Hardy Perennial Plants 



Our list of Perennials is not long but consists of 

 things we know are good. They have proved hardy 

 here without protection, but it is always well to 

 provide a light covering in winter after the ground 

 freezes. 



As most Perennials are not effective unless at 

 least three are planted together, we have made the 

 prices for three's and dozens. 



PRICES: All Perennials, unless otherwise noted, are 



3 for 75 cts., 12 for $2.50 



DELIVERY PREPAID 



ASTER FRIKARTI, Wonder of Staefa. A new 



Hj^brid Aster originated by M. Frikart, of Staefa, 

 Switzerland. We consider it one of the finest 

 perennials introduced to gardens in recent years. 

 The bushy plants, which grow about 2 feet tall 

 and more in diameter, have proved hardy with 

 sub-zero temperatures. The sky-blue or pale 

 violet-blue flowers are from 23^ to 3 inches in 

 diameter, single, with 35 to 50 narrow petals, and 

 deliciously fragrant. They last a long time on the 

 plant and coming on long stems, are wonderful 

 cut-flowers. A single plant will produce hundreds 

 of lovely, long-stemmed blooms. Bloom starts 

 early in summer and keeps up continuously until 

 frost. 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.35, 12 for $5. 



Natural 

 Size 



Long lasting 

 when 



cut 



Aster Frikarti, Wonder of Staefa. 



50 cts. 



ASTER alpinus. A dwarf Aster suitable for edging or 

 rock-garden use. Its enormous lavender-blue daisies 

 have a dazzling yellow center and come on stems 

 about 12 inches high. It blooms in June and subsides 

 into a nice tuft of foliage. 3 for 75 cts. 



Brilliant, Bountiful, Hardy Chrysanthemums 



Order the Entire Set of 35 Varieties for $7.50, postpaid. Ask for OFFER 24 



Nature's parting gift to the autumn garden, and among the finest of all flowers for cutting as well as 

 garden decoration. 



A few varieties start blooming in August, but most of them begin their gorgeous display in the fall, 

 after most garden flowers have quit for the year. They will stand a lot of cold; light frosts do them little 

 harm. It takes a real hard freeze to put them to sleep. 



They are easy to grow, thriving in any ordinary soil, are little affected by disease or insects, and a thin 

 covering of some light material is all the winter protection they need. 



We have a splendid collection of these lovely flowers, and the following list contains several of the finest 

 varieties in cultivation. To make bushy plants, keep pinched back until late in July. 



Four types, Decorative, Single, Pompon, and Button, are represented. Plant any time after frost danger 

 is past. The dates given after the name of each variety are the average blooming-dates here at West Grove. 

 The average height of growth is also given as a help to enable you to arrange your planting. 



PRICES: When 3 of a 30-ct. variety are ordered, the price is 3 for 75 cts., or 12 for $2.50, postpaid 



BARBARA CUMMING. Decorative. August 20 2 feet. The 

 best of the early, large- flowered yellows, 3 inches or over in 

 diameter. Light bronze when first opening, turning to rich, 

 pure yellow. 30 cts. each. 



BONNIBELL. Pompon. October 10. 18 inches. Rich bronze- 

 color Splendid plant with good foliage. Unusually iree in 

 bloom. 30 cts. each. 



BRIGHT EYES. Button. October 20. 18 inches. Blush- 

 white, with a dark center. One of the prettiest of the button 

 type. 30 cts. each. 



CHAMPAIGN. Decorative. October 15. 2 feet. Large, wine- 

 red flowers. Very attractive. 30 cts. each. 



CRIMSON SPLENDOR. New. See illustration on opposite 

 page. Single. October 1. 2 feet. A magnificent variety pro- 

 ducing masses of rich crimson-maroon flowers shaded with 

 garnet and with an attractive yellow center button. The 4-inch 

 flowers are delightfully informal. 40 cts. each, 3 for $1. 

 DAYBREAK. Single. October 10. 2 feet. A lovely shade of 

 shell-pink, much like Seashell and Mrs. W. E. Buckingham. 

 It has a delicious, sweet perfume. 30 cts. each. 

 DAZZLER. Single. October 10. 2 feet. Large, single blooms 

 of dazzling red, with backs of petals deep yellow which give 

 "life" to the flower. Well named. This is the finest single red 

 we have been able to find. 30 cts. each. 



DONALD WELLS. Single. September 1. 2 feet. A splendid, 

 pure white Chrysanthemum with about three rows of petals. 

 An English variety. 30 cts. each. 



EARLY BRONZE. See illustration. Pompon. Late August. 

 2 feet. One of the earliest and finest of all hardy "Mums." 

 The 1 }^-inch flowers appear early, and the compact plants are 

 one mass of bloom until killed by heavy frost. The color is a 

 light bronze which fades but little. 30 cts. each. 

 FRANCES WHITTLESEY. Decorative. October 1. 18 inches. 

 Rich bronze and garnet — perfect fall colors. The flowers will 

 stand more frost than most varieties. 30 cts. each. 



Early Bronze. Beats "Jack Frost" by more than a month 



THE CONARD-PYLE CO. *Star Rose Growers West Grove, Pa. 



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