BRIDGEPORT, PERM 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
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, end 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 instructions are given with each kind listed. All may be planted in fall or early 
spring. 
*Alpinus, Goliath. (S.L.) 
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. 
♦Diplostiphoides. (L.)fDubua). 
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. 35<? each; $1.00 for 3; $3.00 
per dozen. 
♦ Farreri, Big Bear. (L. ) 
With beautiful flowers of the richest violet, orange center, for rock garden or border. Plant 
in full sun, 10 to 12 inches apart. 35tf each; $1.00 for 3; $3.00 per dozen. 
♦Mauve Cushion. (S.L.) 
Distinct species. It forms a circular cushion-like plant U feet across, rarely exceeding 9 
inches in height, the flowers of delicate soft mauve, with silvery white reflections, measure 
over 1& 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 untill November. 
Plant in full sun, 1 foot apart. 
AUBRIETIA. Rainbow Rock-Crest. 
They are most attractive 
subjects for growing in 
masses, or for edges to 
borders, rockeries, and 
the wall garden. This is 
the daintiest of creep¬ 
ing plants, and they 
blend most beautifully 
with other rock garden 
plants. The attractive 
blossoms are produced 
freely during April and 
May. About 4 to 6 inches 
Culture: Aubrietias will 
grow in fairly good, well 
drained soil. On heavy or 
damp soils they are apt_ 
to freeze out in winter 
and should be covered 
with straw. A deep rich 
Alpine Aster, Mauve Cushion. soil will produce them 
to the highest perfec¬ 
tion. Best grown in masses in the rock garden, or as edgings. If straggly in habit, cut them 
back fairly close directly after flowering, then a new crop of young shoots will appear. 
*Bougainvi1 lei . (S.L. ) 
Dwarf dark blue. 
♦Eyrei . (S.L.) 
Large violet flowers. 
♦Graeca. (S.L.) 
Dwarf dark violet. 
♦Large Flowering Hybrids. (S.L.) 
The color range of these are from light blue through shades of lavender and pink to dark purple. 
All are large flowering. 
♦Leichtlini . (S.L.) 
Deep rose. 
BAPT1SIA. False-Indigo. 
These are very striking plants'for the border because of the excellent spikes of blue. They are 
also good in the wild garden. Where Lupines are not successful, the Baptisia thrives excellently 
Culture: Baptisias should be planted in full sunlight, otherwise they prove to be shy in bloom¬ 
ing. They will stand dry, sandy soils. 
Australis. (L. ) 
Dark blue, pea-shaped flowers in June, are produced on top of spikes 2 feet high. Very attract¬ 
ive foliage all summer. 
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. 
Culture: Succeed best in medium, moist soil. They do not thrive in dry soils or hot positions, 
norin heavy, damp soils. They should be protected in the Winter and if they are kept in cold 
frames, will bloom during the Winter as do Pansies and Violets. Plant 4 to 6 inches apart. 
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