[1] SIENRYA DREER -PHILADELDHIA PA: oe) HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS~ |[ 
CAMPANULAS, or BELLFLOWERS. 
Indispensable hardy garden flowers, of much variety of form, some being of 
tall and imposing habit, while others are dwarf, compact little plants suitable for 
edging, rockwork, etc. They like a good rich soil, and last much ‘longer in 
bloom if planted in a half-shady place. All of the taller-growing kinds should 
_ be staked to prevent injury from high winds. 
Mrs. Ely, the author of <‘A Woman’s Hardy Garden,’’ has written the fol- 
lowing about Campanulas expressly for this book: 
“‘The most satisfactory of the Campanula family is the single biennial variety 
known as* Campanula Medium, or Canterbury Bells. In the spring a little 
fine manure and some bone meal should be dug about each plant, and the stalks 
of bloom, which, if-well cared for, will be nearly three feet in height, should be 
staked. If the flowers are cut immediately upon fading, the period of blooming 
can be prolonged to about six weeks.’? The Canterbury Bells are most effective 
when planted along the borders in front of early varieties of Phlox which blossom 
at the same time. The best perennial varieties of Campanula are C. Alliarizefolia, 
which are white; and C. Glomerata, C. Carpatica, C. Persicifolia and C. Pyra- 
midalis; these last four blue and white. i 
Campanula Pyramidalis will send up stalks of bloom by the middle of August 
from four to six feet in height, and continue to bloom for six weeks. Being a 
strong grower, this plant requires rich soil, and if liquid manure be applied around 
the roots from the time the buds begin to form, the number and size of the flowers 
will be greatly increased. A few of these plants grown in large pots make a 
beautifi:1 decoration for terrace or piazza, well rewarding the time and trouble in 
raising them.”’ 
Alliarizefolia. Nodding white flowers in June and July; 2 feet. 
Carpatica (Carpathian Hare-bell). A pretty species, growing in compact 
tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue, held erect on wiry stems. 
It begins blooming in June, continuing without interruption until October. As 
an edging for a hardy border or for the rookery it is unsurpassed. 
—alba, The white-flowered form of the preceding. 
Glomerata (Clustered Bell-flower). Dense clusters of funnel-shaped violet- 
blue flowers; June to August; 18 inches. 
Grosseki, Produces its dark-blue flowers all summer; 2 feet. 
Grandis (Great Bellflower). Large saucer-shaped violet-blue flowers in 
May and June: 14 feet. CampanuLa MeEvium. 
Lactiflora. Large spikes of flowers, white-tinted blue; June | Medium (Canterbury Bells). Our stock has been grown 
to August; 3 feet. from the very finest strain; blue, rose and white; 3 feet. 
= Cerulea. A blue-flowered form of above. Nobilis. Large, drooping reddish-violet flowers; 18 inches. 
Latifolia macrantha, - Grows 3 feet high, and in May and Persicifolia (Peach Bells). Blue salver-shaped flowers dur 
June bears large purplish-blue flowers. : ing June and July; 2 feet. 
Medium Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer. Canterbury | — alba. A pure white form of the above. 
Bells). ~A beautiful form of this favorite flower, Blue, rose | — Gigantea Moerheimi. A grand sort with large spikes of 
and white. ceed = = anya pure white double camellia-like flowers, 2 to 25 inches in di- 
ameter; in bloom from the middle of May until late in July. 26 cts, 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
— Humosa. A fine companion to the double white offered above. Its 
flowers-are still larger, quite double and a pleasing shadeof blue. 25 cts, 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
Punctata. A distinct sort, with white, spotted, purplish-rose, nodding, 
bell-shaped flowers in May and June; 1 foot, 
Pyramidalis (Chimney Sell-flower). The most conspicuous of all 
Campanulas, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with 
' large salver-like blue flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Rapunculoides. Graceful spikes, 3 feet high, which bear in June and 
July showy blue bell-shaped flowers. 
Rotundifolia (Blie-Bells of Scotland). This is the true Hare-bell, 
with beautiful clear blue flowers from June to August; 1 foot. 
Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Purple flowers, June and July; 3 feet. 
Price, any of the above, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; 
$10.00 per 100. Set of 21 varieties, $2.50. 
CAMPANULA CARPATICA. 
New and Rare Varieties of Hardy Perennials are offered on pages 174 to 178. 
