LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS, Perennial Sweet Pea 
Similar to sweet peas but not so fragrant; they bloom 
through a long season, are prefectly hardy, and will live for 
vears. Should be sown near a fence or other support, thinning 
to 2 or 3 feet apart. Height, 4 to 6 feet. 
Mixed. 
LEPTOSYNE, Sea Dahlia, AF 
A fine cut flower of marguerite-like yellow flowers. 
18 inches high. 
LINARIA, Miniature Snapdragon, A 
This interesting species bears flowers which resemble minia- 
ture Snapdragons ending in single elongated spurs. 
Fairy Bouquet. This is an erect sort with finely cut foliage 
and with blossoms clustered on upright spikes. The colors 
which are varied embrace many shades of crimson, orange, 
and blue. The plant is in flower within two months. 
Grows 

LINARIA, FAIRY BOUQUET 
LINUM, Crimson Flax 
Grandiflorum rubrum. An old favorite with large, rich crim- 
son blooms borne profusely on plants growing 18 to 24 inches 
tall. Though the flowers last only one day, new ones appear 
every morning. Annual. 
Perenne. Perennial, blue, 30 inches high. Very showy. 
Flavum. Perennial. Beautiful rockery plant; grows 12 inches 
in height. Blooms yellow. 
LIVINGSTON DAISY (M. Criniflorum), AF 
Plants, slightly spreading. Flowers, 2 inches in diameter. 
Pure white edged with rose, crimson, pink and buff. Thrives 
in poor soil. Pkt. 15c. 
LOBELIA, A 
A dainty and continuous blooming annual of compact 
growth, remarkable for its profusion of beautiful blue flowers. 
Unexcelled for edging, ribbon beds, hanging baskets or window 
boxes. 
Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Perennial. 2 ft. to 3 ft. Tufts of 
bronzy green foliage from which arise spikes of fiery scarlet 
flowers. Pkt. 25e. 
Crystal Palace Compacta. Little dwarf bedding plant; dark 
blue flowers cover the whole plant during the entire season; 
very compact and used extensively in carpet bedding or edg- 
ing; height 4 inches. 
Sapphire. Of trailing habit. Dark blue with white eye. 
Hamburgia. Sky-blue, white eyes. Trailing. 
LUNARIA, Money Plant 
Biennis alba. A hardy biennial admired for its silvery seedpod 
membrances which are used for house ornaments as they 
present a beautiful and rather curious appearance. Particu- 
larly attractive when combined with the seed pods of Physalis 
Francheti. Lovely large white flowers during the summer. 
LUPINUS, P 
Shrubbery plants, bearing long spikes of flowers. White 
and pink, occasionally blue. Sow seeds in open early in spring. 
Give plenty of room. 
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LUPINES 
Russell’s Prize Mixture. Grow this famous new strain of 
Lupins. They will bloom six months from seeding, so that you 
can enjoy blooms this year. Russell Lupins grow into well- 
rounded, well-branched plants, each developing a number of 
extra large spikes, the size and colors never before seen in 
hardy Lupins. Pkt. 15ce. 
LYCHNIS, Rose Campion, P 
Chalcedonica. Maltese or Jerusalem Cross, flaming scarlet: 
large ball-like flower heads; 8 feet in height. 
LYTHRHUM, P 
Roseum Superbum. Rose pink flowers, 3% to 4 feet in height. 
Flowers from July to September. 
MARIGOLD, AF 
Late in the season when many other growing things are 
past their prime, these plants supply an abundance of decora-. 
tive blossoms. Their tones of orange and yellow blend well 
when the flowers are arranged loosely in bowls and vases. The 

bright green foliage is finely cut, and the stems are stout. Tall - 
Marigolds give charm to the border, while the dwarfs are 
valuable for bedding and make ideal edging plants. We be- 
lieve we offer every desirable Marigold grown today. 

FLASH 
DWARF VARIETIES 
Naughty Marietta. Burpee’s new dwarf French Single Mari- 
gold. The rich golden yellow flowers attractively blotched 
maroon at the base of the petals, thus providing a pleasing, 
showy contrast. Flowers are wide open, 21% il across, freely 
borne on compact plants 1 ft. tall. Gay subjects for beds, bor- 
ders and edgings. All-America winner 1947. (Illustrated in 
color on inside front cover.) Pkt. 25e. 
Scarlet Glow. A well named variety that really does glow, 
seeming redder than any other marigold. Compact grower. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Spry. Similar to Harmony except it is yellow and red. Com- 
pact, 9 inches. Bushes very free flowering. Puts on a real 
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