ASTER - Starwort or Michaelmas Daisy 
Alderman Volkes Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A lovely novelty, brilliant rosy red blooms, clusters of good 
size. Very free flowering and very brilliant. About 24 inches 
tall. One of the best new Asters. 
Barr’s Pink Three $0.75, Doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00 
This is of the Novae-angliae type; a strong, vigorous grower 
forming shapely plants from 4 to 5 feet high; the finest bright 
pink. 
Blue Gem Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Double flowers of rich blue; the best blue in cultivation. 
Climax Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
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. 
Peltham Blue Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A pretty aniline blue; very free. 
Glory of Colwell Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Good sized, almost double! ageratum-blue flowers. 
Joan Vaughan Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Large, semi-double flowers of deepest blue. 
Bady Lloyd Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A very fine, clear rose-pink. Lasts exceedingly well. 
Mauve Queen Three $0.55, Doz, $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Very large, semi-double flowers of clear mauve. 
Mrs. Raynor Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
The nearest red of all Asters; good form. 
Oueen Mary Three $0.75, Doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00 
This is unquestionably the best of the Novi-belgi type yet in¬ 
troduced, with graceful flowers 2 % inches in diameter ar- 
ranged loosely in branching panicles of a particularly pleasing 
blue tinted lavender. 3% feet high. 
Sam Benham Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Early flowering, semi-double white. The best of all white 
Michaelmas Daisies; produces large flowers; fine for cutting. 
St. Egwin Three $0.65; Doz. $1.70, 190 $12.00 
A pleasing rosy pink; very free blooming; dwarf habit. 
Su n S et Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
A glorious sunset-pink. Good habit and extremely free flow¬ 
ering One of the best new pink sorts. Grows about 36 inches 
tall. 
White Lady Three $0.75, Doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00 
Pure semi-double white flowers, freely produced. The best of 
the white varieties. 36 to 48 inches tall. 
ASTER - Species 
♦Alpinus albus Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Fine dwarf white Aster, bearing large, single white flowers on 
stems 6 to 8 inches high. May and June. Excellent for rock 
gardens; plant in full sun, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
*AlpinuSi Goliath Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
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 S inches apart. 
♦Alpinus rubra Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Also good for the rock garden or as an edging plant, producing 
rose-purple flowers; 6 to 10 inches high. May and June. Plant 
in full sun, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Amellus elegans Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Long graceful sprays of soft lavender. Good for the border; 
flowers in August. Plant in full sun, 10 to 12 inches apart. 
♦Diplostiphoides Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
(Dubia). A very fine dwarf Aster for the rock garden, pro- 
ducing early in the season, pale blue flowers, 2 to 3 inches 
across. Plant in full sun, 10 to 12 inches apart. 
♦Mauve Cushion Three $0.55, Doz. $1.60. 100 $10 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 reflection, measure 
over 114 inches in diameter, and are produced in such lavish 
profusion as to completely cover the Plant; the blooms begin 
to expand early in October, but are not at their best until No¬ 
vember. Plant in full sun, 1 foot apart. 
♦Porter! Three $0.65, Doz. $1.75, 100 $12.00 
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 $0.40, Doz. $1.00, 109 $7.00 
Distinct large bluish violet; very late. 6 feet. Plant in full 
sun, 2 feet apart. 
ARTEMISIA - Southernwood; Sage Brush 
Abrotanum Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Dwarf plant with silvery gray, highly aromatic foliage; yellow 
flowers in July; good for margins of the border. 
Lactiflora Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A tall growing plant of fine foliage and heads of small, white 
flowers in August and September, which fill the garden with 
fragrance. A splendid and graceful cut flower. 
Silver King Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A striking white leaved contrast plant. A beautiful “mist” for 
setting off bouquets and floral combinations. The entire color 
effect bright frosted silver. Three feet high. Sprays may be cut 
to mix with winter bouquets. 
ASCLEPIAS - Butterfly Flower 
Tuberosa Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Attractive plants, flowering during July and August, and grow¬ 
ing about iy 2 feet high. Produces umbels of bright orange 
colored flowers which are lovely to cut and last a long time. 
ASPERULA - Woodruff 
♦ Odorata Three $0.75, Doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00 
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. 
ASPHODELUS - Asphodel 
Luteus Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Tall spikes of bright yellow flowers; very fragrant; swordlike 
foliage; fine for borders; plant in groups of three or more for 
best effect. 
AUBRIETIA - Rainbow Rock-Cress 
Eyri Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Pretty dwarf-growing plants suitable for the rockery or for 
the edge of the border. They form masses of silvery green 
foliage and sheets of various colored flowers in the spring and 
early summer. 
BAPTSSIA - False-Indigo 
Australis Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Dark blue, pea-shaped flowers in June, are produced on top 
of spikes 2 feet high; suitable for the hardy border or wild 
garden. Very attractive foliage all summer. 
BELAMCANDA. (See Pardanthus Chinensis). 
BELLIS PERENNIS - English Daisy 
The double-flowered Daisies have descended from the wild 
Daisy of lawns. They are favorites for edgings and extensively 
used in Europe. They are most attractive plants for spring 
bloom and not difficult to grow. 
Three $0.35, Doz. $0.90, 100 $6.00 
Three $0.35, Doz. $0.90, 100 $6.00 
AETILEE. (See Spirea). 
Ferennis, Snowball 
Mammoth white. 
Ferennis, Longfellow 
Mammoth pink. 
BELLIUM - Alpine Daisy 
♦Bellidioeides Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
A dainty little miniature of the Beilis perenms, except that 
it throws out numerous runners and so forms a wide mat, 
covered in summer with small, white daisies. Fine for rockery. 
BERGAMOT. (See Monarda). 
BETONICA - Betony 
Grandiflora Three $0.65, Doz. $1.70, 100 $12.00 
Close tufty foliage with bright rose-purple flowers on long 
stems about 2 to 3 feet tall produced during June, July and 
August. A lovely plant for a hot, dry place in the bolder. 
BLEEDING HEART. (See Dicentra) . 
BOCCONIA - Tree-Celandine or Plume Poppy 
Cordata Three $0.40, Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.00 
A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, and 
adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, and In bold 
groups in any position, attaining 6 to 8 feet in height. Flowers 
creamy white in terminal panicles. 
BOLTON IA - Bolton's Starwort 
Asteroides Three $0.40, Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.00 
White. 5 to 6 feet high. 
Latisauama Three $0.40, Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.00 
Pink, slightly tinged with lavender. 4 to 6 feet. Really the 
best of all varieties offered. 
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