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CARYOPTERIS. 



Mastacanthus (Blue Spirrm). A 

 harKisome hardy perennial; grows 

 about 3 feet high and produces rich 

 lavender-blue flowers in great pro- 

 fusion the whole length of its branches. 

 A valuable plant either for bedding or 

 pot culture, blooming continuously 

 from early in September until cut by 

 frost. (See cut.) I-') cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



CASSIA (American Senna). 



Marilandica. A plant growing from 3 to 4 feet high, bushy, with large 

 panicles of bright yellow, curiously-shaped flowers in abundant axiliary 

 clusters from July to .Vugust. The beautiful pinnate light-green foliage 

 is very pleasing. A very desirable plant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 §10.00 per 100. 



CATANAXCHE (Cupid-. Dart). 



.\ free-flowering border plant, growing about 2 feet high; June to August. 

 Coerulea. lilue flowers. 

 Bicolor. White margin with blue centre. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



CKDRONEEI.A B.lmof Gile.d). 



Cana. A shrubby perennial, growing 2\ feet high, with aromatic foliage 

 and long spikes of purplish-crimson flowers throughout the summer and 

 fall. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



CCPHAEARIA ^Roundhead.'. 



Alpina. A rare ^all-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. 



CCXXAUREA (Hardheads, or Knapweed). 



Of easy culture, delighting in an open, sunny position, producing a wealth of bloom, 

 which not only makes u tine display in the border, but furnishes excellent material for 

 cutting. 

 Hirta nigra variegata ( Varief/uted Button Weed). Prettily variegated green 



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

 Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers; July to .September; 18 inches. 

 Macrocephala. \"ery large thistle-like golden-yellow flowers, useful for cutting and 



sliowy in the border; July and August; 3i feet. 

 Montana {I'lnnnitii Com Floioer). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue 



(lowers from July to September. (See cut.) 

 — alba. Large white variety of the above. 



Orientalis. Pale yellow showy flowers in July and August; 2.1 feet. 

 Ruthenica. Straw-colored flowers in July and August; ornamental, fern-like foliage; 



2< feet. 



15 cts. each; $1 .50 per doz. Set of 7 sorts for $1.00. 



tERASTIl'^I (Snow in Summer). 

 Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant with silvery foliage and white flow- 

 ers, suitable for the rockery, or for carpeting dry, sunny sjiots, such as covering 

 graves or steep bank.s; can also be used with good eftect in carpet bedding. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



CHAIU^EPEUCE (FUh Bone ThistleK 



Interestir)g and ornamental tliistle-liko plants, with spiny, neatly marked foliage. 



Keijuire protection in winter. 

 Casabons. I-'oliage dark green, with 

 cream-colored veins and yellowish 

 spines. 

 Diacantha. liright green foliage, ivory- 

 ,^^ «>• white veins and sjjines. 



25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz. 



^1 CHEL,ONE (Shell Flower). 



■ Stately and handsome perennials, grow- 

 ing about 2 feet high and bearing nu- 

 merous spikes of large flower-heads dur- 

 ing the NUinnier and tall. 

 IGlabra Alba. rernnnal spikes of 



. uaniy white flowers. 

 l.vonil. He.ids of siiowy (let p red 



Mowers. 

 ~ Speciosa. .\ d waif light pink U.iin 

 '■1 tile alxjve. 



25 cts. each; *2.50 per doz. ; $16.00 

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Centaurea Montana. 



PAEONIES and PHLOXES ihould be included in every coUection of Hardy PlanU. Always •atUfactory. See page* 229 to 233. 



