BRISTOL NURSERIES, Inc., BRISTOL, CONN 
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Hardy Asters (Michaelmas Daisies) Kinds 
These are improved forms of our beautiful wild Asters, flowering so profusely throughout New England 
in late summer and fall. Those marked “N.A.” are of the Novae-angliae type and are tall and erect in habit; 
the Novi-belgi type, are more profuse in branching and flowering. Either is of great value for 
grouping in garden background or for naturalizing, and each season a better appreciation is shown of this 
splendid native flower. They are entirely distinct from the annual China Aster, with which they are some¬ 
times confused. 
FRIKARTI (Wonder of Staefa). Large flowers of 
a wisteria-violet shade with large yellow centers. 
This Aster has a longer blooming period than any 
other variety, flowering from late August to frost. 
Excellent for cutting. Height, 2 to 2^ feet. Pot- 
plants, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
BARR’S PINK. N.A. Undoubtedly the best 
Aster of this type so far introduced. Strong-grow¬ 
ing, shapely plant 5 feet in height and flowering 
profusely from early September on. Individual 
flowers are large, pure bright pink in color, and 
carried on rigid, branching stems. 
ETHEL BALLARD. N.B. A splendid new variety 
carrying quantities of soft pink flowers on upright, 
pyramidal branches. The entire plant is completely 
covered with blossoms from early September until 
mid-October. Height, 2}/2 to 3 feet. 
HYBRIDUS LUTEUS. This Aster resembles a 
glorified goldenrod in its flowering habit. During 
late August and early September it is a gorgeous 
mass of small golden yellow flowers, produced in 
long, densely covered sprays of exceptional value 
for cutting. Height, 2^2 feet. 
MAID OF ATHENS. N.B. A vigorous, branch¬ 
ing beauty, completely covered with large, single 
flowers of a glorious shade of rose-pink in late 
September and early October. Height, 3L£ feet. 
Best pink Hardy Aster. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
QUEEN MARY. N.B. Very large individual 
flowers averaging 2jh£ inches across, rich, glistening, 
brilliant blue in color. Flowers carried in loosely 
conical trusses form an attractive, shapely, compact 
plant. Height, 3 feet. Flowers in late September. 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
ROYAL PINK. N.B. Compact-growing plant 
carrying a profusion of soft pink flowers during 
September and early October. Extremely effective 
in the garden. Height, 2^2 to 3 feet. 
SKYLAND’S QUEEN. Flowers are large, an at¬ 
tractive shade of light blue, completely covering the 
plant, which is dense and spreading in habit. Very 
effective from late August on; splendid for cutting. 
Height, 2}/2 feet. 
YPRES. N.B. Attractive rosy red flowers and 
neat, compact growth. Very fine. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 
September and October. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
All Asters, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., unless otherwise noted 
Gaillardia, Sun God 
PORTOLA X GOLDEN GLEAM 
Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1934 
Among hardy garden favorites the Gaillardia undoubt¬ 
edly has a longer period of bloom and general usefulness 
than any other. In offering Sun God for the first time we 
believe we are making an addition that will be regarded 
as a real advance. In color it is pure golden yellow abso¬ 
lutely free from marking of any kind. The flower is very 
large—almost 4 inches across—and the prominent golden 
yellow center gives it a massive appearance. Its petals 
are broad and overlapping, not unlike Portola but much 
larger. The gorgeous flowers are produced on rigid, wiry, 
clean-cut stems often 2 feet or more in height. It is a free- 
flowering, handsome plant that will prove an acquisition 
to the garden and a grand cut-flower subject. Flowers 
freely from late June and intermittently throughout the 
season. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. Extra large, 75 cts. each, 
$7.50 per doz. 
Gaillardia, Sun God. An acquisition to the garden 
Gypsophila • Bristol Fairy • The Popular Baby’s Breath 
Bristol Nurseries, Inc., 1927 
This is regarded as one of the outstanding introductions among garden plants of recent years, and has 
enjoyed a tremendous sale, particularly among professional plantsmen, both here and abroad, where it 
received the coveted Award of Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Briefly described, its double 
flowers are pure white, fully three times larger than the old Double Baby’s Breath, and its growth is more 
vigorous, established plants averaging 33^ feet in height and 4 to 5 feet across. In all its characteristics it 
is extremely graceful and dainty. Bristol Fairy has the added fine trait of producing occasional side sprays 
after the first crop in late June and July, continuing sporadically until severe frost. Good garden soil, 
enriched with well-decayed barnyard manure, and an open, shade-free location are its chief requirements. 
Avoid strong chemical fertilizers and wet soil. A light mulch or covering applied to the heavy root-crown 
over winter is advised, and this covering should not be removed too early in spring. Field roots, 35 cts. 
each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. Extra large, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
“Garden Flowers in Color,” 469 desirable flowers pictured in natural color. A grand book. Price $3.75 
