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LEUCORYNE IXIOIDES 
Leucoryne Ixioldes Odorata or Glory of the Sun is a bulbous 
plant producing on wiry stalks 18 inches tall, large heads of fragrant 
blue flowers with white centers, from February to May. Easily 
raised. The seed germin.-ites readily, producing flowering size bulbs 
2 years from date of sowing. Culture same as for Freesla. T. pkt. 
50c; 10 pkts. $4.00. 
UNDEFOLIA SPECTABIUS 
A beautiful hardy perennial, first rate for cutting as well 
as for borders and rockeries. Flowers in terminal heads of 
rich deep gentian blue from April to July. Does well in any 
kind of soil but does not thrive in the hot corn belt. If you 
are located on the Pacific coast or in the North you will find 
Lindefolia a flower of spectacular beauty. Height 20 in. 
T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.60. 
LYCHNIS 
Blooms from July to September and is a splendid showy 
plant for dry soils and sunny position. Grows readily from 
seed and should be sown outdoors in April or May. Plant 9 
inches apart. 
CHALCEDONICA GEANDIFLORA—More robust in growth 
than Chalcedonica, flowers extra large, flaming scarlet. Hardy 
perennial. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 25c. 
LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA SAI.M0N QUEEN —Light salmon 
pink, beautiful and perfectly hardy. Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 
15c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. 
LYCHNIS HAAGEANA HYBEIDA—Finest of the Lychnis fam¬ 
ily. Colors varied. Height 1 foot. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 
$1.60. 
LYCHNIS YISCARIA SPLENDENS—Fine hardy border plant, 
producing in profusion double brilliant red flowers in June 
and July. Height 1 foot. T. pkt, 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. 
LYCHNIS ARKWEIGHTII —New. Produces an abundance of 
large brilliantly colored flowers during summer in scarlet 
and pink shades. Hardy perennial, height 30 inches. T. pkt. 
10c; Vs oz. 45c; oz. $3.00. 
Hardy perennial rock plant, neat 
and compact, bearing brilliant 
rose pink flowers In April and May. Height 5 in. T. pkt. 25c; 
1/32 oz. 80c. 
LYCHNIS ALPINA 
I V/-IJKTIC f AOAcr'Ai? Hardy perennial miniature 
LYL'HNlu Alpine, in bloom during 
May and June. Flowers carmine-rose of unusual brilliancy. 
Plants of evergreen habit. Very choice. T. pkt. 30c; 1/64 
oz. 55c. 
I VT'UMIC Fr^DUirQT'II ^ new hardy perennial 
rLll\.K.lliij 111 with tufted grass-like foliage, 
producing quantities of showy panicles of flowers of bright 
pink, crimson and white on stout stalks 15 in. high from June 
to September. An elegant flower, valuable for cutting as a 
border plant and for rock gardens. Will withstand an in¬ 
credible amount of drought. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 40c. 
MATRICARIA—FEVERFEW 
Perennial treated as an annual because not hardy In the North. 
The neat graceful flowers useful In most any kind of flower work, 
are produced from June to November. 
Sow In March In shallow boxes (2 inches deep). When the plants 
are large enough to handle, transplant into another box and set 
out In the open in May. 
MATRICARIA EXIMIA GOLDEN BALL—Of compact habit, suitable 
for edging, with very striking double yellow flowers. Height 8 In. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; lb. $14.00; % oz. 20c. 
MATRICARIA CAPEN8I8 ALBA PLENA—Free-flowering plants of 
bushy habit, bearing quantities of snow-white double flowers in dense 
clusters almost covering the plant. Fine for pot culture and for cut¬ 
ting. Tender perennial, blooming the flrst year from seed. Height 
2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $$4.80. 
MATRICARIA WHITE BEAUTY—(M. Capensis Eximia 
Grandiflora flore pleno.) Flowers very double, snowwhite, 
almost two inches across, fully equal in beauty to Pompon 
Chrysanthemums therefore of high value as a cut flower. 
