ORA H Ali^# ROSS 
X-L FLOWER SEEDS 
292—HOLLYHOCK 
Hollyhocks are truly a perennial plant, but are planted 
early in April and will generally flower the first year. Our 
seed is of choicest double varieties. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 30c. 
293—HUNNEMANNIA 
These golden yellow poppies are borne on shrubby bushes 
about 1^4 feef high. Petals are broad and crinkled, and its 
effect is very pleasing both in the borders and bouquets. 
Pkt., 10c. 
HYACINTH BEAN 
(SEE DOLICHOS) 
294—HELIOTROPE (A) 
A fragrant and beautiful flower that lasts for a long time. 
For best results seed should be sowed inside early in the 
spring and transplanted. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
295—JAPANESE HOP (A) 
A charming climber attaining growth of 20 to 25 feet in 
a few weeks. Not injured by insects or by heat, and the 
vine retains its beauty until frost. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; % 
oz., 40c. 
KOCHIA 
(See Mexican Fire Bush) 
296—KUDZU VINE (P) (50 ft.) 
A permanent vine that makes good growth the first year. 
Flourishes where nothing else will grow. Large leaves of 
brightest green afford a dense shade. Flowers dark purple. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 
297—LANTANA (P) ( 11/2 ft.) 
A beautiful perennial with Verbena-like flowers in shades 
of yellow, orange, and red. Plants should be protected 
during the winter, or if taken in and placed in pots they 
are beautiful as house plants throughout the entire winter. 
Pkt., 10c. 
298—LATHYRUS (P) 
PERENNIAL SWEET PEA 
A climbing plant with choice clusters of sweet pea-like 
flowers. Succeeds in almost any kind of soil and location. 
Pkt., 10c; yz oz., 35c; oz., 65c. 
Lar1{spur 
An exceptionally easy flower to grow and very desirable 
for bouquets or for bedding. Our X-L strains have been 
improved so that they are nearly 100 percent double and 
have exceptionally long spurs. For early flowers fall plant¬ 
ing is recommended. To hasten germination in the spring 
and summer, it is recommended that the seed be chilled 
several days in the refrigerator. Pkt.7 10c; % oz., 25c; 
oz., 40c. 
X-L Annual Larkspur 
299— DARK 
BLUE 
300— PINK 
301— WHITE 
302— LILAC 
303— LUSTROUS 
CARMINE 
Above colors— 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
25c; Yz oz., 40c. 
304—FINEST 
MIXED 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 
20c; Yz oz., 35c; 
oz., 60c. 
305—LAVATERA 
ANNUAL MALLOW 
Last year we urged our customers to try this very i 
choice and easy to grow annual. Because of the en- I 
thusiastic compliments we have received, we know that : 
their neighbors will also plant this year. Plants are j 
bushy and about 2 feet high. Blossoms are large, satiny, • 
and of a rosy carmine shade. This plant does very well • 
in a sunny exposure, and will grow in the poorest kind : 
of soil. Pkt., 10c; Y* oz., 50c. ! 
7h .;.p; 
308—LINUM OR SCARLET FLAX (A) (10 in.) 
A well known showy and effective bedding plant. Flowers 
are deep crimson with black centers. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 20c. 
307—PERENNIAL FLAX (P) (18 in.) 
Same type flower as Scarlet Flax, but grows 6 or 8 inches 
higher. Will sometimes blossom from seed the first year and 
is very hardy. Color clear light blue. Pkt., 10c. 
308—LOBELIA (A) 
DWARF CRYSTAL PALACE—4 IN. 
This variety is the deepest blue of Lobelias. It has very 
dark foliage and is excellent for edging. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c. 
309—LUPIN (A) (18 in.) 
You will find that Lupins are very easy to grow if you 
will inoculate them before planting with nitrogen. These 
beautiful perennials have long spikes in all the pastel 
shades from June until September. Do very well in sandy 
soil. Pkt., 5c; Yz oz., 20c. 
—Ideal for Cutting —Ideal for the City Garden 
X-L Ideal 
Flower 
Collection 
—Ideal where 
Water, Good 
Soil, Experience, 
Time and Money 
Are at a 
Premium 
We believe this to be the most practical assortment of 
flowers that one can plant for continuous blooming 
throughout the summer. It contains only those varieties 
that anyone can grow under almost any kind of condi¬ 
tions. Special thought has been given to selection of 
good cutting flowers and varieties that require a min¬ 
imum amount of water. It is especially adapted for 
farm homes. 
This collection contains one packet of each of the 
following: 
SWEET ALYSSUM, white. Used for edging in the 
flower garden and for mixing in bouquets. 
CANDYTUFT, mixed. Colorful cutting flower. 
COSMOS, early mixed. Used for background. Unex¬ 
celled for cutting. 
AFRICAN DAISY, mixed. Pastel shades for cutting. 
FOUR O'CLOCK, mixed. Very colorful and of value 
where summer hedge is desired. 
PORTULACA, double mixed. "Try and keep it from 
blooming." 
ZINNIA, dahlia flowered mixed. You know how this 
is for cutting. 
CORNFLOWER OR DOUBLE BACHELOR BUTTON, 
mixed. Will provide bouquets all summer. 
One package of each of the above flowers com¬ 
plete with cultural directions postpaid to you 
for only . 
—Ideal for Busy Farm —Ideal for the Children's 
Housewives Garden 
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Ageratum will keep two weeks in water after cutting 
