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CALLUNA AND ERICA—Heaths and Heathers 
The Heaths are compact, low-growing plants, and as 
such are extremely useful for rockeries. The small 
foliage is densely arranged around the wiry little stems, 
and either when in full bloom or in midwinter makes a 
very pretty picture. 
Culture. All Heaths and Heathers require a warm, 
well-drained, soil. Half peat and loam freely mixed 
with coarse sand to which a liberal quantity of well 
rotted cow manure has been added suits them best. In 
the rock garden where they look their best, give them 
a warm sheltered position. They look extremely well 
planted around sundials. In cold sections of the 
country protect the plants by covering them with an 
empty box or piece of burlap. 
Calluna vulgaris Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
(Scotch Heather). A low-growing shrub, with erect 
branches covered with short, closely adpressed leaves. 
The pretty, bell-shaped flowers occur in great pro¬ 
fusion toward tops of the shoots and are a pretty- 
rosy color. 
'“Calluna vulgaris alba Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
(White Heather). Always worn in buttonholes for 
good luck. Is the white form of the common Scotch 
Heather. 
'“Calluna vulgaris Alporti, Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Late. Grows 24 inches high. Flowers rosy purple. 
“Calluna vulgaris aurea, Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
(Golden Leaved Heather). Same habit as Vulgaris 
except the foliage, which is of a beautiful golden tint. 
“Calluna vulgaris nana compacts 
Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Prostrate and compact in growth. Not over 7 or 8 in. 
Dull, rich green or fine little evergreen plant for the 
rock garden; has pink flowers. 
“Calluna vulgaris Hammondl 
Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Midseason. Grows 18-24 inches high. Flowers white. 
“Calluna vulgaris minor Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Midseason. Grows 15 inches high. Flowers white. 
“Calluna vulgaris multiplex 
Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A double-flowered form of the type. Midseason. Grows 
12-15 inches high. Purple flowers. 
“Calluna vulgaris rubra Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Early. Low spreading growth, 6-12 inches. Flowers 
rosy carmine. 
ERICA. A charming hardy plant, companion to the 
Heathers. The Heaths flower in early spring. 
“Erica carnea Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
(Spring Heath). Early bright rose. 
“Erica darleyensis Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
(Darley Heath). Early deep rose. 
“Erica vagans Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
(Cornish Heath). Pale lilac. 
CALANDRINIA 
Prostrate plants with brilliant flowers; for the rock 
garden or on the margin of dry borders. 
Culture. Any good soil will do providing it is dry. 
Plants must be planted in full sun, 8 to 10 inches apart, 
preferably in spring. Fall planting is satisfactory if 
done early and plants are protected for the winter. 
“Umbellata Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Prostrate plant, 4 to 6 inches, with brilliant crimson, 
saucer-shaped flowers; good for hot place in rock gar¬ 
den. 
CALLIRHOE—Poppy Mallow 
Prostrate plants with brilliant flowers; for the rock 
garden or on the margin of dry borders. 
Culture. Any good, sandy soil will do but it must be 
dry. Plants must be planted in full sun, 8 to 10 inches 
apart, preferably in spring. Fall planting is satis¬ 
factory if done early and plants are protected for the 
winter. 
“Involucrata Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Trailing plant, with finely divided foliage and large, 
saucer-shaped flowers of bright rosy crimson, witli 
white centers, which are produced all summer and fall. 
CALTHA—Marsh-Marigold 
A moisture-loving perennial. All have heart-shaped 
leaves, and single or double yellow flowers. Specially 
adapted for the waterside, the bog garden, or moist 
borders. Flowers useful for cutting; foliage good all 
summer. 
Culture. All require a deep, rich soil, and a moist posi¬ 
tion such as the margins of ponds, etc., or in the damp¬ 
est part of the garden. Best grown in large colonies. 
Plant in spring or fall. 
Palustris Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Flowers bright yellow in spring, on stems 12 to 18 
inches high. A very showy plant in wet places, both 
in sun and shade. Its foliage is always clean and 
attractive. 
CARLINA—Charlemagne's Thistle 
A thistle-like perennial belonging- to the daisy order. 
They are remarkable for the beauty of their pinnate, 
toothed leaves, single specimens having an effective 
appearance in the rock garden, or on dry walls. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a sunny position. 
“Acaulls Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
An Alpine Thistle with an immense, stemless flower- 
head. Leaves are intensely spiny and very silvery, 
making a handsome subject for the rockery. Rare and 
unusual plant. 
CARNATIONS—Hardy Border 
Carnations are one of the most useful and popular- 
flowers. Recently there has been developed a race 
known as Allwoodi Perpetual-Flowering Carnations, 
and while the general form and color arrangement of 
this new tribe corresponds with that of the Hardy 
Border Carnations, the plants have acquired, as a re¬ 
sult of cross-breeding, the habit of perpetual-flowering. 
Culture. Carnations will grow in ordinary good light, 
well ’drained soil. Should the soil be very light, add 
plenty of decayed cow manure. Planting should lie 
done in early fall or spring, in light, well drained soils, 
but in those of a heavier nature it is not advisable to do 
so before March. They should lie placed 12 inches 
apart; protect lightly during the winter. 
Scarlet and Red Shades Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Dozens of double and single red and scarlet flowers on 
long stems. Lovely for cutting, are produced during 
June and July. 
White Shades Three $0.S5, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
The same as above but with single and double white 
flowers. 
Mixed Shades Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
A riot of color and flowers in great abundance in June 
and July, are the result from just a few plants. Cut 
back all flower stems when through blooming. 
CASSIA—Indian Senna 
Lovely shrublike plants for the sunny border. There 
are several species from which are derived tanning 
materials, cathartics, etc. Marilandica is the best for 
our gardens. 
Culture. Marilandica does best in rich, moist soil in 
full sun. Grows about three to four feet high. Plant 
in fall or spring, 12 to IS inches apart. 
Marilandica. Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $1.8.00 
Handsome pinnate foliage and numerous racemes of 
showy yellow flowers during July, August and Septem¬ 
ber. An extremely desirable plant of the easiest 
culture. *• 
CATANANCHE—Blue Cupidone, or Love-Plant 
A native of S. Europe, have hoary, lance-shaped leaves, 
and crisp, chafflike, brilliant blue flowers, resembling 
those of the Everlastings. Is an attractive plant when 
in flower. Flowers are useful for cutting. 
Culture. This perennial requires good, ordinary soil 
and a dry, well drained, sunny position. Plant in 
spring. 8 inches apart. If planted in fall, protect 
lightly during winter. 
“Caerulea Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Heads of pretty deep blue flowers on long stems. Pro¬ 
fuse and excellent cut flowers in great quantities on 
is-inch stems during July, August and September. 
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