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LIATRIS. Blazing Star. (Compositae, Composite Family) 
Liatris graminifolia. A: tall plant that may be used in large rock gardens or at the edge 
of wild gardens. This native of the New Jersey pine barrens produces tall stems to 2 
feet high, with long, very narrow leaves and long spikes of purple flowers in 
September and October. If it is cut back before the buds form it will branch out 
and form a neat clump of short flower spikes. Give it a poor, sandy, acid soil in 
full sun. (Ph. 4-6) SoGaLiach, “outoreo cee! Zat Oris. lU! 
Liatris graminifolia alba. The very rare and graceful white fowered form of the above. 
Long arching spikes of pure white feathery flowers in September and October. Give 
it the same soil and exposure as above. Cut it back for shorter, more compact 
growth. $1.00 Each. 
Liatris scariosa nana. The very rare and beautiful rock garden edition of the popular 
flower garden Gay Feather or Blazing Star. This diminutive plant, found by Dr. 
Wherry, never grows more than 8 inches high, with a few broad, wavey basal leaves 
and stiff, erect flower stems with short, loose spikes of large, feathery, reddish-purple 
flowers from September to November. It thrives in a very poor, stony, dry lime soil 
in full sun. (Ph. '7-8). A new introduction that is still very rare, and our stock is 
sorely limited. Sl iZometeac teers ote. te., 
LINNAEA. Twin Flower. (Caprifoliaceae, Honeysuckle Family) 
Linnaea borealis americana. This very popular rock garden subject, named for the 
Great Linnaeus, forms large, solid evergreen mats of small dark green, roundish 
leaves, pierced by very slender flower stems about 3 inches high, bearing two 
charming rosy pink, fragrant, nedding, tubular flowers in June. This trailing ever- 
green shrubby plant is a native of North America, and is a perfect little gem for 
the rock garden in a rich, acid leafmold soil in a shady, moist location. (Ph. 5-6) 
BOGE ache omioreole2s | l2etor $5.00: 
LINUM. Flax. (Linaceae, Flax Family) 
Linum Flavum. (Golden Flax) An attractive clump of small, oval, dark green leaves on 
sturdy, erect stems about 12 inches high, topped with a shower of large, very 
showy, golden yellow flowers in July and August. This excellent Summer blooming 
plant comes from Central Europe and is an easy grower in a light garden soil in 
full sun. (Ph. 6-8) exceeaciwes -tomu0c., 12 tor $3.50. 
Linum salsoloides nanum. A real treasure for the rock garden. Evergreen mats of long 
trailing stems with fine hair-like blue-green foliage and large, showy white flowers 
lying right on it. This exquisite species comes from Southern Europe, and may need 
some protection in the far North. It is reliable here and makes a fine wall plant. It 
thrives in full sun in a gritty, well drained lime soil. (Ph. 7-8) Our stock is very 
limited. 75c Each. 
LITHOSPERMUM. Gromwell. (Boraginaceae, Borage Family) 
Lithospermum diffusum Heavenly Blue. (Formerly listed as L. Heavenly Blue) A beau- 
tiful little shrubby plant about 4 inches high with long, trailing branches of very 
hairy, dark evergreen leaves and lovely gentian blue flowers from June till October. 
It makes a gorgeous display trailing over rocks in light shade or filtered sunlight. 
This pleasing little jewel comes from Southern Europe and requires a fairly rich, 
gritty, well drained, acid leafmold soil. (Ph. 5-6). Always in great demand, and the 
supply usually runs out. fAyewd Vela v5) pion SRO 
Lithospermum diffusum Grace Ward. A new variety that is very similar to the above, 
but with slightly larger leaves and the flowers are a clear glistening blue. This is 
really a gem you will admire and treasure for years to come. Same soil and ex- 
posure as above. (ocr Lach, # Ge 1otes lou, 
LOTUS. Baby Slippers. (Leguminosae, Pea Family) 
Lotus corniculatus. (Birds-foot Trefoil) An attractive, loose mat of fast growing, slender 
trailing or ascending stems with light green, pinnate leaves of three leaflets. Thin 
ascending flower stems about 3 inches long bearing a little cluster of clear yellow 
pea flowers in June and July. A species widespread in Eurasia that grows well in 
any ordinary garden soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) $5¢ Each? Sitar 90c)) 12 stor. $3.50: 
* Indicates New Introduction. 
