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ASTER—Starwort 
*Alpinus rubra—A very showy rock plant, producing rose- 
purple flowers in May and June. Does well in good ordi¬ 
nary soil but prefers lime and sunny position. Flowers 
are attractive for cutting. Height, 6 to 10 inches. Each 
25c ; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.76. 
Novae-angleae (New England Aster) — A tall, branching 
border plant growing from 4 to 6 ft. high and having 
dark lavender blooms during Sept, and Oct. Grows in any 
ordinary soil; sun or light shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
ASPHODELUS—Asphodel 
Luteus — A strong growing perennial with tall spikes of 
bright yellow flowers; swordlike foliage. Is very fra¬ 
grant. Does well in front of shrubbery, in the border or 
wild garden. Requires a deep, rich soil. Each 25c ; 3 for 
60c; 10 for $1.75. 
AUBRIETIA—Purple Rock-Cress 
*Large Flowered Hybrid — Free-flowering rock plant having 
all shades of violet and lavender flowers on 4 in. spikes. 
Blooms from early spring till summer. Thrives in any 
good, well drained soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
BAPTISIA—False-Indigo 
Australis—Has very attractive foliage and dark blue flowers 
on spikes 3 ft. high, blooming in June. Suitable for border 
or wild garden. Requires deep, rich soil and sun. Each 
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra) 
BOCCONIA—Plume Poppy 
Cordata—Very effective and ornamental plant for the back¬ 
ground of the border. Tall growing, with greyish lobed 
leaves and feathery plumes of cream-colored flowers. A 
good rich garden soil is suitable. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
BOLTONIA—False Starwort 
Latisquama—Similar in flower and foliage to the hardy 
Aster. The blooming period is earlier, which is August 
and September. Plants grow 4 to 6 feet in height and 
heavily branched, which are completely covered with 
aster-like flowers about 1 inch in diameter. Fine for 
cutting. Plant in any good soil in full sun. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
BUPTHALUM—Ox-eye 
Salicifolium — A showy plant for the hardy border. Large, 
golden flowers are borne throughout the summer on well 
branched stems 2 ft. in height. Will thrive in a sunny 
position. Any good garden soil is suitable. Each 20c; 3 
for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
CALAMINTHA—Calamint 
*Alpina — Useful plant for rock garden. Has rich purple 
flowers in summer. Does well in any good, ordinary soil, in 
sun or light shade. Grows 6 inches high. Each 25c; 3 
for 60c ; 10 for $1.75. 
CAMPANULA—Bellflower 
One of the most popular and desirable hardy perennials 
for the border and rock garden. Dwarf varieties prefer 
partial shade while the others like sun. All varieties do 
well in ordinary rich soil. 
