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Astilbe, White Gloria 
HARD’i ASTERS, continued 
Mulberry. N.B. A distinct and new color—mulberry- 
red. It is both unique and attractive, commanding 
much attention when in llower. A mass ol' bloom 
from late September on. Height, feet. 50 cts. 
each, S5 per doz. 
Queen Elizabeth. An improved white variety. From 
early September on the plant is a mass of glistening, 
snow-white, semi-double blooms. Height, 3 feet. 
Queen Mary. N.B. Very large individual flowers 
averaging inches across, rich, glistening, brilliant 
blue in color. Flowers carried in loosely conical 
trusses form an attractive, shapely, compact plant. 
Flowers in late September. Height, .3 feet. 
Red Rover. N.B. (New.) The nearest approach to a true 
red—glowing red buds, opening wine-red. Medium¬ 
sized flowers in immense sprays. An acquisition. 
Height, 3 to 4 feet. 35 cts. each, 90 cts. for 3, $3.50 
per doz. 
Royal Blue. N.B. A mass of rich deep blue flowers covers 
the plant from early September on; golden disk at 
center adds to its attractiveness. Height, to 3 feet. 
Royal Pink. N.B. Compact-growing plant carrying a 
profusion of soft pink flowers during September and 
early October. Height, 2^ to 3 feet. 
Skylands Queen. Flowers are large, an attractive 
shade of light blue, completely covering the plant, 
which is dense and spreading in habit. From late 
August on; splendid for cutting. Height, 2^ feet. 
“Winchell Variety.” N.B. Not unlike Skylands Queen 
but earlier, flowering by mid-August and remaining 
effective for a long time. Somewhat stronger in 
growth. Highly desirable. Height, 3 to 3}^ feet. 
50 cts. each, $1.25 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Ypres. N.B. Neat rosy red flowers; compact growth. 
September and October. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 
♦ASTER alpinus. Rock Asler. Neat tufts of jrurplish 
blue flowers during May and June. Height, 6 to 
9 inches. 
♦Alpinus albus. Fine white-flowering form of Alpinus. 
Height, 6 inches. 
♦Alpinus, Dark Beauty. Rich dark violet-blue flowers. 
Height, 6 inches. 
♦Alpinus, Goliath. A desirable stronger-growing form 
of Alpinus. 
♦Hybrida, Lutetia. A semi-dwarf variety of informal 
habit, covered with lilac-blue flowers in August. 
Height, feet. 
HARD\' ASTERS, continued 
♦Amellus, King George. Large trusses of violet-blue 
flowers with fine golden disk. Flower 3 inches across. 
The best of this dwarf group. Height, 1)/^ feet. 
50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
♦Amellus, Ultramarine. A very attractive variety with 
bright violet-blue flowers. Height, IjA feet. 
♦Subcaeruleus. India Asler. Resembles Alpinus but 
somewhat stronger. Luminous, bright blue flowers 
with vivid orange center. Dwarf growth; blooms in 
late May and June. Height, 1 foot. 
♦Subcaeruleus, Apollo. A lovely shade of sky-blue. 
Large flowers. 
♦Subcaeruleus, Artemis. A new and distinct shade— 
light rosy lilac, l.arge flowers. 
ASTILBE. The feathery, branching, colorful flower- 
trusses rise well above the maiority of flowering 
plants in late June and July, adding style and grace 
to the garden. All Astilbes are at home in partial 
shade or full sun, and thrive in average garden soil. 
Splendid for cutting if first allowed to open full to 
the tips. 
Avalanche. White flowers on stalky stems 2 feet in 
height. Much the best white. 
Gertrude Brix. Splendid novelty producing brilliant 
dark crimson-red flower-spikes in late June and July. 
Height, 2 feet. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. 
Gloria. Dense, feathery plumes of a brilliant dark pink, 
shaded soft lilac. Dwarf habit. Height, 2 feet. 
Granat. A handsome new variety with rich deep crimson 
flowers. Vigorous growing. Height, 2 feet. 
White Gloria. A counterpart of the well-known Gloria, 
with strong, creamy white flowers. Excellent in the 
garden or as a cut-llower. 
All Astilbes, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., 
unless otherwise noted 
AUBRIETIA hybrida. Charming little plants, semi- 
trailing in habit, completely covered during April 
and May with small but showy flowers that vary 
from lavender to violet. Needs a well-drained spot 
and light soil. 
BAPTISIA australis. Wild Indigo. Dark blue, lupine¬ 
like spikes. An attractive, husky, wild-garden plant. 
Height, 2 feet. June. 
BQLTONIA asteroides. White Bollonia. Star-like 
white flowers. Blooms from July to September—a 
good filler for shady spots. Height, 5 to 6 feet. 
Latisquama. Violet Bollonia. Lavender-pink form of 
Boltonia and better than the white for the border. 
Height, 4 feet. 
To secure full advantage of the dozen rate 
where quantities between 1 and 12 of a kind 
are ordered, refer to the scale of prices shown 
on order blank. 
Aubrietia hybrida 
All Perennials on this page, 25 cts. each, 65 cts. for 3 of one kind, $2.50 per doz., unless otherwise noted 
Varieties marked * are suitable for the rock-garden 
