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HARDY ASTERS, continued 



Novae-angiiae, Lil Fardell. Large, handsome, bright pink flowers produced in 

 masses. Strong, erect grower. Valuable for cutting. August, September. 33^ ft. 

 rosea. Pink. September, October. 4 ft. 



NOVI-BELGII, Amos Perry. Large, spreading heads of deep pink flowers. Distinct 



and beautiful. 3 ft. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Annie. Sky-blue blooms in large clusters. Very fine. 3 ft. 

 Climax. One of the finest Asters in cultivation, producing large, clear, light blue 



flowers of good substance, with prominent golden central disk. August, Septem- 

 ber. 5 ft. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Climax White. A white form of the preceding. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Cloudy Blue. Of p3Tamidal habit. Exquisite semi-double pale lavender flowers. 



314 ft. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Dainty. White, faintly tinged lavender. August. 3 ft. 

 Feltham Blue. Bright aniline-blue flowers with yellow centres. 3 ft. 40c. each; 



$3.50 for 10. 

 Glory of Colwall. A strong-growing variety producing loose sprays of double 



ageratum-blue flowers. 4 ft. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Holtwhites. Delicate light blue flowers with long wavy petals. Very showy. 3 ft. 



40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Loreley. One of the finest whites. 4 ft. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. ■ 



Nancy Ballard. Of neat, compact habit, with branching heads of crimson-mauve' 



flowers. 4 ft. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Perry's Blue. A handsome variety with stems much branched and forming loose, 



pyramidal heads of rich lavender-blue flowers. 4 ft. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 

 Perry's Pink. Large, branching heads, covered with clear reddish pink flowers. 



September, October. 3J^ ft. 

 Robert Parker. Light blue flowers. September. 3 ft. 

 St. Egwin. Beautiful hght pink. Compact. 23^ ft. 

 White Queen. September. 4 ft. 

 tataricus. Large blue flowers. 6 ft. 

 Thomson!, Winchmore Hill Variety. One of the most distinct Asters. The erect, 



spreading bush bears soft blue flowers in abundance. 23^ ft. 

 Tranchi. Purple; late. 3 ft. 



Each of the above Hardy Asters, except where otherwise priced, 30 cts. each; $2.40 for 10; 



$18.00 per 100 



DWARF HARDY ASTERS 



The flowers of this group are generally larger than those in the previous section; and 

 the plants are dwarfer and bloom earher. All of these are excellent plants for the rock- 

 garden. 

 *alpinus speciosus. One of the finest hardy plants for borders, clumps, rockeries, and 



for cutting. Fine deep blue flowers. June, July. 1 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; 



$18.00 per 100. 



Aster Novi-belgii, Climax 



DWARF ASTERS, continued 



*alpinus speciosus albus. Same as pre- 

 ceding except flowers are white. 1 ft. 

 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



^subcaeruleus. Large, mauve flowers with 

 bright golden yellow centres. Early- 

 flowering. 1 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; 

 $18.00 per 100. 



Aquilegia, Mrs. Scott Elliott's Strain 



AQUILECIA (Columbine) 



The Columbines are among the most beautiful hardy border plants, with 



graceful foliage and producing handsome flowers on long stems. They are of 



easy cultivation, thriving in almost any location, but preferring hght, sandy, 



well-drained soil. Half shade will not hurt them. 



Mrs. Scott Elliott's Strain of Long-spurred Hybrids. We consider this 



the finest strain obtainable, as it has taken the highest awards at all the 



European exhibitions. It contains many new and lovely shades. 40c. each; 



$3.00 for 10; $24.00 per 100. 



Farquhar's Giant Long-spurred Hybrids. Many new and beautiful shades 



of lavender, blue, white, yellow, orange, and pink. May, June. 2 ft. 

 caerulea. Blue Rocky Mountain Columbine. Beautiful blue and white flowers 



with long spurs. May, June. 

 caerulea alba. Large, long-spurred white flowers. May, June. 

 chrysantha. Golden Columbine. The beautiful long-spurred golden yellow 



Columbine of the mountains of California. May, June. 2 ft. 

 Haylodgensis. Hybrids of the Blice Rocky Mountain Columbine. Shades of 



blue. May, June. 

 nivea grandifiora. Pure white; very beautiful. 



Each of the above Aquilegias, except where otherwise noted, 30 cts. each; 

 $2.40 for 10; $18 per 100 



BAPTISIA australis. False Indigo. Large spikes of dark blue flowers. 

 Desirable for wild-garden or border. June. 2 ft. 30c. each; $2.40 for 

 10; $15.00 per 100. 



*BELLIS perennis fl.-pl. English Daisy. Pink and White. 20c. each; 



$1.50 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 

 BOCCONIA cordata. Plume Poppy. A stately plant with flg-like foliage 



and white flowers. Effective for lawns. 4 to 8 ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10. 

 BOLTONIA asteroides. False Chamomile. Pure white, aster-Uke flowers. 



Fine for clumps among shrubs. August to October. 5 to 6 ft. 30c. each; 



$2.20 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 

 latisquama. Flowers pink, tinged with lavender. Valuable for naturaUz- 



ing and for clumps among shrubs. August. 3 to 4 ft. 30c. each; $2.20 



for 10; $15.00 per 100. 



