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Campanula Pvramidalis. 



CAMPANULrA (Bell-flower). 



Alliari^efolia. Grows from 1^ to 2 feet high, with nodding white flowers during 

 [une and luly. 



Backhouse!. An improved form of C. Persicifolia Alba, with flowers three 

 times the size of the type; the entire plant is of stronger, moi-e vigorous habit, 

 and frequently 15 to 20 flowers are open on a single stem at one time ; flowers in 

 July and August ; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; ^2.50 per doz. 



Carpatica. [Carpaikian Hare-beU^. A pretty species, growing in compact tufts, 

 not exceeding 8 inches in height, beginning to flower early in June and continu- 

 ing almost the entire summer; flowers about 1 inch in diameter; we offer two 

 colors, blue and white. 



Celtidifolia. A tall-growing variety, attaining a height of from 3 to 4 feet, with 

 broadly bell-shaped while flowers, which are slightly tinged with blue, from July 

 to September. 



Qlomerata (^Chistei-ed Bell-flo-iver^. An erect-growing species, growing about 

 18 inches high, with dense clusters of violet-blue flowers during July and August. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Qlomerata Alba. A white-flowered form of the above. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



Grossekii, One of the prettiest of the bell-flowers; oi erect habit; with dark- 

 lilue llowers during July and August. 



Media iyCantei-hury Bells). An old-fashioned favorite, with flowers of various 

 colors ; grows about 2 feet high, and blooms in July. 



Latifolia. Of neat, bushy habit, with large, showy heads of long, deep blue flowers 

 in June and July. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Punctata. A most interesting and distinct variety, with nodding 2 inch long 

 cylindrical white flowers, which are spotted with purplish-rose; May and June, 

 height, 1 foot. 35 cts. each. 



Pyramidalis ( The Chhnney Bell-flowei-). The most conspicuous of all Campa- 

 nulas, and an attractive plant for the herbaceous border, forming a perfect pyramid 

 4 to 5 feet high, crowded with large salver-like blue flowers in September. (See 

 cut.) 25 cts. each; $2.50 der doz. 



Rotundifolia {Blue Bells of Scotland). This is the true hare-bell or bluebell of 

 literature, with beautiful clear, blue flowers from June to August ; it is of branch- 

 ing habit, and grows about 1 foot high. 



Trachelium. A tall-growing variety, attaining a height of 3 to 4 feet, with large 

 terminal clusters of deep blue flowers during July and August. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz., excejjt where noted. Set of 13 varieties, $2.00. 



CENXAUREA (Hardheads, or Knapweed). 



'Glastifolia. A pretty Caucasian species with an abundance of 

 silvery thistle-like heads of yellow flowers on 3 to 4 feet high 

 plants from July to September. 



Hirta nigra variegata ( Variegated Button Weed). Prettily 

 variegated green and gold foliage, and during July and August 

 purple flowers; 2 feet. 



Montana Rubra {Perennial Corn Flujver). Grows from 

 1^ to 2 feet high, producing large purplish-red flowers dur- 

 ing July and Augu^t. 



Montana Lady Hastings. A variety with soft lilac-rose colored flowers. 



Canariensis. A distinct yellow-flowered species, growing from 2 to 3 feet 

 high, and blooming during August and September. 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz., or the set of 5 varieties for 60 cts. 



CARYOPTERIS. 



riastacanthus (Blue Spircea). A handsome hardy perennial from China. 

 Grows about 3 feet high and produces flowers in great profusion the whole 

 length of its branches. The color is a rich lavender or sky-blue. A valuable 

 plant either for bedding or pot culture, blooming continuously from early in 

 September until cut by frost in the fall. (See cut.) 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



CARD A MINE (Cuckoo riower). 



Pratensis Plena. A gem for a shady, damp spot, with dense 

 spikes of double lavender-colored flowers a foot high during 

 May and June. 25 cts. each. 



CASSIA (Ameriran Senna). 

 riarilandica. A plant gi owing from 3 to 4 feet high, bushy, 

 with large panicles of bright yellow; curiously-shaped flowers 

 in abundant axillary clusters from July to September. The 

 beautiful pinnate light-green foliage is very pleasing. A very 

 desirable plant. 2p cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



CATANANCHE. 



An old border plant, growing about 2 feet high, producing 



Ccerulea Bicolor. 



from June to August showy white flowers with blue eyes. 25 cts. each- $2 50 

 pier doz. 



CENTRANTHUS (Spurred Flower). 



'Coccinea [Valerian). An old-fashioned hardy perennial plant, bearing numer- i-i 

 ous showy heads of pink flowers from June to August; 2 feet. 25 cts. each. '^' 

 Alba, A white flowered form of above. 25 cents each. 



CEPHALARIA (Koundheads). 



Alpina. A rare tall-growing plant, which, when fully established, attains a 

 height of 6 feet, bearing in July and August delicate sulphur-yellow flowers, 

 not unlike the flowers of Scabiosa. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



CARVOPTKRlb MaSTACANTHUS. 



See offer of... 

 Dreer's 

 "Gold Medal" 

 Collection of 

 Old-fasliioned 

 Hardy Flowers 

 on page i6o, and 

 also sfiown on col- 

 ored plate. 



