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*Lewisia Rediviva (Bitter Root) —Forms a rosette of thick linear 
leaves from which rise many 2 inch stems each bearing a pink 
flower 1 1/2 to 2 inches across. Give them a peaty loam soil and 
perfect drainage. They seem to be best here in light shade. 
After blooming the foliage disappears but comes again later. 
'•‘Liatris Ligulistylis (Mountain Cay Feather) —A dwarf species 
flowering in June and sometimes again later in the season. 
Large rosy purple flowers in spikes on 5 in. stems. An easily 
grown dwarf variety fine for the rockery, (w). 35 cents 
each. 
Liatris Pycnostachya (Blazing Star or Kansas Cay Feather) — 
(Button Snake Root) —Grass-like foliage and tall spikes of rich 
purple flowers. Unusual and attractive. Excellent for cut flow¬ 
ers. 5 ft. August and September. Ordinary soil. Should not 
be planted deep. (c). 
Liatris Scariosa —Clear purple flowers on 3’/2 ft. spikes in August. 
Another valuable cut flower, (c). 
LILIES—HARDY CARDEN VARIETIES 
No garden is complete without its lilies. Those listed below are 
some of the hardiest and most easily grown. By following a few 
cultural hints they should be successfully grown in any garden. 
Many are easily forced and good for cutting. 
Auratum (Cold Banded Lily of Japan) —One of the handsomest 
but unfortunately is liable to be of short duration here. Its 
large fragrant blooms are white spotted brown with a golden 
yellow band running through each petal. Usually arrives from 
japan with the Speciosum varieties too late for fall planting. 
Should be planted in early spring. Cover at least 6 in. deep, 
placing some sand and peat in the bottom of the trench. Well- 
drained soi.l 4 ft. August and September. 40 cents each; 
$4.00 per doz. 
Candidum (Madonna or St. Josephs Lily) (Ascension Lily) —This 
popular garden variety has many common names. Large fra¬ 
grant pure white trumpet-shaped flowers in July. Best planted 
4 in. deep in fall and left undisturbed. 3 ft. 35 cents each. 
'Elegans Thunbergianum —A dwarf variety suitable for the rock¬ 
ery. Orange trumpet-shaped blossoms in July. Of easy culture. 
18 in. Plant 5 in. deep. 
Henryii—(Yellow Speciosum)— A Chinese variety, orange yellow 
blossoms resembling the Speciosums in form. August and Sep¬ 
tember. 4 ft. Of easy culture. 5-7 in. bulbs 35 cents each. 
7-9 in. bulbs 50 cents each. 
Pardalinum — (Leopard Lily)— A beautiful variety from California. 
Reflexed flowers bright yellow at base, outer portion bright 
scarlet spotted brownish purple. 3 to 4 ft. July. A very 
pretty variety. Plant 6 in. deep. 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. Large bulbs. 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. Plant 5 in. deep. 
*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. 
*Tigrinun FI. PI. —A very interesting double form of the above. 
35 cents each. 
*Linaria Alpina —A compact spreading plant, flowers lavender 
purple or pink with orange palate. Blooms all summer. Well 
drained gritty soil. 
'-Linaria Origanifolia —Forms a six inch bushlet with dark green 
leaves and a profusion of small purple snapdragons with a 
bright orange throat. May to September. Well drained gritty 
soil. 
*Linum Alpinum —A prostrate variety having spreading stems 
clothed with small green leaves and producing large sky-blue 
flowers all summer. 4 in. Well drained gritty soil in sun. 
*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. 
