5 LINUM ANNUAL—ex(2-3)18. Easy, quick, pretty, long in 
bloom. GRANDIFLORUM—ASatiny blossoms of old rose. Pkt. 
10c; % oz. 25e. ANGUSTIFOLIUM—Flowers of silky blue in 
enormous numbers. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c. 
2 LISIANTHUS GLABER—w. Shining foliage and handsome 
golden flowers. Rare Gentian-cousin from Andean valleys. 
For cool pot culture. Decidedly rare. Pkt. 35c. 
1 LITHOSPERMUM HEAVENLY BLUE—(2-3)6. Evergreen, 
rock garden perennial giving wide mounds of dark green 
foliage, set for months with exquisite blossoms of Gentian 
blue. Light shade preferred. Plants, each 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
1 LITHOSPERMUM PURPUREO-COERULEUM — (2)10. 
Blossoms of sapphire blue on tangled, arching stems. One of 
the better rock perennials. 6 seeds for 25c. 
2 LIVISTONIA CHINENSIS—w. Chinese Fan Palm. One of 
the better ornamental Palms for pot or tub culture. A hand- 
some plant of not too difficult culture. 3 seeds for 25c. 
2 LOTUS MASCAENSIS—w. Pretty Canary Island species, a 
good pot or hanging basket plant. Drooping, silvery foliage 
and clustered, shining yellow flowers. 10 seeds for 25c. 
1 LIBERTIA IXIOIDES 2 
An informal New Zealand beauty. From dense tufts of ever- 
green, grassy foliage rise graceful panicles of bloom to about 
20 inches. The pure white flowers, each with three petals, are 
carried in breeze-swung sprays. Then come ornamental orange 
berries that hold for many weeks, and may be cut for house 
decoration. Libertia makes a good house plant, but at Phila- 
delphia it will also winter in the garden. It thrives in sun, but 
tolerates some shade. ‘“‘w’’ or “‘k.’’ Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c; % oz. 
(iXee 
3 MAGIC LILY or LYCORIS 
LYCORIS AUREA—Clusters of waxy 
golden ‘‘Amaryllis’” flowers in August. 
Supplied as rooted bulbs. Foliage appears 
after the bloom, but do not let dry out 
at any season. For pot culture only in 
the North. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.60. 
LYCORIS SQUAMIGERA — A winter- 
hardy garden bulb. Clustered, fragrant 
trumpets in opaline tones, opening lilac- 
pink, becoming blue lavender. Showy 
and long-lived. Illustrated opposite. Each 
$1.25; 3 for $3.60. LYCORIS RADIATA 
—Clustered flowers of sparkling red, 
with crispy, waxy, recurved petals. Hach 
35c; 8 for $1.00. LYCORIS RADIATA 
ALBA—A snowy beauty. Waxen flowers 
of purest whiteness. Rare. Each 90c; 3 
for $2.60. 
1 LINUM, BLUE and YELLOW 
Perennials of much showiness and great ease of handling. 
Often blooms first year. ALPINUM—(2)8. Desirable rock gar- 
den perennial, fine-leafed, with stems that radiate in half- 
decumbent carriage. Rather large flowers of soft china blue. 
Pkt. 20ec. AUSTRIACUM—(2)20. Arching canopies of shining 
blossoms in brightest of Gentian-blues. A beauty. Pkt. 15c; 
Wg oz. 25c. Plants each 45c; 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.60. FLAVUM 
—(2-4)16. Loose, wide clusters of showy, golden yellow flowers. 
In cold, exposed positions give winter prucection of straw or 
leaves. A fine species. Pkt. 15c; 4g oz. 25c; % oz. 40c; % oz. 
75¢e. Plants each 45c; 8 for $1.20. FLAVUM COMPACTUM— 
Like last, but dwarf and more compact, so better for edging 
or the smaller rock garden. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. NAR- 
BONNENSE—(2-3)20. Handsome species with panicles of 
azure blue flowers, each with a white eye. Long in bloom. Pkt. 
20c. RIGIDUM—(3-4)20. Upright perennial with bright yel- 
low flowers. Pkt. 20c. PERENNE BLUE—5(2)25. Silky blue 
flowers in prodigal abundance. Fully hardy, long showy. Will 
give some bloom the year seed is sown. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 
Y% oz. 35c; 1 oz. $1.10. PERENNE WHITE—5(2)25. Here the 
blossoms are mostly snowy white, but sometimes seedlings 
show faint blue suffusions, or white flowers with blue stripes 
or pencillings. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; %4 oz. 50c. OFFER 143A— 
One pkt. each of the above for $1.10. 
4 LITTONIA MODESTA 
A delightful relative of Gloriosa with curl-pointed foliage 
and bell-blossoms of radiant orange, like pendant Tulips. 
Short-pointed, sub-erect stems ; not a climber. It blooms freely 
and long in the garden, tubers being stored in autumn. Also 
a fine pot plant. Pkt. 25c. Tubers, each $1.00. 



