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sliaded and rosy purple Aster Novae Anglae, Lil Fardel, 
Mrs. F. W. Raynor, rosea and rubra. Feltham Blue, 
laevis, laevis floribunda and William Bowman represent 
the best types in bluish tints. 
Of the small flowering asters, their waves of long, 
thin swaying sprays of little star-shaped blossoms possess 
a charm of their own. It is the class which very few- 
gardeners know, and yet, a class offering wonderful 
opportunities for surprisingly beautiful eiTects, when em- 
ployed the right way. 
Study and enjoy the incomparable gracefulness of the 
habit of growth of the Aster cordifolius varieties. If 
you have an eye for decorative garden planting at all, 
you will detect more than one chance to use them in your 
garden. As a material for artistic arrangement of vases, 
the hght sprays of the pale lavender and delicate blue 
blossoms of the species Aster cordifolius are invaluable. 
The last of the Michaelmas daisies to flower is the new 
Aster grandiflorus, distinguished by very attractive dark 
biuish-violet blossoms, frequently measuring 2 inches 
across. In bloom late in October and early November, 
specimens can be lifted and advantageously employed for 
indoor decoration. 
Alpine asters are easily raised from seed sown in 
spring. Seedlings do not flower until the second year. 
Plantations need leaf-covering during winter. They 
thrive best in high locations with light, but enriched soil. 
Garden varieties of all the other classes, after being es- 
tablished, require a minimum of care. Avoid hot arid 
slopes. To bring out the full efl'ect of the improved 
large-flowering hybrids necessitates well prepared and 
richly manured ground, besides properly staking and 
irrigating of plantations. — Henry Rothc. 
THINGS AND THOUGHTS OF THE GARDEN. 
(Continued from page 140.) 
Dodacatlioon media. Junipenis Sabina 
Euonymus radicaus Lithospermum prostratiim 
Euon.vmus radicaus vegetns Lamiuin purpureum maculatum 
Euonymus rosmarinifolius Liiuiiu alpinum 
Euonymus Kewensis Lysimachia nummularia 
Erinus alpinus Lychnis viscaria 
Erinus alpinus alba Lobelia cardinalis 
Edelweiss (Leontopolou) Liatris pyrnostacliya 
Euphorbia epithy moides Lychnis flos-cuculi 
Euphorbia corallata Linnaea arborealis 
Eriferon philadelphicum Lcontopodon alpinum 
Erigeion intermedia Leontopodon sibiricum 
Epimedium sulphureum Linaria Cymbalaria 
Epimedium diphyllum rosea Linaria aer|uitvilol>a 
Eryngium aniethystinum Mazus ruj;osus 
Erysimum helvetica Mentha Requieuii 
Erica carnea Muchlenbeckia nana 
Geum coccineum atrosangui- Myosotis Fischeri 
neum fl. pi. Nicrembergia rivnlaris — Nepeta 
Gypsophila repens Mussini 
Gentiana acaulis Oenothera pusilla 
Gentiaiia cruciata ' Oenothera tussellata 
Geraniums (Imrdy species, sev- Primula Caslimeriana 
eral) Primula japonica 
Globularia tricosantha Primula denticulata 
Heuehera sanguinea Primula capitata 
Heuchera brizoides Primula veris 
Helleborus niger Primula Bees' Hybrids 
Helleborus orientalis Primula Vulgaris 
Hutchinsia alpina Primula rosea 
Helianthomum eroceum Primula farinosa 
Helianthemum parvifolium Primula acaulis 
Helianthcmum ciliatus Polyanthuses 
Hedera cruciatum Phyteuma orbiculata 
Hypericum Jloserianum Phyteuma Sieberi 
Hypericum calcycinum Polygonum Brunonis 
Iberis senipervii-ens Potentilla anrea 
Iris pumila Prunella vulgaris 
Inula ensifolia Platycodon grandiflora 
Iris cristata Parrya Mendzusa 
Iris tectorum Pnlmonaria augustifolia 
Iris chamaeiria Plumbago Larpentae 
Iberis gibraltarica Pentstcmnn glaber 
Plilox subulata Sempervivuni tectorum 
Phlox subulata alba Sempervivum araclmoideum 
