J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
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KOCHIA 
Eochia (Standing: Cypress, or Belvedere)—An easily 
grown annual, which, sown thinly in spring, soon 
forms a cypress-like hedge of the most lively green 
and of perfect symmetry; by mid-summer it attains a 
height of about three feet, and on the approach of 
autumn the whole plant becomes a deep red. 
Pkt. 5c; *4 oz. 25c 
*KUDZU VINE (Pueraria Thunbergiana) 
A new climber of great merit. This vine is one of the 
most rapid climbers there is, growing to 20 feet quickly. 
Called also Jack-and-the-Bean-Stalk. Hardy perennial. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c 
LANTANA 
Hybrida, Mixed—2 ft. Shrubby plant with Verbena¬ 
like flowers in shades of white, red and yellow. May be 
grown in pots or set out in summer. They have an 
agreeable aromatic perfume. Pkt. 10c 
LARKSPURS 
This is one of the best known garden flowers. A vast 
improvement has been effected, by careful selection and 
attentive cultivation, in size and color of the blossoms 
and the general habit of the plant. Hardy annuals. 
(For Perennial Larkspurs, see Delphinium.) 
LARKSPUR GIANT IMPERIAL 
Tall, upright, compact, basal branching in habit, 
the Giant Imperials have superseded all other types 
of Larkspurs for florists’ and general garden use. The 
delphinium-like spikes of double flowers, carried on 
stems 4-6 feet long, are compactly placed on the up¬ 
right growing plants, requiring only about one-half 
the space needed for the old stock flowered type of 
Larkspur. 
NEW AND EXCEPTIONAL VARIETIES 
Blue Bell (New)—A delightful clear light blue. 
Upright type with long base branching spikes. Pkt. 15c 
Carmine King—This is one of the finest new lark¬ 
spurs. Long straight laterals, growth upright and 
close to the center stalk, color rich carmine. Pkt. 15c; 
Yi oz. 35c. 
Miss California—Here is a new color that you will 
like—a rich deep pink on salmon ground. Plants grow 
3 to 6 feet tall and branch freely. Pkt. 15c; Yi oz. 35c. 
Los Angeles Improved—Rich rose colored spikes with 
dark green foliage. Pkt. 15c; Y* oz. 35c. 
La France—Exceptionally pleasing light salmon 
pink—lighter shade than Miss California. Pkt. 15c; 
Y* oz. 35c. 
Blue Spire—A magnificent tall blue larkspur. Pkt. 
15c; Yi oz. 35c. 
Lilac Spire—Base branching type of larkspur, with 
exquisite lilac colored spikes. Pkt. 15c; Yt oz. 35c. 
White Spire—Dazzling pure white similar in habit 
to above. Pkt. 15c; Y* oz. 35c. 
Rose City Mixed Larkspur—A mixture of the new¬ 
est larkspurs, including the new salmon shades. Pkt. 
15c; Y& oz. 35c. 
Collection—One packet each of any five exceptional 
varieties, your choice or ours—50c. 
LARKSPUR 
TALL DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED 
The following are the best varieties: 
Bright Rose—Pkt. 5c. Lilac—Pkt. 5c. 
Dark Blue—Pkt. 5c. Los Angeles—Rose on 
Delicate Lavender—Pkt. 5c. salmon—Pkt. 10c 
Rose—Pkt. 5c. Scarlet Rose—Pkt. 5c. 
Flesh—Pkt. 5c. White—Pkt. 5c. 
Special Mixture—Annual Larkspurs. A charming 
mixture containing all the bright and delicate shades, 
makes wonderful cut flower material and should be 
planted generously. Pkt. 5c. 
*LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS 
(Hardy Pea) 
Very decorative climbing vines of the Pea family, 
for growing on fences, trellis, etc., as floral screens 
and for cutting. Blooms all summer. 
Pink Beauty—Pale pink variety. Pkt. 10c. 
Rubra—Bright rosy crimson. Pkt. 10c. 
White Pearl—Large-flowering white. Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed—The above colors. Pkt. 10c. 
LAVATERA 
The Lavateras or Annual Mallows are showy and 
effective plants covered during the entire summer with 
bloom. For large borders and cutting they are very 
desirable. 
Splendens Alba—Very large, silky, pure white 
flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
Splendens Rosea—Very large, bright rose flowers. 
Pkt. 10c 
Splendens Mixed—Pkt. 5c. 
LEPTOSIPHON 
French Hybrids—Free flowering hardy annuals use¬ 
ful for edging and rockwork. Plants are thickly studded 
with charming bright flowers of various colors. Pkt. 10c 
LEPTOSYNE 
Stillmani—1*4 ft. One of the quickest annuals, 
blooming within five weeks from date of sowing, and 
the golden-yellow flowers continue in perfection for a 
long period. Excellent for cutting. Pkt. 10c 
Maritima—3 ft. Large lemon-yellow Marguerite-like 
flowers on long stalks. Pkt. 10c 
*LIATRIS (Kansas Gay Feather) 
It grows in long spikes 4 to 6 feet tall and densely 
covered with slender grass-like leaves of a light green. 
The small flowers are light rosy-purple; a peculiar 
habit of the Liatris is that the succession of bloom is 
from the top downward rather than from the lowest 
blooms up to the highest as in all other spike flowers. 
Pycnosthachya—4 to 5 ft. One of the choicest and 
boldest species. Flowers purple in dense spikes, which 
bloom a long time. Foliage thick and grasslike; ex¬ 
cellent for masses in the border. July-August. Pkt. 25c 
*LINARIA (Toad Flax) 
Showy free-flowering plants of a trailing habit. Good 
for borders, window boxes or rockeries. 
Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy)—3 in. Dainty lilac and 
orange; flowers throughout summer; trailing habit. 
Per pkt. 10c 
Dalmatica Macedonica—The dainty flowers resemble 
those of snapdragon, bright yellow with orange tip. 
Per pkt. 25c 
LINUM 
Grandiflurum Rubrum (Crimson Flax)—2 ft. One of 
the most brilliantly colored of summer annuals, flowers 
glowing crimson-rose. Very beautiful in beds and bor¬ 
ders, and may be had in bloom from May to October by 
successive sowings. Pkt. 5c 
LOBELIA 
A hardy annual and hardy perennial. The annual 
grows four to six inches high, is of compact growth, and 
literally covered with small bright flowers. Used 
for ribbon work and borders or hanging baskets. 
Crystal Palace Compacta—Rich, deep blue; dark 
foliage; the finest dark blue for bedding. 
Pkt. 10c 
The following variety is especially effective in hang¬ 
ing baskets or window boxes, where a long drooping 
effect is desired. 
Speciosa—True dark blue, dark foliage. Pkt. 10c. 
Sapphire—Large, deep blue flowers, with a pure white 
eye which occupies one-third of the corolla. Pkt. 15c 
Love in the Mist—See Nigella. 
LUNARIA 
Annua (Biennis) (Honesty or St. Peter’s Penny)— 
Flowers purple, followed by silvery seed pods, prized 
for winter decoration. Annual but readily self-sows. 
Per pkt. 10c 
