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ASTILBE Japonica (False Goat’s 
Beard). <§> Sometimes called Spiraea 
Japonica. One to 2 feet. From 
Japan. Quite hardy here, forming 
large clumps. Flowers small, but 
in white masses in June. At home 
in the open borders. Strong clumps, 
20 cts. each, S2.00 per doz. 
BAPTISIA tinctoria (Wild Indigo). <§> 
One to 2 feet. A native plant found 
in dry soils, sun or shade, especially 
near the sea. Flowers yellow. Forms 
good clumps in the open border. 20 
cts. each; seeds, 5 cts. 
BOLTONIA asteroides. <§> A tall 
plant, 4 to 6 feet high, with large, 
showy white flowers in autumn, 
resembling asters, and largely used 
in massing; easily grown in a sunny 
place. 15 cts. each, SI.50 per doz. 
CALLIRRHOE involucrata (Crimson 
Callirrhoe). <§> A very beautiful pros¬ 
trate. spreading perennial from 
Texas, with large, showy, crimson 
flowers all summer. Fine for open 
borders, or for planting in dry. bar¬ 
ren soil. 15 cts. each, S1.50 per doz.; 
CAMPANULA. Plant with showy 
flowers, mostly in blue; easy to grow, 
and in bloom a long time. For full 
description, see Bailey’s “Cyclo¬ 
pedia of American Horticulture,” 
pages 226 to 233. 
Campanula carpatica alba 
Campanula rotundifolia 
C. Carpatica. Low plants, forming nice clumps, with large, blue flowers in summer. 
Sunny border. 20 cts. each; seeds, 5 cts. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
