prevent injury from high winds. 
Medium. (Canterbury Bells). 
A Ghivorreris MAsTsatannesy Ye porcelain-blue flowers in August. 
" Hiss Rotundifolia. 
BLETIA ass. 
Hyacinthina. A terrestial Orchid from China, with grass- 
like foliage and terminal racemes of showy rogy-pink flowers ;_ 
grows about a foot high and succeeds best*in a damp, shady 
position; requires the protection of a cold frame in winter. an 
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Bes 5 
gust; 1 foot. 
July; 3 feet. 
BOLTONIA (False Chamomile) 
Among the showiest of our native hardy perennial plants 
with large, single Aster-like flowers. The plantisin bloom 
during the summer and autumn months, and with its thou- 
sands of flowers open at one time produces a very showy ef- 
fect. (See cut.) 
Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet. 
pera Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 
6 feet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
CALTHA (Marsh Marigold) 
Palustris. Eftective hardy perennials, of much value in 
marshy places and by the side of streams and ponds; grow 
about a foot high, with bright yellow single flowers in early 
spring, 26 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
HARDY BORDERCARNATIONS 
Choice mixed seedlings produced from seed supplied by 
a specialist in this popular flower. We supply strong plants 
that will furnish an abundance of flowers this season. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. P 
CARYOPTERIS \ 
Mastacanthus (Blue Spirwa). A handsome Hardy [fF 
| Perennial; grows about 3 feet high and produces rich la- 
vender-blue flowers in great profusion the whole length of 
the branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot- 
culture, blooming continuously from earlyin September un- 
til cut by frost. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 
EA HARDY DERENNIAL PLANTS--|[ 
Carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). 
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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 ahalfshady place. All of the taller growing kinds should be staked to 
Grosseki. Produces its dark blue flowers all Bien 2 feet. 
Lactiflora Coerulea. Pale blue flowers during July and August; 23 feet. 
‘Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers; May and June; 8 feet. 
Trachelium. (Coventry Bells). 
BOLTONIA 
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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 until October. 
dy border or for the rockery it is unsurpassed. 
—Alba. © The white flowered form of above. 
_” Glomerata Superba. Grows from 14 to 2 feet high, and produces its large 
showy, violet-blue flowers from June to August. 
Grandis. (Great Bellflower.) Very showy, large, saucer-shaped rich violet- 
blue flowers; May and June; 18 inches. 
As an edging for a har- 
We offer this popular variety on page 170. 
Persicifolia (Peach Bells). Blue flowers during June and July; 2 feet. 
—Alba. A pure white form of the above. 
Punctata. Large nodding bell-shaped flowers, white spotted purplish-rose. 
Pyramidalis (Chimney Bell-flower). 
ulas, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large salver-like 
The most conspicuous of all Campan- 
(Blue Bells of Scotland). This is the true 
Hare-bell with beautiful clear blue flowers from June to Au- 
Purple flowers; June and 
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
