer. 2 to 3 feet 
LINARIA OR KENILWORTH IVY. 
Kenilworth Ivy. A hardy climber, perennial 
LOBELU. 
Low growing bedding plant, with tiny blossoms. 
Blue King. Dark blue, with white eyes - ''. 
Crystal Palace. Deep blue 
Emperor William. Light blue 
Victoria. Rose red 
Snowball. New. Pure white 
Mixed Colors 
MARIGOLD. For Description see Specialties ^ page 60. 
MARVEL OF PERU OR FOUR O'CLOCK. 
All old fasliioiieil free lloweriiiK favi*riu'. Blossoms not. unlike those of morning glory. 2 
feel 
MIMULUS. 
Half-hardy perennials for moist situations, bloominis the first year from seed if planted early. 
1 foot. 
Moachatus. Musk Plant. Musky odor 
Ligrinus. Monkey Flower. Kine hybrid mixedy 
MIGNONETTE. For Description see Specialties, page 60. 
MORNING GLORY. For Description see Specialties, page 6t. 
MOON FLOWER OR IPOMU. For Description see Specialties, page 61. 
NICOTIANA OR TUBEROUS FLOWERED TOBACCO. 
All annual wiiii deliglufully fragrant, pure white, tubular blossoms thai bloom continuously. 
2 to 3 feet 
NASTURTIUM. For Description see Specialties, page 6i. 
PANSIES. For Description see Specialties, page 62. 
PETUNIAS. For Description see Specialties, page 64. 
PHLOX. For Description see Specialties, page 6j. 
POPPIES. For Description see Specialties, page 64. 
