THE LEWISIAS 
To me the Lewisias are the most beautiful of all rockery 
plants, when in full glory of their exquisite bloom. This is 
a sweeping statement, but I make no exceptions to it. The 
basal rosettes are made up of thick and succulent leaves; 
crisped, crinkly and undulate; emerald, gray-powdered, 
bronze-tinged. The many-petalled blossoms are of cup 
form like feathery Water Lilies. Thoroughly winter-hardy. 
LEWISIA BRACHYCALYX—ury(l)4. Blossoms of dainty, 
lavender-tinged white, hide the plants for many weeks 
Rare. Pkt. 25c; Vj oz. $1.25. 
LEWISIA COLUMBIANA — ry(2) 10. Smaller blossoms 
than other species, but carried in enormous profusion in 
taller, airier, sprays. Most excellent. Rose-pink. Pkt. 30c. 
LEWISIA COTYLEDON — ry(2)10. Thick, succulent 
rosettes. Loose panicles of blossoms that may be blush or 
rose with orange shadings. Pkt. 25c. 
LEWISIA FINCHI—ry(2)12. Bright orange buds open 
to soft pink blossoms, each petal with a rose stripe. A 
plant in full flower is a lovely thing. Blooms for many 
weeks. Pkt. 20c; fa oz. $1.00. 
LEWISIA HECKNERI—ry(2)8. Large flowers of rosy 
pink, pure solid color. Silk-fringed foliage. Pkt. 25c. 
LEWISIA HOWELLI—ry(2)10. Large flowers of clear 
pink to exquisite apricot rose, above beautifully crisped 
rosettes. Pkt. 20c; fa oz. $1.00. 
LEWISIA HOWELLI CRENULATA—Leaves intensely 
ruffled. Flowers soft salmon pink. Pkt. 20c. 
LEWISIA MARIANA—ry(2)9. Blossoms of a luminous 
enchantment, moonlight yellow melting into golden rose. 
Pkt. 20c. 
LEWISIA REDIVIVA—ury(2)8. Great feathery flower- 
cups of delicate pearly pink. A very beautiful species. 
Possibly the largest flowered of all. See illustration, page 12. 
Pkt. 20c; fa oz. 75c; 54 oz. $1.40. 
LEWISIA TWEEDYI—ry(2)9. Great blossoms in “tea- 
rose” tones of melting apricot, cream and satiny pink. 
Enormously floriferous. Undulate evergreen leaves, estab¬ 
lished plants spreading to several rosettes. Give deep, cool, 
open soil. Pkt. 30c. 
OFFER 67B7—One pkt. each of above for $2.00 
LEWISIA BLEND—ry(l). A bit of each of above, and 
others. Not hard from seed if given “y” culture, see first 
page, also general cultural leaflet sent with seeds. Sowing 
in late autumn or winter in open ground beds or frames is 
strongly advised with all Lewisias. Pkt. 15c. 
LIATRIS or GAYFEATHER 
For brilliant shades from lavender, through violet, to 
purple ,the Liatrises are unexcelled. They are of iron-clad 
hardiness, thrive in poor soils, and excel as cut-flower. 
LIATRIS ELEGANS—rcby(3)28. An informally grace¬ 
ful, highly distinct, and delightfully pretty species. Clus¬ 
ters of relatively large and starry florets with long curved 
stamens. Only three or four florets in a cluster, but the 
clusters closely set. Pure lavender. Pkt. 15c. 
LIATRIS GRAMINIFOLIA—crbndy(4)36. Great sheaves 
of graceful wands, close-set with fluffy blossoms of an ex¬ 
hilarating purple vividness. Particularly good. Pkt. 15c; 
54 oz. 35c. 
LIATRIS HYBRIDA GRAND DUBOIS—cby(3)72. Great, 
closely packed, fluffy spikes of bloom, to six feet or more. 
Color variable, blue-purple to red-violet. Magnificently showy. 
On order of Pyncnostachia, but far finer. Pkt. 20c; 54 oz. 
40c; 54 oz. 75c. 
LIATRIS LXGULISTYLIS—rdy(3)20. Earliest flowering, 
with enormous violet tassels, widely spaced. Best rockery 
species. Pkt. 20c. 
LIATRIS NEW HYBRIDS—cby(4)36. Quite variable in 
form and color, but always good. Lavender, mauve, rosy 
purple and reddish violet. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 35c. 
LIATRIS PUNCTATA — crby(4)20. Dense wand-like 
spikes of vivid purple fluff. Dwarf. Pkt. 15c. 
LIATRIS SCARIOSA—cby(4)50. Branching plants with 
particularly large and well-spaced tassel-blossoms of vigor¬ 
ous violet. Best commercial of the spectacular Tassel Li¬ 
atrises. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 35c; Y\ oz. 40c. 
LIATRIS SCARIOSA WHITE—The rare and desired pure 
white form, but only about one third will come true. Balance 
will be excellent violet. Pkt. 25c; fa oz. 75c. 
LIATRIS SQUARROSA—cby(4)30. Large lacy flower- 
tassels of royal purple. Pkt. 15c. 
OFFER 68B7—One pkt. each of above for $1.40. 
LILAC—See Syringa. 
