

Single Hollyhocks 
HOLLYHOCKS (H# 6 ft.) 
The annual Hollyhocks will bloom the first year from seed 
if started early but the perennial (Chaters) variety should be 
started in the spring and transplanted the following fall to their 
permanent location. ‘hey like a stiff rather dry soil. For 
bordering the flower garden, there is nothing to take the place 
of the Hollyhock. They also make good hedges and screens. 
Pkt. % Oz. 
1158—Chaters Double Mixed ................ $ .20 $ .50 
1157—Single* Annual) Mixed) 2.142 ..0000..00. .10 .20 
HELICHRYSUM (HO 24 in.) 
This is the popular strawflower 
that is grown for winter bouquets. 
They are easy to grow and will re- 
tain their brilliant colors if dried 
in the shade. Sow the seed in the 
Open ground. after warm weather 
comes. Cut when the blossoms have 
attained their perfection and hang 
in a shady place with the heads 
down. 

1148—Mixed, pkt. 20c, % oz. 40c. 
Helichrysum 
HYACINTH or JACK BEAN (HO 10 ft.) 
1150—Darkness.—This hardy, easily grown annual makes 
one of the best coverings for porches and trellises. It grows fast 
and makes a dense cover of ornamental foliage with practically 
no effort on the part of the gardener. Leaves dark purple with 
flowers of reddish purple. Plant after warm weather comes and 
cultivate like any other bean. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15¢e, %4 lb. 80c. 
LATHYRUS LATFOLIUS 
(H# 6 ft.) 
1294—-Mixed.—This is known 
as the perennial Sweet Pea and 
its hardy nature and free flower- 
ing habit make it a favorite in 
every garden. It can be planted 
in a fence corner or against a 
building and it will come back 
year after year to produce a crop 
of flowers in red, pink and white. 
Sow seed in early spring or fall 
in the open ground. The plants 
are very hardy and will stand 
hard freezes without damage. 

Pkt. 20c, oz. 75c. 
Lathyrus Latfolius 

30 Slate’s Good Seeds and Prompt Service, South Boston, Virginia 
LANTANA (T# 18 in.) 
1159—Hybrida Mixed.—Brilliant 
blossoms of red and yellow shades 
make this a vivid pot plant or 
showy bedding plant. Once the seed 
are sprouted, it is of easy culture 
and grows rapidly in either full sun- 
light or partial shade. Soak seed for 
24 hours and then sow indoors in 
early spring. Transplant to outdoor 
beds after warm weather comes. In 
the fall, some of the plants can be 
cut back and potted for winter 
blooming indoors. 
Pkt. 15¢e, % 07. 25e3 
LINUM (HO 2 ft.) 
The perennial flax plant furnishes the floral world with some 
of its daintiest flowers. Seed may be started outdoors early 
in the spring or they may be started in the summer for next 
spring’s blooms. They are perfectly hardy and will come from 
year to year. Sow the annual kind outdoors in early spring. 

Lantana 
Pkt. % Oz. 
1171—Perenne, Sky Blue, Perennial........... $ .10 $ 30 
1172—Grandiflorcum Rubrum, Red, Annual...... -10 30 
Marvel of Peru, See Four o’Clock. 
LUPINS (HO 2 ft.) 
The Lupins like a little shade and a light soil but otherwise 
their culture is simple. Sow the seed outdoors after hard frosts 
are over. They make the brightest of beds, borders, and rank 
as one of the most important of cutflowers. The flowers are pea 
shaped and come in the important colors. We offer the famous 
Hartwegii strain. 
Pk. Oz. 
Jess dese ces ote $7.15" £$3-70 
LARKSPUR (HO 5 ft.) 
These old garden favorites have been bred and improved until 
today they are among our most beautiful flowers. Among all 
of the families of larkspur, the Giant Imperials rank first in 
size, form, and brilliance of their colors. These Giant Imperials 
of today look much like our best Delphiniums. They are im- 
portant both as garden flowers and for cutting, being very much 
in demand by the best florists. Sow the seed early in the 
spring where the plants are to remain and give frequent shallow 
cultivation. In the South, seed may be sowed in the fall and 
they will give early spring blossoms. 
GIANT IMPERIAL 
1178—Mixed 
1162—Blue Bell, Azure Blue................. $ .10 $1.00 
1163—Dazzler, Rich Scarlet Shaded Cinnabar... .10 1.00 
1166—Gloria, Deep Salmon Rose............. 10 1.00 
1167—Lilac Spire, A Beautiful Shade of Lilac.. .10 1.00 
1168—Los Angeles, Bright Pink on Salmon..... 10 #£1.00 
1169—White King, Glistening White.......... .10 1.00 
1170—Giant Imperial Mixed................. ~LO -80 


Larkspur, Giant Imperial Mixed 
