Hardy Asters 



Aster Frikarti. New. Less than natural size 



ASTER FRIKARTI 



(Wonder of Staefa) Illustrated above 



A new Hybrid Aster originated by M. Frikart, 

 of Staefa, Switzerland. One of the finest peren- 

 nials introduced 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 2\'i to 3 inches in diameter, 

 single, with 35 to 50 narrow petals, and de- 

 liciously fragrant. They last a long time on the 

 plant and are wonderful cut-flowers. Just 

 visualize hundreds of long-stemmed blooms, 

 lighter blue and more perfect than our illustra- 

 tion, on one plant, and you will realize why 

 almost everyone who sees this wonderful new 

 Aster wants it in his own garden. Bloom starts 

 early in summer and keeps up continuously 

 until frost. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5. 



DELPHINIUMS 



Blackmore & Langdon Hybrids 



See illustration below 



After years of testing many famous strains of Delphinium, 

 we have finally settled down to Blackmore & Langdon's, and 

 get fresh seed each year, to maintain highest quality. They 

 have proved strong, healthy plants with long spikes of flowers, 

 so beautiful that adequate description requires more adjectives 

 than we know. From single to double, from deep violet down 

 to the palest lavender, with all the tints imaginable modifying 

 these colors; every flower has a lovely "bee" and many are 

 deliciously fragrant. / 



Plants cut back after the first bloom have produced wonder- 

 ful spikes again in September. Get acquainted with these in 

 your own garden and you will share our enthusiasm. 50 Cts. 

 each; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5, postpaid. 



WREXHAM STRAIN. The Hollyhock type, with its long, 

 tapering spikes of extra-large flowers in a wide range of shades. 

 Named varieties of this strain sell for several dollars each, 

 but we believe that these seedlings will produce as desirable 

 flowers as the named varieties. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.35; 

 12 for $5, postpaid. 



BELLADONNA (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur). The 



most continuous blooming Delphinium and the best for cut- 

 ting, as each plant has many branches. Clear turquoise-blue 

 flowers are freely produced. 3 to 4 feet. June to October. 

 Charming when arranged in vases with Chatillon Roses. 

 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts.; 12 for 52.50, postpaid. 



BELLAMOSUIVI. Everblooming. The dark blue form of 

 Belladonna. 3 to 4 feet. June to October. 30 cts. each; 

 3 for 75 cts.; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 



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Delphiniums 



Postpaid. Including 



3 Blackmore & Langdon Hybrids 

 3 Wrexham 3 Belladonna 

 3 Bellamosum 



Make quantities of bloom 



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New Dwarf Hardy Asters 



Lady Henry Maddocks. 



Grows 7 in. high 

 See illus- 



Lady Henry Maddocks 



tration. Sept., Oct. 7 in. Pale pink. 



Marjorie. Mid-Oct. 9 in. Bright rose. 



Nancy. September and early Octo- 

 ber. 9 in. Flesh-pink. 



A new race of Hardy Asters, 

 originated in England by H. 

 V. Vokes to provide masses of 

 bloom with little care for the 

 750,000 British war graves in 

 France. 



These new Asters vary in 

 height from 6 to 12 inches (see 

 descriptions below) and make 

 mound-like plants which are 

 hidden beneath a solid mass 

 of bloom. The flowers are 

 single and about an inch 

 across. These Asters provide 

 something really new for your 

 perennial border and rock- 

 garden. 



Price, 35 cts. each; 3 for $1; 

 12 for $3.50, postpaid 



Countess of Dudley. Oct. 

 1 ft. Clear pink flowers with 

 yellow eyes. 

 Ronald. Early October. 12 in. 



Bright lilac-pink. 



Victor. Early. Mid-Sept. For rock- 

 gardens. 6 in. Very dwarf. Clear 

 lavender. 



6 THE SIX NEW DWARF ASTERS NAMED ABOVE $<J qq 

 To provide different heights, colors and times of bloom. Postpaid, for | 



To provide different heights, colors and times of bloom. 



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Delphiniums, Blackmore & 

 Langdon Hybrids 



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