ASPARAGUS 
Pseudoscaber “Lacy Veil” — A recent introduction 
of ornamental Asparagus; unexcelled for cut- 
greens in flower arrangements, bouquets, etc.; 
grows about 2¥2 feet high, has beautiful green 
plumose foliage. Each 30c 
ASTER AMELLUS 
Beauty of Ronsdorf — A very attractive plant grow- 
ing 18 to 24 inches tall, and is covered with a 
profusion of rich bluish-violet flowers 2¥2 inches 
across, during July and August; flowers hold up 
\ exceptionally well when cut. Each 40c 
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| ASTER — MICHAELMAS DAISY 
These are very showy plants which bloom in 
September and October. 
Barr's Pink — 4 feet; 
blooming. Each 25c 
deep rose-pink; very free 
Baby’s Breath Aster — A variety with very small 
white flowers resembling Baby’s Breath, about 
2 feet tall. Each 25c 
Beechwood Challenger — A nice clear red with 
prominent yellow center; good foliage; considered 
to be the best red variety. Each 35c 
Campbell's Pink — A splendid variety for border or 
low hedge; has beautiful foliage all summer, 
dwarf, broad and compact; completely covered 
with light-pink flowers in fall. Each 30c 
Harrington’s Pink — Clear soft rose-pink; this varie- 
ty has attracted much attention because of its 
lovely shade of pink; very free-blooming. Each 
40c 
Feltham’s Blue — Blooms very freely with large 
blue flowers; from 4 to 5 feet tall. Each 20c 
Mount Everest — Very choice white Aster; con- 
sidered to be the best white; well shaped plants 
with large white flowers in pyramids; blooms 
right down to the ground; 3 to 4 feet. Each 35c 
DWARF HARDY ASTERS 
Countess of Dudley — Compact bushes completely 
} covered with clear-pink flowers 12 inches. Each 
25c 
Marjorie — Extra large flowers, of bright rose-pink; 
height 9 inches. Each 20c 
Ronald — Pleasing shade of bright lilac-pink; very 
showy, height about 15 inches. Each 20c 
Snowsprite — A dwarf variety of semi-double white 
flowers; height 12 inches. Each 20c 
Victor — Dwarfest of all, with flowers of light 
lavender-blue, height 8 inches. Each 20c 
TECHNY, ILLINOIS 
ALPINE ASTERS 
Frikarti — Wisteria-violet, blooms from August un- 
til frost; large flowers; height 24 to 30 inches. 
Each 40c 
Star of Eisenach (Wartburg Star) — Large bright 
lavender-blue flowers with yellow center, meas- 
uring 4 inches across. Each 40c 
AUBRIETIA — RAINBOW ROCK-CRESS 
Dainty creeping plants in mixed colors, of white, 
pink, lavender and violet. They bloom in spring 
and summer, and blend beautifully with most rock- 
garden plants. Each 25c 
ASTILBE 
The Astilbes are excellent for cutting, producing 
that make a 
They are also 
ideal garden subjects, bloooming over a long period. 
plumy spikes in various. colors 
grand display in any arrangement. 
They are easily grown in sunny or partially shaded 
places. They require a deep rich soil and an 
abundance of moisture through the summer. 
* Deutschland — A strong, free-flowering variety 
producing lovely spikes of pure white flowers; 
about 2 ft. tall. Each 50c 
* Fanal — A very fine variety with attractive red 
plumes; one of the best red varieties. Each 50c 
* Gloria — A free-blooming variety with deep rose- 
pink flowers; about 2 ft. tall. Each 50c 
BAPTISIA — FALSE INDIGO 
* Australis — Large lupine-like flowers which bloom 
in June; deep blue; very hardy and satisfactory; 
2 feet. Each 25c 
BETONICA — BETONY 
* Spicata — A fine border perennial about 2 feet 
tall; 
deep-rose-purple flowers. 
blooms nearly all summer with spikes of 
Each 20c 
BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra, page 32) 
BOLTONIA — FALSE CHAMOMILE 
Latisquama — Single pink, aster-like flowers, bloom- 
ing profusely in August and September. Each 20c 
CALLIRHOE — POPPY MALLOW 
* Involucrata — A trailing plant with finely divided 
foliage, and saucer-shaped flowers of bright 
rosy crimson with white centers; blooms pro- 
fusely all summer and fall. Each 25c 
CARNATION (See Dianthus, page 34) 
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