INCARVILLEA DELAVAYI 
INCARVILLEA (In-kar-vil’-le-a)—Hardy Gloxinia 
Exotic hardy plants from the orient having large Gloxinia- 
like flowers. Fine specimens for sunny position in the 
rockery or border. 
*delavayi—Huge trumpets of rich rose pink borne on stiff 18” 
stems in terminal trusses. Large ornate leaves that are 
coarsely toothed form a handsome setting for a most un- 
usual garden subject. This plant is little known and should 
have much wider distribution as it is admired instantly 
by all who see it. 85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.50 
IBERIS (I’-ber-is)\—Candytuft 
Extremely useful evergreen shrublets making compact 
mounds of deep green and dazzling display of bloom. One 
of the hardiest of plants and if trimmed severely after 
blooming is a source of delight for many years in either 
rockery or border. 
*saxatalis—Prostrate little evergreen that is completely hid- 
den by masses of snow white flowers in May. Rare and 
exquisite. 
*Snow Flake—A splendid new sort with exceptionally large 
white flowers. 8”. 
*tenoreana—A fine delicate pink. Will bloom itself to death if 
not pruned severely during the summer. 
65c each; 3 of one kind $1.65; doz. $5.50 
One each of the 3 Iberis $1.75 
IRIS—See Summer Planting Section 
LAVANDULA (Lah-van’-deu-la)—Lavender 
A delightful old-fashioned favorite that has never lost pop- 
ularity. The dainty lavender flowers which retain their 
delicious fragrance when dried are greatly beloved. Give a 
sunny location and cut back when the bushes become 
straggly. 
*delphinensis—A very strong growing Lavender with leaves 
and flowers both a little larger than other types, forming 
sturdy 15” bushes. 
*Twickle Purple—A deep purple form on compact shapely 
bushes. 
*vera—The true old lavender. A profuse bloomer with fine 
silvery leaves and purple flowers. 
*vera rosea—Dainty pink form. 
65c each; 3 of one kind $1.65; doz. $5.50 
One each of the 4 Lavandulas $2.35 
LEONTOPODIUM (Le-on-to-pohd’-i-um)—Edelweiss 
Perhaps the most far-famed plant of the Swiss Alps, form- 
ing downy mats of silver in any well drained sunny spot 
that is not too dry. 
*alpinum—Star-like heads clothed with a dense woolly white 
substance. An interesting plant that always draws attention. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
LYCHNIS DIOICA FL. PL. 
LYCHNIS (Lik’-nis)—Catchfly 
Attractive perennials of easiest culture furnishing some 
of the brightest colors in the garden. Should be planted 
in groups in full sun where the effect is dazzling. 
chalcedonica—Great heads of vivid scarlet flowers on 4’ 
stalks blooming in June and July. Very few flowers of 
such startling, intense color. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
*dioica fl. pl—A spectacular new English introduction with 
very double bright pink flowers an inch in diameter. An- 
other novelty of real merit. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50 
“viscaria fl. pl—Perfectly double florets in large heads of deep 
rose. One of the finest and most satisfactory hardy plants. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*viscaria splendens alba—A lovely new pure white form. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
*viscaria, Zulu—A glorious deep red sport that developed here. 
The unusual brilliance of color demands instant admiration. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
One each of the 5 Lychnis $3.50 
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LEWISIA (Leu-is’-i-a)—Bitter Root 
A group of rock plants so choice that they merit the very 
best spot in any rockery. Being natives of the Northwest, 
they are perfectly hardy anywhere, but demand perfect 
drainage. Plant in a soil composed of good loam, sand and 
stone chips or fine gravel and success is assured. 
*columbiana rosea—Fat little leaves make up an evergreen 
rosette from which spring wiry stems carrying lovely deep 
pink flowers. 85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
rediviva—In the late summer and fall this little gem sends 
up many fat needle-like leaves forming a dense rosette. 
In May a great bunch of buds appear each on a separate 
stem which open into flowers 2” across of rich satiny 
texture very similar to the Cactus bloom. The color varies 
from pure white to deep rose-pink, the darker colors pre- 
dominating. After blooming the entire plant disappears 
for about two months. Best planted in colonies of 6 to 12 
in dry exposed position. 6 for 85c; doz. $1.50 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY—See Convallaria 
oe All plants listed in this section may be planted either spring or fall 
