28 Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass.—Hardy Perennials 
(N.) CASSIA Marylandica (American Senna). A thrifty plant, 2 to 5 feet high, form¬ 
ing large and showy clumps. Flowers yellow, with a dark center. Fine for moist, open 
places. 15 cts. each, SI.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
CATNIP (Nepeta Cataria). <§> An aromatic herb, found near dwellings. Cats are 
fond of it. 10 cts. 
(N.) CAULOPHYLLUM thalictroides (Blue Cohosh), m A thrifty plant of our New 
England hillsides. Flowers greenish, followed by the large blueberries. 15 cts. each, SI.50 
per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
CENTAUREA montana (Mountain Bluets). <§> A useful border plant, sometimes 
called Hardy Cornflower, with showy white, cottony leaves and large, bright blue flowers in 
early summer; valuable for cutting. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
CERASTIUM tomentosum. <§> 4 to 6 inches high; leaves silvery white; masses of 
pure white flowers in early summer; used for edging and mixed borders. 20 cts. each, SI .75 
per doz., $8.50 per 100. 
(N.) CHAMiELIRIUM Carolinia- 
num (Devil's Bit.) Thrives in rich moist 
location in the shade. It has a whorl of 
leaves which are prostrate. The flowers 
are a fine white borne on a long slender 
spike. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
(N.) CHELONE glabra (Snake Head). 
♦> One to 2 feet; flowers white to rose- 
color, in late autumn; grows in wet places. 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
(N.) CHIMAPHILA Maculata $ 
Low with spotted leaves and rather showy 
white or pink nodding flowers. Found usu¬ 
ally under evergreen trees. Plant it with 
the Partridge Berry. 15 cts. each, $1.50 
per doz. 
(N.) C. umbellata. (Prince’s Pine). An 
evergreen 6 to 10 inches high with bright 
shiny leaves, flowers flesh color in June. 
It forms broad patches along dry shady 
banks, making an ideal ground cover for 
shrubs. 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
CHRYSOPSIS (Golden Aster). Eight 
or 10 inches high, with smooth, dark green, 
narrow leaves, and large bright yellow 
flowers in summer. Delights in a dry soil, 
in open sun. Clumps, 15 cts. each, $1.50 
per doz. 
(N.) CIMICIFUGA racemosa (Black Snakeroot). m <§> Tall, 4 to 6 feet, with white 
flowers in elongated racemes. Desirable for a moist, shady corner. Clumps, 20 cts. each, 
$2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 
See page one for explanation of signs before descriptions of plants. 
