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Centaurea Montana 



Campanulas, or Bellflowers 



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 bloomif planted in a 

 half shady place. All of the taller growing kinds should be staked 

 to prevent injury 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. 



Glomerata. (Clustered Bellflmuer) . Dense clusters of funnel- 

 shaped violet-blue flowers; June to August ; 18 inches. 



Lactiflora. An attractive flower of milk-white tinged with blue; 

 3 feet. 



Latif olia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers. May and 

 June; 3 feet. 



Medium (Canterbury Belli). We offer this popular variety in 

 white, pink, blue and mixed colors. 



Medium Calycanthema (Cvp and Saucer Canterbury Bells). We 

 also offer this type in white, pink and mixed colors. 



Persicifolia (Peach Bells). 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 porcelain-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.; $18.00 

 per 100. Set of 11 varieties for $2.25. 



Two Rare Campanula Persicifolia 



Telham Beauty. A recent introduction and the showiest and 

 most beautiful of the Peach Bells. The stout stems are from 

 2\ to 3 feet high and lined with exceptionally large single 

 flowers of a delightful shade of soft lavender blue. A most 

 attractive and showy plant in the garden and splendid for cutting; 

 May to July. 



Gigantea Moerheimi. A beautiful double white variety, 

 flowers fully 2 inches in diameter, in bloom from the middle of 

 May until July; 2\ to 3 ft. 



50 cts. each; $5.00 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 Spiraea). 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. 

 30 cts. each: $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



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; 3J 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, 85 cts. " 



Cephalaria (Roundheads) 



Alpina. When fully established attains a height of 6 feet, bear- 

 ing in June and July delicate sulphur-yellow flowers, not unlike 

 the flowers of Scabiosa. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Chrysanthemum, Shasta Daisy Alaska. Offered on page 175 



We can supply seed of many Hardy Perennials. See Flower Seed Department, beginning on page 51 



