The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Connecticut. 6i 
HOLLYHOCKS. 
The Hollyhock is one of the grandest 
flowers for the back of herbaceous bor¬ 
ders. A most popular garden plant and 
deservedly so. We can supply strong 
plants in the following colors: 
Double Red. Double Maroon. 
Double White. Double Salmon-rose. 
Double Yellow. Double Mixed. 
Double Pink. Allegheny, semi-double. 
See illustration. 
I BEK IS, see Candytuft. 
♦JACOB’S LADDER (Polemonium Coerul- 
eum). 10 to 12 inches. May and June. 
A favorite old garden plant, producing 
a quantity of attractive blue blooms. 
JAPAN IRIS, see page 55. 
KANSAS FEATHER, see Liatris. 
KNIPHOFIA ALOISES, see Lily Torch. 
LARKSPUR (Delphinium). 3 to 6 feet. 
June to September. These handsome 
plants are invaluable for the hardy border, 
while for massing their gorgeous effects 
are unrivalled. The prevailing color in 
the group is blue, which is the most 
uncommon color in Herbaceous plants, 
varying from the palest lavender to 
deepest purple. Few plants are so strik¬ 
ing or produce a more brilliant effect 
during early summer and fall. They are 
easily grown, but at all times show a 
generous appreciation for liberal treat¬ 
ment. 
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS, see Pea per¬ 
ennial. 
LEMON LILY, see Lilies, page 57.- • 
LIATRIS PYCNOSTACHYA (Kansas Gay 
Feather). 4 to 6 feet. July to August. 
Most, showy and attractive plants, pro¬ 
ducing spikes of rosy-purple flowers. 
LILY - OF - THE - VALLEY, see Lilies, 
page 57. 
LINUM PERENNE, see Flax. 
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flow¬ 
er). 2 to 3 feet. August and September. 
Rich, fiery red flowers, handsome for the 
border. 
♦LOTUS''.CORNICULATUS (Baby’s Slip¬ 
pers). July to November. Bright yellow; 
spreading on the ground. Good fore¬ 
ground border plants. 
♦LYCHNISI CHALCEDONICA (Scarlet 
Lightning). 1 to 2 feet. May and June. 
Very fine border plant. 
LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA VAR. ALBA. 
2 to 3 feet. June to July. White-flow¬ 
ered form. 
♦LYCHNIS VISCARIA VAR. ALBA. 12 to 15 inches. May and June. White. A very dainty 
plant with evergreen foliage. 
♦ LYCHNIS VISCARIA VAR. SPLKNDENS (Ragged Robin). 12 to 15 inches. May andfjune. 
Produces masses of very brilliant rose-colored flowers, resembling Scotch Pinks. 
LYSIMACHIA BARYSTACHYS. 1 foot. June to August. Flowers white. 
LYSIMACHIA NUMMULARIA (Creeping Jenny). June and July. A splendid cover plant. Brilliant, 
showy, yellow flowers. 
LYTHRUM ROSEUM (Loosestrife Purple). 3 to 4 feet high. July and August. Long branching 
spikes of attractive pink flowers. 
Hollyhocks. 
Essex, Conn., April 29, 1912. 
Plan ts received in good shape. A. M. 
April 26, 1912. 
Enclosed find check covering account for vines and shrubs which 1 received from you and which 
arrived in good condition, and am pleased with same. Very truly yours , 
C. J. G . 
> > New Haven, Conn., November 16, 1912. 
The trees and vines received from your Nursery are entirely satisfactory. C. E. C. 
The above Hardy Herbaceous Plants are offered In three sizes, as follows, unless other¬ 
wise noted. The very heavy field clumps can only be supplied in the sorts marked with 
a * to the left. Stock can be potted to order and held for any delivery date. 
Each. 
Per 10. 
Per 100. 
♦Very strong Field Clumps ( Express or Freight) . 
50c. 
$4.00 
$35.00 
Strong Field Grown, usual size ( Express recommended) . 
25c. 
2.00 
15.00 
Smaller size (mostly field grown) ( Post-paid at single rates if requested) 
15c. 
1.25 
10.00 
FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER PAGE. 
