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). Z\-A\it. 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. 



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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. Clear lavender-blue flowers that give a particularly fine 



and showy effect in the garden. 15 inches. 

 Lady Henry Mad docks. 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. 

 A ny 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. 3 ft. Clear rose-pink with blue sheen. 

 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. Violet-blue with yellow eye. 

 September. 



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. 4 ft. A rich rosy red changing to bright pink. 

 September. 



Red Rover. 3 ft. Deep rosy red flowers with golden center. 

 Bright red buds. September. 



A ny 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. 



Burbank's Charming 



Two Lovely Baby Asters 



Aster Novi-Belgi 



Little Boy Blue 



Bright blue, semi-double flowers produced on an upright 

 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: 

 Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 



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