(iutierrezia sarothrae Broom Bush. Related 
to the Goldenrods but grows into a hemisphere 
of innumerable slender stems and minute 
leaves of vivid green, which turns to brassy 
yellow in blossom time, September. 10 or 12 
inches. 25c; 3, 65c. 
Hedeoma camporum Plant this perennial 
Pennyroyal for its delectable and satisfying 
fragrance, a rounded, 8 inch bushlet, with 
many tiny pink-lavender blossoms, June, on. 
Or, plant many of them and dry for a delicious 
breakfast cup. 40c; 3, $1.00; doz. $2.50. 
Homalobus (Astragalus) caespitosus Of dis¬ 
tinct character and irresistable charm, form¬ 
ing a cushion of small sharp leaves less than 
2 inches high, as much as 8 inches wide, offer¬ 
ing through May a profusion of little “Clover” 
blossoms, violet to purple with white-tipped 
wings. Small plants are essential. 30c; doz. $3. 
Lathyrus incanus (ornatus) Conspicuous and 
beautiful, the Sand Peas bear large two-toned 
blossoms of rose and pale pink, in clusters of 
two to seven, in May. 4 to 10 inches. A colony 
plant of the sand dunes. 25c; doz. $2.50. 
L. ornatus (stipulaceus) Like incanus but 
glabrous, and the banner which carries the 
rose color has a tinge more of red and less of 
lavender. Rare in this locality. 30c; doz. $3.00. 
Lesquerella spatulata Bladderpod. An attrac¬ 
tive bouquet of brightest yellow, small crucifer 
blossoms. May, July. Height 4 inches, spread, 
10. Gray green winter rosettes. 20c; 3, 50c. 
Leucocrinum montanum Sand Lily, Bethle¬ 
hem Star. Deliciously fragrant, stemless little 
Lilies of waxy white in a tuft of grassy leaves. 
April, May. Plant with base of pip two inches 
deep, in fine gravel with little soil. 25c; doz. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Liatris ligulistylis Blazing Star. Stems carry 
seven to twelve, inch wide, fluffy heads of 
lovely clear purple. Basal leaves, green, oblan- 
ceolate. One to several stems, 18 inches or so. 
July, August. 40c; 3, $1.00. 
L. punctata Dwarf Blazing Star. Fluffy 
spikes of fine, transparent purple, 8 to 14 
inches, August. Basal leaves, lance-linear, 
dark green. 30c; 3, 75c. 
Lithofragma (Tellima) parviflora Woodland 
Star, Fringe-cup. Laciniated, five-petaled stars 
of purest white, starting at 4 inches or so and 
growing up - to 12, May, June. Fine for inter¬ 
planting in rich soil, shade or sun. Dormant 
soon after flowering. 3, 35c; doz. $1.25. 
Lithospermum linearifolium Puccoon. Brilliant 
yet soft yellow ruffled trumpets, one-half inch 
wide. May. Always a splendid show. 6 to 12 
inches. 30c; 3, 75c. 
Malvastrum (Sphaeralcea) coccinea Flame 
Mallow. Short spires of one-inch Mallow blos¬ 
soms of flame-scarlet, above unique deeply cut 
grayish leaves, June and later, 4 to 10 inches. 
Lean gravel-filled soil. 25c; 3, 65c. 
MerioIU, see Oenothera. 
