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COCHLOSPERMUM 
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Cochlospermum are strictly tropical in or- 
igin and have no close relatives in the temp- 
erate zone. They are a monotypic genus of 
the natural order Cochlospermaceae, lying 
between Bixaceae and Flacourtiaceae, in 
both of which they have included by various 
botanists in times past. There are apparent- 
ly 12 species of Cochlospermum, 5 in Latin 
America, 4 in Australasia,, 1 in India and 2 
in Africa. All are characterized by bright 
yellow flowers except the Queensland C. het- 
eronemum whose bright yellow blossoms are 
so streaked with purple they are sometimes 
called ‘‘Tiger Flower’. Brazil’s C. orinocen~ 
se, blooming in October, is “remarkable for 
its ornamental qualities....and its beautiful 
golden florescence.” Peru’s C. williamsi is 
reported ‘a magnificent tree.” C. balicum 
from the East Indies, has “large, handsome 
bright yellow flowers” but “the leaves are 
subject to insect attacks and have a delapid- 
ated appearance.” Hawaii’s C. hibiscoides 
is probably identical with C. vitifolium, al- 
though the two were seperated by Rock. 
Hawaiians refer to the plants indiscriminately 
as “Buttercup Tree.” The Australian sp- 
ecies C. gillivraei and C. gregori have re- 
cently benn introduced into Florida but are 
still in the experimental stage. 
A Request of Floridians 
NOTE: We wish Floridians having or 
knowing of good flowering specimens of 
Cochlospermum would write us so a list of 
them could be printed and visitors in Florida 
could then be able to see these beautiful 
shrubs or trees. 
BILLBERGIA -- The Friendship Plant 
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be almost ever blooming. It is rather dwarf 
and the leaves take on an interesting maroon 
coloring. The flowers are orange-scarlet. 
Saundersi is highly desirable because of its 
very striking foliage, unlike that of any other 
plant. Its purplish bronze leaves are heavily 
spotted with cream. Its flowers are blue 
carried on red bracts. 
Whereas Billbergia nutans is seen growing 
everywhere in Southern California, Billberg- 
ia pyramidalis is a favorite in Florida. It is 
one of the showiest of the species, having a 
large erect bract that is of a glowing red and 
flowers that are tipped with violet. 
Billbergia Leitzii is a favorite with the aut- 
hor, for its interesting mottled leaves make 
it decorative all the year round and its bright 
red flowers, which bloom regularly every 
Christmas and stay in color for the entire 
holiday season, make it especially attractive. 
These are but a few of the Billbergias 
which have won favor with those who know 
them.. There are many, many more, all 
delightful because of their striking foliage 
and showy flowers. 
Wants Olive Tree Seed 
G. B. Younger, Rt, 2, Fort Myers, Fla., 
wants to contact some one in California for 
Olive tree seed. 
DRIP FROM TREES 
The drip from trees is fatal to many Semp- 
ervivums. They require full sun and a gritty 
soil. 
All Gunneras should be transplanted in the 
spring. 
All Aubrietias should be moved in the 
autumn, never in the spring. 
GET EVERY ISSUE — $2.00 PER YEAR 
LIMONIUM - LINUM - LUPINUS 
LIMONIUM. (li-MOH-ne-um) STATICE, SEA-LAVENDER. Plumbaginaceae. 
A highly prized flower both for the border and for commercial growing, many of 
those listed were formerly listed as Statice. They make fine everlasting or dried flow- 
ers; all easily grown from seed, the annual sorts sown early in the spring and the per- 
ennials anytime up to August for the next year’s flowers. 
—bellidifolium, (S. caspia) White and pale blue; 87; HP... ecssteeeeescees LIMO-2. 15¢ 
—Bonduellil, (Goldensyellow dis} 2 tts SEVAMOr GHB. vitsccenccsrtscesctecscvoctsvatvemsotereveresstte -LLIMO-4. 15¢ 
—Hybrids. New strain; interesting form.............. 3 LIMO-I4N. 15¢ 
—latifolium. Immense lavender-purple heads; ou VEL EDs secaten LIMO-16. 15¢ 
L. SINUATUM: Biennial or perennial, grown as a hardy annual, The leaves form 
low rosette at base of the stiff angular branching flower stalk. Used very much for 
cutflowers, drying, or in the border. 
