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CALLIRHOE (Poppy Mallow) 



Involucrata. An elegant trailing plant, with finely divided foliage and large 

 saucer-shaped flowers of bright, rosy-crimson, with white centres, which are 

 produced all summer and fall. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



CALTHA (Marsh Marigold) 



Palustris. Effective 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. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS 



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. 



CARYOPTERIS 



Mastacanthus {Blue Spiraea). A handsome Hardy Perennial; grows about 

 3 feet high and produces rich lavender-blue flowers in great profusion 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. 



OASSIA (American Senna) 



Marilandica. 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.; $15.00 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. 

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



showy in the border; July and August; i^ feet. 

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



flowers from July to September. 

 Montana Alba. Pure white. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, $1.00. 



Campanula Medium (Canterbury Bells) 



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, rock- 

 work, 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 compact tufts, not 

 exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue; held erect on wiry stems. It begins bloom- 

 ing 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. 



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



Medium (Canterbury Bells). We offer this popular variety in blue, white, rose and in 

 mixed colors. 



Medium Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). We offer this type in 

 mixed colors only. 



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, very dis- 

 tinct. 



Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower) . The most conspicuous of all Campanulas, forming a 

 perfect pyrarhid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large salver-like procelain-blue flowers in 

 August. 



Rotundifolia (Blue Bell of Scotland). The true Hare-bell. Clear blue flowers from 

 June to August; 1 foot. 



Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 10 

 varieties for $2.50. 



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