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i HENRrADREER-PNIlADfLPhlAMiif HARDY PERfNMIAL PbAMTj 



CAMPANULAS, or BCLI^FJLOl^HRS. 



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 ".\ Woman's Hardy Clarden," says: 



"The most satisfactory of the Campanula family is the single biennial variety 

 known as Campiiiiula 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 lime. The best perennial varieties of Cam- 

 panula are C. Carpatica, C. Persicifolia and C. Pyramidalis. 



Campanula Pyramidalis will .send up stalks to bloom by the middle of 

 August from tour 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 beautiful decoraiion for terrace or piazza, well 

 rewarding the time and trouble »n raising them." 



Carpatica (CVfrp((^/((V(n llnre-BeU). A pretly sp<cies, growing in com- 

 |iact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowtrs char blue, held ertct on 

 wiry stems. It begins blooming in June, continuing until October. As 

 an edging for a hardy border or for the rockery it is unsurpassed. 



— alba. The white-flowered form of the preceding. 



Glomerata (Clustered BcUjlmrer). Grows 18 inches high, and produces 

 "•■om June to August dense clusters of funnel-shaped violet-blue flowers. 



Orosseki. Produces its dark-blue flowers all summer; 2 feet. 



Lactiflora Ccerulea. Pale blue flowers during July and August; 1^ ft. 

 'Zh cts. each. 



Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers; May and June; 3 feet. 



riedium [Ciiiili rhnri/ Ihllit). We can supply in blue, rose, white or in 

 choice mixed colors; 3 feet. 



Persicifolia [Peach BeUn). Blue flowers during June and July; 2 feet. 



— alba. A pure white form of the above. 



— Uigantea Moerheimi. A grand sort with spikes of double pure white 

 camellia like flowers, 2 to 2i inches in diameter; in bloom from the middle 

 of May till late in July. 35 cts. each; $:.'}. 50 per doz. 



Punctata. Large nodding bell-shaped flowers, white spotted, purplish-rose; 



May and June; 1 foot. 

 Pyramidalis ( C.'dmuey Be II- flower). The most conspicuous of all Campanulas, 



fornuug a |)erfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large salver-like blue 



flowers in August. 25 cts. each; $L'.oOper doz. 

 Rotundifolia {/Hue Dells of Scotland). This is the true Hare-bell, with 



beautiful clear blue flowers from June till August; 1 foot. 

 Trachelium (Coventvn B)lh). Purple tio«ers; June and July; 3 feet. 

 Price, any of the above, except where noted, 15 cts. each; ^'LoO per doz.; $10.00 



per 100. Set of 14 varieties, $2.50. 



HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS. 



While these are not so large and showy as the Carnations which are grown under 

 glass they are welcome in all hardy borders on account of their hardiness, fragrance, 

 wide range of color, and profusion of bloom during their principal flowering season 

 through the month of June. The strain from which these plants were produced is 

 the choicest known to us, and while a large portion of them will produce double 

 flowers the balance are equally beautiful in their semi-double or single simplicity. 

 Mixed colors only 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



CARYOPTERIS. 



Caryopteris Mastacanthus. 



MastacanthuS {Bine Spiran). A handsome hardv perennial; grows about 3 

 feet high and produces rich lavender-blue flowers in gieat profus/on the whole 

 length of its branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture; 

 blooming continuou.sly from earlv in September until cut by frost. (See cut.) 

 15 cts. each; $1..50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



CASSIA fAmericim Senna). 



Marllandica. A plant growing from three to four feet high, bushy, with large 

 panicles of bright yellow, curiously-shaped flowers in abundant axillary clusters 

 from July to August. The beautiful pinnate light-green foliage is very pleasing. 

 A very desirable plant. 15 cts. each.; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



We are the largest growers of hardy perennials in this country. 



