RARE PERENNIALS 
ALPINE PLANTS 
Each 
^CROCUS —The following Fall flowering species can be supplied during 
August and September: 
Speciosus —Large bright blue flowers.05 
Zonatus —Lavender flowers with an orange zone.05 
^CRUCIANELLA Stylosa —Masses of dainty green foliage, with clustered 
heads of rosy-pink flowers from May to July. For a rough, sunny 
corner .25 
^CYANANTHUS —One of the Campanula tribe and very rare. Natives of 
India, China or Tibet, at elevations varying from 10 000 to 16,000 
feet. A flat terrace in the Alpine garden, with a compost of leaf- 
mould, sand, grit and loam, is well suited. They delight in the sun, 
but will thrive also on a northern exposure. We have had excellent 
results planting them in crevices in rock work. 
Delavayi —Forms dense mats covered with small flowers, varying from 
pale to dark blue, during July and August. Foliage grey and downy.. 1.00 
Incanus —A short, tufted plant, the small leaves densely covered on both 
sides with whitish hairs. Flowers of a soft blue shade.75 
Lobatus —Flowers of lavender-blue. Particularly adapted for a sunny 
crevice .75 
^CYCLAMEN —We have seedling bulbs of the following species which are 
reasonably true, but as they have not bloomed, cannot be guaranteed: 
Atkinsii —Hybrid between C. Coum and Ibericum, coming reasonably true 
from seed. Brilliant green foliage, blotched silvery white. Flowers 
pale pink or white, sometimes lined or flushed with crimson, in spring .75 
Europaeum —Leaves marbled and the flowers, varying from pink to deep 
rose, are deliciously scented. Summer and Fall.75 
Neapolitanum (Hederaefolium) —One of the easiest. Marbled leaves and 
flowers varying from pink to seldom white, with crimson base. Sum¬ 
mer and Fall .75 
Repandum —Carmine or rosy red flowers in Spring.75 
^CYPRIPEDIUM —Hardy Orchids that thrive in a moist, peaty soil in shade 
or half-shade. Odd shaped flowers with uncommon colors and mark¬ 
ings. May and June. 
Acaule (Moccasin Flower) —Two large leaves, flat on the ground. Soli¬ 
tary pink-purple flowers on 8 to 10-inch stems.50 
Fasciculatum —Of dwarf growth, resembling C. Montanum in habit, but 
with brown flowers. Very interesting and quite rare.. .50 
Montanum —Native of Oregon. Brown and white flowers on 12-in. stems .50 
Pubescens —The yellow Lady’s Slipper. Rather large yellow flowers on 
10 to 15-inch stems.50 
Spectabilis —The Showy Lady’s Slipper. The finest of the genus. Large 
rose-purple or white flowers on 12 to 18-inch stems.60 
^CYTISUS —Dwarf Brooms, suitable for hot, open slopes and warm, poor 
soils. See Genista. 
^DALIBARDA Repens —Pretty little creeping plant with rounded scalloped 
leaves and white flowers like a strawberry. For a cool slope or ledge 
in light loam or peaty soil.35 
^DAPHNE Blagayana —Large, creamy, sweet-scented flowers on prostate 
branches which layer themselves. Bury the prostrate branches under 
stones, or interplant with Erica Carnea, which serve to protect bare 
branches from sun and with its ruddy flowers provide a fine foil for 
the creamy Daphne flowers. Small plants only. 3.00 
Cneroum —The Rock Daphne. Handsome evergreen foliage and crowded 
heads of fragrant bright pink flowers during May and June. Rather 
dwarf, 8 to 12 inches high, but often 18 to 24 inches across. Sun or 
shade. One year old, 50c; large clumps.1.00 & 2.50 
| Rock Plants. 
* Cut Flowers. 
We have that rare Lewisia, Brachycalyx. 
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