ISATIS - KALANCHOE - LARKSPUR 
ISATIS. (Y-sah-tis) WOAD. Cruciferae. 
Annual, biennial and perennial plants. They are erect or branching with small yel- 
low flowers from May to July; native of Med. regions; easily grown. 
—glauca, For border; fis.in large yellow clusters; 4 ft; HP ISAT-3. 15¢ 
JASIONI. (jaz-e-OH-nee)....Campanulaceae. 
Annual and perennials with blue or white flowers borne in heads and useful in the 
border or rockery; all are easily grown. 
——-perennis. blue nowers Ine headsiay acy Lifts) FUP a enccccssssspececseccevostcncostessasonsane JAS-5. 15¢ 
KALANCHOE. (kal-an-KOH-ee) Crassulaceae. 
Succulent perennials, shrubby in form with fleshy oval leaves and a mass of bright 
colored flowers that last for several weeks. Grown outdoors in the South and in the 
greenhouse in the North. For winter flowers start seed in the spring, using a gritty 
soil, sunshine, and plenty of water when growing. 
—Blossfeldiana v. Ernest Thiede. Bright red fis; 1 ft; fine; TP............ KALA-3T. 35¢ 
—lanceolata, Orange fils on 2 ft stems; succulent; TP .. KALA-13. 35¢ 
—thyrsiflora. Yellow fis 14” long; 2 ft; TP... .. KALA-30. 35¢ 
=I AIANCHOEM Mixture.) ALM aAbOVE: MEK. oe Pe. cxtecscsaccevascoxcouncessostdkcerostasssesravenesocessee KALA-X. 25¢ 
KNIPHOFTA. (nip-HOH-fe-ah) TRITOMA, Torach Lily, Poker Plant. Liliaceae. 
Most striking garden plants, flowering in the fall, with their dense cigar-shaped 
spikes of red or yellow tubular flowers. Seed sown indoors very early will flower same 
season, otherwise seed can be sown in August for next season flowering. In severe 
climates the plants can be dug up and stored in a frost free cellar. 
——Piiizer smiybrids:; slarses prillant reds; | EU Se. eee tree te ea ee ecttta ares KNIP-1P. 15¢ 
—Early Hybrids, American grown 9Strain; HP ecccscscsscesseeeeees ie Ghee WoL P=-les IS¢ 
—Uvaria Hybrids. Large flowers, mixed colors; popular; HP... KNIP-18. 15¢ 
—-—Royal Castle Hybrids. A new color range and perfect form; HP.... KNIP-18R. 20¢ 
—w—Lubbe’s Selections. Extra choice German strain; HP.oceeeeeee KNIP-18L. 20¢ 
—verricrea Hybrids. Creamy white and coral-red fis; early; HP. . KNIP-19. 15¢ 
—Kniphofia, Mixtures ~All the Rabove: mixed sero eect taptrocs-calesesccne<cotcccnecssesuare KNIP-X, 15¢ 
LACTUCA. (lak-TEW-kuh) Compositae. 
Tall annuals and perennials of which only a few have ornamental value. The garden 
Lettuce belongs to this genus. 
—-Bourgei, » bractseand»rays lilac or blue fS%) 6 Wht R se. sccacessssvcesetterscoeosss LACT-2(C). 30¢ 
LARKSPUR. ANNUAL DELPHINIUM. Ranunculaceae. 
Listed here are the so-called annual garden Larkspurs. There are various types or 
strains and while usually grown as annuals, they are really biennials. In the South 
seed should be sown in the fall and in the North sow either late in the fall or real 
early in the spring, where plants are to grow. Usually the seed is drilled in rows 2 to 
214 feet apart. They are especially used for cutflowers and do best in the cool part 
of the season; for good germination the seed requires a cold period and thus fall sown 
seed always germinates better; this is one reason for poor germination. 
COCKADE STRAIN: A new type especially liked by commercial growers. Tall, sym- 
metrical plants bearing long branches of full double florets; 4 ft. tall, HA. 
