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Hardy Asters, or Michaelmas Daisies 



HARDY ASTERS 



(Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts) 

 These are among the showiest of our late-flowering hardy 



plants, giving a wealth of bloom during September and October, 



a season when most other hardy flowers are past, and for the 



best effect should be planted in masses of one color. 



Chapmani. Sprays of light ageratum-blue; 4 to 5 feet. 



Flower Cloud. Very free, lavender blue; 3 feet. 



Laevis floribunda. Light heliotrope; 4 feet. 



Novae anglise. Bright violet-purple; 4 feet. 



Lil Fardell. Bright mauve; 4 feet. 



Rosens. Bright purplish-mauve; 4 feet. 



Nov! Belgii Cleopatra. Light heliotrope; 5 feet. 



The Queen. A splendid large bluish-white; 4 to 5 feet. 



Robert Parker. Pale heliotrope; 4 feet 



Snowflake. Very free, pure white; 18 inches. 



Tataricus. Distinct large bluish-violet; very late; 6 feet. 



Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet; 4 feet. 



Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Set of 12 varieties for S2.50. 



NEW JAPANESE HARDY ASTER 



Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species which has 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 reflec- 

 tions, 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. 



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. 

 30 cts. each; $2.60 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, centie 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. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100. 



BOL.TONIA (False Chamomile) 



A showy native hardy perennial plant with large, single Aster-like 

 flowers; in bloom during tlie summer and autumn months, and with 

 its tliousands 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. 

 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100, 



CAETHA (Marsh Marigold) 

 Palustris. Effective hardy perennials of much value in marshy 

 places and by the sides of streams and ponds; grow about a foot 

 high and bloom in early spring. Single bright yellow flowers. 

 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz, 



CAMFANUEAS, OR BEEEFEOWERS 



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 Alba ( Carpathian HarehelV). A pretty species, grow- 

 ing in compact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers pure 

 white, 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. 

 Qrosseki. Produces its dark-blue flowers all summer; 2 feet. 

 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. 

 Persicifolia Alba {Peach Bells). Pure white flowers in June and 

 July; 2 feet. 



Punctata. Large nodding bell-shaped flowers, white spotted 



purplish-rose, 

 Pyramidalis {Chimneij Bell-flower). The most conspicuous 

 of all Campanulas, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, 

 crowded with large salver-like porcelaiu-blue flowers in 

 August. 

 Trachelium ( Coventry Bells). Purple flowers June and 



July. 3 feet. 

 Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2,50 per doz. ; $18.00 

 per 100, 



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 west of the Mississippi River. 



