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through October and even into November. Some 

 species bloom in August, but the larger and more 

 attractive ones come in September and October. The 

 New England Aster, of which there are several distinct 

 varieties, is one of the best species for garden use. 



The Boltonias or False Chamoniles are tall aster-like 

 flowers which are indispensable for late blossoming in 

 the border garden. They are taller than most of the 

 asters and combine finely with them, both as to form 

 and color. Two common kinds are now grown, one 

 white, the other lavender-pink. The latter is the larger 

 and more attractive. It has also a dwarf variety grow- 

 ing but two feet high. All three Boltonias are hard} 

 and of easy growth. When estabHshed the clumps 

 enlarge by means of spreading rootstocks and produce 

 great masses of attractive flowers. 



Chrysanthemums and Daisies 



We love the Crocus and the Snowdrop because they 

 appear before the snow is gone and show that spring has 

 come again. So we love the hardy Chrysanthemums 

 because they are the last of the season's flowers and 

 remain beautiful even when hidden by the first snow of 

 the new winter. They are almost as hardy as the 

 wild asters and are the chief dependence of northern 

 gardens for outdoor blossoms in November. They are 

 often called Pompon Chrysanthemums because of the 

 small size of the flowers. The flowers show all the 

 colors of the large chrysanthemums, the yellows and 

 reds being especially attractive. The plants are hardy 

 save in the most northern states and reproduce rapidly 

 through the multiplying rootstocks. They are most 



