F. H. EBELING 
70th Annual Catalog 1868-1938 
SYRACUSE, N. Y 
Annual Larkspur 
KENILWORTH IVY. See Linaria. 
KOCHLA, Trichophylla (Summer Cypress; Belvedere; Burning Bush). An 
easily grown annual, which, sown thinly in spring, soon forms a cypress- 
like hedge of lively green and perfect symmetry; by midsummer it 
attains a height of about 3 feet, turning deep red in autumn. Splendid 
for dividing and flower gardens. Pkt., 10c. 
KUDZU VINE. Pkt., 10c. 
LADY SLIPPER. See Calceolaria. 
LANTANA. One of the most desirable half-hardy perennials, constantly 
in bloom, verbena-like heads of orange, white, rose and other colors. 
2 to 3 ft. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
LARKSPUR. Annual. These handsome Larkspurs are very effective in 
borders and among shrubs. The graceful spikes are much valued for 
vases. They continue long in bloom. Sow seed either in early spring or 
late fall so germination may take place very early in the spring. 
Stock-Flowered. Mixed, all colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Giant Hyacinth-Flowered. Mixed. 3 ft. Named for the striking resem¬ 
blance to a double Hyacinth. Delicate colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Exquisite. Beautiful soft pink; highly prized for cut flower use. Pkt., 10c. 
LATHYRUS (Everlasting or Hardy Sweet Pea). Free-flowering hardy per¬ 
ennial climber continually in bloom. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
LAVENDER (Lavandula Vera). Well-known, sweet-scented, hardy peren¬ 
nial. 3 ft. Pkt., 10c. 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star). 
Pycnostachya. A showy hardy perennial border plant, with long spikes 
of violet-purple flowers. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
LINARIA (Kenilworth Ivy). Charming small, hardy perennial, trailing 
plant. Pkt., 10c. 
Maroccana Hybrids Mixed (Toad Flax). A very showy annual. 12 inches. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Macedonica Speciosa, Perennial. This is easily grown from seed. It is 
hardy and can be used where medium height is needed in rock garden 
work. The flowers resemble large golden Snapdragons, borne on stems 
averaging 3 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
LINUM or FLAX (Scarlet Flax). Brilliant crimson flowers, an inch or 
more across, and a continuous bloomer. Annual, grows 1% to 2 ft. 
high, pkt„ 10c. Perennial Varieties Mixed, pkt., 10c. 
Perenne. White. Pkt., 10c. 
Flavum. Yellow. Pkt., 10c. 
LOBELIA. The following choice varieties of this popular and beautiful 
flowering plant will be found most desirable for pot culture, edgings, 
hanging-baskets, etc., blooming profusely from June to November. 
Cardinalis is one of the finest native hardy perennials. 
LUPINUS (Lupin). Annual. Long, graceful spikes of rich and various 
colored pea-shaped flowers. Valuable for mixed borders, beds and for 
cutting. Prefers a little shade. 2 feet. Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c. 
Texanus. The wild Blue Bonnet of Texas, particularly useful in dry 
situations. Pkt., 10c. 
Polyphyllus Sorts. Effective hardy perennials, succeeding in any good 
garden soil. Blooms in May and June. 3 ft. Mixed. All colors. 
Pkt., 10c. Separate colors: Rose Queen, Deep Blue, Sunshine Yellow, 
pkt., 10c. 
LYCHNIS. Handsome hardy perennial, easy culture, fine for beds and 
borders. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
MARIGOLD (Tagetes). From midsummer to fall when many other plants 
are past their prime, Marigolds afford a wealth of color that is in¬ 
valuable. The tall African varieties produce large self-colored blos¬ 
soms on long stems; the French flowers are smaller, but the colors 
and markings are interesting, some of the varieties being striped 
and spotted. The Marigold dwarf Signata Pumila is one of the best 
edging plants; also Gamolepis Tagetes. 
AFRICAN MARIGOLDS. 
Orange Ball. Flowers very large, 10 to 14 inches in circumference, ex¬ 
tremely double and quilled like a Dahlia. Plants 3 feet high. Pkt., 10c. 
Lemon Ball. Large lemon-colored flowers, fine for cutting. Pkt., 10c. 
Dixie Sunshine. Pkt., 25c. 
Collarette or Crown of Gold. Pkt., 25c. 
Gigantea, Sunset Giants. Pkt., 25c. 
Guinea Gold (African). 2 ft. Carnation-like petals and unusually bril¬ 
liant golden color, make this flower outstanding among Marigolds. 
It lacks much of the pungent odor of other Marigolds. The plant 
blooms freely, and practically all of the flowers are double. Pkt., 15c. 
Yellow Supreme. Pkt., 10c. 
Mixed Varieties. Pkt., 10c. 
FRENCH MARIGOLDS. 
Gold Margin. Double. Flowers velvety maroon, margined with gold. Plant 
only eight inches high, bushy, compact, and free-flowering. Pkt., 10c. 
Double Harmony. Pkt., 15c. 
Dwarf Gold Striped. Double rich brown, striped golden yellow. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Dwarf Marigold, Little Brownie or Legion of Honor. A charming 
single-flowered plant, about six inches high. Very effective in masses 
or borders. Begins flowering extremely early, commencing in June. 
Color a brilliant gold, blotched with maroon. Pkt., 10c. 
Mexican Dwarf Orange. Pkt., 15c. 
Crystal Palace Compacta. Rich 
deep blue; dark foliage; the 
finest dark blue for bedding. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Gracilis. Light blue; light green 
foliage; trailing. Pkt., 10c. 
Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A 
native variety, with spikes of 
brilliant scarlet flowers; fine 
hardy border plant. 3 ft. Pkt., 
10c. * 
Marigold, Guinea Gold 
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