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Llna'ria blparti'ta al'ba , pure white, 1 ft 
„ „ „ Btria'ta, white, striped purple, 1 It. . . . . . . | t r fity, free-flowering 
„ ,, splen'dida, rich deep purple, 1 ft ...' | «»»«««, suitable for beds, 
„ delphinioi'des, in the way of Bipartita, but larger, 1 ft.. 
,, marocca'na, rick purple, profuse bloomer, x ft. 
„ New yellow, yellow, 1 ft 
„ fine mixed, 1 ft 3d. Sc. . 
„ trlornithopb'ora, reddish violet, 2 ft. ' 
1 , „ car'nea, 2 ft... 
LI'NIIM, Nat. Ord. Lina'cem , 
mixed borders, and to cut 
for bouquets. If sown in 
August, they are very efiec- 
tive in the spring garden 
ine border plants, the fowcrs resembling three 
birds perched on a spur. 
All beautiful perennials or annuals. 
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Distinguished garden favourites ; grand iflorum coccineum is a perfect gem for beds, ribbons, and borders 
1930 Li'num corymbiflo'rum lu'teum, straw colour, half-hardy annual, ij ft.. 
1931 OnnrttfiiH'stTYniYn Aura nul,.tn li.nX.nm. U n .X .. mm 1 
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candidis'simum, pure white, handsome hardy perennial, \ ft ^ . . . . . . o 
fla'vum, golden yellow, beautiful hardy perennial, f ft. o 
grandiflo'rum coccin'eum, brilliant scarlet, a splendid hardy annual, i ft od. & o 
» ro'seum, rose, a fine hardy annual, i ft fk ~ 
Lewis'ii, striped lilac and white, ii ft 'I Charming hardy forennia T'bioominP 
Charming hardy perennials, blooming 
throughout the summer; their graceful 
habit of growth makes them very desir- 
able for mixed flower and shrubbery bor- 
ders. Narbonense is a plant of fine 
effect. 
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Narbonen'se, beautiful bright blue, ij ft 
„ provincla'le, blue , i£ ft 
,, Bibir'lcum (perenne), intense blue, ft 
u t» 1 1 alburn, white , iA ft 
M tt > > ro'seum, rose-lilac, i£ ft. 
LISIAN THUS, Nat. Ord. Gentia?ici'cece. Splendid greenhouse perennial. 
Lisian'thus Russellia'iius, rich blue, shaded purple, a charming plant, ft i 
LOBE'LIA, Nat. Ord. Lobelia! ceoe. Beautiful half-hardy annuals, etc. 
Gems of the flower garden; the Erinus varieties are indispensable for beds and ribbons; and amongst 
these the varieties of Pumila, with their compact, tufty growth, are very attractive. Ramosa is 
distinguished for its large flowers and branching habit. No plant in the flower garden is more useful 
than the blue Lobelia speciosa, or required for so great a variety of purposes. As an edging the Lobelia 
is unsurpassed, while in front lines and ribbons no plant is more effective. Inter mingled in small beds 
with the Variegated Alyssum, Cerastium, or White Ccntaurea, the effect of the blue Lobelia is very 
beautiful; but when associated with the Silver-leaved Grass ( Dactylis elegantissima ), the combination 
u chasteness perfected. Seeing the importance therefore attached to this plant, it is very desirable 
to have seed from a pure and a good stock. Our Lobelia speciosa superba is by far the finest typical 
form , the colour is rich and bright. 
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Lobelia Fabri varieties, mixed, 2 ft ) These are beautiful herbaceous border plants ; ( 1 
11 ful'gens multiflo'ra, scarlet, 2 ft. . . . | their bold aspect and rich colours make them 1 
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Queen Victoria, scarlet , 2 ft. ... \ conspicuous in centres of beds and in flower j 1 
syphilitica hybrida, various, 2 ft. borders. The deep mulberry foliage of Queen I 1 
. J Victoria is very striking. [ is. Sc 2 
' The Erinus varieties of Lobelia are 
fine varieties in mixture, 2 ft. 