Phlox divarieata Sempervivum globiferum 
Phlox divarieata Laphamii tjedum album 
Phlox divarieata Laphamii Sedum stoloniferum 
Perry's var Sedum Sieboldii 
Ramondia pyrenaica Spergula pilifera 
Rhododendron amoena Selaginella Kraussiana 
Rhododendron Sagina patula 
Ranunculus acanitifolius Soldanella alpina 
Ranunculus acanitifolius fl. pi. Thalictrum minus adiantifo- 
Saponaria ocymoides Hum 
Saxifraga cordata Thymus albus 
Saxifraga ligulata Thymus citriodorus 
Saxifraga Stormouth's Seedling Tliymus Serpyllum lanuginosus 
Saxifraga eaespitosa \iola alpina 
Saxifraga peltata Viola carnuta and V. c. alba 
Saxifraga irrigua Veronica alpestris 
Saxifraga Hostii Veronica incana 
Satureia montana Veronica prostrata 
Silene acaulis Veronica rupestris 
Silene asteroides Veronica repans 
Silene Schafta \'iscaria urticulata 
Silene Saxifraga Trollius pumilus yunnanensis 
Stokesia cyanea 
To the above lists may be added a selection of dwarf 
hardy evergreen coniferous shrubs. To those who are 
aflame with the love of these dwarf and wonderfully in- 
teresting gems of the mountain, hill and upland plains, 
even the reading over of the names is sufficient to set a 
train of happy memories and emotions into action. It 
might be observed, too, that ferns can find a place in 
near association with the rock garden joined up to it in 
fact. The hardy fernery, like some other parts of our 
outdoor gardens, is much neglected. And a happy com- 
bination of rock garden, fern garden, water garden lead- 
ing into the wild garden portion can often be developed. 
The rock garden aft'ords a fine means of connecting the 
highly kept lawns, rose beds and flower garden proper 
with the free and easy outlying parts. Here we wander 
off into the pine woods and forests where also some 
planting may be done in places but where fancy planting 
of choice shrubs or plants is not wanted. 
If your place is not a large one never mind. But don't 
imagine that you cannot still have a charming rockery. 
Have we not seen the prettiest, and not always the 
smallest, rock gardens in suburban grounds? Have a 
try. Then you will want, most likely, a greater selection 
of shrubs, particularly evergreens, than you have. 
Several times in this department of The Gardeners' 
Chronicle I have pleaded for the greater use of fruit 
trees. Is it recognized that these are ornamental as well 
as useful ? If you don't want big fruiting apples or pears, 
then plant ornamental crabs. They blossom grandly 
and their fruits are as gay as Chinese lanterns and as 
plentiful as the bells on a spike of Lily of the Valley. 
They simply rope the branches. The fuits are the size of 
small apples. Crab jelly is a delicious conserve. So here, 
again, have a try. 
Of Interest to Estate Owners 
The Nationnl Association of Gardeners maintains a Service Bureau 
wbicb is at the disposal of all who may require the services of efficient 
gardeners in their various capacities. 
The association seeks the co-operation of estate owners in its efforts 
to secure opportunities for those engaged in the profession of garden- 
ing who are seeking to advance themselves. It makes no charge for 
services rendered. It endeavors to supply men qualified to assume the 
responsibilities the position may call for. 
Through this service the National Association of Gardeners aims to 
liring the Country Estate Owner and tlie truly efficient men engaged 
in the profession in closer relation to oacli other, that the interest in 
ornamental horticulture and its greater development in this country 
may thereby be elevated. 
Make your requirements known to 
U, C, EBEL, Sec'y, National Association of Gardeners, Uadison, K. J, 
