A mass of New England Asters adds a deep, rich color to the herbaceous garden or shrubbery border in 
the late summer and fall 
Aster Novae-Angliae. new England aster 
Tall and profusely covered with good-sized flowers of rich purple This is one of the 
first plants to be used in the fall wild garden, and is valuable in any herbaceous garden 
or shrubbery border. August to October. 3 to 6 feet 20 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
Aster Sibiricus 
Of dwarf habit, each branch ending in a solitary flower of violet or lavender ; this 
is an excellent plant for fall flowers in the border, the wild garden or in rockeries. Late 
August and September. 9 inches to 1 foot. 20 cts each, $1 50 for 10. 
Astilbe Japonica. See Spiraea Japonica 
Aubrietia deltoides. purple rock-cress 
In ear'y spring a mass of brilliant, showy purple flowers cover this little evergreen 
creeper and make it a very desirable plant in rockeries and sunny gardens It does not 
thrive well in shade. Early spring 2 to 10 inches. 20 cts. each. $1 50 for 10. 
Bambusa metake 
This hardy Bamboo from Japan is tall and leafy and very effective in the shrubbery, 
in the background of the garden or in water-gardens It is a beautiful rich green and 
decidedly attractive for foliage effects, preferring a rich, moist soil. 4 to 6 feet. 50 cts. 
each, $3 50 for 10. 
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