—Pastel Shades. Soft pastel colors correctly mixed for cutting................ LARK-2P. 10¢ 
esicphite, Mishroloww UNM Ye ol hbiye sreroy Lose yeaa’ SRW ae nen Af Rend: 9 Sen Be hay eee ee eee Oo LARK-2B. 10¢ 
—White Cockade.. Pure WHitEC..........c. cc ccsscseecccssseeseeesees .. LARK-2W. 10¢ 
—Cockade Mixed. Correct blend f0r CutfloOWeTS.in....c..ccccsesesccceesesescceesressesecees LARK-2X. 10¢ 
All Cockade Type: Oz, 60¢; 14 1b.$2.00; lb. $7.75., prepaid. 
GIANT IMPERIAL STRAIN: Tall, upright, compact basal branching in habit and 
very popular for cutting. Large flower spikes of double florets; 4-5 ft. 
—Blue Bell. Beautiful mid-blue..... = . LARK-3B. 15¢ 
—Bluet Spires, Deep) (Oxford | DEUS iis. i.iRacsscceeoccesssssereetssssedectsvecesticseresess . LARK-3S. 15¢ 
—Carmine King. Improved; deep carmine-rose; holds its color................. LARK-93C. 15¢ 
—Dazzlersy Marly) HOWeriINg DiI \CALTIIN Seis gees tetceater-cesevecasscepevscrsonsseresoesens cove LARK-3D, 15¢ 
——EXQUISITOMHOSCHP SCAUILILUL mEOSE) DITIIC. na ccpercseursesccrrrersmeocteceressresetescossecr<Deevavenvueset LARK-3R. 15¢ 
== OP L Ae DCE Die OSE OW SALMON careless ieee snccetaberstuntssyevessstueisveadesssudtasvurdetasbedereusvdevenes LARK-3G. 15¢ 
10S  ANGelessm Srillian ty Din Kes OM SAIIMON hc stvcctenseecvecsteccasensucesessacsecadess«svasocsvesssts LARK-3L. 15¢ 
—White King. Pure white; large double florets .. LARK-3W. 15¢ 
—DMiss California, New, deep rose on Salmon... .. LARK-3M. 15¢ 
—Giant Imperial Mixed. In correct blend for cut floWeYS..........cccceeeeee LARK-3X. 10¢ 
All Giant Imperials: Oz. 80¢; 1/4 Ib. $3.00; 1 Ib. $9.50. Prepaid. 
LATHYRUS. (LATH-e-rus) PRENNIAL PEA. Leguminosae. 
A large genus of vines and erect plants, both annual and perennial. The perennials 
require no particular care but the annuals should have a deep moist soil and sunshine. 
Keep seed pods picked for a longer blooming period. 
—cyaneus. Herb; deep blue; sun, well drained soil; 12 in; HP................ LATH-7(W). 30¢ 
—Jatifolius. Perenial Pea. Vine to 9 ft; white, red, purple and rose; HP.... LATH-16. 15¢ 
AY) EG ES CALUE Vsre cus ocastestuaes-senspsttensasssvevesneduassasenaceranctuorsarédscsvercadaceswanpecsessesesssvscssasssaseserces LATH-16P. 20¢ 
Sai ET OR CMEC EEL eerie te ceaea neato coat aera abe tucts ce cases dnaystersccancestcsantacetbenccenaedeeeadevandasoreendeersavs LATH-16R. 20¢ 
LEONOTIS. (lee-on-NOH-tiss) LION’S EAR. Labiatae. 
Annual and perennial plants or shrubs grown in the tar South or in the greenhouse 
in the North, where they can be started indoors and grown outside during the summer, 
flowering in November and December. 
—Leonurus. Showy red-yellow or orange-red fis; 6 ft; TP... cece LEON-6. 30¢ 
LEONTOPODIUM. (le-on-toh-POH-de-um) Compositae. : 
Low herbaceous tufted and woolly perenials; leaves basal; flowers in small heads. 
