RUSSELL LUPINES 
LUPINUS (Leu-py'-nus)—Lupine 
Bussell'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. Large roots. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
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 
♦viscarla 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 5 Lychnis $1.15; 3 for $3.10 
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 
Lady Sackville — A new form having much larger individual 
florets on strong well-branched plants of pure rosy pink. 
Fine. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.25 
LIATRIS (Ly-ay'-tris)—Blazing Star 
From a grassy tuft arise stalks clothed in lovely fragrant 
purple blossoms. A most unusual and attractive flower 
that is always admired. Plant in groups 8" apart in sun 
or shade. 
pycnostachya— Tall rosy purple. Indescribably lovely. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
scariosa— An earlier bloomer than pycnostachya. Deep 
purple flowers on 3' stalks. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
scariosa alba— A delightful new white form that has received 
much favorable comment. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
scariosa, September Glory— Giant 6 ft. spikes covered with 
purple flowers from top to bottom. Unlike older sorts, 
this new one is all in bloom at once, creating a striking 
garden effect. September flowering. 40c each; 3 for $1.15 
LIN ARIA (Ly-nair'-i-a) —Toad Flax 
Dainty snapdragon-like flowers in great profusion. An 
excellent cut flower. Full sun. 
Canon J. Went.— Graceful border plant with dainty pink 
flowers on 3' stalks. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
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 
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 
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 
MAHON IA (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» 
MATRICARIA (Mat-ri-ca'-ri-a) —-Feverfew 
Attractive feathery foliage on neat, rounded little plants 
8" tall. Excellent for low borders. Very effective 
grouped in the rockery. 
♦Ball of Snow— Perfectly double snow white blooms like a 
miniature button Chrysanthemum. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦Golden Feather— Clear golden leaved sort. One of the few 
plants that will hold a true yellow foliage all season . 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
♦Golden Ball— Bright yellow pompons above deep green 
foliage. A plant that should be better known. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
One each of the 3 Matricaria 75c 
MERTENSIA (Mer-ten'-si-a)—Blue Bells 
Admirable plants for a partially shaded spot in rich 
moist soil. Pendent bells in clusters, opening bright 
blue and changing to pink as they fade. 
♦oblongifolia—A dainty little native 4" high with intensely 
blue bells in early spring. After blooming the plant en¬ 
tirely disappears until the following spring. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
siberica— Large glaucous leaves which persist all season 
and exquisite rich blue flowers. 15". 35c each 
virginica— A later sort growing 18" tall which will bloom 
all summer if cut down after flowering each time. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
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