LATHYRUS. (See page 123.) 
LAVANDULA - Lavender 
An old-fashioned, fragrant, shrubb i i 
shioned, } y perennial, which has been grown 
for centuries in almost every garden. It has hoary leaves and Heo its 
lavender-colored flowers on erect spikes in July ‘and August. There are 
fee ce of vit; a Pest for this country is named below. 
owers are hi valued for dryin h i - 
Breese oe ghly ying and the use in nose 
Culture. Prefers a dry, medium soil and a warm position. The best time 
to plant is in spring; fall planting is all right if plants can be well pro- 
tected. Cut back moderately in March or April. 
Vera — Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; delightfull, 
fragrant blue flowers in July and August, which may be dried and used 
in bureau drawers for their delightful fragrance. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY - Convallaria 
American Pips, Collected Stock (Bunches of 6 to 9 pips per bunch) 
Three Bunches $1.80, Dozen Bunches $5.65, 100 Bunches $28.00 
Imported Pips for Garden Planting 
Finest Strain Select Quality Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $13.59 
These Lily-of-the-Valley ‘’Pips’’ are selected for garden use. They are 
the best strain for this purpose. Fertilize plantings of Lily-of-the-Valley 
heavily. You'll be richly repaid in flowers of finest size and long stems. 
LINUM - Flax 
Elegant, feathery leaved, free-flowering, hardy perennials suitable for 
dry, sunny borders or rock gardens. Not suitable for heavy, damp soils. 
Culture. Sandy or ordinary, well-drained, light soil and a sunny position 
are essential for these plants. Grow in colonies, and plant in autumn or 
early spring, 8 inches apart. 
*Narbonnense _ Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Forms a spreading clump of attractive foliage with a profusion of azure- 
blue flowers with white eye. Very handsome for the rockery or border. Lavandula Vera 
Riese ariite LIATRIS - Blazing Star or Gayfeather 
Showy plants, native of North America. They have grassy, linear leaves produced sees 3 $ 
(See page 62) Ms a thick, tufty mass, out of which arise the stems furnished with spikes of purple Liatris, White Spire 
lowers. 
Culture. They will all thrive in ordinary garden soil, in sun or in shade, and are 
grown in groups of three or more. Plant 8 inches apart. Plant in autumn or early 
spring. May be grown by the waterside, and bees are very partial to the flowers. 
Pycnostachya Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Nothing can be planted that will attract more attention on account of its un- 
usual appearance; but it is beautiful as well as odd. It blooms in midsummer and 
throws up long, narrow spikes of rich purple flowers, four feet high, which last a 
long time. 
Scariosa, September Glory Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
A giant 6-foot spike solidly covered with purple flowers from top to bottom. The 
flowers, unlike the common variety, come into bloom all at the same time, creat- 
ing a marvelous effect. A splendid improvement over the old variety. Late flower- 
ing. September. 
Scariosa, White Spire Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75 
A magnificent pure white Gayfeather. Just as tall as the September Glory from 
which this variety is a sport. Superb for a bold effect in the garden as well as 
stunning flower for cutting. 
Cobalt Variety Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
This a dwarf growing variety about 15 to 18 inches tall and it blooms early, 
throughout July and early August. It is very prolific; each plant sends up as many 
as 8 to 12 spikes. A fine subject for cutting as well as midsummer blooms of 
medium height. 
{61} A Planting of Iris Kaempferi 
