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FOR CULTURAL INSTRUCTIONS, SEE PAGE 77 
Imperial Larkspur—Blue Bell 
LARKSPUR □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 20-25 days 
Larkspur or Annual Delphinium is of unsurpassed merit 
for massing in the border, as well as for cutting. Native to 
many parts of North Temperate Zone. Tall, upright, 
base-branching in habit, the Giant Imperials have 
passed all other types of Larkspur for florists’ and general 
garden use. The Delphinium-like spikes of double flowers, 
carried on stems 4-5 feet long, are compactly placed on 
upright growing plants, requiring only about half the 
space needed for the old Stock Flowered type. May be 
started either indoors or outside, but indoor starting im¬ 
proves the quality of the flowers. 
Imperial Miss California— Deep salmon-pink. 
oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Imperial Blue Spire— Deep Oxford blue. 
K oz. 30 pkt. 10 
(New) Imperial Blue Bell— Granted Special Mention, 
and named as “All-Ajnerica” for 1934. This Base- 
Branching type with flowers of clear, light blue was intro¬ 
duced for the first time three years ago, the color having 
been previously missing from the Imperial Class. Origin¬ 
ator’s stock only.X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Imperial Peachblossom -Flesh-pink.. X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Imperial Daintiness— Delicate lavender X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Imperial Scarlet Spire—Good scarlet.. X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Imperial White Spire— Clear white. ... X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Imperial Finest Mixed .X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Dwarf Double Rocket Mixed— 1 foot. For borders. 
X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
FOR HARDY LARKSPUR—See Delphinium. 
LINARIA (Toadflax) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Maroccana “Fairy Bouquets” resemble miniature 
Snapdragon, and are found in distinct colors such as rose, 
yellow, pink, lavender, carmine, red, violet, salmon, and 
white. All-America Gold Medal 1934. Easy to grow, and 
blooms in 6 weeks. A native of the North Temperate 
Zone. IX feet.X oz. 25 pkt. 10 
LINUM (Flax) O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Grandlflorum Perenne— Dainty pale blue flowers. Easy 
to grow and very much used recently, because of their 
graceful, airy habit. 2 feet. Self-sows readily. European 
native.X oz. 20 pkt. 10 
LOVE-IN-A-MIST—See Nigella. 
LOVE-IN-A-PUFF —See Balloon Vine. 
LUNARIA (Honesty—St. Peter’s Penny) X 
Cultures. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
Biennis— This plant is grown for the seed pods, which 
are dried for Winter decoration. Self-sows readily. We 
can thank Asia for Lunaria.X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
LUPINUS O □ 
Culture 3 or 4. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Beautiful border plants with interesting foliage and large 
spikes of flowers resembling sweet-peas, set closely to¬ 
gether on the stalk. Prefers a well-drained soil. No garden 
complete without Lupines. 3 feet. Grows wild from 
Wasliington to California. The annual form does best 
when started indoors. 
#Polyphyllus Blue O.X oz. 25 pkt. 10 
®Polyphyllus White O..X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
#Polyphyllus Boseus O.X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Polyphyllus Regal Hybrids Mixed O—Pastel shades. 
X oz. 20 pkt. 10 
Ilartwegii Annual Mixed □.X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
MALLOW—See Hibiscus. 
MARIGOLD (Tagetes) □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
When all other flowers are past their prime. Marigolds 
will still furnish a wealth of color. The dwarf varieties are 
ideal for bedding, while the taller types are valuable for 
cutting. Marigolds are shallow rooters, and apt to be 
blown about unless staked. Easy to grow. In bloom for 
90 days. Native from New Mexico to Argentina. 
(New) Crown-of-Gold Collarette— All-America Gold 
Medal for 1937. Entirely new type of flowers. Chrys¬ 
anthemum-like crown of beautifully Incurved petals, sur¬ 
rounded by collar of broad petals of brilliant golden orange. 
Entirely odorless foliage. Grows 2X ft. tall. pkt. 25 
(New) Gigantea Sunset Giants— A new race with 
double flowers, 5-7 inches across, in shades of vivid orange, 
dark and light yellow and primrose. Sweet-scented, too. 
35% will come single, but the e.xcellence of the doubles 
will compensate for this. Long stems for cutting. .pkt. 15 
(New) Harmony Dwarf Double —Scabiosa-like in forma¬ 
tion, with tubular orange center petals, flanked by broad 
maroon-brown guard petals..X oz. 50 pkt. 10 
(New) Dixie Sunshine— Award-of-Merit in “All-America” 
'Trials for 1936. This Chrysanthemum-like flower is ball¬ 
shaped, and composed of dozens of interlocking fivc- 
petaled florets giving a fringed effect. Plants are strong¬ 
stemmed and tall, and are smothered with blooms. Early 
planting is essential.X oz. 60 pkt. 15 
(New) Sweet-Scented Yellow Supreme— “All-America” 
Gold Medal for 1935. Is lemon-yellow counterpart of the 
famous Guinea Gold, and like it is carnation-flowered and 
100% semi-double, but its flowers are even larger. After 
being in water 48-72 hours, it takes on an even more de¬ 
lightful color, and, if possible, a more graceful form. 
Deliciously sweet scented.X oz. 45 pkt. 10 
Guinea Gold —A carnation-flowered novelty that comes 
100% true semi-double from seed. Petals loosely placed 
and of brilliant orange color, flushed with gold. Largely 
lacks the characteristic Marigold odor. Early sowing Is 
essential.X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
African Orange Ball—2X foot.X oz. 50 pkt. 10 
African Lemon Ball—2X feet.X oz. 50 pkt. 10 
African Tall Double Mixed— 2X feet. . X oz. 30 pkt. 5 
French Dwarf Double -Orange. 10 inches. 
X oz. 30 pkt. 10 
French Dwarf Double —Lemon. 10 inches. 
X oz. 20 pkt. 10 
(New) French Dwarf Double Mixed (Monarch Strain) 
—Dwarf compact growth with tight double flowers, in a 
large color-range, which includes combinations of orange, 
bronze, yellow and mahogany. 10 inches. Better if 
started indoors.<.X oz. 3J pkt. 10 
•Legion of Honor, or Dwarf Brownie —About 9 inches 
high. Fine for borders or massing. Flowers single, 
brilliant gold with maroon blotching. Is quite late, but 
remains in bloom until frost. Best started indoors. 
X oz. 35 pkt. 10 
