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Caryopteris Mastac'anthus 



Campanulas, or Bellflo^vers 



Indispensable, liardy garden flowers, of much variety of 

 form, some being of tall and imposing habit, while others are 

 dwarf compact littJe 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. - 



Carpatica {Carpathian Harebell). A pretty species growing in com- 

 pact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue; held erect 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. . A pure white form of the above. 



Qrosseki. Produces its dark blue flowers all summer; 2 feet. 



Latifolia flacrantha. Large piirplish-blue flowers; May and June; 3 ieei. 



Medium {Canterbury Bells). We offer this popular variety in mixed 



colors only. 

 Persiclfolia {Pencil Bells). Blue flowers during June and July; 2 feet. 



— Alba. A |iure white form of the above. 



Punctata. Large, nodding bell-shaped flowers. White spotted purplish 



rose, very distinct. 

 Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). The most conspicuous of all Cam- 



pan.,!as, forming a perfect pyiamid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large 



salver-like porcelain-blue flowers in August. 

 Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Purple flowers; June and July; 3 feet. 

 Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Set of 10 varieties for $2.50. 



CARYOPTERIS 



Mastacanthus (Slue Spirwa). A handsome Hardy Perennial; grows 

 about 3 feet high and produces rich lavender-blue flowers in great pro- 

 fusion the whole length of the branches. A valuable plant either for 

 bedding or pot-culture, blooming continuously from early in September 

 until cut by frost. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



^i%.v5CTAi^ (American Senna) 



riarilandica. 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. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



CENTAUREA (Hardheads or Knapweed) 



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 is excellent for 

 cutting. 



Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 18 inches. 

 Hirta nigra variegata {Variegated Button Weed). Variegated green and 



f^old foli.'ge, and during July and August purple flowers; 2 feet. 

 Macrocephala. Laige thistle-like golden-yellow flowers; useful for cutting and 



.chowy in I he border; July and August; 3J feet. 

 Montana (Perennial Corn Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet 



blue flowers from July to September. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, $L00. 



CEPHALARIA (Roundheads) 



Alpina. When fully established attains a height of 6 feet, bearing in June and 

 July delicate sulphur yellow flowers, not unlike the flowers of Scabiosa. 35 cts. 

 each; $3.50 per doz. 



CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer) 

 TomentOSUm. A desirable low-growing plant with silvery foliage and white 

 flowers in June, suitable for the rockery, or for carpeting dry, sunny spots, or for 

 covering graves; can also be used with good effect in carpet bedding. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



CHELONE (Shell Flower) 



Stately and handsome perennials, growing al)Out 2 feet high, and bearing numer- 

 ous spikes of large flower heads during the summer and fall. 



Glabra alba. Terminal spikes of creamy white flowers. 

 Lyoni. Heads of showv purplish- led flowers. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 ptr <ioz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Chelone Lyoni 



See our offer of the gorgeous Oriental Popples on page 193 



