i l/aidy ‘Ijetltaceou.s Plants 
New and Rare Varieties 
All plants marked ® are suitable for rock-gardening but, of course, can also be used in the border 
A select list of plants—varieties that will raise your garden above the commonplace—is included 
in this section. The varieties have been tested and are offered as being of merit and well worth every 
gardener’s attention. Plants that are not new but which are little known have been included because 
they need to be discovered by those who as yet are unfamiliar with them. 
Aster, Frikarti 
ADONIS amurensis fl.-pl. Flower of the Gods. 
® Showy, double, golden yellow flowers arising from 
a tuft of soft green foliage during April and May. 
One of the most attractive early spring-flowering 
plants. 8 to 12 in. 75 cts. each, $2 for 3, $5.50 
for 10. 
ALYSSUM saxatile fl.-pl. A double-flowering 
® variety, more beautiful than the single form. 
Yellow. 1 ft. May. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, 
$4 for 10. 
ANEMONE, September Charm. A valuable addi¬ 
tion to the Anemones because it is in full bloom 
by early September. The flowers, 2 inches or 
more across, are a delicate silver-pink, shaded 
with rose and mauvec~E\tremeIy free growing to 
a height of 2 feet. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10. 
A., September Sprite. A miniature Anemone of 
® neat, compact habit, extremely free flowering, 
and grand for grouping in the border or rock- 
garden. The color is a blend of soft pink and rosy 
mauve. One of the earliest of the Anemones, 
flowering around September 15. 35 cts. each, 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
ANTENNARIA imbricata rosea. Beautiful silvery 
® foliage and pink flowers. A much finer type than 
Dioica and a valuable rock-plant. 35 cts. each, 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
AQUILEGIA, Crimson Star. The crimson spurs and 
white throat of this recent introduction give a 
display unequaled by any other Aquilegia. A 
sturdy grower, producing very large flowers, 
excellent for the border and for cutting. 35 cts. 
each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
ASTER acris nanus. A dwarf Aster with pale blue 
® flowers in August and September. Neat, compact 
grower to a height of 1 foot. Good rock-plant. 
35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
A. Amellus, King George. Undoubtedly the finest 
Amellus variety. Large trusses of 2-inch flowers 
of a lovely violet-blue during August and Sep¬ 
tember. 2 ft. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
A., Frikarti (Wonder of Staefa). Profusion of lav¬ 
ender-blue flowers, 3 inches in diameter, from 
August to October. Splendid for cut-flowers. 2 to 
3 ft. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
A. novi-belgi, Aurore. Medium-sized, fringed 
flower of a pretty, almost pure rose-color. Com¬ 
pact habit. Fine, small foliage. Good as a cut- 
flower. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
A. novi-belgi. Blue Eyes. One of the best true blue 
Asters. Flowers violet-blue with a small golden eye. 
4 ft. Sept. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
A. novi-belgi, Pink Progressive. A medium grower, 
bushy, and covered with small pink flowers. 2j^ 
ft. Sept. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
A., Red Rover. Flowers deep rosy red. The truest 
red and a very striking variety. 3 to 4 ft. 50 cts. 
each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
A. subcaeruleus, Wartburg Star. (New.) Bright 
lavender-blue flowers, more than 4 inches across, 
with prominent yellow centers, borne on stiff 
stems 1 to lp£ feet long. May, June. 35 cts. each, 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
New Dwarf Asters 
As additions to the dwarf Asters introduced last 
year, we have these new varieties. 
Rarely exceeding 1 foot in height, they are com¬ 
pletely covered with flowers during September, 
forming a mound of blossom 1 to 1)^ feet through. 
They are an acquisition to the front of the border 
and are also excellent for the rock-garden. 
® Daphne. Bright pink. \ x /i ft. 
© Marjorie. Clear rosy pink. 10 in. 
© Ronald. Lilac-pink. 1 ft. 
All Dwarf Asters, 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10 
CALLUNA vulgaris rubra. Although not new, this 
® variety is outstanding. Low and neat, it is the 
first Heather to flower and will outlast all the 
others, being covered, up till fall, with bells of a 
lovely deep red. 60 cts. each, $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10. 
CAMPANULA kewensis. Very dwarf, free-flowering 
© rock-garden plant. Dark purple flowers. 8 in. 
35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
CARYOPTERIS tangutica. A graceful, shrubby 
plant bearing dainty sprays of deep blue flowers 
in September and October, making a striking dis¬ 
play. Excellent for cutting and with us has 
proved to be hardier than C. incana. 2 to 3 ft. 
35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
While we can ship small items by parcel post, we recommend express shipment as it is so 
much better 
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