LEWISIA (Leu-is'-i-a)—Bitter Root 
A group of rock plants so choice that they 
merit the very best spot in any rockery. 
Being natives of the Northwest, they are 
perfectly hardy anywhere, but demand per¬ 
fect drainage. Plant in a soil composed of 
good loam, sand and stone chips or fine 
gravel and success is assured. 
♦leana— Slender pine-like evergreen leaves and 
exquisite pink flowers in many headed clus¬ 
ters. 50c each 
♦howelli— Beautifully waved and crested leaves 
forming an evergreen rosette and many 
large pink flowers with a deeper veining. 
50c each 
♦rediviva— In the late summer and fall this little 
gem sends up many thick round leaves 
forming a dense rosette. In May a great 
bunch of buds appear each cn a separate 
stem which open into flowers 2" across of 
rich satiny texture very similar to the 
Cactus bloom. The color varies from pure 
white to deep rose-pink, the darker colors 
predominating. After blooming the entire 
plant disappears for about two months. Best 
planted in colonies of 6 to 12 in dry ex¬ 
posed position. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
Doz. $2.50 
*tweedyi— Considered one of the four best rock 
plants in the entire world. Broad fleshy 
leaves and waxen apricot flowers 354" 
across- Should have a coating of gravel about 
the crown to insure drainage. Best in an 
eastern or northern exposure. $100 each 
LAMIUM (Lay'-mi-um) — Dead Nettle 
A much neglected and worthwhile plant. 
Grown in partial shade with occasional se¬ 
vere shearing it is one of the lovliest dwarf 
plants grown. A great favorite with our 
visitors. 
*maculatum— Deep green foliage heavily marbled 
with red and silver above which the old rose 
salvia-like flowers continue to bloom all 
season. 35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
LAVANDULA (Lah-van'-deu-la)—Lavender 
-A. delightful old-fashioned favorite that has 
never lost popularity. The dainty lavender 
flowers which retain their delicious fragrance 
when dried are greatly beloved. Give a 
sunny location and cut back when the bush¬ 
es become straggly. 
*vera— The true old lavender. A profuse bloomer 
with fine silvery leaves. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
LINUM (Ly'-num) — Flax 
Elegant feathery leaved free flowering per¬ 
ennials for a sunny place in the border or 
rockery. 
*flavum— Fine deep green foliage and bright yel¬ 
low transparent flowers. 8". 35c each 
*narbonnense— Forms a spreading clump of 
dainty foliage with profusion of large sap¬ 
phire blue flowers having a white eye- Flow¬ 
ers do not close at night as with some sorts. 
12". 35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3 50 
*perenne— Very attractive foliage and bright pale 
blue flowers on arching stems. 25c each; 
3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
LONICERA (Lon-i-ser'-a) — Honeysuckle 
*pileata yunnanensis— A dwarf little evergreen 
shrub not exceeding 18" having rich deep 
green leaves and purple berries. 25c each 
LILIUM (Lir-i-um)_LUy 
Lilies should be planted in cool moist soil 
but must have good drainage. Slight shade 
from the noonday sun is preferable, 
regale—Large white fragrant trumpets with yel¬ 
low throat shaded pink on the outside. The 
most admired of all white lilies. 25c each; 
3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
*tenuifolium—Slender stems and many recurved 
blooms of brightest scarlet. 25c each 
3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
tigrinium superbum—'An improved giant tiger 
lily. Bright orange spotted black. 25c each; 
3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
umbellatum—Immense blooms in great umbels. 
Will succeed in sun or shade. We can sup¬ 
ply in deep red or rich orange scarlet. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
One each of the 4 lilies, 90c: 3 for $2.50 
LYCHNIS (Lik'-nis)—Catchfly 
Attractive perennials of easiest culture fur¬ 
nishing some of the brightest colors in the 
garden. Should be planted in groups in full 
sun. 
chalcedonica—Heads of the most vivid scarlet 
flowers imaginable on 4' stems blooming all 
summer. 25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2-50 
chalcedonica alba—White form of the preceed- 
ing. 25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
forresti hybrids—A new strain blooming in June 
when the color is most welcome in the 
border, growing 2' high and varying from 
pale pink to deep red. Mixed. 25c each; 
3 for 65c 
*lagasace—Glaucus tufts and dainty bright rose 
flower.s on 6" stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 
Doz. $2.50 
*viscaria fl. pi.—Perfectly double florets in large 
heads of brilliant deep rose. 10". An out¬ 
standing plant. 35c each 
*viscaria splendens — Bright deep pink flowers 
in large heads on 16" stems. Extremely 
valuable for cutting Memorial Day. 25c each; 
3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
One each of the 6 Lychnis $1-35; 3 for $3.50 
LINNAEA (Lin-ne'-a)—Twin Flower 
Beautiful native evergreen trailer for moist 
shady spots. Especially effective along the 
bank of a pool. 
*boreahs—Pink abelia-like flowers in pairs all 
summer. 35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.50 
LITHOSPERMUM (Lith-o-sper'-mum) — 
Rockseed 
*purpurescens—Long arching leafy vines which 
root at the tip and form new crowns, thus 
forming a loose leafy foil for bulbs 
plants liking root shade. Not to be con¬ 
fused w’ith coerulea which is not hardy. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
LYTHRUM (Lith'-rum)— 
Purple Loosestrife 
Stately border plants 5' tall forming shapely 
bushes of great value for the border also 
for naturalizing in woodlands or along 
streams. 
superbum roseum— Great spires of rosy purple 
flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
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