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Strecker’s Hardy Plants 
<‘Elegans Thunbergianum—A dwarf variety suitable for the rock¬ 
ery. Orange trumpet-shaped blossoms in July, Of easy culture. 
18 in. 35 cents each. 
Henryii—(Yellow Speciosum)—A Chinese variety, orange yellow 
blossoms resembling the Speciosums in form. August and Sep¬ 
tember. 4 ft. Of easy culture. 50 cents each. 
Pardalinum—(Leopard Lily)—A beautiful variety from Calitornia, 
Reflexed flowers bright yellow at base, outer portion bright 
scarlet spotted brownish purple. 3 to 4 ft. July. A very 
pretty variety. 35 cents each. 
Regale (The Regal Lily)—A wonderful lily of easy culture in 
well-drained soil. Large white trumpet-shaped blossoms, shaded 
pink on the outside and lined with gold. Has a very sweet 
penetrating odor. Sometimes grows 6 ft. high with a dozen 
buds on a stalk. Plant 5 in. deep. 35 cents each. 
Speciosum Magnificum—A variety of Rubrum being larger and 
having more color than that variety. 40 cents each. 
Speciosum Rubrum—One of the most beautiful and attractive 
lilies. Reflexed petals white with crimson markings and darker 
spots. 40 cents each. 
Superbum (American Turks Cap Lily)—A hardy native lily of easy 
culture, enjoys moist soil. Bright orange with dark spots. July. 
5 ft. 
■^Tenuifolium (Coral Lily)—One of the most interesting little lilies 
in the list. Recurved bright scarlet flowers in early June. 12 
to 18 in. 
Tigrinum Splendens (Tiger Lily)—Orange red spotted darker. A 
pretty lily of easiest culture. 4 ft. 
^Linaria Cymballaria (Toad Flax) (Kenilworth Ivy)—A neat trail¬ 
ing plant, attractive foliage and lavender blue flowers all sum¬ 
mer. Light well-drained soil. (w). 
^Linum (Flax) Flavum (Campanulatum)—A fine variety produc¬ 
ing transparent yellow blossoms. 9 in. June to August. Ordi¬ 
nary soil. 
^Linum Perenne—Delicate pale blue flowers on slender stems. These 
last only a day but are abundantly produced in succession. 2 ft. 
’^Lithospermum—A group of handsome dwarf shrubby plants, very 
satisfactory for the rockery. Give them a peaty soil well- 
drained, in sun. 
^‘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. $1.00 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. 
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. 
*Vlscaria Splendens (German Catchfly)—A single variety of 
the above. 
Lupinus Polyphyllus—Require rich moist soil. Produce tall spikes 
of blossoms, pea-shaped, blue, white, and rose separate. 3 ft. 
June to September. 
Lupinus Polyphyllus Sunshine—A new golden yellow variety of 
great beauty, 35 cents each. 
^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. 
