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CARYOPTERIS. 



astacanthUS {Bine Spiraa). A handsome hanly peieiinial ; grows about 3 feet 

 high and produces rich lavender-blue liowers in great profusion the whole length 

 of its branches. A. valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture, blooming 

 cominuously from eaily in September until cut by frost. (See cut.) 15 cts. each ; 

 11.50 per doz.; 11000 per 100. 



CEDRO:NEiL,L,A (Balm of CUead). 



Cana. A shrubby perennial, growing 2^ feet high, wiih aromatic foliage and 

 long spiUes of purplish-crimson flowers throughout ihe summer and fall. 25 cts. 

 each ; |2.50 per doz. 



CENXAUR.EA (Hardheads, or Knapweed). 



Glastifolia. A pretty Caucasian species with an abuinlance of silvery thistle-like 



lieads of yellow flowers on 3 to 4 feet high plants ; July to September. 

 Hirta nigra variegata ( Variegated Bulton Weed). Prettily variegated green and 

 ^^gold foliage, and during July and August purple flowers; 2 feet. 

 • — Ijealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers ; July to September ; 18 inches. 

 — r-'v M asrocephala. Very large thistle-like golden-yellow flowers, useful for cutting 

 .C^^--a.nd showy in the border; July and August ; 3J feet 



~~^ iTontana. [Perennial Corn F/omer). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large voilet-blue 

 , flowers from July to September. (See cut.) | 



"■■-^ialba. Large white variety of above. I 



Orfentalis. Pale yellow showy 

 flowers in July and August; 2^ feet, 

 Ruthenica. Straw-colored flowers 

 in July and August ; ornamental 

 fern-like foliage ; 1h feet. 

 15 cts. each ; $150 per doz.; or the 

 set of 8 varieties for $1.00. 



XEPHAEARIA 



(Roundheads.) 



Alpina. A rare tall-growing plant, 

 which, when fully estal)lished, at- 

 tains a height of 6 feet, bearing in 

 July and August delicate sulphur- 

 yellow flowers, not unlike the flow- 

 ers of Scabiosa 25 cts. each, 

 $2 50 per doz 



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 Cekastuim ToMENTOSUM. 



Caryoptekis .\1a-,I \c X.MHUS. 



CERASTIUM. 



(Snow in Summer.) 

 TomentOSUm. A desirable low- 

 growing plant with silvery foliage 

 and white flowers, suitable for 

 the rockery, or fur carpeting dry, 

 sunny spots, such as covering 

 graves or steep banks ; can also 

 be used with good effect in car- 

 pet bedding. (See cut.) 15 cts. 

 each; §1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 

 100. 



CHAM^LIRIUIH. 



Luteum. A useful plant for 

 moist, shady positions, .producing 

 in June dense cylindrical heads 

 of small creamy-yellow Ijlossoms. 

 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



CHAM^EPEITCE. 



(Fish Bone Thistle ) 



Interesting and ornamental 

 thisile like plants with spiny, neatly marked foliage. Require protection 

 in winter. 

 Casabonas. Foliage dark green, with cream colojed veins and yellowish 



spines. 

 Diacantha. Bright green foliage, ivory white veins and s|iines. 

 'lb cts. each ; $2.50 |ier doz. 



CHEEONE (Shell Flower). 



Stately and handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high and bearing 

 numerous spikes ot large flower-heads during late summer and fall. 

 Glabra Alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. 

 Lyonii. Heads of deep red flowers. 

 Obliqua Alba. Clusters of pure white flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



CHRYSOGONUM (GoUlen joint). 



VIrginianum. A pretty and interesting native plant, producing a profu- 

 sion of yellow flowers from June to September; 1 foot. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz.; $8. 00 per 100. 



Centaurea Montana. 



You will make a good start on your hardy border by getting one of our " Introduction " collections offered on page 173. 



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