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Hardy Aster, Queen Mary 



Japanese Hardy Aster 



Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species. It forms a cir- 

 cular cushion-like plant 2\ feet across, rarely exceeding 9 inches 

 in height, the flowers, of delicate, soft mauve, with silvery 

 white reflection, measure over \\ 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. 



Japanese Double White Hardy Aster 



This came to us unnamed from a Japanese nurseryman, and is 

 entirely distinct from all other hardy Asters; the plants are of 

 symmetrical habit, and grow about 2 feet high, and bear from July 

 to September double white flowers not unlike the double white 

 Feverfew. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Fall -flowering- 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. They grow freely in any soil. The collec- 

 tion offered below is made up of the choicest varieties. 



Barr's Pink. This is of the Novae angliae type, a 

 strong, vigorous grower forming shapely plants from 

 four to five feet high the finest bright pink. 

 Blue Gem. One of the most decorative free-flowering 

 rich blue varieties, probably the nearest approach to 

 . a true blue. 3 feet. 



. Capitaine. Light lavender blue; 4 to 4| feet. 

 Chaterham Gem. Feathery sprays of light lavender-blue flowers; 3 feet. 

 Enfant de Vitry. Distinct semi-double lilac-mauve, very free; 2 \ feet. 

 Ghent. Large soft lilac-mauve; 3 feet. 

 King of the Belgians. Light lobelia blue; 3 feet. 

 Liege. Large, soft rosy -pink; 2 J feet. 

 Maid of Athens. Soft lavender-blue, 3 feet. 



Maggie Perry. Very large flowers loosely arranged in large trusses, of a pleasing 



tone of soft mauve. One of the most distinct of the Aster family; 2 feet. 

 Mother of Pearl. Large flowers, mauve-pink at edges, shading to tinted white at 



centre giving a pearly-mauve effect. 2 to 3 feet. 

 Novae angliae. Bright violet-purple; 4 feet. 



— —Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Large purplish-crimson; 4 feet. 

 Novi belgii Climax. One of the best and showiest, with large 



pyramidal spikes of large lavender-blue flowers; 5 feet. 



— —St. Egwin. A pleasing soft-rosy-pink; 3 to 4 feet. 

 October Dawn. Grows about 2 feet high in stout branching 



pyramid form and is covered with large attractive lilac-mauve 

 flowers. 



Queen Mary. This is unquestionably the best of the Novi belgii 

 type yet introduced, with graceful flowers 2\ inches in diameter 

 arranged loosely in branching panicles of a particularly pleasing 

 blue tinted lavender; 3| feet high. 

 Sam Banham. Large pure white, one of the earliest; 3 feet. 

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

 The President. Large light bluish-violet; 4 feet. 

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

 per 100. Set of 20 varieties for $4.00. 



Dwarf Alpine Asters 



Alpinus. Indispensable for the rockery or edge of hardy borders, 

 grows 6 to 10 inches high, showy bluish-purple flowers in May 

 and June. 



— Albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. 



Subcaeruleus. 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.; $18.00 per 100. 



Asperilla (Sweet Woodruff) 



Odorata. A sweetly scented herb growing from 6 to 8 inches high 

 with terminal clusters of white flowers in May. A useful plant for a 

 shady spot in the garden or rockery or for carpeting the ground in a 

 shady position. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Asphodel US (Asphodel, King's Spear) 



Luteus. An effective plant for the border with sword-like foliage 

 and 3 feet high spikes of fragrant yellow lily-like flowers in July. 

 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Allbretia (Rainbow Rock Cress) 



Pretty dwarf-growing plants suitable for the rockery or for the 

 edge of the border, they form masses of silvery-green foliage and sheets 

 of various colored flowers in spring and early summer. Choice mixed 

 varieties, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



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 make 

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

 each; $3.50 per doz. 



Aster Alpinus 



Plant liberally of Gypsophila Bristol Fairy for cutting, see page 194 



