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Lavandula Vera 
LATHYRUS. (See page 123.) 
LAVANDULA - Lavender 
An old-fashioned, fragrant, shrubby perennial, which has been grown 
for centuries in almost every garden. It has hoary leaves and bears its 
lavender-colored flowers on erect spikes in July and August. There are 
several varieties of it; the best for this country is named below. Its fra- 
grant flowers are highly valued for drying and for use in nosegays or 
potpourri. 
Culture. Prefers a dry, medium soil and a warm position. The best time 
to plant is in spring; fall planting is all riaht 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; delightfully 
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 $13.50 
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. 
A Planting of Iris Kaempferi 
LIATRIS - Blazing Star or Gayfeather 
Showy plants, native of North America. They have grassy, 
linear leaves produced in a thick, tufty mass, out of which 
arise the stems furnished with spikes of purple flowers. 
Culture. They will all thrive in ordinary garden soil, in sun 
or in shade, and are grown in groups of three or more. 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 unusual appearance; but it is beautiful 
as well as cdd. 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 va- 
riety, come into bloom all at the same time, creating a 
marvelous effect. A splendid improvement over the old 
variety. Late flowering. 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 is 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. 
LINUM - Flax 
Elegant, feathery leaved, free-flowering, 
hardy perennial suitable for dry, sunny 
borders or rock gardens. Not suitable for 
heavy, damp soil. 
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. 
Russell Lupine 
(See page 62) 
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. 
*Narbonnense 
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