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LEWISIA. Bitter Root. (Portulacaceae, Purslane Family) 
Lewisia rediviva. An interesting and extremely beautiful native of the Rocky Moun- 
tains that requires a good bit of attention in the East. Pretty rosettes of fleshy, 
dark green, long, narrow leaves that begin to grow in September and remain green 
all winter. The very large, multi-rayed, delicate, rose colored flowers, as much as 
three inches in diameter are produced in June on 2 inch stems and when the plant 
is in full bloom the foliage disappears completely. This remarkable plant requires 
a very light, sandy or gritty mild acid soil with very good drainage, in full sun. 
(pH 5-6). Remember, good drainage is essential, and a thick mulch of stone chips 
around the collar is recommended. 
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LINARIA. Toadflax. (Scophulariaceae, Figwort Family) 
Linaria alpina. A lovely little apline plant that forms mats of tiny bluish-gray leaves 
on thin trailing stems and bears quantities of bright purple flowers with an orange 
palate all through the Summer. A quick and easy grower in ordinary garden soil 
in full sun. (pH 6-8). It is short lived, but reseeds itself freely. 
35¢ Each: 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
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, nodding, 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). 
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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). 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $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 wail 
plant. It thrives in full sun in a gritty, well drained lime soil. (pH 7-8). Our stock 
is very limited. 
7Jealachiomtor 01,90) 12 for $7.50 
LIRIOPE, Lily-Tuft. (Liliaceae, Lily Family) 
Liriope muscari variegata. A wonderful plant for foliage effect all through the year 
and flowers to lend color to the rock garden in Fall. It has long, thin, arching 
leaves variegated with yellow in neat attractive clumps and 12 inch high stems 
bearing spikes of purple flowers in September and October. The flowers resemble 
those of the Grape Hyacinth. Ordinary garden soil in sun or shade. (pH 5-7). 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
LITHOSPERMUM. Gromwell. (Boraginaceae, Borage Family) 
Lithospermum diffusum Heavenly Blue. A beautiful 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. For September 
1950 delivery. 
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