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ASTER—Starwort or Michaelmas Daisy 
Lovely autumn-flowering perennials, the value of which 
for bordei decoration, or cut flowers, is unquestionably 
inestimable. There are scores of lovely varieties in all 
shades of blue, white, pink, and crimson to select from. 
They range in height from about 2 to 3 feet. Both the 
species and varieties may be grown in the hardy bor¬ 
ders, or in borders by themselves, or in the wild garden. 
Culture. Michaelmas Daisies will thrive in any soil and 
almost under any rough treatment, it is nevertheless 
a fact that they will well repay for generous treatment. 
Artis Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Double flowers of clear petunia-violet completely cover 
the plant in early autumn. About 3 feet high. 
Barr’s Pink Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A strong, vigorous grower forming shapely plants from 
4 to 5 feet high; the finest bright pink. 
Blue Gem Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Double flowers of rich blue; the best blue in cultivation. 
Charm Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Very double violet-blue flowers. 
Climax Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
One of the best and showiest," with large, pyramidal 
spikes of large, light lavender-blue flowers; very free. 
5 feet. Excellent as a cut flower. 
Erica Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A beautiful clear pink; large, semi-double flowers. 
Elta Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20 00 
Semi-double flowers of pale lilac. Handsome shape; 
free flowering. 
Peltham Blue Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A pretty aniline blue; very free. 
Glory of Colwell Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Good sized, almost double; ageratum-blue flowers. 
Grey Lady Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100, $20.00 
Exquisite shade of opal, with semi-double flowers. 
Joan Vaughan Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Large, semi-double flowers of deepest blue. 
Lady Lloyd Three $1 .00, Doz. $3.00, 1 00 $20.00 
A very fine, clear rose-pink. Lasts exceedingly well. 
Mauve Queen Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Very large, semi-double flowers of clear mauve. 
Mrs. Raynor Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
The nearest red of all Asters; good form. 
Xovae-angliae roseum superbum 
Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Almost red and a profuse bloomer. 
Queen Mary Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
With graceful flowers 2% inches in diameter arranged 
loosely in branching panicles of a particularly pleasing 
blue tined lavender. 3Vo feet high. 
Robert Parker Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Pale heliotrope; 4 feet. 
Robinson V. C. Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $2.0.00 
A pretty bluish mauve, double flowers borne in long 
sprays. 
Bam Benham Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Early flowering, semi-double white. The best of all 
white Michaelmas Daisies; produces large flowers; fine 
for cutting. 
St. Egwin Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A pleasing rosy pink; very free blooming; dwarf habit. 
They may be grown with other perennials in the mixed 
border, or in a border in conjunction with lilies and 
tritomas, where they form a gay autumnal display. 
Overcrowding means a poor display of flowers. They 
require a space of two feet square per plant. In June, 
or earlier, established plants should be thinned out. 
Thin out all the weak growths, and retain not more 
than three to four of the strongest shoots to each plant. 
These growths will then branch out freely and yield 
immense heads or sprays of flowers in early autumn. 
Plant in fall or spring, in full sun. Lift and divide 
every third year. 
ASTER SPECIES 
A genus which furnishes many showy species of hardy 
perennials for border or rock garden; also attractive 
flowers for cutting. Some commence to flower very 
early in the year, and others early in autumn. Their 
requirements are simple and all are easily grown. 
Culture. Because of the many species offered most of 
which require different soils and care, cultural instruc¬ 
tions are given with each kind listed. All may be 
planted in fall or early spring. 
*Alpinus albus Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Fine dwarf white Aster, bearing large, single white 
flowers on stems G to 8 inches high. May and June. 
Excellent for rock gardens; plant in full sun, 6 to 8 
inches apart. 
*Alpinus, Goliath Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Indispensable for the rockery or edge of hardy borders; 
6 to 10 inches high, and bears large, showy, bluish 
purple flowers in May and June. Plant in full sun, 6 
to 8 inches apart. 
*Alpinus rubra Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Also good for the rock garden or as an edging plant, 
producing rose-purple flowers; <tf to 10 inches high. 
May and June. Plant in full sun, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Amellus Elegans Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Long, graceful sprays of soft lavender. Good for the 
border; flowers in August. Plant in full sun, 10 to 12 
inches apart. 
Amelloldes Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A graceful variety for cutting. Plant in full sun, 10 
to 12 inches apart. 
♦Diplostiphoides Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
(Dubia). A very fine dwarf Aster for the rock garden, 
producing early in the season, pale blue flowers. 2 to 
3 inches across. Plant in full sun, 10 to 12 inches 
apart. 
♦Parreri, Big Bear Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
With beautiful flowers of the richest violet, orange 
center, for rock garden or border. Plant in full sun, 
10 to 12 inches apart. 
♦Mauve Cushion Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Distinct species. It forms a circular cushion-like 
plant 1 % feet across, rarely exceeding 9 inches in 
height, the flowers of delicate, soft mauve, with 
silvery white reflections, measure over 1 >4 inches in 
diameter, and are produced in such lavish profusion as 
to completely cover the plant; the blooms begin to ex¬ 
pand early in October, but are not at their best until 
November. Plant in full sun, 1 foot apart. 
*Forteri Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
One of the very few Asters suitable for the wall 
garden. In fact, the only one worth while. Also good 
for the rockery. Plant in full sun, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Tataricus Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Distinct, large bluish violet; very late. G feet. Plant 
in full sun, 2 feet apart. 
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ASPERULA—Woodruff 
ASPHODELUS—Asphodel 
Pretty dwarf, white-flowered perennials. They have 
long, creeping stems, whorled leaves, and four-lobed 
flowers. Excellent plants for shady positions under 
shrubs, trees, or in shady place in rockery or border. 
Culture. Will thrive in ordinary soil in shady posi¬ 
tions. Plant in autumn or spring, G to 8 inches apart. 
They soon spread into bold masses. 
*Odorata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.50 
6 to 8 inches high. Increases rapidly and is used for 
carpeting shady places and in the rock garden. Heads 
of snowy white flowers appear just above the foliage 
in May. A fine, scented herb reminding one of new 
mown hay. 
Strong growing perennials reminding one of the Eremu- 
rus (Foxtail Lily); in fact, in Europe they are the 
“poor man’s” Eremurus. They have narrow, roundish, 
rather ornamental leaves and produce their yellow flow¬ 
ers in long, narrow racemes. Does well in front of 
shrubbery, in the border, or wild garden. 
Culture. Require a rich, deep, well manured soil. Plant 
in autumn or spring, 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Luteus Three $1.10, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.50 
Tall spikes of bright yellow flowers; very fragrant; 
swordlike foliage; fine for borders; plant in groups of 
three or more for the best effect. 
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