HALLAWELL SEED CO. 
FLOWER SEEDS SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF 
Lathyrus Latifolius 
(Perennial or Everlasting Pea) 
A hardy perennial climber. Leaves and stem smooth. 
Flowers resemble Sweet Peas, but are borne on strong 
stems, with 8 to 10 blossoms to the stem. Is not fragrant, 
but is hardy and showy, and thrives in any good soil. 
MIXED, Pkt., 10c.; WHITE PEARL, Fkt., 10c.; CRIMSON or 
PURPLE, Pkt., 10c.; PINK BEAUTY, Pkt., 10c. 
Lavatera (Mallow) 
ASSURG-ENTIFLORA (Tree Mallow) —A hardy perennial grow¬ 
ing about 10 feet high with rosy crimson flowers. Much used 
for hedges or windbreaks about San Francisco. Sow from 
March to May in the open ground and thin young plants to 12 
inches apart. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c. 
SPLENDENS SUNSET —A showy and free flowering hardy annual 
3 to 4 feet tall. Brilliant rosy carmine flowers. Splendid for 
large beds where they bloom all summer; fine for cutting. Sow 
from March to May where they are to bloom and thin out to 12 
inches apart. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
Lavender (Lavandula Vera) 
Chiefly cultivated for the delicious and lasting fragrance 
of its flower; succeeds in any common garden soil. Peren¬ 
nial. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. * 
Leptosyne (Sea Dahlia) 
MARITIMA —A profuse blooming half hardy annual with large 
lemon-yellow Marguerite-like flowers on long stems, good for 
cutting; 2 feet. Requires a sunny situation. Sow from Feb¬ 
ruary to June. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 35c. 
Lilium Regale 
The trumpet-shaped flowers are white, slightly suffused 
pink with a beautiful shade of canary yellow at the center. 
Hardy and delightfully fragrant. Pkt., 15c.; 14 oz *» 50c. 
Linaria Maroccana 
Showy hardy annuals with small Snapdragon-shaped 
flowers. Grows 9 inches tall; desirable for edgings and 
rockeries. Sow the seed in the open ground in the fall for 
early bloom or any time in spring until July for later 
flowering. Carmine Shades, Chamois Shades, Crimson and 
Gold, Golden Gem, Lavender Shades, Snow White. Per 
pkt., 15c. 
Collection of 6 colors for 75c. 
EXCELSIOR MIXED—Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c.; oz., 75c. 
“FAIRY BOUQUET” —See specialty page 23. 
Linum or Flax 
RUBRUM (Scarlet Flax) —A hardy annual, about 154 feet high. 
Of slender and graceful appearance, with smooth stems and 
bright red flowers which are borne in great profusion. Sow from 
February to June out of doors. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c. 
PERENNE —Bright blue, 18 inches tall; hardy perennial. Pkt., 
10c.; % oz., 25c. 
NARBONENSE —Azure-blue with white eye. Forms a spreading 
clump and is fine for the rockery; perennial. Pkt., 25c. 
Lobelia 
A half hardy annual, growing 4 to 6 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 for a 
long season. Used for ribbon work and borders or hanging 
baskets. Sow the seed in boxes from November to May and 
transplant when well started. 
CAMBRIDGE BLUE (New) —Fine light blue flowers, compact 
habit, 6 inches; very free blooming. Pkt., 25c. 
CELESTIAL BLUE —Bright blue flowers with tiny white throats; 
foliage green; dwarf compact and very free flowering. Pkt., 
10c.; 54 oz., 50c. 
CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA —The variety most used for 
borders; deep blue flowers and dark foliage; 6 inches; a con¬ 
stant bloomer. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 50c. 
BLUE EMPEROR —Sky blue; compact. Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 40c. 
GRACILIS —Light blue; trailing, light green foliage. Pkt., 10c. 
Lobelia—Continued 
KERMESINA COMPACTA—A pretty crimson color with xarge 
white eye; very compact. Pkt., 15c.; 54 oz., 75c. 
SAPPHIRE—A superb variety of pendulous habit; large deep blue 
flowers with conspicuous white eye; suitable for window boxes 
and hanging baskets. Pkt., 15c. 
SPECIOSA—Deep blue; trailing, dark foliage. Pkt., 10c. 
TENUIOR—Of upright habit; about 15 inches high, with large, 
deep blue flowers. Useful for pots. Pkt,, 15c. 
WHITE GEM (Compacta)—Snow white flowers. Pkt., 10c. 
CARDINALIS (Queen Victoria)—A perennial sort growing 3 feet 
tall with spikes of deep crimson flowers; foliage, dark red. 
Succeeds best in moist ground. Pkt., 35c. 
Lupinus or Lupins 
Hardy annuals and perennials in great variety, growing 
from 1 to 4 feet high, and bearing spikes of Pea-shaped 
flowers. Sow in the open ground and thin to 6 inches apart. 
ANNUAL SORTS—Two Feet 
WHITE—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. DARK BLUE—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. 
SKY BLUE—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. ROSE—Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. 
ANNUAL SORTS—Mixed. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c.; 54 lb., 75c. 
GIANT MIXED—An improved type, 3 to 4 feet tall. Pkt., 25c. 
NANUS—A showy California wild flower, 10 to 15 inches high; 
flowers rich blue with white markings. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; 
54 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
PERENNIAL SORTS—Four Feet 
POLYPHYLLUS WHITE—Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
POLYPHYLLUS BLUE—Pkt., 10c.; 54 oz., 25c. 
POLYPHYLLUS MOORHEIMI—Pink and white. Pkt., 15c.; 
54 oz., 50c. 
POLYPHYLLUS EXTRA CHOICE MIXED—Tall, perennial va¬ 
riety in various colors. Pkt., 15c.; 54 oz., 50c. 
Annual Lupins 
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