ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., NEWARK, N. J. 
CAMPANULA 
A large, beautiful, and most important family for the flower-garden. The 
dwarf species are charming for rock-gardens, and not difficult to cultivate. The 
habit of the plant is compact, ranging from 1H to 2 feet in height. Most effective 
when planted in the mixed border with early phloxes. 
Biennial Varieties 
Sow these hardy biennials in summer and transplant to a bed in autumn for 
flowering the following year. Make effective pot plants for spring flowering, if 
sown in summer, potted in autumn, and kept in a cool frame through winter. 
Medium (Canterbury Bells). Large, bell-shaped flowers in many shades. 
Elegant border or pot plants. Some seedlings will vary from color. 2 ft. 
Single Mixed. J4 oz - 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; }4lb. $1. 
Medium calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer Canterbury Bells). This is the 
finest type of this border favorite. 2 ft. 
Blue, White, Rose, or Mixed. Each, V4oz . 
40 cts.; oz. $1.25; J*Ib. $4.40; lb. $16. 
Perennial Varieties 
Attractive bell-shaped 
flowers; thrive in light, 
rich soil. 
Carpatica (Carpathian 
Harebell). Hardy; 
blooms the entire sea¬ 
son ; color clear 
blue. 6 inches high. 
Good for edging. 
Blue or White. 
J4oz. 25c.; oz. 75c. 
Persicifolia. Large, 
cup-shaped single 
flowers. Hardy. 
Fine for pot plants. 
2 ft. Mixed only. 
teOz. 25 cts.; oz. 65 cts.; 
oz. $2. 
Pyramidalis. Stately plants. 
Large, tubular flowers. 5 
ft. Mixed only. \%oz. 
20 cts.; M oz - 55 cts.; Dwarf Double Red Grenadin Carnations 
oz. $1.75. 
Chabaud’s Giant Outdoor may be easily 
grown. Sow seed outside in April, or for early 
bloom, sow early in frame or greenhouse. 
Plant out seedlings 6 inches apart and from 
midsummer till frost you will have Carnations 
as full and sweetly perfumed as those sold by 
the florist, and almost as large. Dig a little 
bone-meal into the bed when planting and 
rake some into the surface during growth. To 
get large blooms, allow only one bud to a stem 
and full flowering will come six weeks after 
planting. The plants are strong, carrying their 
large flowers on long, stiff stems well suited 
for cutting. Mixed Colors. )^oz. 25 cts.; 
J4oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25; %Ib. $4; lb. $14. 
Chabaud’s Giant Outdoor Carnation 
CARNATION 
Perennial Carnations 
Early Dwarf Vienna. Grows 14 inches tall, with extra-double large flowers. Blooms 
14 days earlier than anv other of this class. Double Mixed. Y%oz. 40 cts.; \ioz. 
75 cts.; oz. $2.25; MIb. $7.50. 
Grenadin, Dwarf Double Red. The compact plants, 15 inches high, of this dwarf 
hardy Carnation are ideal for bedding-plant sale. It bears medium-sized, double, 
bright scarlet flowers. Will bloom next spring from seed started this fall. rgoz. 30 cts.; 
l /ioz. 80 cts.; oz. $2.50; Ltlb. $8.75. 
Carnation, Chabaud’s Enfant de Nice. 
This magnificent strain is, so far, the finest 
annual Carnation offered. The huge flowers, 
2}/2 to 3 inches across, are borne on long, 
strong stalks on robust, upright plants. 
The plants cpme about 90 per cent double. 
This variety is wonderfully fragrant and 
well adapted for cutting. Mixed, rsoz. 
35 cts.; J4 oz - 95 cts.; oz. $3. 
Chinese Woolflowers (Celosia plumosa Cbildsi ) 
CELOSIA cristata • Cockscomb 
Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich; make 
grand border plants and are attractive for pots. Seed can be sown under cover 
in early spring and planted out in May, or may be sown outdoors in May. 
Dwarf Empress. Crimson heads somewhat resembling a cockscomb. Dark 
bronze foliage. 10 in. ysOz. 15 cts.; \ioz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25; J^Ib. $4.40. 
Dwarf, Mixed. Of easy culture and should be planted in every garden. The 
dwarf-growing varieties are excellent for borders. Blooms all summer. 1 ft. 
rjoz. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25; MIb. $4.40. 
Celosia plumosa • Feathered Cockscomb 
There are no more showy summer and fall bedding plants than the plumed 
Celosias. Planted in masses, the color effect is magnificent. 
Ostrich Plumed. Of pyramidal growth with superb, pointed plumes, making 
grand pot plants and gorgeous beds, blooming from July to September. 
Prefers a fairly rich soil. Immense plumes of many brilliant shades and 
colors. 2 ft. 
Mixed, I/ioz. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; Villi- $1.40 
Celosia plumosa Childsi • Chinese Woolflower 
The most unusual type of Feathered Celosia, attaining a height of from 2 to 
3 feet. The tips have a brushy appearance. 
Mixed, rgoz. 15 cts.; Vioz. 30 cts.; oz. $1; %lb. $3.50 
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