Lavandula 
True Lavender [§] flg 
38F55 Vera Lovely, fragrant, lav¬ 
ender-blue flowers, largely used when 
dry, on account of their sweet odor. 
Blooms during July. 1 y ft. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 350; Yl oz. 600. 
Liatris 
Kansas Gay Feather (m] 
39F53 Spicata Elegant, long, nar¬ 
row spikes closely set with fluffy, 
purplish rose flowers. Blooms from 
July to September. 2 to 3 ft. tall. At¬ 
tractive in the border or as single 
specimens. Fine for cutting. 
Pkt. 150; Vl6 oz. 400; % oz. 700. 
Lilies from Seed 
Lilium [c] 
Lilies are easily grown from seed 
and last for many years once they 
have become established. They re¬ 
quire well-drained soil, to which has 
been added a generous quantity of 
leaf mold. While the flowers de¬ 
light in full sun, the base of the 
plants requires light shade. 
38F40 Regal (Regale) Gorgeous, 
trumpet-shaped, white blooms with 
a touch of canary-yellow deep in the 
throat and a shading of lilac-pink 
on the outside. Blooms during late 
June and well into July. Seed 
germinates quickly; some blooms 
can be expected the second year. 
3 to 5 ft. high, depending on age. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; V 2 ° z * 600. 
38F30 Philippinense Formo- 
sanum It usually requires 6 to 8 
months after seed is sown before 
flowers appear. If grown in pots, 
plants will often bloom two or three 
times a year. Long, trumpet-shaped, 
white flowers with reflexing petals 
are borne in umbels and somewhat 
resemble an Easter Lily. 2 to 3 ft. 
Pkt. 200; Y$ oz. 600; Vi oz. $1.00. 
36F86 Tenuifolium (Coral Lily) [g] 
Lovely, nodding, deep coral-red 
flowers with reflexed petals, borne 
during June and July. Charming 
for the border or rock garden, doing 
best in a sunny location. Easily and 
quickly grown from seed, the seed¬ 
ling bulbs blooming early in the 
second year. 18 in. tall. 
Pkt. 200; Vi oz. 600; Yz oz - $1-00. 
(For Hardy Lily Bulbs, see page 18.) 
Linaria Kenilworth Ivy [0® 3 
39F66 Cymbalaria Small, lilac- 
blue flowers on trailing stems 
throughout the summer. For rock 
gardens, ground covers, or hanging 
baskets. Grows 4 to 6 in. high. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 
Lupines 
Lupinus polyphyllus [5] 
Elegant spikes of pea-flower-like 
blooms during May and June. Suc¬ 
ceed in deeply prepared, well- 
drained, sandy or light woods soil. 
Free blooming, 3 ft. and more tall. 
38F99 RllSSell Well-rounded, 
thickly set spikes of the most ex¬ 
traordinary colors—blues, pinks, 
reds, yellows, purples, and other self¬ 
colors, also many beautiful bicolors. 
Pkt. (12 seeds) 200; Vi oz. 700. 
39 F 50 Burpee’s Improved 
Hybrids Exquisite, tall, showy 
spikes with well-formed blooms in a 
wide range of the more delicate col¬ 
ors—creamy pink, orange, salmon, 
chocolate, lavender, etc. 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 350; V 2 oz * 6 O 0 . 
Linum 
Perennial Flax 
Easily grown from seed. Succeeds in 
ordinary soil and an open, sunny loca¬ 
tion. Valuable for borders and in front 
of shrubbery. In bloom from May until 
August. A favorite “blue” flower. 
38F41 Perenne, Blue Light blue flow¬ 
ers are borne in great profusion on up¬ 
right bushy plants about 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 100; Vi oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
LychniS Campion 0 
Easily and quickly grown from seed. 
Bright and cheerful in the garden and 
fine for cutting. 
39F54 Arckwrightii Brilliant shades 
of orange, scarlet, and salmon-pink; 
June. \y 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 450. 
