King Edward VII. Crimson bars against a violet background un¬ 
doubtedly suggested the royal name of this variety. The large and 
distinctive blossoms are produced on 8 to 10-foot vines during the 
summer and fall months. 
King of the Belgians. An early-flowering kind producing its bloom 
on old wood is this English hybrid. The light mauve flowers have 
noticeable bars of more intense coloring. 
La France. An extraordinary variety recently introduced to American 
gardens, La France is violet-purple with dark anthers. 
Lady Betty Balfour. Clematis viticella , introduced to England from 
Spain in the sixteenth century, has given us many delightful hybrids, 
among them Lady Betty Balfour. In early spring it should be cut 
back half way if one would enjoy the full value of its velvety purple 
flowers through the summer months. 
Lady Caroline Neville. In contrast to Lord Neville, this hybrid 
wears a mantle of French white adorned with mauve bars. A good 
grower, flowering freely, it should find a place in many gardens. 
Lady Northcliffe. Of comparatively recent introduction is lovely 
Lady Northcliffe. The large flowers are deep lavender with 
bright blue tints in pleasing harmony with the purple base and 
showy stamens. 
Lanuginosa Candida. A grayish white form of one of the outstanding 
early-flowering species. 
Lawsoniana. Another blue Clematis, but this one is flushed with 
mauve and is most attractive. Large flowers with overlapping 
petals, a long blooming season (June to September), and a strong, 
rich growth make it a striking feature in the landscape. 
Lord Neville. With petals rich in texture, like plum-colored velvet, 
Lord Neville will add a note of luxury and atmosphere to any gar¬ 
den. Where average height and long blooming season are desired, 
together with flowers unusual in outline and exquisite in color, 
this extraordinary plant will meet the requirements. 
Mme. Baron-Veillard. If pastel tones are desired, the warm lilac- 
rose flowers of this French introduction will undoubtedly meet 
with approval. As the days get cooler, the color of the blooms 
becomes more intense, and its growth is checked only by frost. 
Then, too, it is tall growing (10 to 12 feet), sturdy of growth, and 
very profuse in bloom. The flowers are moderate in size, borne in 
generous clusters, and of unusually delicate beauty. From all ac¬ 
counts, Mme. Baron-Veillard is destined to become very popular. 
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JAMES I. GEORGE & SON 
