ASTER - Starwort or Michaelmas Daisy 
Lovely autumn-flowering perennials, the value of which for border 
decoration, or cut flowers, is inestimable. There are scores of lovely va¬ 
rieties in all shades of blue, white, pink, and crimson to select from. 
They range in height from about 1 to 3 feet. Both the species and va¬ 
rieties may be grown in the hardy borders. 
Culture. Michaelmas Daisies will thrive in any soil and almost under any 
rough treatment. They may be grown with other perennials in the mixed 
border, or in a border in conjunction with Lilies and Tritomas, where they 
form a gay autumnal display. Plant in fall or spring, 2 feet apart, in 
full sun. Lift and divide every third year. 
Alderman Volkes Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A lovely novelty, brilliant rosy red blooms, clusters of good size. Very 
free flowering and very brilliant. About 24 inches tall. One of the best 
new Asters. 
Amethyst Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
It is the nearest double, purple-blue Aster in existence. There is nothing 
like it. Flowers are produced by the hundred on fine upright stems about 
three feet high. In comparing this variety with others, Amethyst is 
unquestionably the best one in our collection of this shade. 
Barr's Pink Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, lOO $25.00 
A strong, vigorous grower forming shapely plants from 4 to 5 feet 
high; the finest bright pink. 
Blue Gem Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Double flowers of rich blue; the best blue in cultivation. 
Climax Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
One of the best and showiest, with large, pyramidal spikes of large, 
light lavender-blue flowers; very free. 5 feet. Excellent as a cut flower. 
Dazzler Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Ooen, rigid, freely branched growth. The flowers are semi-double, of 
brilliant rose-red. It is a new shade of color in hardy Asters—a great 
advancement and an outstanding plant. Grows 4 feet high. 
Lady Lloyd Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A very fine, clear rose-pink. Lasts exceedingly well. 
Mammoth Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Vigorous upright growth with long side sprays, ideal for cutting. The 
flowers are THE LARGEST OF ANY ASTER, semi-double with many long, 
broad rays of a most lovely warm lavender shade. The many flowers 
cover the plant in a mass. Quite the finest Aster ever raised. Height 
five to six feet. 
Mrs. Raynor Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
The nearest red of all Asters; good form. 
Mt. Everest Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A wonderful white Aster, and by far the finest and best white. It 
forms very tall, well shaped, pointed pyramids with an abundance of 
lateral growths, which flower right down to the ground. The flowers are 
large and dead white with a very small eye. Healthy foliage. 3-4 ft. 
Queen Mary Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
With graceful flowers 2Vi inches in diameter arranged loosely in branch¬ 
ing panicles of a particularly pleasing blue tinted lavender; 3Vz feet 
high. 
Red Rover Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Deep rosy-red flowers with golden center; buds bright red, giving up 
first red fall Aster. Compact habit, very free blooming. Should be in 
every border. A real novelty for the fall garden. 3-4 ft. September to 
frost. 
Royal Blue Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Rich deep blue. Good strong grower. Quite early. 3 feet. 
Sam Benham Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Fine semi-double white. Excellent for cutting. 4 feet. 
St. Egwin Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A pleasing rosy pink; very free blooming; dwarf habit. 
Sunset Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A glorious sunset-pink. Good habit and extremely free flowering. One of 
the best new pink sorts. Grows about 36 inches tall. 
White Lady Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Pure semi-double white flowers, freely produced. The best of the white 
varieties. 36 to 48 inches tall. 
ASTER SPECIES 
A genus which furnishes many showy species of hardy perennials for 
border or rock garden; also attractive flowers for cutting. Some com¬ 
mence to flower very early in the year, and others early in autumn. 
Their requirements are simple and all are easily grown. 
Culture. May be planted in fall or early spring in ordinary garden soil. 
Alpinus albus Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Fine dwarf white Aster, bearing large, single white flowers on stems 
6 to 8 inches high. May and June. Excellent for rock gardens; plant 
in full sun, 6 to 8 inches apart 
Alpinus, Goliath Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
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. 
Alpinus rubra Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Also good for the rock garden or as an edging plant, producing rose- 
purple flowers; 6 to 10 inches high. May and June. Plant in full sun," 
6 to 8 inches apart. 
Amellus elegans Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Long, graceful sprays of soft lavender. Good for the border; flowers in 
August. Plant in full sun, 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Diplostiphoides Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
(Dubia). 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. 
Frikarti, Wonder of Staffa Each $0.65, Three, $1.95, Doz.$6.50 
Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 21/2 inches across, produced from June 
1st until the middle of November. The plant does exceedingly well in 
light shade and comes to perfection in full sun. We consider it the finest 
garden plant introduced during the past twenty years. There are no other 
hardy plants which bloom so persistently over so long a period—not just 
a bloom or two but a constant rich display of flowers is kept up the 
entire summer. Flowers are excellent for cutting. Aster Frikarti may 
also be grown in pots and forced into bloom during the winter. 
Mauve Cushion Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Distinct species. It forms a circular cushion-like plant 1 Vi feet across, 
rarely exceeding 9 inches in height, the flowers of delicate, soft mauve, 
with silvery white reflections, measure over 1 j/t 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 
until November. Plant in full sun, 1 foot apart. 
Star of Wartburg Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
A beautiful spring-flowering Aster. Dark lilac-blue flowers with orange 
centers rise on one-foot stems in great numbers. The flowers are usually 
21/2 to 3 inches in diameter, making a fine display in the border. This 
is one of the good new Asters of recent introduction. 
ASTILBE (See Spiraea). 
AUBRIETIA - Purple Rock-Cress 
Although strictly a rock plant, yet they are also most attractive sub¬ 
jects for growing in masses in, or forming edges to borders. They are 
also much used for carpeting the surface of beds planted with spring 
bulbs. 
Culture. Aubrietias will thrive in any fairly good, well drained soil. 
On heavy or damp soils they are apt to freeze out in winter. Best 
grown in masses in the rock garden, or as edgings. Plant six inches 
apart in autumn or very early spring. 
«Eyri Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Rosy lilac; good grower, and especially fine in clumps in combination 
with bulbs; does well in light shade. 
Sutton's Monarch Mixture Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A wide range of many unusual colors, making a most brilliant display 
early in spring. No rock plants are as handsome and valuable as the 
Aubrietias, Sutton's Monarch Mixture. Provide a rich and glorious color 
effect. Seed offered in our seed catalog. Strong flowering plants. 
BAPTISIA - False-Indigo 
Culture. A deep, rich soil and a sunny position is desirable for these 
plants. They should be given ample space to grow, so as to display 
the natural beauty of the foliage. Plant in autumn or spring, 12 to 18 
inches apart. 
Australis Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Dark blue, pea-shaped flowers in June, are produced on top of spikes 
2 feet high; suitable for the hardy border or wild garden. Very attrac¬ 
tive foliage all summer. 
