NEW DWARF ASTERS 
The new dwarf Asters are unquestionably among the most worth while 
plants that have recently come to us from England. Very neat in habit 
with attractive foliage and in September and October are graced with 
hundreds of blooms of the most delicate shades of lavender, pink and 
lilac. Not one person who saw them growing in our nurseries but ad¬ 
mired them and purchased some. 
They rarely exceed one foot in height and during the blooming period 
in September the plants are completely covered with blossoms. They 
are exceptionally valuable, for the edging or for grouping in the front 
of borders and are also charming for the rock garden, coming at a 
time when the rock garden is void of flowers. Perfectly hardy and grow 
most anywhere in any good garden soil. 
Constance Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A really pure shell-pink, a delightful color, of very graceful habit. 
October. 9 inches. 
Countess of Dudley Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Charming clear pink flowers with yellow eye, of bushy habit and free- 
flowering. Late September. 9 inches. 
Lavanda Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Lavender-blue flowers, very free-flowering, commencing to bloom early. 
September. 6 inches. 
Lilac Time Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Lovely soft lilac flowers, free-flowering, of bushy habit. September- 
October. 12 inches. 
Niobe Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
The only white variety, of dwarf compact habit with pure white flowers. 
September. 6 inches. 
Ronald Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Forming a dwarf bush covered with flowers of a pleasing bright shade 
of lilac-pink with rose-pink buds, very showy. Mid-September. 1 foot. 
ASTER SPECIES AND HYBRIDS 
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 ruber 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. 
Dwarf Aster, Lavanda 
ASTERS—Continued 
Frikarti, Wonder of Staffa Each $0.65, Three $1.95, Doz. $6.50 
Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 2>/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 i/ 2 feet across, 
rarely exceeding 9 inches in height; the flowers, of delicate, soft mauve, 
with silvery white reflections, measure over 1 1/4 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. 
Amellus, King George Each $0.65, Three $1.95, Doz. $6.50 
The largest of the Amellus Asters. It is not unusual to see flowers over 
4 inches in diameter. The color is a particularly fine and clear lilac-blue 
with clear yellow center. A beautiful flower for cutting as well as a 
choice border plant of good growth and robust constitution. May to 
July. Height 12 inches. 
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. 
BEGONIA (Hardy) 
Evansiana Each $0.30, Doz. $3.00 
A perfectly hardy Begonia which will live outdoors during the winter if 
protected with just a few leaves. Large showy pink flowers borne with 
the greatest profusion during September and October. Exceptionally nice 
plant for all-summer bloom in shady locations. 2 to 2i/ 2 feet. Growing 
plants from small pots. 
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Aster Alpinus, Goliath 
