NEW, RARE, AND MERITORIOUS HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Artemisia 
Most useful plants with aromatic, deeply cut foliage, either for 
the border or planting among shrubs. 
Lactiflora (Hawthorn-Scented Mugwort). 34-4} ft. Great creamy 
white flower panicles terminate the strong growth of this | 
effective plant. Late August to end of September. 
Silver King (Ghost Plant). 3 ft. A showy, silvery-leaved con- 
trast plant. Sprays may be cut for winter bouquets. 
Either of the above: 
Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 
Dwarf Hardy Border Aster 
Dwarf Hybrid Border Asters A 
These New Dwarf Asters fill a long-felt want in providing a race 
of dwarf, compact plants, blooming freely at a season when 
there is a scarcity of low-growing flowering plants. They rarely 
exceed 15 inches in height and bloom in September. Unsurpassed 
for dwarf beds, borders, and the rockery. 
Blue Bird. A remarkably attractive deep blue variety. 15-18 in. 
Constance. Lovely, well-formed blooms of a clear and charming 
light pink shade. 12 to 15 inches. 
Countess of Dudley. A charming clear pink with a contrasting 
yellow eye. Of bushy habit, 9 inches high. 
Diana. This will appeal to all who appreciate delicate colors 
as the blooms are an appealing blush pink. 15 inches. 
Hebe. 
and showy effect in the garden. 15 inches. 
Lady Henry Maddocks. Clear pale pink flowers produced 
freely on dwarf compact plants. 12 inches. 
Lavanda. A magnificent new addition to this class with attrac- 
tive light blue blooms. The vivid and pure color of the flowers 
is most charming. 15 inches. 
Lilac Time. The well-rounded bushes completely covered by 
deep violet-blue blooms give a startling effect. It is a most 
colorful and outstanding variety. 15 inches. 
Marjorie. Beautiful bright rose-pink blooms which give a very 
splendid effect. 12 inches. 
Nancy. The bushy plants are completely covered with pale flesh 
pink flowers which practically hide all foliage. 12 in. 
Niobe. Of very compact growth completely covered with graceful 
pure white flowers with yellow centers. 12 inches. 
Ronald. This is a pleasing shade of bright lilac-pink following 
the rose-pink buds. Very showy. 12 inches. 
Any of the above: 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 
Any six for $1.75. 
Aster, Star of Wartburg A 
12 in. A showy spring-blooming Aster with large well formed 
blooms of a lovely rich lilac-blue color that contrasts well with the 
bright orange center. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 
Summer-Flowering Dwarf Hardy Aster A 
Frikarti (Wonder of Stafa). We consider this the best of the late 
summer and early fall flowering varieties. It is attractive in its 
neat upright free-branching habit of growth attaining a height of 
about 30 inches. The large, well-formed blooms are produced in 
great profusion from the middle of August until October. They 
are a lovely lavender-blue color. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for 
$5.50. 
Novelties in Hardy Asters 
Alderman Vokes. 
September. 
Blue Bouquet. A charming new variety with branching 
pyramids covered with large, semi-double, clear blue flowers. 
September; 2 feet high. 
Blue Eyes. 4 ft. Best blue. 
September. 
3 ft. Clear rose-pink with blue sheen. 
Violet-blue with yellow eye. 
Burbank’s Charming. 5 ft. Distinct from all other Asters. 
Masses of feathery delicate rosy white sprays. October- 
November. 
Mt. Everest. 3-4 ft. A wonderful white Aster. Tall, well- 
shaped, pointed pyramids. September. 
Pink Nymph. 4ft. A rich rosy red changing to bright pink. 
September. 
Red Rover. 3 ft. Deep rosy red flowers with golden center. 
Bright red buds. September. 
Any of the above: 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 
Set of 7 varieties, one each, value $2.45, for $2.25. 
Clear lavender-blue flowers that give a particularly fine | 
Burbank’s Charming 
Two Lovely Baby Asters 
Aster Novi-Belgi 
Little Boy Blue 
Bright blue, semi-double flowers produced on an upright 
1} 
pyramidal stem which is completely smothered in bloom. 
ft. September. 
Little Pink Lady 
Large, semi-double rich pink flowers on bushy plants. Simi- 
lar in habit to the preceding variety. 1} ft. September. 
Either of the above: 
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Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 
If plants are wanted by parcel post, please add to your remittance 
the cost. of postage and special packing as explained on page 120 
