
Linum Narbonnense 
Lewisia Howelli 

LATHYRUS. (See Vines, page 141.) 
LAVANDULA - Lavender 
An old-fashioned, fragrant, shrubby perennial, which has been grown 
for centuries in almost every garden. It has hoary leaves and bears its 
lavender-colored flowers on erect spikes in July and August. There are 
several varieties of it, the two best for this country are named below. 
Its fragrant flowers are highly valued for drying and the use in nose- 
gays or potpourri. 
Culture. Prefers a dry, medium soil and a warm position. The best time 
to plant is in spring; fall planting is all right if plants can be well pro- 
tected. Cut back moderately in March or April. é 
Vera Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; delightfully 
fragrant blue flowers in July and August, which may be dried and used 
in bureau drawers for their delightful fragrance. 
Vera Rosea ; Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Everyone knows the old-fashioned blue-flowered favorite. There are few 
plants which are so universally liked, and we feel that the pink-flowered 
Lavender will be as popular as the blue. It has the same habit of 
growth, the same fragrant silvery gray foliage but its blooms are rose- 
pink, blending delicately with other flowers. Recently sent us from 
England where it is now also being introduced. 
LEWISIA 
Dwarf plants forming lovely rosettes of leaves not unlike some of the 
Saxifragas. They are exceptionally fine material for the shady rock 
garden. There are two types, one which loses its foliage during the 
winter; the others are fine evergreens. All are perfectly hardy. 
Culture. All Lewisias must have a loose, porous soil with a moderate 
amount of humus or leaf mold. It must be deep, at least a foot, and 
drainage must be excellent. They like a gritty soil and one of the best 
things to mix in is the fine screenings from crushed rock. Deciduous 
species are better in full sun. All evergreen varieties are best in light 
shade. Plant in fall or spring. ; 
*Finchi Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
The broad bright green leaves are 1% inches wide by 3 inches or more 
long and make a close rosette flat on the ground. Four or five slender 
scapes, 8-12 inches high, each bear from 20 to 30 very handsome soft 
pink flowers margined with a broad white band. 
*** Howelli Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
With beautifully crested leaves and pink flowers. 
LIATRIS - Blazing Star or Gayfeather 
Showy plants, native of North America. They have grassy, linear leaves 
produced in a thick, tufty mass, out of which arise the stems furnished 
with spikes of purple flowers. 
Culture. They will all thrive in ordinary garden soil, in sun or in shade, 
and are grown in groups of three or more. Plant 8 inches apart. Plant 
in autumn or early spring. May be grown by the waterside, and bees 
are very partial to the flowers. 
Pycnostachya Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Nothing can be planted that will attract more attention on account of 
its unusual appearance; but it is beautiful as well as odd. It blooms in 
midsummer and throws up long, narrow spikes of rich purple flowers, 
four feet high, which last a long time. i 
Scariosa, September Glory Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A giant 6-foot spike solidly covered with purple flowers from top to 
bottom. The flowers, unlike the common variety, come into bloom all 
at the same time, creating a marvelous effect. A splendid improvement 
over the old variety. Late flowering. September. 
Scariosa, White Spire Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A magnificent pure white Gayfeather. Just as tall as the September 
Glory from which this variety is a sport. Superb for a bold effect in the 
garden as well as stunning flower for cutting. 
LINUM £- Flax 
Elegant, feathery leaved, free-flowering, hardy perennials suitable for 
. dry, sunny borders or rock gardens. Not suitable for heavy, damp soils. 
Culture. Sandy or ordinary, well-drained, light soil and a sunny position 
are essential for these plants. Grow in colonies, and plant in autumn or 
early spring, 8 inches apart. 
*Flavum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Fine variety with transparent, yellow blossoms; of easy culture. 
**Narbonnense Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Forms a spreading clump of attractive foliage with a profusion of azure- 
blue flowers with white eye. Very handsome for the rockery or border. 
*Perenne 
Discontinued in favor of L. Narbonnense. 
LITHOSPERMUM - Gromwell 
Low growing hardy perennials, some shrub-like and evergreen, splendid 
for the rock garden in sheltered location, especially suited for southern 
gardens. 
Culture. Any rich, well-drained garden soil, fairly free from lime in 
sunny position in the rock garden or as an informal edging. Plant in 
spring only, 10 to 12 inches apart. Clip or prune immediately after 
flowering. Fall transplanting at your risk. 
**Prostratum, Heavenly Blue Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
This lovely, low-growing sub-shrub or woody perennial should be in 
every sheltered rock garden. During July and August the spot in which 
it is planted will be transformed in the most gorgeous blue ever seen 
in the rockery. It is prostrate, giving much the same effect as a clump 
of Daphne. 
LYCHNIS - Campion or Catchfly 
Easily grown and attractive perennials. They vary in stature and are 
suitable for growing in sunny borders or rock gardens, bearing large 
heads of brilliantly colored flowers, that liven up the border during 
summer and early autumn. 
Culture. All are best grown in groups in good, ordinary soil, with the 
exception of Haageana, which does best in partial shade in the rock- 
ery; the rest should be grown in a sunny border. Plant the tall kinds 18 
inches apart and the dwarf ones 6 inches apart in autumn or early 
spring. Divide and replant every third year. 
Chalcedonica Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Heads of vivid scarlet flowers, blooming a long time. One of the bright- 
est plants in the hardy border. 3 feet; all summer. Easily grown. 
*Viscaria flore-pleno Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A fine double variety; fine for cutting. 
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