——Kampf's Tale improved. blvemmarkete Straltinrcjscestesstaasstctecssreeetsecertacsedees LIMO-32K. 10¢ 
—Marktkonigen. A new German strain in a perfect blue.. . LIMO-32M. 15¢ 
—True Blue, A California strain in a rich blue... .. LIMO-32C. 15¢ 
—=—-SINUALUIN PS OPIS E IMELKC Cl stats acter a esas eo eeeauate stosenatac kat cavequeea van aiotraeapeacare eantasectcaeeacteatree LIMO-32X. 10¢ 
Price on all L. sinuatum Sorts: Oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; lb. $2.50, Prepaid 
—Suworowii. Bright rose spikes; easy house plant too; 18”; HA.... .. LIMO-36. 15¢ 
=—LIMOnIUIM Blend seViLxbuUne Oh, call’ cI -es seeerentccsscere eed react eeeecterteecrasosecoreaseees LIMO-X. 10¢ 
LINARIA  (lye-NAY-ree-ah) TOADFLAX.Scrophulariaceae. 
Annual and perennials of easy culture; the flowers are in racemes or spikes in many 
colors. They are sometimes called Baby Snapdragons. Excellent in beds or for cutting 
Sow seeds from August to February; best in full sun. 
alpina SViolet fis tA lps:967 stu ted Eu Ee more eotecea es akecssaceansczseesntes casera aetna aaaaes LINA-1(C). 30¢ 
LINNAEA. (li-NEE-ah) TWIN-FLOWER. Caprifoliaceae. 
Subshrubs suitable for the rockery thriving in a moist peaty or woodsy soil. 
—borealis. Dainty trailer; bell-shaped rose fils; glossy CV; HP....esesescesene LINN-1. 30¢ 
LINUM. (LY-num) FLAX. Linaceae. 
_ Annual and perennial plants and shrubs with blue, white or yellow flowers, popular 
in the border. Grow in full sun and sow the annual forms direct to the garden early in 
the spring; the perennials up to August for next year’s flowers. Easy to grow. 
—alpinum. Deep blue 34 inches across; 10” high; HP... .cccceeeeeeseereeeeee LINM-2(C). 30¢ 
—flavum. Gclden yellow fis; 1 ft; half hardy in North; HP..........0.. css LINM-14, 15¢ 
—-—compacium. Compact form especially suitable for RG; HHP... .. LINM-14C. 20¢ 
—grandiflorum. Red to bluish purple fis, 114” ac; 2 ft; HA ween LINM-16. 15¢ 
. LINM-I6C. 15¢ 
.. LINM-I16R. 15¢ 
. LINM-I6B. 15¢ 
es LINM-19. 15¢ 
’ LINM-23(W). 30¢ 
att LINM-26. 15¢ 
——cceruleum. Very showy bluish purple; HA... 
—w—roseum. Large rose-pink fis; 
—-—-Blue, Very popular cutflower: HA............0:..:cccccsscssrcescecores 
—Lewisii. More robust than L. perenne; 18”; Mont; HP............. 
—narbonnense. Best form of this pretty Flax; gentian-blue fis. 
—perenne. Deep blue fis; 18” tall; very good; HP... eee 
——album. White form Of AbDOVE.... ee eeeteeeeeeees . LINM-26A(C). 30 
——White. A white flowered form of above; HP.. LINM-26W. 15¢ 
—Linuims Blend. = Alls the sabOveG @ KINGS TALS COL., 1 )-cccasccccoasssticeccccctecnsscsctnccivarcecsstcverae LINM-X, 10¢ 
LITTONIA. (lit-TOH-nee-ah) Liliaceae. 
Climbing or erect plants with bell-shaped orange or yellow flowers and tuberous 
roots; easy to grow in a sunny window; give rest in early winter. Related to Gloriosa. 
~—-modesta, Bright orange bells, 1” ac; good summer house plant..............0008 LITT-1l. 25¢ 
LUEHEA. 
