124 FLORA HISTORICA. 



The PEACH-LEAVED BELL-FLOWER. 



Campajiida Persicifolia, 



Which is frequently called the Paper-Flower, from 

 the delicate yet stiff texture of the corollas, ranks 

 amongst the most ancient ornaments of our par- 

 terres. Gerard says, in 1597, " It is planted in 

 our gardens, but does not grow wild in England." 

 Le Bon Jar di flier mentions it as a native of France. 

 About the middle of the last century this flower 

 was first cultivated in its double state, and since 

 that time it has deservedly attracted the attention 

 of all good florists ; for, although we lose the 

 graceful bell-shape of the flower in its double 

 state, its cylindrical stalks of snowy or azure 

 rosette flowers form most beautiful bouquets, from 

 the end of June to the beginning of September. 

 This plant loves a light and fresh loamy soil, and 

 a sunny exposition. It is propagated by divid- 

 ing: the roots in autumn. The French call this 

 plant Campanule des Jardlns and Campanide a 

 feuilles de Pecher, the Italians Campandla. 



