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W, R. Strong Company, Sacramento, Cal. 
known till now. The plant is of branching habit, 
ZYi to i.y, feet hfgfi. the branches ending in long- 
spikes of 40 to 50 blossoms, which open almost at 
the same time. The flowers are one inch in diame- 
ter, and last in flower from June till August. 
Price per packet, 
LANTANA. H. H. P. 
A remarkably handsome free-flowering genus of 
of plants with brilliantly colored flowers, constantly 
chaning in hue, very effective either for pot culture 
or for bedding. Half-hardy perennial. 
Finest varieties mixed 10c 
lilNUM (Flowering Flax). H. A., 1 foot. 
Conspicuous for its brilliant colors. 
Flavum, yellow; perennial 5c 
Perennial sorts, fine mixed 5e 
LINABIA. 
CyTmbaUaria (Kenilworth Ivy). A very pretty 
climber 5c 
LEPTOSIPflON. H. A., 8 inches. 
Beautiful dwarf for lines and ribbon beds; 
white and yellow; mixed, French 5c 
LOBELIA. 
Annuals. An elegant dwarf of easy culture; 
fine for borders and ribbon beds and for vases and 
hanging baskets. 
Erlnus, Emperor William. A very compact 
variety, with fine sky-blue flowers 10c 
Erlnus. Orytal Palace Compacta, A new 
densely compact miniature variety, which, 
during the summer months, is studded with 
rich deep blue flowers 10c 
Erlnus Speciosa. Crystal Palace. Of trail- 
ing growth; flowersof an ulra-marine blue. . 10c 
Crystal Palace Oculata. dark stalks and dark 
blue flowers, with a distinct white eye; 
splendid 10c 
LUPINUS (Sun Dials). H. A. and P. 
Desirable bedding plants with long, graceful 
flower spikes, bearing richly colored, pea-shaped 
flowers. 
Mixed annual varieties; 1 to 3 feet 5c 
Mixed perennial varieties. Hardy sorts. ..... 5e 
1 ' 
LAVENDER. H. P., 1 to 2 feet. 
Prized for its fragrant violet flowers; does best 
in a dry, gravelly soil; hardy perennial 5c 
LYCHNIS. 
Showy flowering plants for shrubberies and 
flower beds; flowers strikingly brilliant. 
ChaloedoniCEU dazzling scarlet, hardy peren- 
nial; 1 to 3 feet 5c 
Haageana- Brilliant scarlet flowers, 2 inches 
across; 1 foot 10c 
Mixed Haageana Hybrids- Shades of white 
scarlet, flesh, pink, etc.; annual varieties; 1 
foot 10c 
Haageana Qrandiflora Gigantea 10c 
MARIGOLD (Tagetea). H. H. A. 
A class of showy and extremely effective plants 
with fine double flowers of richand beautiful colors, 
very well adapted for large beds and bordering. No 
garden should be without them 
Tall African- Many varieties mixed, 2 feet. . 5c 
Sulphurea. sulphur yellow 6o 
Aurea Fistulosa P1-. quilled golden yellow. . 6c 
Dwarf French- A mixture of many shades; 
Ifoot 5o 
Dwarf African, all colors mixed 5c 
Signata Pumila. Splendid for edgings; dwarf 
plants with fern-like foliage and small bril- 
liant yellow cross-shaped flowers in pro- 
fusion, which gives it a delicate, airy ap- 
pearance, making beautiful borders for long 
beds 5o 
Signata Pumila (New Golden Bing). Foliage 
same as above; flowers have a deep golden 
stripe across each petal, which forms a com- 
plete golden ring, very showy and pretty. . 5o 
Tall French, fine mixed, all shades 5o 
MARVEL OF PERU (Four o’clock). 
H. H. P., 2 feet. 
One of the most ornamental flowering plants; 
they are quite fragrant, flowers expanding in the 
evening; half hardy perennial; blooming the first 
season from seed; the roots can be preserved in 
winter like Dahlias. 
Mixed, beautiful colors 5c 
Longifolia, long flower, pure white and fra- 
grant 6c 
Dwarf White Tom Thumb. When fully de- 
veloped this variety does not exceed 10 
inches in height, and forms a charming little 
bush completely studded with pure white 
flowers; new 10c 
Multlflor, large umbels of dark, lilac, red 
flowers; perennial, fine 15c 
MARTYNIA. H. A., 3 to 4 feet. 
Free flowering, of easy culture and hardy, 
sweet-scented; yellow and purple 6o 
MATRICARIA (Fever Few). 
Handsome free-flowering plants, good for 
beds and pot culture. H. H. P. 
Matricaria Eximia Crispa FI. PI. Lovely 
little plants with double white flowers 
and prettily ourled foliage like parsley. 8 
inches 10c 
Capensis. Double white flowers; splendid 
for banquets etc 5c 
Orandflora FI. PI. Large flowering double 
white, beautiful 15c 
MAURANDIA. (Climber.) T. A. 
6 to 10 feet. 
Very graceful for training on trellis work, 
verandas, etc.; perennial, flowers the first 
season from seed ; violet, pink, purple 
white and mixed 10c 
MIGNONETTE (Reseda Odorata). 
A well known annual with spikes of delicious- 
ly fragrant flowers. Indispensable in every gar- 
den. H. A. 
Grandlflora. Large flowered; per oz., 20c. . . 5c 
Ameliorata. Very sweet scented; per oz., 
15c 5c 
Parsons’ White. A distinct almost white va- 
riety, with long spikes 
5c 
