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Summer-Flowering Hardy Aster 



Amellus Elegans. Grows from 12 to 15 inches high and pro- 

 duces large showy flowers of a rich bluish-violet during July and 

 August. Its free-flowering habit and compact growth makes it 

 a most desirable subject for the front of the border. 35 cts. 

 each; S3. SO per doz. 



BoCCOriia (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 



Cordata. A nol)lc 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. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 

 25 cts. each; s$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 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, continuing until October. As an 



edging for a hardy border or for the roclvery it is unsurpassed. 

 — Alba. A pure white form of the above. 

 Grandis {Great BcUflower). Showy, large, saucer-shaped, rich voilet-blue 



flowers in May and June; 1| feet. 

 Grandis Alba. White flowered form of Grandis. 

 Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers; May and June; 



,! feet. 

 Medium (Canterbury Bells). We can supply this popular cld-fashioned 



favorite in choice mixed colors. 

 Medium Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bclh). Choicest 



mixed colors. 



Persicifolia Blue (Peach Bclh). Blue flowers in June and 

 July; 2 feet. 



Persicifolia Alba. A pure white form. 



Pyramidalis (Chimney Bell -flower). The most conspicuous of 

 aU, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet liigh, crowded with 

 large salverlike porcelain-blue flowers in August. 



Trachelium (Coventry Bells). 

 3 ft. 



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, 65 cts. 



Japanese Hardy Aster 



Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species. It forms a circular cushion-like plant 

 2 1 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. 



Astilbe 



This collection of hybrid Astilbes 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 grow from 2 to 3 feet high, succeeding best in a half-shady 

 moist position in any ordinary garden soil. 



Gloria. Large feathery spikes of deep pink flowers shaded carmine. 

 Granat. Dark crimson, one of the darkest colors yet produced. 

 Hyacinth. A beautiful mauve-rose. 

 Rubin. Late flowering deep crimson-pink. 

 Vesta. Graceful light lilac-rose plumes. 

 White Pearl. Dense pyramidal plumes of silvery white. 

 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. 



Purple flowers; June and July; 



Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. S* of 11 varieties, $2.50. 





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NOTE — Bulbs, Roots or 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. 