LOBELIA BEAUTY 
Long-blooming plants of easy habit, all rich in color, but 
otherwise of quite diverse needs and uses. ERINUS CRYS- 
TAL PALACE—x(8)4. Compact variety with dark foliage, 
covered continually with deep blue flowers. Valued for 
edgings, beds, pot culture. Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 5c. SAPPHIRE 
—x(k)(8)8. Delightful annual semi-trailer with exquisite 
sapphire blue flowers, each with a tiny white eye. For pot 
culture, hanging baskets, porch boxes. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c. 
CARDINALIS—5ematx(3)60. Ked Birds. Flowers in the very 
brightest of reds, carried in tall spikes. No other hardy peren- 
nial shows such vivid color brilliance. Tolerates open shade if 
given plenty of moisture. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c; % oz. T5ce; 
Y% oz. $1.35. SIPHILITICA—5ematx(3)35. Blue Birds. A de- 
sirable border perennial. Spikes crowded with blossoms of 
royal blue. Quick from seed. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c; % oz. T5c. 
LOBELIA HARDY HYBRIDS—ex(3)50. New group of winter- 
hardy Lobelias, result of crossing Cardinalis and Siphilitica 
with their albino forms and with each other. Lobelia fulgens 
is probably involved also. Expect anything from white, through 
pink and rose, to reds of several intensities, together with 
blues and near violets, light to dark. Pkt. 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 
for $2.90. 
5 LUPINUS ANNUAL 
Sow it early, that is main secret of success with it. It can 
be a very showy annual. NANUS—10 inches. Indigo, marked 
white. Particularly good. Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25e. DENSIFLORUS 
—16 inches. Dense spikes of flowers that are usually white or 
rosy violet. Pkt. 15c. HARTWEGGI MIXED—24 inches. Giant 
selection. Long, graceful spikes in white, blue or rose. Pkt. 
10c; % oz. 25c. SUBCARNOSUS—18 inches. Texas Blue- 
bonnet. Big, bright blue flowers over silky foliage. Pkt. 10c; 
1% oz. 20c. TRUNCATUS—15 inches. Blood-red blossoms age 
to purple. Pkt. 15c. OFFER 144A—One pkt. each of the above 
for 50c. ; 
1 LUPINUS PERENNIAL 
Racemes of bright flowers over pleasant foliage. Seeds may 
be sown where plants are to stand. “‘ktj’’ culture. ARBOREUS 
GOLDEN SPIRE—60 inches. Showy fragrant yellow. Not 
overly hardy. In North, give sheltered position and some pro- 
tection. Pkt. 15e. DIFFUSUS—16 inches. An early bloomer. 
The diffuse, silk-leafed plants make rather a _ spectacular 
showing when loaded with their brilliant blue flowers. Pkt. 
20c; Ye oz. 85c. LY ALLI—6 inches. Lovely rock garden minia- 
ture with silvered foliage and spikes of dark blue, white-cen- 
tered flowers. Pkt. 35e. VILLOSUS—14 inches. Massive spikes, 
lilac to violet. Foliage silky, shaggy. Pkt. 20c; Wg oz. 35c. 
OFFER 140A—One pkt. each of above for 75c. 
LUPINUS PEERLESS HYBRIDS—ecbk(3)35. Great, taper- 
ing, close-packed spikes in creamy pink, rose, salmon, orange, 
chocolate, primrose, lavender, mauve, indigo, violet and the 
like. The best of several strains, including liberal amount of 
the RUSSELL. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 80c; %4 oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.75. 
1 LYCHNIS FOR BRIGHTNESS 
Easily grown, brilliantly hued perennials. ‘“‘x” culture. AL- 
PINA—7 inches. Pretty rock garden species with dense spikes 
of flowers in pure white or soft pink. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 
50c. CHALCEDONICA—25 inches. Maltese cross. Big, flat- 
tened clusters of cross-shape flowers in brightest red, or rarely 
salmon rose. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 80c; 4 oz. 50c. Plants, each 40c; 
3 for $1.10. CHALCEDONICA ALBA—Flattened clusters of 
pure white. Pkt. 15c; %4g oz. 25c. CORONARTA CRIMSON—20 
inches. Mullein Pink or Agrostemma. Downy, silvery foliage 
and rose-crimson flowers. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25e; %4 oz. 40c. 
CORONARIA BICOLOK—White, touched crimson at center. 
Pkt. 15c. PRESLI—Sheafs of rich rose, or sometimes white. 
Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 25c. VISCARIA SPLENDENS—20 inches. 
Handsome, fountain-like plants, filled with rose pink blos- 
soms. Pkt. 15¢c; 1% oz. 85¢e; 4% oz. 60c. VISCARIA ATRO- 
PURPUREA—Like last in dark purple. Pkt. 15c. FLOS- 
JOVIS—(8)18. Upfacing, rose pink clusters over silver gray 
foliage. Pkt. 20c. WALKERI—25 inches. Everblooming hybrid 
in carmine red; foliage silvery, downy. Pkt. 15c; 8 pkts. for 
40c. OFFER 145A—One pkt. each of above for $1.10. 
LYCHNIS DOUBLE BRILLIANCE—Massive spike-clusters 
of rich, bright rose. Greatly showy. A fully double form of 
Lychnis viscaria. Long blooming season. Plants only, each 
50c; 3 for $1.40. 
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