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MRTADRffiR WIlADELPhlAfA 



CAMPANULA iBell-flower). 



JBackllOUSei. An improved form of C. Persuifolia Alba, with flowers three 

 times the size of the type; the entire plant is of stronger, more 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 {Carpathian Hare-bell). A pretty species, growing in compact 

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

 continuing almost the entire summer; flowers about 1 inch in diameter; we 

 offer two colors, blue and white. 



<jrloinerata Alba {Clustered Bell-flower). An erect-growing species, grow- 

 ing about 18 inches high, with dense clusters of white flowers in July and 

 August. 25 cts each ; §2.50 per doz. 



GrO.SSekii. One of the prettiest of tlie bell-flowers; of erect lialiit, with 

 dark-blue flowers; flowering the entire season. 



Media {Canterbury Bells). An old-fashioned favorite, with flowers of various 

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



Per.sicifolia. The purple, peach-leaved bell-flower. 



— Alba. Identical with the above, but with single white flowers; very pretty 

 and free-fl "iwering. 



— Alba Plena [Double- Wliite Peach-bells). There are few planis that can 

 vie with this lovely Campanula. The flowers are pure white, in long, close 

 spikes, 2 feet high ; very double ; resem- 

 bling a column of Camellia flowers. 

 It is exceedingly free-flowering and 

 grand for cutting, thriving well in almost 

 any soil. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



Pyraniidalis ( The Chimney Bell- 

 flower). The most conspicuous of all 

 Campanulas, and an attractive plant for 

 the herbaceous border, forming a per- 

 fect pyramid 4 to 5 feet high, crowded 

 with large salver-like blue flowers in 



. September. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; 

 §2.50 per doz. 



Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



CALXHA (MarsU Marigold) 



PaluStriS. Large bright yellow flo\^ 

 ers, produced early in spring; 1 foot 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Paliistris Fl. PI. The double-flo« - 

 eiing Marsh Marigold; very prettv 

 (See cut.) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz 



CASSIA (.Vmerican Senna). 



JMarilaudicn.. A plant growing flom 

 3 to 4 feet high, bushy, with large pini 

 cles of bright yellow; curiously-shaped 

 flowers in abundant axillary clusteis 

 from July to September. The beautiful 

 pinnate light-green foliage is ^ely 

 pleasing, .-'i very desirable plant. 20 cts 

 each; §2,00 per doz. 



ECHINOCACTCS Sl>"":ONI. 



HARDY CACTUS. 



All of these endure safely a winter 

 temperature of 20 degrees below zero, 

 the chief precaution being lo avoid strg- 

 nant moisture at the roots; they should, 

 therefore, be planted in well-drained posi- 

 tions either in the border or on the rock- 

 ery; they are always interesting on account 

 of their odd forms. 



EcllinocactllS SillipSOlli [Hedge- 

 hog Cactus). Plant almost hidden by 

 various colored spines, ranging from 

 white through shades of straw, yellow, 

 brown, purple and black; a profuse 

 bloomer, with flowers of a bright shell- 

 pink. 30 cts. each; §3.00 per doz. 



E ell i 11 o c e r e u s Viridiflorus 



[Grcen-flowercd Cereus). This is es- 

 pecially beautiful on account of the 

 • red, white and purple spines, with which 

 the plant is covered, the colors being 

 often arranged in circular bands about 

 the plants. 30 cts. each ; §3 00 per doz. 



Opnntia Areiiai"ia. A rare species, 

 with round flat joints or leaves two 

 inches in diameter, with very long straw- 

 colored spines, varying to purple; yellow 

 flowers. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



Opuiitia Mesacantlia Cynio- 



Cllila. One of ihe freest-llowering 

 species, with dark-green oblong leaves 

 and yellow flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



OpUUtia Pliajacantha '^la^OV [Gay-spined Cactus). Leaves on joints 

 oblong, with yellow or brown-pointed spines ; flowers yellow and very 

 numerous. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



Opuntia Polyeantlia, or Misssoiiriensis. 



very spiny, with stout, long spines in pretty shades 

 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per do^. 



The set of 6 for $1.25. 



C-\MrANUL.\ PVR.\MIU.\LIS. 



A handsome species, 

 of yellow and brown. 



Caltha Palustris Fl. Pu 



CENTAUREA. 



Hil'ta nigra \ixrie.giltA I J'aricgatcd Button Weed). Prettily variegated 

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

 15 CIS. each; $1.50 per doz. 



CEIVTRANTHUS. 



Cocciliea (T'a/erian). An old-f.ashioneil hardy perennial i>lant, bearing 

 numerous showy heads of pink or white flowers during June and July; 2 feet, 

 25 cts. each. 



