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Campanula or Bellflower 



Indispensable hardy garden flowers of much variety of form, 

 some being of tall and imposing habit, whereas others are dwarf 

 compact little plants, suitable for edging, rockwork, etc. 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. Clear blue flowers 

 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. 



Garganica. Forms a low, spreading tuft, covered in June 

 with starry, light blue flowers, each with a white eye. A gem 

 for the rockery. 



Glomerata (Clustered Bellflower). Dense clusters of funnel- 

 shaped violet-blue flowers, borne profusely from June to August; 

 18 inches. 



Lactiflora. An attractive flower of milky white, tinged blue. 

 Blooms during July and August; 3 feet. 



Latifolia macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers; May and 

 June. A handsome variety with very large, drooping bells; 3 feet. 



Medium (Canterbury Belh). We can supply this popular old- 

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



— calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). This we 

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



Muralis. Blooms 

 continuously from 

 June to November. 

 Dense tufts of dark 

 green foliage and 

 purple-blue bell- 

 shaped flowers. 6 

 inches. 



Campanula muralis 



Persicifolia (Peach 



Bells). Blue flowers 



during June and July. 



Very showy; 2 feet. 

 — alba. A pure white 



form. 



Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). 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 inches. 

 Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Showy, drooping, light purple 



bells during June and July; 3 feet. 

 Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Hardy Border Carnation 



Choicest Mixed. These are seedlings produced from seed sup- 

 plied by a specialist in this popular flower. They are fine, strong 

 plants. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



See also Pinks on pages 135 and 136. 



Centaurea— Hardheads or Knapweed 



A lovely perennial of easy culture delighting in an open sunny 

 position. Bears a large quantity of showy blooms. Valuable for 

 either garden display or for cutting. 



Dealbata. Bright rose-colored flowers borne profusely from July 



until September. 18 inches high. 

 Macrocephala. Large, thistle-like, golden yellow flowers. 



Useful for cutting and showy in the border. July and August. 



Q feet. 



Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Grows 2 feet high and bears 

 large violet-blue flowers from June to September. 

 - alba. A pure white form of the Montana species. 

 Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 The Set of 4 Ccntaureas, 85c. 



Cassia — American Senna 



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

 bearing during July and August large panicles of bright yellow, 

 curiously shaped flowers in abundant axillary clusters. The 

 beautiful, pinnate, light green foliage is also very attractive. 

 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Cephalaria— Roundheads 

 Alpina. Attains a height of 6 feet, bearing in June and July 

 delicate sulphur-yellow flowers not unlike the flowers of Scabiosa. 

 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



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. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 

 per 100. 



Chelone— Turtle Head 

 Lyoni. Stately handsome perennial growing about 2 feet high, 

 bearing during the summer and fall numerous spikes of large 

 flower heads of showy purplish-red bloom. 25c each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Hardy Chrysanthemums 



Shasta Daisies or White Marguerites 



Alaska (Shasta Daisy). A decided improvement on the original 

 with pure glistening white blooms 4j to 5 inches across. Very 

 free-flowering and in bloom all summer and fall. 2 feet. 



Arcticum (The Arctic Daisy). Among fall-flowering perennials 

 this is a perfect gem. It forms an attractive rosette-like clump, 

 8 to 10 inches high. Has pretty, dark green foliage and is 

 covered in September with multitudes of flower stems, termi- 

 nated by pure white flowers from 2 to 2| inches in diameter. 

 These begin to develop during the last week in September and 

 continue in good condition throughout October, and frequently 

 into November. 



Coreanum (Korean Daisy). A recent introduction from Korea 

 with large white flowers with golden centers, frequently becom- 

 ing tinted pink in frosty weather. An attractive late-flowering 

 very hardy perennial. 2 feet. 



Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



New Korean Hybrid 

 Chrysanthemums for 1934 



This entirely new type of Chrysanthemum is bound to 

 become very popular as the plants are a mass of large single 

 flowers in October. 



Mercury (Plant Patent No. 5<5). Bronze-red on opening 

 changing to coppery bronze when maturing. Nicely formed, 

 showy blooms about 3 inches across. Begins blooming 

 about October 5. A splendid well-lasting cut flower. 2 feet. 



Daphne. A lovely large flower almost matching the color 

 of Daphne cneorum — a splendid pink with a sheen of lilac- 

 rose. Flowers 3| inches across. Blooms about October 12. 

 Height 2 to 2£ feet. 



Ceres. Old gold blended with chamois yellow and dusted 

 with coppery bronze. A handsome plant which blooms about 

 October 10. Height 2 to 2 \ feet. 



Apollo. The most profuse bloomer of them all. A sparkling 

 combination of bronze, red, and gold, suffused with glowing 

 salmon. The flowers are 2 inches across. Blooms about 

 October 12, and grows 2j feet high. 



Diana. A charming color blend of Chatenay Rose pink 

 mingled with lilac-rose and soft salmon. Has triple rays 

 of petals. Blooms October 12, and grows 2 feet high. 



Mars. Deep amaranth-red changing to wine-red overlaid 

 with a velvety sheen. The latest to flower, about October 15. 

 Height 2 to 2§ feet. 



Any of the above: 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Set of the 6 varieties, $4.00. 



Chrysanthemums are continued on the next 

 two pages 



