Russell Lupines 
grandiflora, Blue 
Physostegia virginic 
LIATRIS 
Gayfeather. Excellent flower spikes for cutting and for massed borders. Likes light to medium soil. 
Pycnostachya. ; Pkt. 20c; y,0z. 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; Yoz. $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, in the sun. 
Perenne, Blue. , Pkt. 10c; lYyoz. 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; j50z. 60c; Yoz. $1.80 
Cardinal Flower. Fiery cardinal-red flower spikes in July and August on 2%-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; oz. 50c; Moz. 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; loz. 45c; Yyoz. $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; -40z. 65c; Yoz. $1.95 
Large dense, 3-foot bushes with terminal spikes of delicate Iilac-pink tubular flowers, from July to September. 
PLATYCODON 
Chinese Bellflower. These thrive in 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; ;50z. 60c; Moz. $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 in masses, their intense color makes them conspicuous in 
any position. Grow the seedlings in pots, as they resent transplanting. If the flowers are cut when 
in bud they will keep in water for several days. For others see Annual List. 
Oriental, Brilliant. : ; Pkt. 252; Ygoz. 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; loz. 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. 20c; lgoz. 45c; Moz. $1.35 
Flowers often 3 inches across, on long stiff stems, for cutting from deep scarlet, through pinks and buffs, to white. 
For large, well-grown plants of above in 5 or 6-inch pots see Perennial Plant pages 13 to 20. 
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