Japanese Hardy Aster 
Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species. It forms a circular cushion- 
like plant 23 feet across, rarely exceeding 9 inches in height, the flowers, of 
delicate, soft mauve, with silvery white reflection, measure over 1} 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. 
Japanese Double White Hardy Aster 
This came to us unnamed from a Japanese nurseryman, and is entirely 
distinct from all other hardy Asters; the plants are of symmetrical habit, and 
grow about 2 feet high, and bear from July to September double white flowers 
not unlike the double white Feverfew. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Summer-flowering Hardy Aster 
Amellus Elegans. 
for the front of the border. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
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. 
flowers 3 inches in diameter. 
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 3 sorts, 65 cts. 
Asclepias 
Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed). One of the showiest of our native perennials; 
2 feet high; and producing from July to August heads of orange-colored 
flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Astilbe 
This collection includes the best of the latest novelties, all are varieties of 
strong vigorous growth producing many branched feathered heads 
of flowers during June and July. They succeed best in a half- 
shady moist position in any ordinary garden soil. 
Betsy Cuperius. Stems 5 ft. high with drooping branches 18 
to 24 inches long, of white flowers with pink centres; very showy. 
Ceres. An attractive rosy-lilac; 24 to 3 feet. 
Grandis Rosea Maxima. Grows 5 to 6 feet high, with 2 feet 
long drooping branches of white flowers with rosy centres. 
Gruno. Light, graceful spikes of spreading habit of splendid 
salmon-pink color. 4 feet. 
Marguerite Van Rechteren. [Finely fringed flowers, bright 
red tinged with dark lilac. 4 to 5 feet. 
Salland. A vigorous growing variety with bronzy red stems and 
crimson-red flowers; 6 feet. 
Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; set of 6 sorts, $2.50. 
Baptisia (False Indigo) 
Australis. A strong-growing plant, about 2 feet high, with 
dark green deeply cut foliage, and spikes of dark blue flowers in 
June and July. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Bocconia (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 
Cordata. A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower 
and admirably adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, 
centre of beds, and in bold groups in any position. It will grow 
in any soil or situation, attaining 6 to 8 feet in height; flowers 
creamy-white in terminal panicles during July and August. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Boltonia (False Chamomile) 
A showy native hardy perennial plant with large, single Aster- 
like flowers; in bloom during the summer and autumn months, 
and with its thousands of flowers open at one time produces a 
very showy effect. 
Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet. 
Latisquama,. 
— Nana. A dwarf growing variety. 2 feet high. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Calimeris (Star Wort) 
Incisa. An attractive, free flowering plant; grows 12 to 18 
inches high, producing from July to September daisy-like, pale, 
lavender flowers, with yellow centre. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Grows from 12 to 15 inches high and produces large 
showy flowers of a rich bluish-violet during July and August. 
flowering habit and compact growth makes it a most desirable subject 
Its free- 
Forms a dense tuft of leaves, from which issue many 
leafless stems 12 inches high, bearing in June and July massive bluish-violet 
Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. | 
ASTILBE 
Callirhoe (Poppy Mallow) 
Involucrata. An elegant trailing plant, with finely divided 
foliage and large saucer-shaped flowers of bright, rosy-crimson, 
with white centres, which are produced all summer and fall. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Campanulas or Bellflowers 
Indispensable, hardy garden flowers, of much variety of form. 
They like a good, rich soil, and last much longer in bloom if planted 
in a half shady place. 
Carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). A pretty species growing in 
compact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue; 
held erect on wiry stems. It begins blooming in June, con- 
tinuing until October. As an edging for a hardy border or for 
the rockery it is unsurpassed. 
— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 
Glomerata (Clustered Bellflower). Dense clusters of funnel 
shaped violet-blue flowers. June to August. 18 inches. 
Lactiflora. An attractive flower of milk white tinged with blue; 
3 feet. 
Latifolia Macrantha. 
and June; 3 feet. 
Medium (Canterbury Belly). We can supply this popular old- 
fashioned favorite in blue, white and pink. 
Large purplish-blue flowers. May 
Medium Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). 
We can also supply this favorite type in blue, white and pink. 
Persicifolia Blue (Peach Bells). Blue flowers in June and July; 
2 feet. 
Persicifolia Alba. A pure white form. 
Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). The most conspicuous of all 
forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large 
salverlike porcelain-blue flowers in August. 
Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Purple flowers; June and July; 3 ft. 
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 
100. Set of 11 varieties, $2.25. 
NOTE—Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank 
and inside of front cover of this catalogue. 
