Coreopsis Mayfield Giant 
Coreopsis Mayfield Giant 
Hardy 
Everblooming 
Carnation 
Brilliancy 
Hardy Outdoor Carnations 
HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS. 12 to 18 inches. The true hardy outdoor or 
border Carnation. A beautiful strain which blooms in great abundance all summer. 
Excellent for cutting and very hardy. A fine mixture of colors, including white, yel¬ 
low, all the pink shades, light and dark red and striped. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
Blooming size plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
New Hardy Everblooming Carnation BRILLIANCY 
The finest and the hardiest Carnation yet introduced, having withstood 20 degrees 
below zero without damage. The flowers are the largest of the hardy varieties. The 
color is intense crimson and, as the name implies, the color is so brilliant that it 
actually startles you when you first see a bed of this wonderful Carnation in full bloom. A very 
profuse bloomer. The large double flowers are produced continually from June until frost on long, 
strong stems. Ideal for cutting and easily cared for. Choice plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for 
$3.00, postpaid. 
Centaurea Montana 
(Perennial Cornflower.) Vigor¬ 
ous grower of easy culture; 2 feet 
high; large violet-blue flowers 
from July to September; excellent 
for cutting. Prefers sun. Pkt., 
10c. 
CAMPANULAS (Bell Flowers) 
PERENNIAL TYPES 
CARPATICA (Hare Bell). A pretty perennial species grow¬ 
ing in compact tufts, not exceeding eight inches high; cup 
shaped flowers of clear blue or white, about iy 2 inches in diam¬ 
eter, 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. Your choice of colors. Blue, 
White or Mixed. Pkt., 10c. Blooming size plants, 35c each; 
3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
GARGANICA. A low spreading plant covered in June with 
bright blue star-shaped flowers nearly hiding the foliage. A 
gem for the rock garden or low border. Pkt., 25c. Blooming 
size plants, 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
PERSICIFOLIA (Peach Bells). One of the finest Companulas, 
with large, handsome, bell-shaped flowers. 2 to 3 feet high. 
Blue, White or Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. Blooming size plants, 
30c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.25, postpaid. 
Blue Bells of Scotland 
(Campanula Rotundifolia) 
Grows one foot high and blooms from June to August. 
The clear blue, bell-shaped flowers are produced on slender, 
wiry stems. Will grow in sun or partial shade. Pkt., 25c. 
Blooming size plants, 35c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50. 
postpaid. 
A new giant flowered strain of this popular garden plant intro¬ 
duced from Australia. Tall vigorous plant, 2 to 3 feet high, producing an 
abundance of large yellow flowers. Pkt., 10c. Blooming size plants, 25c each; 
3 for 60c; 12 for $1.75, postpaid. 
Biennial Campanulas 
Christmas Rose 
Blooms in tke Snow 
The Christmas Rose or Helleborus is a very 
hardy perennial plant with evergreen foliage 
that produces its flowers in mid-winter after 
--- —-- a few mild days, the exact time of bloom de¬ 
pending on climatic and weather conditions. In ordinary winter weather 
flowers often keep in good condition two months or more. It prefers a partially 
shaded and moist situation and will bloom better if given a protected location. 
The plant grows from 12 to 18 inches in height. The 2 to 3 inch flowers 
are white, sometimes with 
pink and green markings, 
and are produced on strong 
stems suitable for cutting. 
Gives you a thrill to pick 
blooms in the snow. Choice 
3-year-old blooming size 
plants 90c each; 3 for $2.50, 
postpaid. 
Campanula Medium 
Canterbury Bells 
MEDIUM. The old-fash¬ 
ioned biennial sort with 
beautiful, large, bell-shaped 
blossoms. Prefers sun. Blue, 
Rose, White, Mixed Colors; 
separate colors or mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Cup and Saucer 
CALYCANTHEMA. A fine 
biennial type of this much 
prized garden plant. Large, 
semi-double blue, white, rose 
and striped flowers, each re¬ 
sembling a cup and saucer. 
Seed in mixture of colors 
only. Pkt., 10c. 
HARDY CACTUS 
Opuntia Polyacantha Cactus (30c Each) 
The varieties listed here are perfectly hardy outdoors anywhere in the United 
States and require no winter protection. Extremely interesting for rock gardens. 
OPUNTIA FRAGILIS is a cactus of the prickly pear type with miniature sections 
or slabs from one-half to one inch across. Large pale lemon-yellow flowers shading 
to red at center, appear in early July, followed by attractive fruit. Perfectly hardy, 
withstanding a temperature of 25 to 30 below zero without injury. This variety is 
especially desirable for Japanese dish gardens and other similar purposes. 
OPUNTIA POLYACANTHA. Similar to above with larger sections and flowers, but 
blooms more profusely; perfectly hardy. 
MAMMILLARIA VIVIPARA. Small bell-shaped plants bearing purplish red or 
pink flowers late in June, followed by reddish green edible berries. Perfectly hardy. 
The above hardy Cacti, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25, postpaid. 
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