HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS / 



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Cimicifuga Simplex 



OclSSlcl (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. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Centaiirea (Hardheads or Knapweeds) 



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

 Macrocephala. Large thistle-like golden yellow flowers, useful for cutting; 



3f feet. July to August. 

 Montana (Perennial Com Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue 



flowers from July to September. 

 — Alba. Large white variety of the above. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



CephalaHa (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. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Cerastium (Snow in Summer) 

 TomentOSUm. A desirable low-growing plant, with silvery foliage and white 

 flowers in June, suitable for the rockery, or for carpeting* dry, sunny spots. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Chelone (Shell Flower) 



Handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high, bearing numerous spikes of 

 large flower heads, during the summer and fall. 

 Glabra Alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. 

 Lyoni. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



BoltOIlia (False Chamomile) 



A showy native hardy perennial plant with large, single Aster- 

 like flowers; in bloom during the summer and autumn months, 

 and with its thousands of flowers open at one time produces a 

 very showy effect. 



Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet. 

 Latisquama. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



Calimeris (starwort) 



Incisa. An attractive, free flowering plant; grows 12 to 18 

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

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

 doz. 



Campanulas or Bellflowers 



Indispensable, hardy garden flowers, of much variety of form. They like a good, 

 rich soil, and last much longer in bloom if planted in a half shady place. 

 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 Bellfiower). Dense clusters of funnel-shaped violet-blue 



flowers; June to August; 18 inches. 

 Lactiflora. An attractive flower of milk white, tinged blue; 3 feet. June. 

 Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers; May and June; 3 feet. 

 Medium (Canterbury Bells). We can supply this popular old-fashioned favorite in 



blue, white and pink. June, 2 to 4 feet. 



— Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). We can also supply this 

 favorite type in blue, white and pink. June, 2 to 4 feet. 



Persicif olia Alba. A pure white form. 



Persicifolia Blue (Peach Bells). Blue flowers in June and July; 2 feet. 

 Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellfiower). The most conspicuous of all , forming a perfect 



pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large salver-like porcelain-blue flowers in 



August. 



Rotundifolia (Blue Bells of Scotland). The true Harebell, clear blue flowers 



from June to August. A fine rock plant. 10 to 12 inches. 

 Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Purple flowers; June and July; 3 feet. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties, $2.50 



Hardy Border Carnation 



Choice mixed seedlings produced from seed supplied by a specialist. We supply 

 strong plants that will furnish an abundance of flowers in June. 1J ft. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



CimicifUga (Snakeroot) 



Racemosa. A handsome native species bearing in July and 

 August, spikes of pure white flowers; well suited for planting at 

 the back of the border, or for naturalizing at the edge of the 

 woods; 4 to 6 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 

 Simplex. Most valuable by reason of its extreme late flowering, 

 beginning in September and attaining full perfection about the 

 middle of October. Its flowering stems are from 2| to 3 feet 

 high, terminated with a dense spike of white flowers, which, 

 when cut, last in perfection a long time. $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz. 



Campanula Medium Calycanthema 



NOTE — Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on page 95. 