38F53 Chalcedortica (Maltese Cross) 
Fiery scarlet; each individual blossom 
forms a Maltese Cross. June and July. 
Grows 2 ft. high. Pkt. 100; Ya oz. 250 . 
Platycodon 
Balloon or Bellflower [c] [0 
38F57 Mariesii Large, deep violet- 
blue, bell-shaped flowers somewhat like 
campanulas. When in bud, they are in¬ 
flated like balloons. July until October. 
For border, cutting and rock garden. 
\y ft. Pkt. 150; Yl 6 oz. 450; Vi° z * 750. 
PestettsUal tf-toweAd 
Regal Lily Pkt. 150. 
Platycodon Mariesii Pkt. 150. 
Hardy Poppies 
The colorful beauty of perennial poppies assures them a place in every garden. 
They are of easy culture, growing to perfection in fairly rich, slightly moist but 
well-drained soil, and in full sun. The seed is best sown where the plants are to 
bloom. Every garden should have both the Iceland and Oriental Poppies. 
Nudicaule —Iceland Poppies [0 [c] 
Iceland Poppies are charming in the bor¬ 
der or rock garden, and furnish ideal cut- 
flowers when picked while in bud. The 
plants form neat, compact tufts of 
bright green foliage, from which arise 
graceful, wiry stems bearing large 
flowers in brilliant colors in early 
summer and more or less through¬ 
out the season. 15 to 18 in. 
38F10 Yellow Wonder 
Showy, cup-shaped flowers, 
4 in. across, of rich lemon-yellow 
changing to bright buttercup- 
yellow with lighter centers. It is 
longer stemmed and more vigor¬ 
ous growing than any other Ice¬ 
land Poppy. Showy in the garden; 
lovely for cutting. 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 200; Ya °z. 600; Y\ oz. $1*00. 
39F96 Coonara Pink Improved Gor¬ 
geous pink shades of varying intensity 
from soft pink to deep rose, apricot, sal¬ 
mon, etc. Unusually choice and appeal¬ 
ing tones, especially prized for cutting. 
Pkt. 150; Ya oz. 500; Y\ oz. 850. 
39F65 Gartref Art Shades Huge 
flowers in beautiful art or pastel shades, 
many delicately edged with contrasting 
colors which adds daintiness and charm 
to the crepe-like blooms. 
Pkt. 150; Vi6 oz. 400; Ya oz. 700. 
40F90 Red Cardinal The nearest to a 
true red. Color varies somewhat, some 
being orange-red while others are cerise- 
red; all are beautiful. Pkt. 250. 
39F93 Exquisite Mixed An extra 
choice blend of the finest large-flowered 
varieties in a wide range of colors. 
Pkt. 150; Ya oz. 350; Vi oz. 600. 
38F49 Single Mixed A good mixture 
of many colors for a gorgeous display. 
Pkt. 100; Ya oz. 250; Vi oz. 400. 
Yellow 
Wonder 
Iceland Poppy 
Pkt. 200. 
Orientale — Oriental Poppies 
Huge, brilliantly colored flowers borne profusely during May and June on plants 
3 ft. tall. Color of flowers will not come 100% true from seed but will show a 
good percentage of the proper color. 
38F51 Orientale Bright orange-scarlet 
with distinct purplish black blotch in 
center of petals. Makes a grand show. 
Pkt. 100; Ya oz. 250; Vi oz - 400. 
40F17 Salmon Queen Lovely varia¬ 
tions of delightful salmon-pink shades. 
Very desirable for garden and border. 
Pkt. 200; Yi6 oz. 500; Ya °z. 850. 
39F94 Princess Victoria Louise Sal¬ 
mon, rose and pink shades. Pkt. 150. 
38F47 Choicest Mixed Fiery red, 
scarlet, crimson, orange-scarlet, salmon 
and other colors mixed. Striking. 
Pkt. 100; Ya oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
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