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CARYOPTERIS. 
Mastacanthus (Blue Spiv@a). A handsome hardy perennial; grows about 3 feet 
high and produces rich lavender-blue flowers in great profusion the whole length of 
ARDY DERENNIAL PLANTS {TT 
its branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture, blooming con- 
tinuously from early in September until cut by- frost. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
CEDRONELLA (Balm of Gilead). 
Cana. A shrubby perennial, growing 2} feet high, with aromatic foliage and long 
spikes of purplish-crimson flowers throughout the summer and fall. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
CENTAUREA (Hardheads, or Knapweed). 
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Of easy culture, delighting-in an open, sunny position, producing a wealth of bloom, 
which not only makes a fine display in the border, but furnishes excellent material for 
cutting. 
Hirta nigra variegata (Variegated Button Weed). Prettily variegated green 
and gold foliage, and during July and August purple flowers; 2 feet. 
Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 18 inches. 
Macrocephala. Very large thistle-like golden-yellow flowers, useful for cutting and 
showy in the border; July and August; 3} feet. 
Montana (Perennial Corn 
Flower). Grows 2 feet high, 
bearing large violet-blue flowers 
from July to September. (See cut. ) 
—alba. Large white variety of 
above. ; 
— Cerulea. A fine light blue. 
— grandiflora. Much larger 
than the type. Flowers deep 
violet-blue. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
—rubra. Rosy-crimson. 
Orientalis. Pale yellow showy 
flowers in July and August; 23 ft. 
Ruthenica. Straw-colored fowers 
in July and August; ornamental, 
fern-like foliage; 2} feet. 
Price, except where noted, 15 
cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 10 
sorts for $1.25. 
CHRYSOCOMA. 
(Goldilocks, ) 
Linosyris. Produces from July 
to September yellow Daisy-like 
flowers, with narrow thread-like 
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CarYOPTERIS MASTACANTAUS. 
CEPHALARIA. 
(Roundheads., ) 
Alpina. A rare tall-growing plant, which, 
when fully established, attains a height of 6 
feet, bearing in July and August delicate 
sulphur-yellow flowers, not unlike the 
flowers of Scabiosa. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. : 
CERASTIUM. 
Snow in Summer.) 
Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing 
petals; 2 feet. 15 cts. each; CHELONE. plant with silvery foliage and white flowers, 
$1.50 per doz. suitable for the rockery, or for carpeting 
dry, sunny spots, such as covering graves or steep banks; can also be 
used with good effect in carpet bedding. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$8.00 per 100. 
CHAMLELIRIUM. 
Luteum. A useful plant for moist, shady positions, producing in June 
dense, cylindrical heads of small creamy-yellow blosscms. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
CHAM ZAZAEPEUCE Fish Bone Thistle). 
Interesting and ornamental thistle-like plants with spiny, neatly marked 
foliage. Require protection in winter. x 
Casabone. Foliage dark green, with cream-colored veins and yellow- 
ish spines. 
Diacantha. Bright green foliage, ivory-white veins and spines. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
CHELONE shell Flower’. 
Stately and handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high and bearing 
numerous spikes of large flower-heads during the summer and fall. (See cut. ) 
Glabra Alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. 
Lyonii. Heads of deep red flowers. 
Obliqua Alba. Clusters of pure white flowers. 
CENTAUREA MONTANA. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
The making and care of a Hardy Border is fully described on pages 172 and 173. 
