LINUM — FLAX 
A favorite, free blooming flower-garden subject, 
bearing 5-petaled flowers and fine feathery foliage 
on extremely slender stems. The individual flowers, 
although small, are produced in such great profusion 
that they are extremely effective. Suitable for the 
front of the flower-border or for use in the rockery. 
Height variable, from 15 to 24 inches. 
CULTURE. A well drained, light sandy loam and a sunny 
position are essential. They will not succeed in heavy, damp soil. 
Plant in spring or fall and for best effects, plant in bold masses. 
'Linum flavum 
GOLDEN FLAX 
Bright yellow flowers, very dainty. 
*Linum perenne 
PERENNIAL FLAX 
A very hardy perennial with clear blue flowers and attrac¬ 
tive feathery foliage. 
*Linum perenne album 
WHITE PERENNIAL FLAX 
A white counterpart of the above. 
LUPINUS — LUPINE 
A beautiful, stately perennial of the Pea Family 
that is deservedly popular for planting in the hardy 
border. For best effects, plant in masses where their 
exquisite spikes of pea shaped flowers, as well as 
their interesting foliage, is displayed to advantage. 
CULTURE. The plants thrive in either sun or partial shade 
and prefer a well drained, sandy loam and a sheltered position. 
Supply plenty of water during dry weather, as they cannot endure 
drought. They are in bloom during May and June and if the 
plants are cut back after flowering, they will often produce a 
second showing of bloom later in the season. 
Lupinus polyphyllus 
BLUE LUPINE 
Clear blue spikes 3 to 4 ft. high. 
Lupinus polyphyllus albus 
WHITE LUPINE 
A white flowered form of the above. 
Lupinus polyphyllus roseus 
ROSE LUPINE 
Flowers of a beautiful rose shade. 
LYCHNIS — CAMPION 
A fine old-fashioned flower, bearing large heads 
of brilliantly colored flowers that enliven the flower- 
border and rockery during the summer and fall 
months. 
CULTURE. Plant in any good garden soil in full sun (var. 
haageana, prefers a slightly shaded position). Planting may be 
done in the fall or spring. 
'Lychnis alpina 
ARCTIC CAMPION 
A good species for the rockery, growing 4 to 6 inches high, 
bearing bright rose-pink flowers during May and June. 
Lychnis chalcedonica 
MALTESE CROSS 
Heads of gleaming scarlet flowers. The individual flowers 
are one inch across, each petal indented for half its lepgth, 
terminating in a broad tip. A very effective plant which is always 
admired, flowers produced all summer on three foot stems. 
‘Lychnis haageana 
HAAGE CAMPION 
An early summer flowering perennial with brilliant, orange- 
scarlet flowers measuring nearly 2 inches across. Plant in partial 
shade in the rockery. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
‘Lychnis viscaria splendens 
ROSEPINK CAMPION 
A tufted perennial growing about 15 inches high. It is easily 
grown, doing as well in the flower-border as in the rockery. 
Flowers rose-pink during June and July, very distinctive. 
Lupine (LUPINUS) 
LYSIMACHIA — LOOSESTRIFE 
Although somewhat weedy in habit, it is a hardy 
plant, and a welcome addition to the flower-border, 
wild garden or by the waterside. 
CULTURE. Will succeed in any good garden soil, but re¬ 
quires plenty of moisture for best results. Plant in full sun or 
partial shade in the spring or fall. Divide every third year. 
Lysimachia clethroides 
CLETHRA LOOSESTRIFE 
Long recurved spikes of white flowers 3 to 4 inches in length 
from June to September. Height 2 to 3 ft. Fine for cutting. 
LYTHRUM — PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE 
Very showy plants for the flower border or 
waterside. There is only one worthwhile variety 
which is described below. 
CULTURE. Plant in any good soil in a moist position in the 
border or in clumps by the waterside. Prefers a somewhat shaded 
position for best results. May be planted in the spring or fall and 
should be divided and replanted every third year. 
Lythrum salicaria roseum superbum 
ROSE LOOSESTRIFE 
Few flowers are more pleasing in effect or more freely 
produced from July until August. The bold spikes of gay flowers 
are held proudly above the dense foliage on stems 3 to 4 feet 
in height. 
MARSHMALLOW — ALTHAEA 
OFFICINALIS 
A great deal of confusion has existed in this 
family, however, the Giant Mallow of recent intro¬ 
duction is the only sort dealt with in this instance. A 
tall plant with hollyhock-like flowers suitable for the 
border, wild-garden, for planting amongst shrubs 
or as a specimen plant in the lawn. 
CULTURE. They require a deep rich soil and an unfailing 
supply of moisture for the best results. Perfectly hardy, but they 
enjoy a mulch of coarse manure during the winter. Plant in full sun 
in spring or fall 24 inches apart. 
Althaea officinalis 
NEW GIANT FLOWERING MARSHMALLOW 
Height 4 feet. Attractive perennial, flowering during the fall 
months. A greatly improved strain of our native Marshmallow. 
We can supply the following separate colors: 
RED, PINK, OR WHITE. 
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