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i\ubrietia (Rainbow Rock Cress) 



Pretty dwarf growing plants suitable for the rockery or for the edge of 

 the border, they form masses of silvery green foliage and sheets of various 

 colored flowers in spring and early summer. Choice mixed varieties, 25 cts. 

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



Baptisia (False Indigo) 



AustraliS. A strong growing plant, about 2 feet high; suitable either 

 for the border or wild garden, with dark green, deeply-cut foliage and 

 spikes of dark-blue flowers in June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Bellis Perennis (English Daisy) 



Improved double-flowering, white and pink. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



BoCCOnia (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 



Cordata. A noble, hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, admir- 

 ably adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, centre of beds and 

 in bold groups in almost any position. It will grow in any soil or situation, 

 attaining from 6 to 8 feet in height; flowers in terminal panicles, of a creamy- 

 white color during July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 

 per 100. 



Boltonia (False Chamomile) 

 Among the showiest of our native hardy perennial plants with large, 



single Aster-like flowers. The plant is in bloom during the summer and 



autumn months, and with its thousands of flowers open at one time produces 



a very showy effect. 



Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet 



Latisquama. Pink, slightly ti.iged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 



— Nana. Identical to the type but grows only 2 feet high. 

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



BoccoNiA Cordata 



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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 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 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. 



Lactiflora. An attractive flower of milk white tinged with blue; 3 feet. 

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



3 feet. 

 Medium (Canterbury Bells). We offer this popular variety in white, pink, 



blue and in mixed colors. 

 Medium Calycanthema {Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). We also 



offer this type in white, pink and mixed colors. 

 Persicifolia {Peach Bells). Blue flowers during June and July; 2 feet. 



— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 



Pyramidalis {Chimney Bell flower). The most conspicuous of all Cam- 

 panulas, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large 

 salver-like porcelain-blue flowers in August. 



Rotundifolia {Harebell or Blue Bells of Scotland). Beautiful clear blue 

 flowers from June to August. Particularly attractive in the rockery. 



Trachelium {Coventry Bells). A good border plant 2 to 3 feet high with 

 large racemes of light purple bell shaped somewhat drooping flowers. 



Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set 

 of 11 varieties for $2.25. 



Campanula Persicifolia 



"Telham Beauty" 



A recent introduction and the showiest and most beautiful of the Peach 

 Bells. The stout stems are from 21 to 3 feet high and lined with exceptionally 

 large single flowers of a delightful shade of soft lavender blue. A most attrac- 

 tive and showy plant in the garden and splendid for cutting. 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



