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CAMPANUI^AS, or BEI^I^FI^OWERS. 



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 " A Woman's Hardy Garden," says: 



"Ti^e most satisfactory of the Campanula family is the single biennial variety 

 known as Cainpa/iula 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 efi^ective 

 when planted along the borders in front of early varieties of Phlox which blos- 

 som at the same time. The best perennial varieties of Campanula are C. Carpat- 

 ica, C. Persicifolia and C. Pyramidalis. 



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

 from four to six feel 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 decoration for terrace or piazza, well rewarding the titee and 

 trouble in raising them." 



CAMPANUI.A MEDnnvi (Canterbury Bells). 



Campanula P\ramidalis. 



Carpatica ( Carpatkia/i. llare- 

 Bell ). 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, contin- 

 uing without interruption until 

 October. As an edging for a 

 hardy border or for the rockery it 

 is unsurpassed. 



— alba. The white- flowered form 

 of the preceding. 



CJlomerata ( Clnxtered Bellflow- 



er). Grows 18 inches high, and 



produces from June to August 



dense clusters of funnel shaped 



violet-blue flowers. 

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

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

 Medium {Cunterdury Bells). We can supply in blue, rose, white or in choice 



mixed colors; ,3 feet. 

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

 - — alba. A pure white form of the above. 



— Gigantea Moerheimi. A grand sort with spikes of double pure white camellia- 

 like flowers, 2 to 2j inches in diameter; in bloom from the middle of May till late in 

 July. .3.5 cts. each; $3..50 per doz. 



Pyramidalis {Chimneji Bell-flomer). The most conspicuous of all Campanulas, 

 forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large salver-like blue flow- 

 ers. 2.T cts. each; $2. .50 per doz. 



Rotundifolia [Blue Belln of Scotland). This is the true Hare-bell, with beautiful 

 clear blue flowers from June to August; 1 foot. 



Trachelium (Coventry Belh). Purple flowers; June and July; 8 feet. 



Price, any of the above, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. Set of 12 varieties, $2.00. 



CENXAURHA (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. 



IMrta. ni%ra xar'ie^ata ( Varieqnted Button Weed). Variegated green and gold 



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

 Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored fl->wers; July to September; 18 inches. 

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



showy in the border; July and August; 3J feet. 

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



flowers from July to September. 



— alba. Large white variety of the above. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 5 sorts, 65 cts. 



The Lovely Blue Anchusas should be in every garden. See plate and offer page 176, 



