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ASTER—Starwort or Michaelmas Daisy 
Lovely autumn-flowering perennials, the value of which 
for border 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. 
Alderman Volkes Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
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 $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. 
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. 
Feltham Blue Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 1 00 $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. 
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, 100 $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, 1 00 $25.00 
The nearest red of all Asters; good form. 
Queen Mary Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 1 00 $20.00 
With graceful flowers 2% inches in diameter arranged 
loosely in branching panicles of a particularly pleasing 
blue tined lavender. 3% feet high 
Robinson V. C. Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A pretty bluish mauve, double flowers borne in long 
sprays. 
St. Eg win Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A pleasing rosy pink; very free blooming; dwarf habit. 
Sunset Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A glorious sunset-pink. Good habit and extremely free 
flowering. One of the best new pink sorts. Grows 
about 36 inches tall 
White Lady Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Pure semi-double white flowers, freely produced. The 
best of the white varieties. 36 to 48 inches tall 
G^sters 
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 6 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: 6 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. 
*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. 
Frikarti Wonder of Stafa Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $35.00 
We consider this the best of the later summer and fall 
flowering varieties. Tt is neat in growth, upright and 
of free branching habit. Lavender-blue flowers are 
freely produced from August until late October. Height 
about 24 to 30 inches. 
*Mauve Cushion Three $1.00. Doz $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Distinct species. Tt 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 1T4 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, 
Tataricus Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Distinct, large bluish violet: very late. 6 feet. Plant 
in full sun, 2 feet apart. 
ASPERULA—Woodruff 
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, 6 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. 
ASPHODELUS—Asphodel 
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. 
Buteus Three $1.1 0. Doz. $3.25. 1 00 $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. 
ASTIBBE (See Spirea). 
Indicator plant/ that ma\| be thrown in Rock Qarden and Border. 
