Thrive and Multiply Year After Year 
HEUCHERA (Coralbells; Alum 
Root). All Coralbells prefer an 
acid soil, if possible. However, 
they seem to thrive equally well 
on sandy, heavy, sweet and acid 
soil, as well as shade or sun. A 
tremendously useful, attractive 
perennial. Fine for cutting, too. 
H. Sanguinea. Really one of the fin- 
est of our perennials. Resembling 
Lilies-of-the-Valley, the flowers of 
this variety are bright crimson-red 
and are borne on 12- to 18-inch, 
erect stems. Blooms from June to 
September. Attractive evergreen 
foliage. Fine in rockery and bor- 
der. Strong plants, 30c each; 4 
for $1.10. 
H. Brizoides. Delicate sprays of 
bright pink bells rise gracefully 
from leathery tufts of foliage. 
Blooms in May and well into the 
summer. 12 to 18 inches. Strong 
plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 
HIBISCUS (Marshmallow). Mixed 
colors. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
HOLLYHOCKS. Old favorite, al- 
ways in demand. We offer the 
finest double varieties obtainable 
in yellow, pink, red, maroon, sal- 
mon, rose and white. Wonderful 
bloomers. Plant them under win- 
dows, along fences, or for background effect. Attains 5 to 6 feet. 
Will thrive on heavy soil. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 
IBERIS (Candytuft). A’ neat and compact evergreen dwarf. Cov- 
ered with a sheet of pearly white flowers in early summer, it be- 
comes the “show” of its surroundings. Fine for edging for beds 
or for your rockery. 8 inches tall. The plant resembles Daphne 
Cneorum a great deal. Strong plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 
IRIS Kaempferi (Japanese Iris). The queen of them all. Large 
blooms § to 6 inches in diameter, Orchid-like in appearance, borne 
on strong, upright stalks 214 to 3 feet tall. Blooms during late 
June and during July. A perfect mass of bloom unrivaled by any 
other perennial. The range of colors is most striking. Every 
shade beautiful. Japanese Iris are alluring in the border and wel- 
come in the cutting garden. Makes a superb cut flower. Heavy 
plants, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 

LATHYRUS 




Iris 
Kaempferi 
Extend 
the 
Iris Season 
Well 
into the 
Middle 
of the 
Summer 

JAPANESE IRIS 

IRIS Pumila (Miniature Flag). Dwarf spring Iris. Extensive color 
range. 6 to 8 inches. Blooms during April and May. Fine for the 
low border, rockery and pools. Large, charming flowers. Strong 
plants, blooming size, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea). Showy, free-flowering, hardy 
perennial climbers for trellis, covering old stumps, fences, walls, 
etc. Blooms all summer and good for cutting. Mixed colors. 
30c each; 4 for $1.10. 
LAVANDULA (Lavender). 
L. Vera. This is the true sweet-scented English Lavender. Forms a 
compact, blue-gray plant about 18 inches high. Delightfully fra- 
grant. The showy blue flowers in July and August rise 8 to 10 
inches above the beautiful foliage. An old favorite that never 
grows old. Fine for the border and rockery. A plant every garden 
should have and know. Perpetually beautiful both summer and 
winter. Strong plants, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star). A bulbous perennial with long spikes of 
purple and rosy purple flowers from July to September. Grows 5 
feet tall, of which nearly 314 feet consists of the flower spike. A 
novel plant that attracts and commands attention. Very hardy. 
Will thrive on rather wet ground and in semi-shade. A _ back- 
ground plant, effective in its display. Strong, 2-year bulbous roots, 
35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
LINUM Perenne (Blue Flax). A beautiful perennial of delicate foli- 
age and pure blue flowers. A real border gem. Very adaptable 
for the rock garden as well. Grows 1!/4y feet high, and is simply 
covered with large, heavenly blue flowers of Buttercup-like shape. 
Blooms almost the entire summer. Does well on any soil but seems 
to prefer that of sandy or light texture. Strong plants, 35c each; 
3 for $1.00. 
L. Flavum (Yellow Flax). Like its blue cousin, a profuse bloomer. 
A fine variety with transparent yellow blossoms. Foliage is heavier 
than the blue. 12 inches. Good for border and rockery. Strong 
plants, 50c each; 2 for 85c. 
LOBELIA Cardinalis. Deep red flowers on long spikes. July and 
August. Likes a damp soil, partly shaded. 50c each; 2 for 85c. 
LUPINS, Russel. This new strain of Lupins has caused a sensation 
among flower lovers. Large spikes of flowers in rich colors. Per- 
fectly hardy. Out of 214-inch pots, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 2-year, 
field-grown, 50c each. 
LYCHNIS Chalcedonica. Deep red flowers borne on large heads 
similar to Verbena. Good for cutting, the border or garden. 2 
feet. 2-year plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 
MERTENSIA (Virginia Bluebells). 
M. Virginica. Drooping bells of light blue, changing to coral-pink 
in the spring. 1 to 114 feet. Blooms during May and June. At- 
tractive foliage. Likes shade and moisture, but does well in full 
sun. One of our prettiest and most interesting native spring flow- 
ers. Fine for shady nooks in the rockery and border. Strong 
bulbous roots, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 
MONARDA (Bee-Balm; Bergamot; Oswego Tea; Haremint). 
M. Didyma. In mixed colors. Strong plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.10. 

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