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Hardy Asters, or Michaelmas Daisies 



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New Japanese Hardy Aster 



Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species which 

 attracted much attention in our grounds the past four seasons 

 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 reflections, 

 measure over Ij inches in diameter, and are produced in such lavish 

 profusion as to completely cover the plants; the blooms begin to expand 

 early in October, but are not at their best until November. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Astilbe 



Hybrid varieties of very vigorous growth, producing many-branched 

 feathe/ed heads of flowers in June and July. They prefer a half-shady, moist 

 position in any ordinary garden soil. 



Juno. Strong plumes of deep violet-rose; 2^ feet. 



Rose Pearl. Pearly shell-pink; 2j feet. 



Salland. Grows over 6 feet high with flowers of a distinct red color. 



Vesta. Very graceful plumes of light lilac-rose; 3 feet. 



White Pearl. Dense pyramidal plumes of silvery white; 3 to 4 feet. 



Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Set of 5 sorts for $2.25. 



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. 



OoCCOnia {Plume Poppy, or Tree Calandine) 



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. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 

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



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, continuing until October. 



As an edging for a hardy border or for the rockery it is unsurpassed. 



— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 



Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers; May and 



June; 3 feet. 

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



favorite in choice mixed colors. 

 Medium Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). Choicest 

 mixed colors. 



Persicifolia Alba (Peach Bells). Pure white flowers in June 



and July; 2 feet. 

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

 all, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with 

 large salverlike porcelain-blue flowers in August. 

 Rotundifolia (Blue Bell of Scotland). The true Hare-bell, clear 



blue flowers from June to August; 1 foot. 

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

 100. 



Boltonia 



NOTE — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel ,Post add 10 per cent* 

 to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points wast of the Mississippi River. 