—alpinum. Edelweiss; fine rockery or indoors in pots; sandy soil; HP.... LEOT-1(C). 30¢ 
LIATRIS. (ly-AY-tris) BLAZING STARS, GAY FEATHER. Compositae. 
Perennial plants, very attractive all summer and into autumn, especially when mass- 
ed in the border, Flowers are in spikes or racemes. Easily grown from seed and not 
difficult to grow. 
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=pycnostachya, Purple fishinidense Spikes; (5) £3) reine. cssscseenesepescesseseceneseee> LIAT-15. 20¢ 
==scariosas  Purplemiics  Dracts) DUYDIE! LIDDEGs 1G PEE re cncccertsercecsosnssnceanecsasee LIAT-16. 20¢ 
SPAT rign Blend AeA ma OV Cie Til X CO ares geazetecsecuredscesccssuscndascestoscadsctpassucseavssdivasesousasnccnensnssss LIAT-X. 15¢ 
Bb means bulb; Tr, tree; Sh, shrub; T, frost tender,; W white; lvs, leaves Cl, climber. 
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DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
121 
Bromeliads 
By Victoria Padilla 
BILLBERGIA -- The Friendship Plant 
There is a very popular plant in Southern 
California known as the ‘Friendship Flow- 
er.” It is so called because it is easily pro- 
pagated by its offshoots, which can be cut 
off the mother plant and given to any friends 
who might admire its odd inflorescence and 
bizarre coloring. 
This is the Billbergia nutans, a member of 
the Bromeliad or Pineapple Family, native to 
the tropical Americas. For those who are 
looking for something different in house 
plants and one that will withstand the inclem- 
ent conditions found in the modern home or 
apartment, the Billbergia should be consider- 
ed. It will thrive in the darkest section of a 
room, forgotten, unwatered and still add a 
note of brilliance and verdure. While the 
life of the average house plant: Ferns, Dief- 
fenbachias, Philodendrons and the like, is 
generally a matter of months, Billbergias 
will live for years. 
Billbergia nutans, or the “Tropic Tassel’ 
as it is sometimes called, is the commonest 
and hardiest of the varieties. It blooms 
once a year, around the holiday season, 
and its flowers are favorites with flower ar- 
rangers. Most of the hybrids are much more 
exciting, both as to foliage and flower, and 
are just as easy to raise. 
All they want is a light well drained soil, 
such as you would give Begonias or Fuchsias, 
a little water kept in the heart or center cup 
bf the plant, and that is all. Of course, if 
you can give them mottled sun light and a 
little humidity, so much the better; but they 
do not seem to be much affected by dryness 
of indoor atmosphere. They can take a 
surprisingly low temperature, most of them 
living through the last Southern California 
big freeze, which in some areas hit a low of 
18 degrees Far. Usually, they are consider- 
ed to be subtropical, and where snow covers 
the ground in winter, it is best to grow them 
indoors. Billbergias are air plants, in their 
native habitat, growing on the same trees 
where orchids may be found, so they ge¢ 
most of their nurishment from the air. Fert- 
ilizing is thus no problem. 
One stalk of the plant is all that is necess- 
ary to get it started. Soon after it is planted, 
the Billbergia will send up side shoots, which 
in some cases multiply very quickly. The 
flower arises from the center leaf cluster and 
is generally overwhelming in its dazzling 
coloring. When the offshoots are five or 
six inches high, they may be removed with a 
sharp knife and put into another pot ta 
start a new plant. Generally the offshoot 
will have no roots, and when one purchases 
them from growers they are usually this way, 
but this makes no difference, for as soon as 
the young shoot is on its own, it will form 
roots. iS 
There are many fine, easy-to-grow varieties, 
One favorite is known as Meade Hybrid, 
which is in almost constant bloom. It has 
a large pink and blue tassel of a flower which 
has good lasting qualities. The leaves are a 
light green and slightly toothed. This plant 
is a very fast grower, makes a superb hang- 
ing basket, and is a general favorite in 
Southern California. 
Amoena is another variety that seems ta 
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