. Platvcodon. Hardy Garden Pinks. (Balloon Flower, or Japanese Bell- The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanulas, and form neat, branched bushes of upright habit. Mrs. Ely says of them : " Do best if planted in early spring. They grow from 2 to 3 feet high, and after the third season each plant will have from ten to twelve stalks covered with the lovely blue or white blossoms for nearly a month, beginning about July 10th. They are also free from attacks of insects, and if planted in good soil, and well cov- ered in late autumn with a litter of leaves or stable manure,
. Platvcodon. Hardy Garden Pinks. (Balloon Flower, or Japanese Bell- The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanulas, and form neat, branched bushes of upright habit. Mrs. Ely says of them : " Do best if planted in early spring. They grow from 2 to 3 feet high, and after the third season each plant will have from ten to twelve stalks covered with the lovely blue or white blossoms for nearly a month, beginning about July 10th. They are also free from attacks of insects, and if planted in good soil, and well cov- ered in late autumn with a litter of leaves or stable manure, will be found to be quite ; Grandiflorum. Deep blue cupped, star-shaped flowers. — Album. A white-flowered form of the above. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. PLUMBAGO (Lead-wort). Larpentse. Of dwarf, spreading habit, growing 4 to 6 inches high; useful as an edging plant or for the rockery; covered with beautiful deep blue flowers during the summer and fall months. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. POLYGONATUM (Solomon's Seal). Qiganteum. Exceedingly ornamental, both in foliage and flower; grows 3 feet high and bears pendant, creamy-white flowers in May and June. Should be grown in a shady or half- shady place for best results. 15 cts. each; $ per dor.; $1000 per 100. If unable to find what vou want, refer to Index pages 2 and 3.
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