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LARKSPUR (Delphinum). Nat. Ord., Banunculacecs. 
One of the generally cultivated and ornamental genus of plants, combining unusual rich¬ 
ness with an endless variety of colors, all of which are extremely beautiful and pleasing. 
The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion; and when planted in beds, masses, or 
ribbons, are strikingly effective: indeed,few plants are so generally useful and valuable for 
their decorative qualities, either in the garden, or when cut for vases, bouquets, &c. Hardy 
annuals. 
Larkspur, Double Dwarf Rocket (Hyacinth-flowered), very fine double, mixed 
colors. 1 ft. 
“ Double Tall Rocket, very large, fifll spikes of fine double flowers, mixed 
li ft. 
44 Double Branching; (stock-flowered), blooms all through the season. 
fine for cutting; mixed colors ..5 
44 Double Striped Branching; (tricolor), blue, red, and white striped . 6 
44 cardiopetalum, blue; fine, growing in masses.6 
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LASTHENIA. Nat. Ord., Composites . 
Lasthenia Californica, a showy and hardy Californian annual; flowers yellow, with 
dark centre; grows about one foot high; adapted for beds, or groups in borders; 
sometimes called Monolopia Californica.10 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Pea). Nat. Ord., Leguminosx . 
Also known as Everlasting Peas. One of the most interesting and beautiful classes of 
ornamental climbing plants. The flowers resemble the Sweet-Pea, but are much larger, 
and in fine clusters; they continue to blossom throughout the season; very fine for cut- 
flowers. Hardy perennials; growing about four feet in height. Soak the seed well before 
sowing. 
705 Lathyrus latifolius, large crimson flowers.10 
70G “ “ albu9, flowers pure white; fine.. . .15 
707 “ ** roseus, flowers rose color ........ .10 
708 44 grand! tlor us splendens, large, purplish-red flowers.15 
709 44 tuberosus, light-crimson flowers.10 
LAVENDULA (Lavender). Nat. Ord., Labiates . 
A genus of plants chiefly cultivated on account of the delicious fragrance of their flowers. 
They succeed in any garden-soil. Hardy perennial. 
710 Lavendula spica (Lavender), lilac; very fragrant.5 
LAVATERA. Nat. Ord., Malvacecs . 
Very showy, profuse-blooming, handsome plants; exceedingly effective when used as a 
background to other plants, llarfiy annuals. 
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Lavatera rosea, rose-color; fine. 2 ft... 5 
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purple, crlm 
alba, white; fine. 2 ft, 
LEAVEN WORT HI A. Nat. Ord., Cruciferes. 
713 L<ea veil wort lila aurea, a pretty annual from Arkansas, of very dwarf habit; single 
flowers, half an inch in diameter, with white petals stained at the base with deep 
yellow. 
LEPTOSIPHON. Nat. Ord., Polemoniacex. 
A charming tribe of the most beautiful of our hardy annuals. Nearly allied to the Gilia, 
and requiring the same treatment. 
714 Leptosiphon Androsaceus, mixed; from California 
715 “ aureus, golden yellow; from California. $ ft. 
716 44 densiflora, rosy lilac; from California. £ ft. 
717 ** “ alba, white; from California. J ft. 
718 44 liybridus, new French: colors dark maroon, orange, lilac A , 
son, violet, golden yellow, and white, mixed; exceedingly pretty 
when well grown, either in open ground or in pots .... 
LI AT R IS. Nat. Ord., Composites. 
A hasdy perennial, found in many parts of the United States, growing in meadows and 
moist places. 
719 Liatris epicata, flowers bright purple, on stems frem 3 to 5 ft.• . 
720 “ scarioaa (Gay Feather), a showy variety, with purple flowers . 
LILIUM. Nat. Ord., Liliacex. 
The Lily stands pre-eminent among all flowering bulbs. Stately in habit, varied in color, 
highly fragrant, perfectly hardy, easily cultivated, and blooming from June until frost, they 
deserve a prominent place in the largest or smallest garden. The 6eeds often lie dormant 
several months before vegetating. Succeeds well in a mixture of loam, peat, and silver- 
sand. 
721 Liliurn giganteum, the tallest and most magnificent of the lilies, growing ten feet 
high, with spikes of white trumpet-shaped flowers, with carmine streaks . .25 
722 u lancil'olium (J apan Lily), finest mixed.25 
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