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Campanulas, or Bellflowers 



Indispensable, hardj- 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 

 injurj' 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. 



Grandis {Great Bellflower). Showy large saucer-shaped rich violet-blue flowers 

 in May and June; 18 inches. 



— Alba. White flowered form of 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 mixed colors only. 

 Medium Calycanthema [Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). We also offer 



this type in mixed colors only. 

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



— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 



Pyramidalis {Chimney Bellflower). The most conspicuous of all Campanulas, 

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

 lain-blue flowers in August. 



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.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 

 12 varieties for $2.50. 



Campanula Medium Calycanthema 



Calimeris (star wort) 



Incisa. .■Xn attractive, free flowering plant; grows 12 to 18 inches 

 high, producing from July to September daisy -like, pale, laven- 

 der flowers, with yellow centre. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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 Spirca). 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. 



Centaurea Montana 



Cassia (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; 3^ 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. 



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. 



