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LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS, Perennial Sweet Pea 
Similar to sweet peas but not so fragrant; they bloom 
through a long season, are prefectly hardy, and wll 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. Ft. 10c. 
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. Pkt. 10c. 
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 iast only one day, new ones appear 
every morning. Annual. 
Perenne. Perennial, blue, 30 inches high. Very showy. Pkt. 10c. 
Flavum. Perennial. Beautiful rockery plant; grows 12 inches 
in height. B.ooms yeilow. Fki. 10e. 
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. lit. 25c. 
Crystal Palace Compacta. Little dwarf bedding plant; dark 
blue flowers coveF the whole plant during the entire season; 
very compact and used extensively in carpet bedding or edg- 
ing; height 4 inches. Fkt. 10e. 
Sapphire. Of trailing habit. Dark blue with white eye. Pkt. 10c. 
Hamburgia. Sky-blue, white eyes. Trailing. Pkt. 10c. 
Hamburgia-Compacta. Sky-blue, white eye. Dwarf. Pkt. 10ce. 
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. 
Pkt. 10e. 

MORNING GLORY, BLUE STAR 

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MARIGOLD, HARMONY TYPE HYBRIDS 
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. 
Russell’s Prize Mixture. Grow this famous new strain of 
Lupins. They will bloom six months from seeding, so that you 
ean enjoy blooms this year. Russell Lupins grow inio well- 
rounded, well-branched plants, each developing a number of 
extra large spikes, the size and colors never before seen in 
hardy Lupins. Pkt. 15c. 
LYCHNIS, Rose Campion, P 
Chaleedonica. Maltese or Jerusalem Cross, flaming scarlet; 
large ball-like flower heads; 3 feet in height. Flt. 10e. 
LYTHRHUM, P 
Roseum Superbum. Rose pink flowers, 3% to 4 feet in height. 
Fiowers from July to September. Pkt. 10e. 
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. 
DWARF VARIETIES 
Naughty Marietta. Burpee’s new dwarf French Single Mari- 
gold. The rich golden yellow flowers attractively blotched 
marocn at the base of the petals, thus providing a pleasing, 
showy contrast. Flowers are wide open, 2% in. across, freely 
borne on compact plants 1 ft. tall. Gay subjects for beds, bor- 
ders and edgings. All-American winner 1947. Fkt. 15e. 
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 
show. Fkt. 10c. 
Red Head. All-America Selection ’48. Single, mahogany to 
bronze, 2-inch flowers crested gold; plants 14-16 inches. Pkt. 
1de. 
Harmony Type Hybrids. For several years, Harmony has been 
one of the most popular garden marigolds. Now we offer 
“Harmony Type Hybrids,’”’ a strain of Harmony marigolds of 
various colors and cambinations. Growing compactly 12 to 14 
inches in height and 100 per cent double, it is one of the earliest 
to come in bloom. Try a packet and you will not be disap- 
pointed. Pkt. 10c. 
Free flowering, 
Signata Pumila, Little Giant. 
Pkt. 10c. 
orange. One of the best for edging. 
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