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 $1.75, Doz. $5.09 
The broad bright green leaves are 11/4 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 $1.75, 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. 
Scariosa, September Glory Three $1.50, 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 $1.50, 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. 
LOBELIA - Indian Paintbrush 
Russell Lupine 
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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. 
*Narbonnense Three $1.50, 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. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY - Convallaria 
Majalis (Bunches of 6 to 9 pips, per bunch) 
Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Fortin variety. This popular and fragrant subject repays for being well 
treated. Grand for massing near shrubs or along shaded borders. 
Clumps Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50, 100 $60.00 
Our clumps are grown from the finest type of imported Fortin stock: 
and are far superior to the common native sort. 
The Lily-of-the-Valley offered above are suited for garden planting only. 
LITHOSPERMUM - Gromwell 
Low growing hardy perennials, some shrub-like and evergreen, splendid 
for the rock garden in sheltered location, especially suited for southern 
ardens. : 
Caitare: 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. 
One of the showiest scarlet border plants we have. They are ideal plants for water- 
side, or for moist, partially shaded borders. 
Culture. Lobelias require a moist and shady position to do well. If grown in a 
Liatris, September Glory 
border prepare the soil by digging in plenty of well-decayed manure before plant- 
ing. They are best grown in large colonies, and should be planted 6 inches apart. 
Plant in spring or fall, protect lightly in winter. They must have plenty of water in 
dry weather. 
Cardinalis Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Cardinal Flower). Rich, fiery cardinal flowers, often producing 4 to 6 spikes, 
24 to 30 inches long. 
LUPINUS - Lupine 
Stately, colorful and beautiful perennials. The pea-shaped flowers are closely 
spaced on three- to four-foot spikes. The effect made by these colorful spires 
places the Lupines in the front rank of hardy border plants. 
Culture. Growing Lupines well is not as much a problem of soil as it is one of 
atmospheric conditions, They require ample moisture, full sun and do not like 
the hot drying winds of summer. They do equally well in heavy or light sandy soils. 
Water freely when ground is dry. They look best planted in bold groups. Plant in 
fall or early spring, ten inches apart. Whenever possible, do planting and trans- 
planting in fall. ‘ 
Polyphyllus, Blue Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Hardy Lupine). Clear blue spikes, 3 to 4 feet high, during June. 
Polyphyllus albus Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A white variety of the above. 
Polyphyllus roseus Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Flowers of beautifully shaded rose. 
LUPINES IN MIXED COLORS 
Selected Russell Hybrids 
You will find in our reselected Russell Lupines, the same gorgeous colors: self 
blues, pinks, reds, yellows, maroon, purples, etc. Bicolors such as violet and white, 
blue and yellow, red and bronze, red and white, purple and cream, blue and white, 
yellow and orange, pink and white, etc. The standards one color, the keel another. 
Individual flowers above average size, upright standards of some being an inch 
across. The flower spike resembles a closely set, well-rounded column of Sweet 
Peas. All flowers on spike open at one time from top to bottom. Spike 3 to 5 feet 
tall. The sensation of the English horticultural world in 1937. 
We offer fine two-year, field-grown plants that will give you a mass of blooms 


the same year they are planted. 

[48] Lewisia Howelli 

Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 


