Three A Jew ^Perennials 
Dwarf Border Aster 
Caryopteris mastacanthus superbus 
COLUMBIA 
Plant Patent No. 118 
A New Phlox of Exquisite Beauty 
Great trusses of rich cameo-pink flowers with faint 
__jht blue eye. The clearness of tone is truly remark¬ 
able; the brilliancy is so pronounced that it attracts 
immediate attention. Blooms do not fade or lose any 
of their rich pink tone as the flower ages. 
Of great importance is the habit of Phlox, Columbia; 
its strength and vigor are something rarely seen in 
plants. A well-grown, two-year-old plant will produce 
from 6 to 15 flower-spikes. The foliage is rich dark 
green, covering the stems down to the ground. 
Flower-stalks are 2 l /z feet high, stiff and erect. 
Mildew, black-spot, or rust seem to be unknown 
to this variety. It is altogether an amazingly good 
addition to the list of plants which give color and 
richness to the midsummer border. 
Plants, 50 cts. each, $1.25 for 3, $4.50 per doz. 
New Hardy Dwarf Border Asters 
Charming, dwarf, compact, bushy plants simply 
smothered with flowers in autumn. We feel that this 
new race will fill a long-felt want because the plants 
bloom at a time when there is a scarcity of low-growing 
flowering plants. 
They rarely exceed 1 foot in height, and during the 
blooming period, in September, the plants are com¬ 
pletely covered with blossoms, remaining in full glory 
for a considerable time. Exceptionally valuable for 
edging or for grouping in front of borders, and also 
charming subjects for the rock-garden. 
Countess of Dudley. Clear pink with yellow eye. 
Late September on. Height 9 inches. 
Lady Henry Maddocks. Clear pale pink flowers. 
September on. Height 12 inches. 
Marjorie. Extra-large flowers of a bright rose-pink. 
Mid-September on. Height 12 inches. 
Nancy. Covered with pale flesh-pink flowers toward 
the end of September. Height 12 inches. 
Ronald. A pleasing bright shade of lilac-pink with 
rose-pink buds. Very showy. Mid-September. 
Height 12 inches. 
Snowsprite (Snow Fairy). Smothered with large, semi¬ 
double, white flowers. Deserves a place in every garden. 
Early September. Height 12 inches. 
Victor. A beautiful clear pale lavender-blue, flowering early 
September. Height 12 inches. 
Any of the above, 3-in. pot-plants, ready for delivery 
March 15, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100 
Caryopteris mastacanthus superbus 
We offer three new shades of this lovely, long-spiked hardy 
perennial. The branches are covered with whorls of attractive, 
clear-colored flowers during September and early October, and 
are well adapted for cutting and extremely showy in the border. 
Blue, White, and Pink. Strong plants, any color, $2 for 3, 
$5 per doz., $35 per 100 
Phlox, Columbia 
All plants to be forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by parcel post add 10 % of the value 
of the plants to cover postage and packing. We ship only strong, field-grown plants. C.O.D. orders for plants 
cannot be accepted unless 50% of the amount accompanies order. 
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