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HARDY ASTERS, continued 



Novae-angliae, Lil Fardell. Large, handsome, bright pink flowers produced in 

 masses. Strong, erect grower. Valuable for cutting. August, September. 3)^ ft. 

 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 rosea. Pink. September, October. 4 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



N0V1-BELGI I, Amos Perry. Large, spreading heads of deep pink flowers. Distinct 



and beautiful. 3 ft. 

 Chastity. Purest white; free-blooming. 

 Climax. One of the finest Asters in cultivation, producing large, clear, light blue 



flowers of good substance, with prominent golden central disk. August, Septem- 

 ber. 5 ft. 

 Climax White. A white form of the preceding. 

 Ethel Ballard. A lovely shade of light pink. Midseason. 

 Feltham Blue. Bright aniline-blue floweis with yellow centres. 3 ft. 

 Glory of Colwall. A strong-growing variety producing loose sprays of double 



ageratum-blue flowers. 4 ft. 

 Grey Lady. Exquisite shade of lavender-pink; large, semi-double flowers. 4 ft. 

 Heather Glow. Fine rosy pink, with golden yellow eye. 

 King of the Blues. Rich deep blue with golden yellow centre. 

 Loreley. One of the finest whites. 4 ft. 

 Nancy Ballard. Of neat, compact habit, with branching heads of crimson-mauve 



flowers. 4 ft. 

 Perry's Blue. A handsome variety with stems much branched and forming loose, 



p>Tamidal heads of rich lavender-blue flowers. 4 ft. 

 Perry's Pink. Large, branching heads, covered with clear reddish pink flowers. 



September, October. 33/2 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 Perry's White. The finest white; remarkably free-flowering. 2 ft. 

 Robert Parker. Light blue flowers. September. 3 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; 



.118.00 per 100. 

 Snowdrift. Dwarf variety with large, semi-double, snow-white blooms. 2 ft. 

 St. Egwin. Beautiful hght pink. Compact. 2^ ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; 



$18.00 per 100. 

 Thomson!, Winchmore Hill Variety. One of the most distinct Asters. The erect, 



spreading bush bears soft blue flowers in abundance. 23^ ft. 30c. each; $2.40 



for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 Each of the above Hardy Asters, except where otherwise priced, 35 cts. each; $3.00 for 10 



DWARF HARDY ASTERS 



The flowers of this group are generally larger than those in the previous section; and 

 the plants are dwarf er and bloom earher. All of these are excellent plants for the rock- 

 garden. 

 *alpinus speciosus. One of the finest hardy plants for borders, clumps, rockeries, and 



for cutting. Fine deep blue flowers. June, July. 1 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; 



$18.00 per 100. 



Aster Novi-belgii, Climax 

 DWARF ASTERS, continued 

 *alpinus speciosus albus. Same as pre- 

 ceding except flowers are white. 1 ft. 

 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



*subcaeruleus. Large, mauve flowers with 

 bright golden yellow centres. Early- 

 flowering. 1 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; 

 $18.00 per 100. 



AquUegia, Mrs. Scott Elliott's Strain 



AQUILECIA (Columbine) 



The Columbines are among the most beautiful hardy border plants, with 



graceful foliage and producing handsome flowers on long stems. They are of 



easy cultivation, thriving in almost any location, but preferring light, sandy, 



well-drained soil. Half shade will not hurt them. 



Mrs. Scott Elliott's Strain of Long-spurred Hybrids. We consider this 



the finest strain obtainable, as it has taken the highest awards at all the 



European exhibitions. It contains many new and lovely shades. 40c. each: 



$3.00 for 10; $24.00 per 100. 



Farquhar's Giant Long-spurred Hybrids. Many new and beautiful shades 



of lavender, blue, white, yeUow, orange, and pink. May, June. 2 ft. 

 caerulea. Blue Rocky Mountain Columbine.. Beautiful blue and white flowers 



^vith long spurs. May, June. 

 caerulea alba. Large, long-spurred white flowers. May, June. 

 chrysantha. Golden Columbine. The beautiful long-spurred golden yellow 



Columbine of the mountains of California. May, June. 2 ft. 

 Farquhar's Pink. Very attractive, long-spurred flowers of a beautiful pink 



shade. May, June. 3 ft. 40c. each; $3.00 for 10; $24.00 per 100. 

 nivea grandiflora. Pure white; very beautiful. 



Each of the above Aquilegias, except where otherwise noted, 30 cts. each; 

 $2.40 for 10; $18 per 100 



BAPTISIA australis. False Indigo. Large spikes of dark blue flowers. 

 Desirable for wild-garden or border. Jime. 2 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 

 10; $1.5.00 per 100. 

 ^BELLIS perennis fi.-pi. English Daisy. Pink and White. 20c. each; 

 $1.50 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 

 BOCCONIA cordata. Plume Poppy. A stately plant with fig-like foliage 

 and white flowers. Effective for lawns. 4 to 8 ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10. 

 BOLTON I A asteroides. False Chamomile. Pure white, aster-like flowers. 

 Fine for clumps among shrubs. August to October. 5 to 6 ft. 30c. each; 

 $2.20 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 

 latisquama. Flowers pink, tinged with lavender. Valuable for naturaliz- 

 ing and for clumps among shrubs. August. 3 to 4 ft, 30c. each; $2.20 

 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 



