- LIATRIS PYCNOSTACHYA (See Page 29) 
PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINICA (See Page 36) 
LYCHNIS VISCARIA 
LEWISIA (Leu-is'-i-a)—Bitter Root 
A group of rock plants so choice that they merit the 
very best spot in any rockery. Being natives of the 
Northwest, they are perfectly hardy anywhere, but de¬ 
mand perfect drainage. Plant in a soil composed of 
good loam, sand and stone chips or fine gravel and 
success is assured. 
♦columbianum ingala— A strong growing form with dainty 
sprays of pink flowers. 50c each 
*columbianum rosea —Fat little leaves make up an ever¬ 
green rosette from which spring wiry stems carrying 
lovely deep pink flowers. 35c each 
*rediviva —In the late summer and fall this little gem sends 
up many fat needle-like leaves forming a dense rosette. 
In May a great hunch of buds appear each on a separate 
stem which open into flowers 2" across of rich satiny 
texture very similar to the Cactus bloom. The color 
varies from pure white to deep rose-pink, the darker 
colors predominating. After blooming the entire plant 
disappears for about two months. Best planted in 
colonies of 6 to 12 in dry exposed position. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*tweedyi —Considered one of the four best rock plants in the 
entire world. Large, fleshy leaves with a very glossy fin¬ 
ish form a beautiful rosette. Old plants will have four or 
five of these rosettes. From these, myriads of large 
waxen flowers of apricot-salmon arise on 6" stems. The 
individual flowers are 2" across and old plants in the 
wild have been observed with as many as 200 blooms. 
This is positively one of the most beautiful plants in culti¬ 
vation today. For best results we suggest removing dirt 
to depth of 5" and plant in pure sand. The roots will soon 
grow out of the sand and the crown will be protected from 
excessive moisture, which seems to be its only enemy. 
Large $1.00 each; medium 75c each; small 60c each 
LINNAEA (Lin-ne'-a)—Twin Flower 
Beautiful native evergreen trailer for moist shady spots. 
Especially effective along the bank of a pool, in the 
fern bed or under trees and shrubs. 
*borealis —Pink abelia-like flowers in pairs all summer. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
LITHOSPERMUM (Lith-o-sper'-mum) —Rockseed 
*purpurescens —Long arching leafy canes which root at the 
tip and form new crowns, thus forming a loose leafy foil 
for plants liking root shade. Not to be confused with 
coerulea which is not hardy. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
LOBELIA (Loh-bee'-li-a)—Indian Paintbrush 
Brilliant flowering perennials for a moist spot in sun 
or partial shade forming neat clumps and blooming over 
long intervals. 
*cardinalis —Rich, fiery, cardinal-red flowers several times 
each season. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
LYCHNIS (Lik'-nis) —Catchfly 
Attractive perennials of easiest culture furnishing some 
of the brightest colors in the garden. Should be planted 
in groups in full sun. 
chalcedonica— Heads of vivid scarlet flowers on 4' stalks 
blooming all summer. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
chalcedonica rosea —Soft salmon pink form of the pre¬ 
ceding. 25c each 
*forresti hybrids —A new strain blooming in June when the 
color is most welcome in the border, growing 2' high 
varying from pink to deep red. Mixed. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*lagasace —Glaucous tufts of dainty bright rose flowers 
on 6" stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*viscaria fl. pi. —Perfectly double florets in large heads of 
brilliant deep rose. 10". An outstanding plant. 35c each 
*viscaria splendens —Bright deep pink flowers in large 
heads on 16" stems. Extremely valuable for cutting 
Memorial Day. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
One each of the 6 Lychnis $1.35; 3 for $3.50 
LINUM (Ly'-num)—Flowering Flax 
Extremely showy and free flowering perennials suitable 
for the border or rockery in full sun. Should be cut to 
the ground several times each season, which insures a 
very long blooming period. 
*flavum —Fine deep green foliage and bright yellow trans¬ 
parent flowers. 8". 35c each 
*narbonnense —Forms a spreading clump of dainty foliage 
with profusion of large sapphire blue flowers having a 
white eye. Flowers do not close at night as with some 
sorts. 12". 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
*perenne —Very attractive foliage and bright pale blue 
flowers on arching stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
Russell’s New Hybrids —An outstanding novelty from Eng¬ 
land, having won a Gold Medal from the Royal Horticul¬ 
tural Society in 1937. Huge spikes in colorings hitherto 
unknown in Lupines, such as rich orange, clear blues, 
indigo and countless bi-colors. (See inside front cover 
cut). Small strong plants. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
LYTHRUM (Lith'-rum)—Purple Loosestrife 
Stately border plants 5' tall forming shapely bushes of 
great value for the border also for naturalizing in wood¬ 
lands or along streams. 
superbum roseum —Great spires of lacy rose-purple flow¬ 
ers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
MAHONIA (May-hoh'-ni-a) —Holly-Grape 
*repens —Our native Oregon Grape growing only 10" tall 
and slowly forming clumps of lovely evergreen holly¬ 
like leaves with beautiful blue berries. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
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