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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
*LIATRIS (Kansas Gay Feather) 
It grows in long spikes 4 to 5 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. 
Dalmatica Macedonica—The dainty flowers resemble 
those of snapdragon, bright yellow with orange tip. 
Per pkt. 25c 
LINUM 
Grandiflorum 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 
*LOBELIA—Cardinal Flower 
Cardinalis—Large blooms of flaming scarlet borne 
on long stems. July until September. Pkt. 20c. 
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 
LUPINUS 
Tall Annual Varieties Mixed—2 ft. Ornamental, free 
flowering, easily grown, with long graceful spikes of 
rich and variously colored pea-shaped flowers; valuable 
for mixed flower borders and beds. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c 
Dwarf Annual Varieties Mixed, 1 ft. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c 
LUPINS HARTWEGI GIANTS MIXED 
Annual Lupins are favorite garden flowers in almost 
all parts of the country, flowering freely without any 
special care. There are five or six long basal branched 
spikes to each plant, bearing closely placed giant 
blooms, in a color range including dark blue, sky 
blue, rose and white. Pkt. 10c. 
‘LUPIN (Perennial) 
Most beautiful hardy border plants producing tufts 
of soft green foliage, from which arise in continuous 
succession the stately spikes of bloom. 
Polyphyllus (Old-fashioned Garden Lupin)—Blue. 
3 ft. Stately spikes of blue, flowers all summer. 
Pkt. 10c 
Albus—Large pure white spikes. Pkt. 10c. 
Roseus—4 ft. Light and dark rose flowers on long 
stem; fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c 
Mixed—Splendid value. Pkt. 10c. 
‘LYCHNIS 
Alpina—Close tufts, olive green foliage, clusters of 
rose colored flowers. Pkt. 20c 
MALOPE (Mallow-Wort) 
Showy plants for large mixed flower and shrubbery 
borders. The flowers are large and handsome. 
Grandiflora Mixed—Pkt. 10c. 
MALLOW (See Lavatera) 
A special garden size for 
peas, beans and sweet peas 
will insure you large, 
luscious peas and beans, and 
abundant sweet pea blos¬ 
soms for gorgeous coloring. 
Price 25c 
Those Marked * are Perennials 
9 INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
WITH 
NITRAGIN 
The Origin*! legume Inoculator 
MARIGOLD 
Late in the season when 
many other growing things 
are past their prime, these 
plants supply an abundance 
of decorative blossoms. Their 
tones of orange and yellow 
blend well when the flowers 
are arranged loosely in 
bowls and vases. The bright 
green foliage is finely cut, 
and the stems are stout. 
Tall Marigolds give charm 
to the border, while the 
dwarfs are valuable for bed¬ 
ding and make ideal edging 
plants. 
MARIGOLD 
A hardy annual, shrubby plant, in dwarf and tall 
varieties, growing from six inches to three feet high. 
TALL DOUBLE AFRICAN 
El Dorado—Large double imbricated flowers in all 
shades of yellow; 3 ft. Pkt. 5c 
Lemon Ball—A counterpart of Orange Ball, except 
in color, which is a soft lemon-yellow. Pkt. 5c 
Lemon Queen—Soft lemon yellow. Pkt. 5c 
Orange Ball—Large, perfect, double-quilled flowers, 
of a rich deep golden-ordnge color; the finest of all 
and very showy. Pkt. 5c 
Prince of Orange—Large flowers of a deep golden 
orange color; very showy. Pkt. 5c 
Finest Mixed—Pkt. 5c. 
DWARF DOUBLE AFRICAN MARIGOLDS 
Few annuals are as effective as the French Marigolds 
or flower for so long a period; they all form dense 
bushes not over 12 inches high, and are unequaled for 
borders or beds. 
Dwarf Orange Ball—A splendid pure golden yellow, 
flowers of good size and makes a very effective golden 
line or bed. Pkt. 5c 
Dwarf Lemon Ball—Similar to the above except in 
color, which is a light lemon-yellow. s Pkt. 5c 
Dwarf Finest Mixed—Pkt. 5c. 
FRENCH TALL DOUBLE 
Finest Mixed—Pkt. Sc. 
DWARF FRENCH VARIETIES DOUBLE 
Dwarf Dark Brown—Beautiful reddish brown. 
Pkt. 5c 
Dwarf Legion of Honor—Brown, spotted yellow. 
Pkt. 5c 
Robert Beist—Dark Brown and Orange. Pkt. 5c. 
Finest Mixed—Pkt. 5c. 
DWARF SINGLE FRENCH MARIGOLD 
Fire Cross—Red and yellow. Pkt. 5c. 
Legion of Honor (Little Brownie)—A single-flower¬ 
ing Marigold, forming compact bushes 9 inches high. 
Begins flowering early, commencing in June, con¬ 
tinuing until frost. The flowers are golden yellow, 
marked with a large spot of velvety crimson at the 
base of each petal. Pkt. 5c 
Finest Mixed—Pkt. 5c. 
MARIGOLD GUINEA GOLD 
A distinct new type with broad, overlapping, loosely 
formed petals, giving a most graceful, and very showy 
appearance to the flower. The plants grow 2^2 feet high 
and produce an abundance of fine flowers 2 to 2% in. 
across, of a brilliant shade of orange, flushed with 
gold. Reproduce practically 100 per cent true. The 
characteristic Marigold odor, 
too, is much less pungent 
than in other sorts. We rec¬ 
ommend early sowing. 
Pkt. 10c 
MARIGOLD 
Monarch Strain of Dwarf 
French Double Mixed—New, 
symmetrical compact habit, 
comprising a wide range of 
fine colors including orange, 
bronze and mahogany. The 
color combinations are very 
glowing, giving a rich and 
pleasing effect to the group 
or border. Pkt. 10c. 
