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N. A. HALLAUER—Webster, N. Y. 
*Linum Salsaloides—Forms a dense spreading mass of fine foliage. 
Flowers pale pink, almost white on 4 in. stems. Very choice. 
Any well drained light soil. 35 cents each. 
*Lithospermum—A group of handsome dwarf shrubby plants, very 
satisfactory for the rockery. Give them a peaty soil well- 
drained, in sun. 
*Canescens (Poocoon)—An easily grown variety. Native to our 
Western States. Flowers rich orange yellow S in. Any well 
drained soil. June to July. 
*Lithospermum Prostratum, Heavenly Blue—Spreading mats of dark 
green, large sky blue flowers off and on all summer. 4 in. One 
of the handsomest blue plants for the rockery. Easier to grow 
than most gentians. Peaty soil in sun. 75 cents each. 
Lobelia Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) (Indian Paint Brush)—A 
native swamp plant that succeeds in rich moist garden soil. 
Tall spikes of most brilliant scarlet. 4 ft. August. 
Lobelia Syphilitica—Similar to the preceding in habit but not 
quite so tall, and blue flowers streaked white. 
*Lotus Corniculatus flpl. (Baby’s Slippers) (Wonder Plant)—Dou¬ 
ble yellow pea-shaped flowers all summer. Ordinary well- 
drained soil in sun. An excellent ground cover, (w). 35 cents 
each. 
Lupinus Polyphyllus—Require rich moist soil. Produce tall spikes 
of blossoms, pea-shaped, blue, white, and rose separate. 3 ft. 
June to September. 
Lychnis (Campion) (Catchfly) — 
*Alpina—Deep rose. Dry soil in sun. 4 in. May. (w). 
Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross) (Jerusalem Cross) (Scarlet Light¬ 
ning)—Bright scarlet in heads, 2 to 3 ft. June to August. 
*Haageana—Orange red flowers of very large size. Color varies 
some. Very showy. 12 in. June to August. 
*Viscaria Flore Plena—Brilliant red. An attractive double variety. 
Good for cutting. June and July. 10 in. (c). 35 cents each. 
*Viscaria Splendens (German Catchfly)—A single variety of 
the above. 
*Lysimachia Numularia (Creeping Jenny) (Creeping Charley) 
(Money Wort)—A fine carpeting plant for shade with per¬ 
sistent foliage and large yellow flowers in summer. Fine for 
hanging baskets or urns. 
Lythrum Superbum Roseum (Purple Loosestrife)—Tall spikes of 
rosy purple flowers. Prefers wet soil. A showy border plant. 
4 ft. (c). July and August. 
*Malvastrum Coccineum—A rare western shrubby Alpine mallow 
forming grey mats in dry sunny places. Flowers rather large 
bright scarlet, very showy. 35 cents each. 
^Matricaria Golden Ball—A dwarf double yellow form. 12 in. (c). 
*Mazus Reptans (Rugosa)—A wonderful ground cover and also an 
excellent rock plant. Well-drained soil in light shade. Flowers 
lilac with white lip in May to August. 4 in. 
*Meconopsis Cambrica (Welsh Poppy)—Requires leaf mold soil and 
part shade. Orange yellow poppies in May and June. 12 in. 
35 cents each. 
*Mertensia Virginica (Virginia Blue Bells) (Virginia Cowslip)—A 
native plant, brilliant blue flowers in early spring. Foliage dies 
down after blooming season. Likes a shady place. 1 ft. 
Monarda Didyma (Bergamot) (Bee Balm) (Cambridge Scarlet) 
(Horse Mint) (Oswego Tea)—Aromatic foliage, brilliant scarlet 
flowers in July and August. 3 ft. (c). 
*Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not)—A well known and popular plant 
blooming in spring. Like a shaded moist situation. Make ex¬ 
cellent ground covers. 
*Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens—Bright blue flowers with yellpw 
eye. A free and continuous bloomer. 
*Myosotis Palustris Rosea—An attractive pink flowering form of 
the above. 
*Myosotis Rupicola—Forms a tuft of grey-green leaves, covered 
with large heads of azure blue flowers in May. 3 in. Well 
drained soil in sun. 35 cents each. 
*Nepeta Mussini (Cround Ivy)—A dwarf compact plant, producing 
a mass of lavender blue flowers all summer. 1 ft. Aromatic 
grey foliage, hot dry place, (w). 
*Nierembergia Rivularis (Cup Flower)—Large cup shaped white 
flowers all summer. Makes a dense carpet. 4 in. Well drained 
moist soil and part shade. Should be protected in cold climates 
and planted in spring only. 35 cents each. 
Oeonothera (Evening Primrose) (Sundrops)—Well drained soil in 
sun. 
:;: Caespitosa—Long narrow leaves from a rosette almost flat on 
the ground. The huge white flowers turn pink with age. June 
to October. 4 in. Spreads by underground runners. 