—seemani. Costa Rica tree with pretty white fils; Fla or S. Cal; TTr.... LUEH-1(M). 30¢ 
LUNARIA. (leu-NAY-ah) SATIN-FLOWER, HONESTY, MOONWORT. Cruciferae. 
They come in an annual and a perennial species; are grown mainly for the pretty 
dried flowers. Sow seed early fro the annuals and any time up to August 20th for the 
perennials, The annuals are often biennial. 
—annua. 18” tall and comes in white, red and purple fis; HA or HB.... LUNA-1X. 10¢ 
saws VV FREON Cae WiLL U Clan L1Sc tate says recs teacenretinavatah ces cowsscbecsoteeta een ocknoce tones Recieve ee LUNA-1W. 15¢ 
—-—Crimson. A dark Crimson Colored AOWeT..o..c...ccccsccscscescccssecsssecsessoceccectecee LUNA-IC. 15¢ 
——Munstead Purple. A fine strain for Cried flOWETS.........cccccscsscsesssceccseeeee LUNA-IM. 15¢ 
—-—vVariegated, The leaves are variegated in this straini.....ceceeeccecesee LUNA-1V. 20¢ 
LUPINUS. (lu-PI-nus) LUPINE. Leguminosae. 
Flowers in great profusion on long stemmed spikes; both annual and perennial sorts 
are excellent for display in the border or for cutting. They grow on any well drained 
soil and thrive even on poor land; sow seed where plants are to grow. 
SNIP TE GS Me Neravekeve! sake Saunt Mey Gy edd MME eR ee eee LUP-7. 15¢ 
—Hartwegii. Blooms July-Sept; best annual species; HA. LUP-25. 15¢ 
oat Bluse Why ca ilehiesnadenchned..ce) nok, fe “LUP-25B. 15¢ 
——White. Pure white... . LUP-25W., 15¢ 
——Celestial Blue. Sky blue. wu. LUP-25C. 15¢ 
—--_-HOS@n ee C COD LOSE ICO] OM ee. eetestcerteniccariiesetontsees . LUP-25Z. 15¢ 
—LVallil eon mies G.measilys SEW. tors. tts EPs ee oe | Sena ; LUP-34. 20¢ 
—nanus. Blue with purple-dotted spots; fragrant; M 15”; HA... LUP-40. 15¢ 
L, POLYPHYLLUS: The tall perennial Lupin, hardy in the North, with wi : 
flowers in many beautiful colors, blooming most of the summer. They aie eect eee 
ane their brilliant spikes will make an showy display in any border; to 5 ft: June-Sept 
Beso AR ANNAN © ope pases oven itn cap decnerenOrueroe vas voap eon ont sya etaeet cba aves cast scvastsadasseveaciomerees teva taens Chesca 'UP- ‘ 
—Blue. A pale blue or sky blue.. Topsail 4 
. LUP-50Y. 15¢ 
LUP-50M. 15¢ 
siete LUP-50J. 15¢ 
. LUP-50S. 15¢ 
—Moerrheimi, Pretty rose and white flowers..... 
—Princess Juliana. Dwarf bright pink, 3 ft tall... 
—Salmon Queen. Beautiful shade of salmon-rose... 
—Terre Cotta. In various shades of terre Cotta... ccc.cccsssscessesceses.., s LUP-50T. 15 
—Russel Hybrids. This is a very superior strain in bright colors ee LUP-5OR. 206 
—L. polyphyllus Blend, Hand made blend .................. Oz. 35¢; Lb. $3.80;... LUP_50%.154 
—subcarnosus. Texas Blue-bonnet. Bushes 15” tall; massive fl spikes:HA.. LUP-56 “184 
PLEASE NOTE: The symbols used for ordering each kind of i it 
only easier for you to order, but also more definite as to the exiet sie ootenee a 
pecially in many kinds where the listing is complex; in ordering make our s a. 
very plain, for instance here in Linum, the symbol is LINM and there is also 2 LINN 
symbol used for Linnaea; it is easy to make the M and N to look alike. 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY — DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
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