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ARTEMISIA 



A most useful class of plants, either for the border or for filling in within the shrubbery. 

 With the exception of the variety Lactiflora they are not remarkable for their flowers; 

 the foliage of the sorts offered is very ornamental. All the varieties excepting Lactiflora 

 stand cutting down to 5 or 6 inches when used in carpet or ribbon bedding. 

 Abrotanum (Old Man, or Soul hem-wood). Dark green, finely cut foliage, with pleasant 



aromatic odor; 2 feet. 

 Lactiflora {Hawthom-scenled Mugwort). A most effective flowering plant, with erect 

 , stems '3 1 to 4^ feet high, clothed with elegantly cut dark-green foliage and terminated 



by panicles of Hawthorn-scented creamy white Spirea-like light and graceful flowers. 



It is at its best from the latter part of August to the end of September, andis particularly 



valuable on this account, being unlike any other plant in bloom at that time. (See cut.) 

 Pedemontana. A handsome variety with finely cut silvery foliage. 

 Stelleriana (Old Woman). Deeply-cut silvery foliage; much used in carpet bedding, 



18 inches. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed) 



Tuberosa. Very showy native plants, about 2^ feet high, producing their flowers of 

 brilliant orange-scarlet during July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Fall-flowering Hardy Asters 



(Michaelmas Daisies or Starworts) 



We offer a splended selection of the Standard Varieties on page 172. 



NEW JAPANESE HARDY ASTER 



Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species which has attracted much attention in 

 our grounds by its unique habit of growth, its great floriferousness and its lateness in 

 flowering. It forms a circular cushion-like plant 2^ feet across, the centre of the plant 

 rarely exceeding 9 inches in height, gradually tapering to 3 or 4 inches at the outside; 

 the flowers, of delicate, soft mauve, with silvery white reflection, measure over 1-J inches 

 in diameter, and are produced in such lavish profusion as to completely cover the plant; 

 the blooms begin to expand early in October, but are not at their best until November. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Artemisia Lactiflora 



Hardy Aster Novi Belgit Climax 

 (Offered on page 172) 



NEW HARDY ASTERS 



Amellus King George. The finest Amellus variety yet raised, 

 blooms during July and August, grows about 15 inches high, 

 bearing on stiff stout stems rich bluish-violet flowers nearly 3 in- 

 ches in diameter. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Brussells. Very large single light lavender flowers loosely ar- 

 ranged in graceful sprays about 4 feet high, plant of strong 

 vigorous habit, flowers during August and September. 



Maggie Perry. Very large flowers, frequently 2? inches across, 

 loosely arranged in large trusses, of a pleasing tone of soft mauve. 

 One of the most distinct and striking novelties in this family, and 

 probably the forerunner of a new type. 



Nova-Belgii Miss Eisele. A recent English introduction and 

 one of the largest of this type, when in full flower re?embling a 

 single Japanese Chrysanthemum. Flowers nearly 3 inches in 

 diameter, the ray florets twisted and fluted of a delightful shade 

 of lavender blue, borne in very large trusses about 3 ft. high 

 during August and September. 



Perry's White. Undoubtedly the finest white Michaelmas 

 Daisy yet introduced, perfect in habit of growth and remarkably 

 free flowering. The stout stems of a bronzy-crimson color are 

 well branched and covered with well shaped flowers 25 inches 

 across, with broad white petals and golden centre; after full 

 development this centre changes to a maroon-crimson, the flower 

 then forcibly reminding one of a Cineraria. 



Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 35 cts. each; $3.50 

 per doz. Set of 5 new sorts, for $1.75. 



DWARF ALPINE ASTERS 



Alpinus. Indispensable for the rockery or edge of hardy borders; 



grows 6 to 10 inches high, and bears large showy bluish-purple 



flowers in May and June. 

 — Albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. 

 Sub-coeruleus. Forms a dense tuft of leaves, from which 



issue many leafless stems 12 inches high, bearing in June and 



July massive bluish-violet flowers 3 inches in diameter. 

 Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 3 sorts. 75 cts. 



List of Hardy Asters is continued on page 172 



