LIATRIS 
Gayfeather. Excellent flower spikes for cutting and for massed borders. Likes light to medium soil. 
Pycnostachya. ; Pkt. 20c; ~50z. 45c; Moz, $1.35 
Unusual in appearance with attractive, 4-foot rich purple flower spikes in August-September. Likes dry soil. 
Spicata. Pkt. 15c; j,0z. 45c; Woz. $1.35 
Lavender-purple, 2-foot flower spikes in September—October. Does best in moist soil in half or full shade. 
LINUM 
Flax. Best in groups, setting the plants 8 inches apart in sandy or well-drained, light soil, m the sun. 
Perenne, Blue. : k Pkt. 10c; Moz. 25c 
Pale blue, round flowers through summer, on slender, graceful stems above feathery foliage. Height 1% feet. 
LOBELIA 
This is ideal for a partially shaded, moist location where the soil contains a lot of humus. 
Cardinalis. Pkt. 20c; ~50z. 60c; Moz. $1.80 
Cardinal Flower. Fiery cardinal-red flower spikes in July and August on 214-foot plants, in half or full shade. 
LUPINUS 
Lupine. Beautiful, stately perennials with bold spikes of pea-shaped flowers in May and June. They 
like a warm, sheltered position in well-drained, light or medium, slightly acid soil. Space plants 10 
inches apart. Avoid lime but water thoroughly in dry weather. For other varieties see Annual List. 
Russell, Mixed. Pkt. 20c; Moz. 50c; oz. 90c 
Enormous, well-rounded, symmetrical, 3-foot spikes, closely set from top to bottom with individual florets an inch 
across. The 4-foot plants have attractive foliage. In extraordinary color combinations. 
MYOSOTIS 
Forget-me-not. Dainty, freely produced flowers which are delightful for edgings, under tulips 
or shrubs. Thrives in moist shade. Sow the seed in July and transplant to have bloom in May. 
Palustris semperflorens. Pkt. 15c; Ygoz. 45c; Woz. $1.35 
These are the true perennials, with small, pale blue flowers in May and June, on plants 10 inches high. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
False Dragonhead. When spaced 12 inches apart they thrive in ordinary soil in sunny borders. 
Virginica. Pkt. 15c; s:0z. 65c; Woz. $1.95 
Large dense, 3-foot bushes with terminal spikes of delicate lilac-pink tubular flowers, from July to September. 
PLATYCODON 
Chinese Bellflower. These thrive m a well-drained, sunny border, but do best if the border is slightly 
elevated. Set the silvery-foliaged plants 8 inches apart and disturb as little as possible. 
Grandiflora, Blue. } Pkt. 20c; j;0z. 60c; 14oz. $1.70 
Deep blue, 3-inch bell-flowers with pointed recurved petals, in June and July on 20-inch stems. Height 2 feet. 
POPPY 
Papaver. Of great value in the garden, these make a gorgeous display of rich brilliance which noth- 
ing can equal. Whether planted singly or m masses, their mtense color makes them conspicuous in 
any position. Grow the seedlings i pots, as they resent transplanting. If the flowers are cut when 
in bud they will keep mn water for several days. For others see Annual List. 
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Russell Lupines 
Platycodon 
grandiflora, Blue 
Oriental, Brilliant. ? . Pkt. 252; Voz. 65c; Yoz. $1.95 
The vivid fiery red flowers are often 6 inches in diameter, and freely produced on long-stemmed 3-foot plants. 
Oriental, Mixed. : Pkt. 20c; Lgoz. 60c; Yoz. $1.80 
Made up from seed saved from a great variety of extra-fine named sorts. Excellent for colorful display beds. 
Iceland, Kelmscott Giants, Mixed. _ Pkt. 2065 We 45c; Woz. $1.35 
Flowers often 3 inches across, on long stiff stems, for cutting from deep scarlet, through pmks and buffs, to white. 
For large, well-grown plants of above in 5 or 6-inch pots see Perennial Plant pages 49 to 56. 
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