Campanula Garganica is a bright Alpine Gem 
CAMPANULA 
The Campanulas are a very interesting and useful family in the rockery 
and garden. The Canterbury Bells, the Chimney Bell Flower, Coventry Bells, 
Harebells, are some of the common names by which these splendid varieties 
are known. In the following list you will find a wide and choice assortment 
of the recommended varieties for the American garden. 
The following varieties are biennials. 
CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer). The flowers have a ring at the base 
of the bell-shaped flowers giving the appearance of a cup and saucer. 
June and July bloomers. Blue, Rose, White, or Mixed. 
LONGISTYLA. Branching spikes, 18 inches high, of drooping violet flowers 
in June. 
MEDIUM (Canterbury Bells). The popular and very pretty variety with 
branches carrying single bells in blue, rose, white, and mixed. 
MEDIUM FLORE PLENA. A pretty and unusual double with a cup within 
the large bell-shaped flower. Blue, Rose, White, or Mixed. 
MEDIUM “DEAN’S HYBRIDS.” A fine range of colors from deep shades of 
blue to delicate tints of pink. 
The following varieties are perennials. 
• LAURI. A fine novelty found on the Creek Islands, resembling C. rotundi- 
folia, but the large lavender flowers turn upward instead of drooping. 
A magnificent mass of color. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
MACRANTHA. A showy border species with large clusters of deep purple 
flowers on 3 foot stems in early summer. 
*MURALIS (Portenschlagiana). A rare and desirable alpine with very dwarf 
compact foliage and a shower of purplish-blue flowers in June. An ar¬ 
resting picture among the rocks. 6 inches. Pkt. 30c. 
PERSICIFOLIA (Peach Leaf Bell Flower). A very attractive subject for the 
border. During June the branches of the 3 foot plant are covered with 
open bells. Blue, White, or Mixed. 
PERSICIFOLIA CRANDIFLORA. An improved, larger flowered variety with 
stiff 36 inch stems bearing many colorful bells. Fine for the June gar¬ 
den. Blue, White, or Mixed. Pkt. 15c. Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
PERSICIFOLIA “MOERHEIMI.” A distinctive novelty with large snow-white 
semi-double flowers of large size. As a decorative plant for the border 
or for cutting it is recommended. 2 feet. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
PERSICIFOLIA “PFITZERI.” An exceptionally fine semi-double blue of per¬ 
fect form. Makes a grand display in the border. 2 feet. Pkt. 20c, Tr. 
Pkt. 50c 
PERSICIFOLIA “TELHAM BEAUTY.” An exquisite single of beautiful China 
blue. A selected strain of extra large size. 2 feet. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
ALLIARIAEFOLIA. For a show in the border with its creamy white spikes 
of flowers. 21/2 feet. 
•ARVATICA. A dainty gem from the Spanish Pyrenees. Compact tufts with 
slender 2 inch stems bearing pretty violet stars. Prefers lime soil. Pkt. 
25c. 
•POSCHARSKYANA. A delightful native of Siberia. The prostrate stems are 
a mass of blue stars. Highly recommended for its profuse blooming 
habit. Pkt. 25c. 
• PSEUDO-RAINERI. A splendid, neat alpine. Compact tufts covered with 
large cup-shaped purple blue flowers. 3 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
•BARBATA. Pale porcelain blue flowers on slender 1 foot spikes. 
• BELLARDI-MIRANDI. At our Nursery this past season this charming little 
alpine received much attention and praise because of its tidy appear¬ 
ance. Tiny light blue bells stand about two inches above the compact 
deep varnished green tufts. Blooms throughout the summer. Pkt. 30c. 
BONONIENSIS. Slender spikes of bright blue bells on 2'/2 foot stems during 
June. 
•CARPATICA (Carpathian Harebell). An old favorite, and deservedly popu¬ 
lar because of its neat and compact habit. The flowers are large cup¬ 
shaped, covering the dwarf foliage. Blooms during June. 6 inches. Blue, 
White, or Mixed. 
•CARPATICA NANA. A selected strain of compact habit. Tidy plants only 
4 inches high a mass of bloom in varying shades of blue. Very choice. 
Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
•FRAGI1.IS. A choice little alpine with a profusion of tiny bells of bright 
Cambridge Blue that cover the dwarf three inch plant. A gleaming 
spot of blue in June among the rocks. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CLOMERATA. An effective variety for the border with large flower heads 
of light blue during June and July. 1 V 2 feet. 
*CLOMERATA ACAULIS. A delightful dwarf with clusters of rich violet 
blue flowers on 3 inch stems from June until August. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 
40c. 
•GARCANICA. One of the most popular of the fine alpines. Star-like blue 
flowers with white centers on compact tufts of bright green. Excellent 
among the rocks. 4 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
LACTIFLORA. Fine for tall bedding with 3 foot tall lilac blue spikes. July 
blooming. 
LATIFOLIA. An abundance of large flower heads on 2 foot stems. Blue, 
white, or Mixed 
CAMPANULA MURALIS 
A rare and desirable alpine 
•PUSILLA. A strong growing alpine making mats of dense green covered 
with nodding bells on 3 inch stems. Lavender or White. Pkt. 20c, Tr. 
Pkt. 50c. 
PYRAMIDALIS (Chimney Bellflower). Stately spikes covered with large 
flowers closely set on the stem. Fine for the border. Blooms from June 
well into the summer. 5 feet. Blue, White, or Mixed. 
•RADDEANA. An alpine beauty with glossy, round, sharply toothed foliage 
and short spikes of large royal blue bells. 9 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
•ROTUNDIFOLIA (Blue Bells of Scotland). A delightful subject for the 
rockery where it should be placed so as to make its pendant flowers 
more effective. A profuse and continuous bloomer, with its tiny blue 
bells on slender stems. 12 inches. 
•ROTUNDIFOLIA ALBA. A rare variety of the same habit as above except 
the flowers are a creamy white. Pkt. 25c. 
• ROTUNDIFOLIA “OLYMPUS.” A charming native from the mountains of 
Washington. The flowers are twice the size of C. rotundifolia and are 
a rich blue. This fine American alpine gives a continuous show of color 
during the summer. Pkt. 25c. 
TRACHELIUM (Coventry Bells). Showy spikes of drooping purple-blue flow¬ 
ers. A long bloomer. 2 feet. 
•TURBINATA. Cup-shaped violet colored flowers. The plant is compact in 
habit and showy in the rockery. 6 inches. 
•TURBINATA ALBA. Erect stems bearing clear white flowers. Delightful 
among the rocks. 
CARNATIONS 
The spicy fragrance, the bright and cheerful colors, and the grace and 
charm of the following Carnations makes them invaluable in the border or 
for cutting. They are easy from seed. 
MALMAISON. Showy doubles in a fine color range with long stems making 
them good for cutting. Blooms first season if sown early. 
PICOTEE. A novelty of merit with large double flowers that are finely striped 
and variegated in many pleasing color combinations. Carefully hybri¬ 
dized and selected. Pkt. 25c. 
VIENNA MARKET. Large flowered variety with a delicate spicy fragrance 
and a high percentage of doubles. Best treated as a biennial. A blend¬ 
ing of bright colors in mixture. 
MARCUERITE. A late bloomer, coming in July with medium sized double 
flowers of perfect form. Delicately scented. Strong stems for cutting. 
The full range of colors in mixture. 
CRENADIN. The most popular variety because of its hardiness. A strong 
grower, fully double in the following named varieties—Bright Scarlet— 
King of Blacks—Rose Queen—White Cem, and Mixed. 
CRENADIN “WHITE COLD.” One of the fine introductions of recent 
seasons. A golden yellow double that comes quite true from 
seed. Makes a beautiful cut flower. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
CHABAUD’S IMPROVED “CARDINAL.” A large extra double brilliant Ver¬ 
million. 
CHABAUD’S IMPROVED “JEANNE DIONIS.” A vigorous large pure white. 
CHABAUD’S IMPROVED “MARIE CHABAUD.” A clear bright yellow double. 
CHABAUD’S IMPROVED “NERO.” A showy, deep ox-blood crimson double. 
CHABAUD’S IMPROVED “REINE ROSE.” A clear soft pink double. 
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