In bloom from June to frost. Height 2 ft. Perennial treated 
as an annual. T. pkt. 15c: Vs oz. 60c; oz. 35c. 
MATRICARIA BALL WHITE—Extra selected stock. Plants 
of compact growth covered with fuly double flowers with 
quilled petals. Blooms early. Height 1 foot. T. pkt. 10c; 
Vs oz. 30c: oz. $2.00. 
MAURANDIA—CLIMBING SNAPDRAGON 
Lophospermum Scandens. A beautiful annual climber with clean, 
dark green, dense foliage. Sow the seed in March and plant outdoors 
In May. The flowers resemble those of snapdragon in shape and are 
of many colors and shadings from June to October. Fine for baskets. 
The seed we offer Is of the largest flowered varieties in mixture. 
Height 10 feet. T. pkt. 16e; H oi. S6c; oi. f2.40. 
Marigold—Tagetes 
First class cut flowers, the dwarf varieties are valuable bedding 
plants. Plant foot apart, give rich soil from start to finish, with full 
exposure to the sun. The dwarf sorts grow a foot high, the tall reach 
2Vi feet. They bloom from July to frost. Sow the seed in March 
indoors or in May outdoors. 
Marigold is one of the best paying flowers. Thrives in almost any | 
kind of soil and reaches the peak of its beauty In the very warmest i 
weather even in dry season. Shipped long distances, stays bright and 
crisp for days after other flowers would have wilted. A flrst class cut 
flower and wonderful in sprays and wreaths. 
TALL GUINEA GOLD—Flowers all double, resembling a carnation j 
in form, brilliant orange. Less pungent than is the rule. 
TALL ALL DOUBLE ORANGE—Flowers 4 inches across. 
TALL ALL DOUBLE LEMON—Very double, sulphur yellow. 
TALL DOUBLE BROWN—TALL DOUBLE GOLDEN ORANGE. 
TALL DOUBLE ELDORADO—Flowers very large and double, beau¬ 
tifully quilled, deep yellow. 
TALL DOUBLE ORANGE PRINCE—Large double golden orange 
flowers. 
TALL DOUBLE LEMON QUEEN—Very large, extremely double, 
sulphur yellow. 
TALL DOUBLE MIXED—Large flowered, colors light and dark 
yellow. 
DWARF DOUBLE AURORA—Very double and large, pale yellow, 
flushed red, beautiful. 
DWARF DOUBLE VULCAN—Shining purple scarlet, streaked with 
primrose yellow, very striking new variety. 
DWARF DOUBLE DARK BROWN—Very doable, fine for bedding. 
DWARF DOUBLE GOLDEN BALL—Very double, deep orange yel¬ 
low. 
DOUBLE LEGION OF HONOR—Orange yellow, spotted dark crim¬ 
son. 
DWARF SINGLE LEGION OF HONOR—Plants compact, only 8 
inches tall, dark yellow spotted brown. 
MARIGOLD DOUBLE DWARF FRENCH—MONARCH STRAIN—A 
very compact strain, large double flowers, wide range of colors. 
PRICE: Any Marigold listed above: T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
MARIGOLD SUNLIGHT 
New type Marigold and the color is new too, namely of 
striking deep orange-red. Flowers extremely double, ball¬ 
shaped, six inches across. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
MARIGOLD SUNSET GIANTS 
Flowers of immense size, 5 to 7 inches across, fully 
double, resembling a chrysanthemum in formation of bloom. 
The flowers are fragrant in many shades of yellow from 
primrose to deep orange. First rate cut flower. Very free 
blooming. Comes about 80% true from seed. Height 4 to 5 
feet. T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 25c: oz. $1.60. 
MARIGOLD HARMONY 
Dwarf French type. Flowers double, cushion-like in the 
center which is of golden orange in color, surrounded with 
a double row of petals of redish brown. The two colors pro¬ 
duce a brilliant and harmonious contrast. Blooms early and 
profusely until frost. Plants compact, foot high. One of the 
finest of all marigolds. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. 80c. 