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□ LIES FROM SEED 
Nothing very difficult about growing Lilies from seed, 
providing the directions on cultural leaflet sent out with 
each lot of seeds, are followed. Of course, it must be 
realized that seeds of some Lilies sprout quickly, while 
others need much more time to germinate, but patience 
costs little, and will be rewarded. Those inexperienced had 
best start with the kinds marked “e.” 
Most of the easier Lilies give at least some bloom in 
one year from seed, much the second year. The slower 
kinds will begin to flower at two years, but not full showing 
until third year. A very few kinds may need a bit longer. 
In general, the kinds offered at the end of the general 
Lily list under heading “Fifteen Easier Lilies,” are those 
that come most quickly into bloom from seed. All true 
Lilies are bulbs, so key letter “u” has been omitted from 
descriptions. 
LILIUM AMABILE—cby(2)30. Friendly Lily. Grenadine, 
marked chocolate. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 40c. 
LILIUM AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM — cbaty(3)60. 
Great Gold-banded Lily. Giant flowers of purest white, with 
thick gold-band embossment on each petal. Rich fragrance. 
This is the finest form, larger flowers and heavier texture 
than in the type. Seedling stock, being healthy, is particu¬ 
larly persistent Pkt. 10c; 54 oz. 35c; 54 oz. 60c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
LILIUM BOLANDERI — bsty(3)30. Dainty wine red 
flowers, brown-dotted. Pkt. 25c. 
LILIUM BULBIFERUM — cby(3)48. Cherry-red cups, 
shaded orange. Pkt. 20c. 
LILIUM CALLOSUM—crh(3)25. Very like L. tenuifolium 
and probably as easy, but varying from strawberry to 
cinnabar. Pkt. 20c. 
LILIUM CANADENSE—cbaty(3)36. Dainty bells, clear 
yellow to rich red, maroon-dotted. Pkt. 15c.. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM — cby(2)60. The waxen, showy 
Madonna Lily. Seedling stock will be disease-free. Pkt 25c. 
LILIUM CAROLINIANUM — cbsty(3)36. Intense red,- 
dotted violet maroon. Pkt. 20c; 54 oz. 60c. 
LILIUM CATESBAEI—bstaty(3)24. Brilliant scarlet, yel¬ 
low at base. A rarity. Pkt. 20c; Vs oz. 50c. 
LILIUM CENTIFOLIUM—by(3)84. A magnificent species. 
7 seeds for 25c; 35 seeds for $1.00. 
LILIUM CENTI FOLIUM HYBRIDS—by (3). An inter¬ 
esting strain; crossings of centifolium and Sargentiae. Pkt. 
of 6 seeds for 25c; 15 seeds for 60c. 
LILIUM CERNUUM—ecrh(2)24. Nodding, reflexed blos¬ 
soms of most dainty alluring lilac pink. No other Lily has 
just this coloring; and there is a sweet fragrance. Pkt. 15c; 
54 oz. 40c; 54 oz. 75c; 1 oz. $2.75. 
LILIUM CHALCEDONICUM — cblty(3)65. Brilliant 
waxen scarlet. Amazingly beautiful. Pkt. 25c. 
LILIUM COLCHICUM (MONADELPHUM)—cby (2) 50. 
Splendid large flowers of buttercup yellow. Fragrant. From 
the Caucasus. Pkt. 20c; V?r oz. 50c. 
LILIUM COLUMBIANUM — cbsty(3)36. A dependable 
Lily, with orange flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
LILIUM CONCOLOR—erh(2)20. Red Star Lily. Up- 
facing, star-pointed flowers of vivid vermilion. Easy and 
quick, as well as very beautiful. This, and L. cernuum, are 
particularly good for the rockery. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 40c; 
54 oz. 75c; 1 oz. $2.75. 
LILIUM CONCOLOR PULCHELLUM — Good form. 
Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 40c. 
LILIUM CORD I FOLIUM—sty (3) 50. Large leaves, heart- 
shaped, of lustrous copper. White trumpets, marked violet. 
Pkt. 20c; 54 oz. 50c. 
LILIUM CROCEUM — cby(2)36. The Orange Lily. 
Chalices of radiant orange. Hardy and vigorous. Pkt. 15c. 
LILIUM, THE CROW HYBRIDS — ecbh(2-3) 60. For 
many years the late Prof. J. W. Crow, of Ontario, worked 
with hybrids of Liliums Sargentiae, sulphureum and regale, 
crossing and recrossing until the characteristics of all three 
species were intermingled and blended in new and delight¬ 
ful combinations. Seedlings of this strain vary wonder¬ 
fully in height, season, color and habit. White, cream, pale 
yellow, brown and rose appear in happy tintings and shad¬ 
ings. Pkt. 25c. 
LILIUM D'AVIDI — ecblth(3)4Q. Charmingly recurved 
flowers of a shade between apricot and cinnabar, with 
black dottings and orange reflections. Graceful and hardy. 
Recommended. Pkt. 20c; fa oz. 50c. 
LILIUM DAVURICUM—ecbh(2-3)3Q. Candlestick Lily. 
In my trial ground planting, from which this seed was 
saved, there were blossom cups of soft yellow, apricot 
buff, tawny orange, scarlet and even maroon, with diverse 
and attractive blendings. This is an easy and sure species. 
Pkt. 20c; oz. 40c; Y& oz. 7Sc. 
