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Hardy Perennial Plants 
ASTERS, continued , 
*ASTER alpinus. (L) Purplish blue flowers of good size in May 
and June. Plant in full sun, in rockery or in the border. 
*Mauve Cushion. (L) A distinct species forming a cushion¬ 
like plant about 1U feet across, but rarely more than 10 
inches high. The color is a delicate soft mauve with silvery 
white reflections. Blooms are produced so freely that the 
plant seems to be entirely covered. 
*AUBRIETIA. Rainbow Rock-Cress. (L) A large-flowered 
hybrid. Colors range from light blue through shades of 
lavender to dark purple. All are large flowering. 
BAPTISIA australis. False Indigo. (L) Pea-shaped flowers in 
June on spikes 2 feet high. Should be planted in full sunlight 
if the best blooms are desired. 
*BELLIS perennis. English Daisy. (SL) Double flowers in a 
wide assortment of colors. May be used in rock-gardens or 
in solid masses. Succeed best in reasonably moist soil and 
should be protected during the winter. May be kept in 
coldframes for winter blooming. 
Double Giant White, Double Giant Pink, Double Giant Red, 
and Double Giant Mixed. 
Etna Giant, Red Quilled, Double Quilled, Mixed Colors. 
BOCCONIA cordata. Plume Poppy; Tree Celandine. (L) 
Blooms in huge, feathery, creamy white plumes at the top of 
long stems. An imposing plant for use in the hardy border, 
growing from 6 to 10 feet tall, and blooming from June to 
September. Very effective and ornamental. 
BUPHTHALMUM salicifolium. (L) Commonly known as 
“Ox-eye.” Large yellow flowers on a stem about 2 feet high. 
Grows very readily and is a fine plant for hardy borders. 
*CALAMINTHA officinalis. Calamint. (SL) A dainty little 
rock-plant with royal purple flowers. Grows to a height of 
6 to 8 inches and is effective in large groups. 
Large plants, 25 cts. each; 3 of one kind for 70 cts.; 12 of one kind 
for $2.50; 25 of one kind for $4.50 
Campanula persicifolia 
Aster, Mauve Cushion 
CAMPANULA • Bellflower 
One of our best perennial plants, growing upright, about 2 1 9 feet 
high, and covered with bell-shaped flowers. Showy in borders. 
*Carpatica. Harebell. (SL) Clear blue flowers from June to 
October on plants about 8 inches high. 
*Carpatica alba. (SL) A pure white form of the preceding variety. 
*Garganica. (L) Low, spreading plant which is a rock-garden 
gem. Light blue flowers with white eyes, in June. Large 
plants, 35 cts. each; 3 for $1; S3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Glomerata. (L) Large heads of deep blue flowers in June and 
July. Plants grow about 1 L 2 feet high. 
Medium calycanthema. Cup-and-Saucer Bellflower. (SL) A 
perfect plant for old-fashioned gardens. Blooms come in May 
and June. Charming in the garden, and for indoor use. The 
colors are blue, pink, white, and mixed. 
*Muralis. (L) Bluish purple flowers on a dwarf plant. June, 
July. Large plants, 35 cts. each; 3 for $1; $3.50 per doz. 
Persicifolia caerulea grandiflora. (L) Blue; medium-sized. 
Persicifolia grandiflora Pfitzeri. (L) Large, light blue flowers. 
*Pyramidalis. Chimney Bellflower. (L) Long spikes, 4 to 5 feet 
high, with blue flowers from late July to October. 
Pyramidalis, Mixed Colors. (S) Pure white and shades of blue. 
*Raineri. (L) A rare and beautiful species. Plants are dwarf 
and spreading, bearing lavender-blue flowers in June and July. 
35 cts. each; 3 for $1; $3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
*Rotundifolia superba. Bluebells of Scotland. (L) Light blue, 
pendant bells from June to September. 
Turbinata. (L) Cup-like flowers are borne erect on stems about 
20 inches long. Colors are various shades of blue and lavender. 
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