
SEED LIST 

RECEEVED 
DEC 231947 4 
Native Wild Flowers 
of the Great Southiweé: 
5. 59. LAWRENCE-Seedsman 
P. O. Box 408, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. U.S.A. 

_ The South-Western part of the United States is frequently called the 
‘Wild Flower Garden of North America. Here abound many little known and 
rare species that attract Botanists from all parts of the world. No other 
known area offers such a magnificent display of floral splendor each spring 
and summer. Our long growing season and extreme range of altitude from 
below sea level to timber line produce an abundance of fiora not found else- 
where. It is our intent to make available to the public the seed of those spe- 
cies that will thrive with cultivation under normal conditions found in the 
Temperate Zone. 
(*) FIRST PRESENTATION. To the best of our knowledge those spe- 
= marked with an asterisk are now presented to the public for the first 
ime. 
Most wild flowers of the Southwest thrive better in a slightly alkaline 
soil. If soil is acid, alkalize with lime. 
Sow Wild Flower Seeds in the Fall—nature’s way—for best results. 
Freezing the seeds in the ground won’t hurt them. 
We market seeds exclusively. We do not ship plants or bulbs. 
Ordering by variety number will avoid confusion. 
Postpaid in United States and Canada. No order less than $1.00, please. 
No. 1.—SPECIAL—Our attractive SOUVENIR GIFT package contains one 
packet of 25 hardy tested annuals, one packet each of three rare 
species, also a beautiful 44%2x5% inch hand tinted photo of floral land- 
scape, nice for framing. A writeup of Western Wild Flowers and plant- 
ing instructions. This makes an ideal gift for a flower loving friend, one 
who would appreciate the unusual flowers. Mailed to you in a plain 
package for remailing. Postpaid $1.00. 
No. 2.—UNIQUE GARDEN MIXTURE.—*4 ounce (about 150,000 seeds) of 
25 hardy tested annuals, the unusual and interesting flowers you do not 
find in your neighbor’s garden. Recommended for fall or spring plant- 
ing. Postpaid $1.00. 
No. 3.—RARE PERENNIAL MIXTURE—\, ounce, 20 species of rare peren- 
nials specially selected for cultivation. Many of these plants are only 
known to the experienced Botanist but would make a welcome addition 
to the American garden. Some of the seeds in this mixture will germi- 
nate quickly, others more slowly. Some require winter freezing or a 
few weeks in a closed container in the refrigerator before planting. Do 
not destroy your seed bed too quickly. Postpaid $1.00. 
No. 4.—WET SPOT MIXTURE.—For planting around the edge of pools or 
any spot that is continually damp consisting of Columbine, False Solo- 
mon’s Seal, Grass of Parnassus, Ladies’ Tresses, Shooting Star, Yerba 
Mansa, et cetera. Generous Packet, Postpaid 50 Cents. 
(*) 5—PARACHUTE PLANT.—Annual (Atrichoseris platyphylla). A most 
unusual plant that should be better known. Average 2 feet, broad brown 
spotted leaves flat on the ground, very slender, neutral shade, branching 
stems bearing a canopy of glistening white flowers with many toothed 
petals which appear like a parachute floating in mid-air. The blooms 
exude a rich vanilla-like fragrance. 500 Seeds 50 Cents. 
(*) 6.—YERBA MANSA.—Perennial (Anemopsis californica). A hardy fa- 
vorite of Old Mexico with bright green oval leaves mostly basal, creep- 
ing rootstocks and a strawberry-shaped spike densely covered with tiny 
pure white florets. The spike is surrounded with large white bracts 
splashed with carmine. Likes moisture. Sow in a damp place in full 
sun or around the edge of pools. 500 Seeds 20c; Ounce $5.00. 
No. 6-A.—PACIFIC COLUMBINE.—Perennial (Aquilegia truncata). The 
wild species found west of the Rockies with large flowered brilliant scar- 
let and yellow blooms, loves moisture and partial shade. One of the Best 
from the West. Packet 25 Cents; Ounce $6.00. 