Eri'nus compac'ta alba, pure white, in tufts, A ft. 
,, Blue Beauty, the finest blue, .3 ft. ...7 
it Blue King, light blue, centre pure white, A ft. ... 
„ Emperor William, rich blue, very fine, J ft. ... 
,, Grandiflora rosea, fine rose, \ ft “ 
„ Mazarine Gem, mazarine blue, A ft " 
it Gordo'nii, intense blue, white centre , j ft 
>1 Paxtonia'na, bright blue, centre pure'white, A ft. 
„ Prince Albert, bright azure blue, white centre, Aft. 
,, " The Bride,”/*rtf white, fine habit, ^ ft. . 
„ White Queen , pure white, A ft 7. 
,» specio'sa Crystal Palace var. true, deep blue, i ft. 
11 ti Cobalt blue, fine clear blue, beautiful 
compact growing variety, A ft. 
»> 11 super'ba, rich blue, beautiful, A ft. ... 
11 11 kermesi'na, light rosy crimson, £ ft. 
„ mixed, all colours of Erinus varieties, A ft 
,, Crystal Palace compac'ta(new), intense blue, A ft 
„ pu'mila azu'rea, celestial blue, A ft 
,, „ magni'fica, rich blue , J f t 
,, ,, grandiflo'ra, rich blue, £ f 1 
,, „ Mauve Queen, rose-lilac, £ f t 
gra'cilis erec'ta compac'ta, celestial blue, \ ft 
n H al'ba, pme white, A ft 
n 11 celesti'na,, clear light blue, 
universally cultivated, and by far 
the most useful Jor bedding. They 
are easily managed, and may be 
had in the greatest abundance from 
seed. The seed may be sown late 
in autumn or in spring, and t he 
plants pricked off singly into pots , 
and plunged in a gentle bottom, 
heat for a few weeks, they will soon 
make nice plants. The new white 
varieties of Erinus, “ The Bride ” 
and "White ilueen,” are very beau- 
tiful, but being liable to sport, it is 
desirable they should be got into 
flower before planting out. Crys- 
tal Palace Compacta and the 
varieties of Pumila, are now exten- 
sively used, being less spreading 
than the different forms of Specio- 
sa. The varieties of Gracilis are 
very useful. Those who have no 
glass can sow the Lobelias out-of- 
doors Ct.d of April, where in. 
tended to flower, simply making 
the soil very fine and firm, and 
sowing the seed thinly on the sur- 
face, covering with a sprinkling of 
sand or cocoa fibre. 
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ro'sea, rose, £ ft, 
ramo'sa, deep blue , $ ft ) These are quite different to the Erinus varie- ( 
„ al'ba (Snowflake), white, £ ft. \tics, the flowers are much larger, and theplantsl o 
1 1 ro'sea, rose-lilac, £ ft j t> row more upright & branching ; very beautiful. ( o 
LO'TUS, Nat. Ord. Lequmino'sce. Pretty half-hardy perennials. 
us, fine mixed varieties, for rockwork o 
Jacobss'us, dark brown, 2 ft 'i Fine pot plants, covered with singularly curious ( 
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LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING, Nat. Ord. Amaranta’ceat. Graceful hardy annuals. 
Love-lies-bleeding, red, 2 ft 'I The graceful drooping racemes of these impart a fine ( 
11 straw-coloured, 2 ft.... V effect in shrubberies , flower borders, etc. Grown < 
11 Club-headed, 2 ft j under &lass, for table decoration, they arc charming. ( 
LUNA'RIA (Honesty), Nat. Ord. Grucif erce. Very showy hardy biennials. 
Luna'ria bien'nis viola'cea, rich purple, 2 ft, 
n 11 albiflo'ra, white, 2 ft. 
,, ,, kermesi'na, 2 ft 
For spring gardens Honesty is most valuable, growing ( 
freely in almost any situation. A fine plant Jor< 
naturalization in shady or moist places. * 
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