BUDDLEIA’S FRAGRANT FLOWERS ATTRACT BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES 
Astilbe (Spiraea) Arcndsi 
Hybrids 
Given light shade and plenty of moisture, 
the Astilbes will repay with immense feathery 
plumes 2 to 3 feet high in June and July. 
Amethyst. Deep violet-purple. 
Avalanche. Pure snow-white. Long spikes. 
Gloria Superba. Brilliant dark pink. 
Granat. Unusual dark crimson. 
Juno. Pyramidal sprays of bright pink. 
Kriemhilde. Light salmon-pink. 
Queen Alexandra Superba. Bright pink. 
One of the finest. 
Rhineland. Bright crimson, shaded salmon. 
All Astilbes, $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10 
$35 per 100 
AUBRIETIA Hybrids. ® False Wall Cress. 
Charming rock-plants, forming perfect 
mats of color. Also makes excellent cas¬ 
cade effects in rock walls. 6 in. April, May. 
A. Bougainvillei. Dark blue. 
A. Leichtlini. Purple. 
A., Mixed. All shades of pink, blue, and 
purple. 
BAPTISIA australis. False Indigo. Long 
spikes of lovely blue, pea-like flowers. A 
native plant with good foliage, doing well 
in any soil. 3 to 4 ft. May—July. 
Not all of the Novelty plants are 
listed in this book, but all of the 
good Novelties are 
© Buddleia Davidi, He de France 
Aster • Michaelmas Daisies 
Steadily gaining in popularity as new and 
better varieties make their appearance, the 
Michaelmas Daisy is recognized by flower- 
lovers everywhere as a valuable fall cut- 
flower. This condensed list is carefully se¬ 
lected for color and size of flower, containing 
the best of the newer and older varieties. 
Perfectly hardy, easy to grow, they combine 
nicely with thie Dwarf Aster. When planted 
as solid borders they create astonishing 
effects in September and October. Planted 
in groups, they liven up the perennial border, 
paving the way for chrysanthemum-time. 
Aurore. Produces medium-sized, fringed 
flowers, almost pure rose-pink in color. 
Compact plants. 2 to 3 ft. Sept. 30 cts. 
each, 85 cts. for 3, $2.30 for 10. 
Beechwood Challenger. Very fine clear 
red with a prominent yellow disc. Con¬ 
sidered the best. It is a strong, bushy 
grower with healthy foliage. 4 ft. Sept., 
Oct. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
Blue Eyes. Large, single, violet-blue flow¬ 
ers on strong, vigorous plants. 4 ft. Sept., 
Oct. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
Burbank’s Charming. This late-flowering 
variety is most distinct in flower and foli¬ 
age. Clouds of small, delicate pink flowers 
cover the graceful, arching sprays, making 
excellent cut-flower material to combine 
with chrysanthemums. A strong grower 
to 5 feet; endures heavy frosts. Oct., Nov. 
35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
Col. F. R. Durham. Clouds of gorgeous 
lavender-blue flowers. Very free, vigorous, 
and a fine compact plant. 3 to 4 ft. Sept., 
Oct. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
Harrington’s Pink. This Aster created 
quite a sensation the past season. The 
finest true pink. It is a lovely soft clear 
rose, holding its color well, and flowering 
very freely on a strong, bushy plant. 4 ft. 
Sept., Oct. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 
for 10. 
Mount Everest. Without doubt the finest 
white Aster. Extremely large, pure white 
flowers cover pyramidal spikes from 
ground to tip. With its long flowering 
period, it ranks supreme. 4 ft. Sept., Oct. 
35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
Novae-angliae. An old variety, still tops 
in its color—bright violet-purple. Very 
showy. Combines well with white. 3 ft. 
Aug., Sept. 30 cts. each, 85 cts. for 3, 
$2.30 for 10. 
Special Offer: 
10 plants, 2 each of 5 varieties, our 
selection, $2.50 
Dwarf Hardy Asters ® 
To better aid you in selecting the best 
Dwarf Hardy Asters, we have weeded out 
many previously offered. Flowering in Sep¬ 
tember, they are invaluable as “front-of- 
the-border” material, not exceeding \}/2 feet 
in height, with compact mounds of flowers. 
They make excellent rock-garden and dwarf 
hedge subjects. 
Daphne. Bright pink flowers. 1)4, L- 
Lilac-Time. Compact little plants covered 
with pretty lilac-blue flowers just as Victor 
ceases to bloom, thus prolonging blue 
among the low plants. 15 in. Sept. 
Marjorie. Clear rosy pink flowers. 10 in. 
Niobe. Bushy little plants with IJ^-inch, 
pure white flowers having two rows of 
petals around a yellow cushion. The pro¬ 
fusion of bloom entirely hides the plant. 
10 in. Late Sept. 
Victor. Flowers clear lavender-blue. 9 in. 
Special Offer: 
10 plants, 2 each of 5 varieties, $2 
Buddleia, Charming 
Buddleia • Butterfly Bush 
Semi-shrubs which freeze down in hard 
winters and come up with renewed vigor 
again the following spring. For the back of 
the border in shrub plantings, or to hide some 
odd corner, their handsome fcliage and 
graceful growth never fail to satisfy. Also 
fine as a cut-flower. 6 ft. Aug., Sept. 
Buddleia, Charming. Large, full spikes 
of lavender-pink. A really worth-while 
novelty and a good pink. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
Buddleia Davidi, lie de France. Handsome 
spikes of rose-purple suffused violet. A 
lovely color and a fine branching plant. 
50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
B. Davidi magnifica superba. Spikes of 
true lilac flowers with a delicate yellow eye. 
50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
Buddleia Dubonnet. Something new in 
Buddleias. True Dubonnet in color, in 
sunshine nearly a red. Robust, erect 
plant with good spikes make this a fine, 
late summer shrub and cut-flower. $1 
each, $9 for 10. 
CARYOPTERIS incana. Blue Spirea. A 
beautiful, free-flowering subshrub. Lav¬ 
ender-blue flowers, borne in clusters along 
graceful branches. A wonderful cutting 
flower. Requires some winter protection. 
2 to 3 ft. Sept., Oct. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
C. tangutica. The same habit as C. incana, 
but with deeper blue flowers. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
CASSIA marilandica. American Senna. 
Bright orange-yellow flowers and hand¬ 
some foliage make this one of the finest 
and most decorative perennials. Strong, 
trouble-free, it is an excellent plant for the 
back border. 5 to 6 ft. July-Sept. 
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