
BEARDED 
IRIS 
We grow a very large 
collection of the very 
finest modern Iris. This 
includes not only a large 
list of the standard sorts 
but an unusually fine 
assortment of the new 
novelties of recent in- 
troduction. All those re- 
ceiving our regular Pe- 
rennial Catalog will be 
sent a copy of our Iris 
list as soon as it is ready. 
It is not necessary to re- 
quest this list if you re- 
ceive our 1950 catalog. 
FRENCH HYBRID HYDRANGEA (Page 21) 
LAMIUM (Lay’-mi-um)—Dead Nettle 
A much neglected but worthwhile plant. Grown in partial 
shade with occasional severe shearing it is one of the 
loveliest dwarf plants. A great favorite with our visitors. 
*maculatum—Deep green foliage heavily marbled with red 
and silver above which the old rose salvia-like flowers bloom 
all season. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
*maculatum album—A rare white flowered form. 
45c each; 3 for $1.15; doz. $4.25 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY—See Convallaria 
LUPINUS (Leu-py’-nus)—Lupine 
Stately plants forming large clumps. Should have full sun 
and plenty of moisture. We furnish strong young plants 
that establish easily. 
Russell’s 
New Hybrids—An outstanding novelty from Eng- 
land, having won a Gold Medal from the Royal Horticul- 
tural Society. Huge spikes in colorings hitherto unknown in 
Lupines, such as rich orange, clear blues, indigo and count- 
less bi-colors. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
LYCHNIS (Lik’-nis)—Catchfly 
chalcedonica—3’ vivid scarlet. 
Attractive perennials of easiest culture furnishing some 
of the brightest colors in the garden. Should be planted 
in groups in full sun where the effect is dazzling. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*viscaria fl. pl—Perfectly double florets in large heads of deep 
*viscaria splendens—Deep pink, 18”. 
*viscaria splendens alba—A lovely new pure white form. 
rose. One of the finest and most satisfactory hardy plants. 
45c each; 3 for $1.15; doz. $4.25 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*vera rosea—Dainty pink form. 
LEONTOPODIUM (Le-on-to-pohd’-i-um)—Edelweiss 

ONOSMA TAURICUM 
LAVANDULA (Lah-van’-deu-la)—Lavender 
A delightful old-fashioned favorite that has never lost pop- 
ularity. The dainty lavender flowers which retain their 
delicious fragrance when dried are greatly beloved. Give a 
sunny location and cut back when the bushes become 
straggly. 
*vera—The true old lavender. A profuse bloomer with fine 
silvery leaves and purple flowers. 
45c each; 3 for $1.15; doz. $4.25 — 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Perhaps the most far-famed plant of the Swiss Alps, form- 
ing downy mats of silver in any well drained sunny spot 
that is not too dry. 
*alpinum—Star-like heads clothed with a dense woolly white 
substance. An interesting plant that always draws attention. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
LIATRIS (Ly-ay’-tris)—Blazing Star 
From a grassy tuft arise stalks clothed in lovely fragrant 
blossoms. Sun or shade. 
pycnostachya—Tall rosy purple. Indescribably lovely. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10 
September Glory—Giant spikes and huge florets of striking 
purple. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
White Spire—Sparkling white counterpart of above. 
60c each; 3 for $1.55 
One each of the 3 Liatris $1.35 
45c each; 3 for $1.15; doz. $4.25 
*viscaria, Zulu—A glorious deep red sport that developed here. 
The unusual brilliance of color demands instant admiration. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
One each of the 5 Lychnis $2.15 
LYTHRUM (Lith’-rum)—Loosestrife 
Stately border plants 5’ tall forming shapely bushes of 
great value for the border and also for naturalizing in 
woodlands or along streams. 
Lady Sackville—Purplish rose. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Morden’‘s Pink—An outstanding novelty with large rose pink 
florets. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
Prolific—Lovely new sort with bright pink bloom in magnifi- 
cent profusion. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
The Beacon—A new and unusually brilliant shade of red. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
One each of the 4 Lythrums $1.65 
MONARDA (Mon-ar’-da)—Bergamot 
Attractive plants for the sunny border or in light shade. 
Very fragrant mint-like foliage and large heads of brilliant 
flowers. 
Cambridge Scarlet—Brilliant crimson scarlet 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
Purple Glory—Extra fine purple sort. 
Rose Queen—Fine deep rose. 
Salmon Beauty—Salmon pink. 
Snow Queen—Large snowy white. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
Violet Queen—Rich pure violet. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
One each of the 6 Monardas $2.25 
MUSCARI (Mus-kar’ -i)—Grape Hyacinths 
Dainty spring flowering bulbs increasing rapidly to form 
large clumps of grassy leaves and fragrant flowers. Plant 
bulbs 2” deep. 
*Heavenly Blue—Fine deep blue. 
45c doz.; 25 for 75c; 100 for $2.75 

22 LAMB NURSERIES 
E. 101 SHARP AVENUE, SPOKANE 11, WASHINGTON 
