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Russell Lupins 
Lupinus • Lupins 
These are gorgeous perennials, the new Hybrids especially, rivaling the del¬ 
phiniums when seen at their best, making 3-foot spikes handsomely set with 
many colored flowers shaped like quaint, old-fashioned sweet peas. 
RllSSell Lupins R-H. S. Gold Medal, June, 1937. The most sensational 
- introduction for many years. The finest strain of peren¬ 
nial Lupins in the world. Long, symmetrical, closely furnished spikes in an 
indescribably rich variety of brilliant colors—self and bicolors—reds, oranges, 
pure deep yellows, and many others new to Lupins. Average height 2^£ 
to ft. 
Pkts. in 3 sizes: 12 seeds 25c; 50 seeds 65c; 250 seeds $2.50 
See back cover of this Catalog 
8059 BRECK’S GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. An improved strain of Lupinus 
polyphyllus not to be compared with the more common forms. The color-range 
includes delicate shades as well as rich blue, mauve, pink and yellow. Pkts. 
25c and 60c. 
8060 Arboreus. Bright yellow flowers. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
8062 Arboreus, Snow Queen. Pure white flowers. Pkts. 15c and 35c. 
8064 Polyphyllus, Blue. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
8066 Polyphyllus, Rose. Very pretty. Pkts. 15c and 35c. 
8068 Polyphyllus, White. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
8070 Polyphyllus, Yellow. Pkts. 25c and 60c. 
8072 Polyphyllus, Mixed. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
Lythrum • Loosestrife 
8090 Roseum superbum. A splendid landscape plant, 4 feet high, for stream- 
sides, with broad, steeple-like clusters of bright purple flowers. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
Malva • M allow 
Decorative plants with ascending branches 1 to 4 feet high, bearing flowers 
like single hollyhocks. 
Pkts. 10c and 25c, except where noted 
8095 Alcea. Hollyhock Mallow. Rose-color. Pkts. 15c and 35c. 
8097 Moschata. Musk Mallow. Rich pink. Medium height. 
8099 Moschata alba. White flowers. 
Lobelia 
Handsome, native plants with fine spikes of 
brilliant flowers in late Summer. Excellent in 
moist, half-shaded places. 
Pkts. 25c and 60c 
8049 Cardinalis. Cardinal Flower. Brilliant red. 
8050 Siphilitica. Brilliant blue spikes. 
Lunaria • Honesty 
8051 Biennis, Mixed. Interesting biennial plants, 
2 feet high, with purple flowers, followed by 
transparent, silvery seed-pods ornamental in 
Winter bouquets. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
Lychnis 
Fine perennials of varying habit, with geo¬ 
metrically shaped flowers in flat heads. Excellent 
either for garden decoration or cutting. 
Pkts. 15c and 35c, except where noted 
8052 Arkwrightii. Upright stems, with small 
heads of huge, dazzling orange-scarlet flowers 
of star-shaped outline. 
8053 Chalcedonica. Jerusalem Cross. Plants 2 
to 3 feet high, with small clusters of glowing 
scarlet flowers. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
8054 Chalcedonica alba. The same with white 
flowers. Pkts. 10c and 25c. 
8055 Flos-cuculis. Ragged Robin. Dense clusters 
of bright pink flowers. 
8056 Haageana Hybrids. Dwarf plants with 
enormous orange and brick-red flowers. 
Mimulus • Monkey Flower 
Dwarf plants about a foot high, with succulent foliage and large, oddly shaped 
flowers, curiously blotched and spotted. 
Pkts. 25c 
8102 Cardinalis. Scarlet. 8104 Tigrinus. Elegantly spotted. 
Myosotis • Forget-me-not 
Beautiful little perennials, treasured for their exquisitely blue flowers, each 
marked with a sparkling yellow eye. Other colors exist but blue is most popular. 
Best treated like pansies by sowing in Midsummer and carrying the plants over 
Winter for early Spring bloom, discarding them after flowering. 
Pkts. 15c and 35c, except where noted 
8112 Alpestris Victoria alba. Clear white. 6 in. 
8116 Alpestris Victoria rosea. Pink. 6 in. 
8118 Alpestris Victoria. Clear blue. Compact plants. 6 in. 
8120 Alpestris, Mixed. Blue, pink, and white. Plants about a foot high. Pkts. 
10c and 25c. 
8124 Farquhar’s Pillar. Plants upright. Bright blue flowers in profusion through¬ 
out the Summer. Excellent variety for Winter blooming. Sow outside in June 
and later transfer the young plants to the greenhouse. 
8126 Palustris semperflorens. The bright blue Water Forget-me-not. A splendid 
type that blooms all Summer. Extraordinarily vigorous. A true perennial for 
wet or dry places. 
8128 Royal Blue. Superb deep blue flowers on bushy plants. 
Nepeta 
Prostrate, mounded plants with aromatic foliage. Excellent for edging. 
Pkts. 25c 
8138 Nervosa. Bushy plants with bright and attractive light blue flowers. 
8139 Mussini. Bluish gray foliage, with bluish mauve flowers all Summer. 
