THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN COMPANY, PAINESVILLE, OHIO 13 
= Dwarf Hybrid 
Border Csters 
In September, when .other border plants 
are through blooming for all practical 
purposes, the dwarf Aster border is liter- 
ally glowing with fresh, new flowers. 
Growing to heights between 10 and 15 
inches, heavy and compact in habit, they 
cannot be too highly recommended for use 
when a really outstanding border is de- 
sired. The varieties listed below are the 
best of all the dwarf Asters that have been 
introduced. — 
COUNTESS OF DUDLEY. A charming 
clear pink with a contrasting yellow eye. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
LADY HENRY MADDOCKS. Clear pale 
pink flowers are produced freely on dwarf 
compact plants. Flowers in September. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
LILAC TIME. Deep violet-blue flowers 
grows to a height of 15 inches. A most 
eolorful and outstanding variety. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
NANCY. Bushy plants profusely covered 
with pale flesh pink flowers. Blooms in 
September and grows to a height of about 
12 inches. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
NIOBE. Of very compact growth com- 
pletely covered with graceful pure white 
flowers with yellow centers. Grows to a 
height of about 12 inches. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
VICTOR. The dwarfest of all, growing 
barely 9 inches tall, covered with laven- 
der-blue flowers. Blooms during early 
September. © 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 


Aster, Star of Wartburg 
H ardy Csters continued 
Alpinus Varieties 
Mostly of dwarf compact growth, 6 to 12 
inches in height. The blooming period of 
this type runs from early May until late 
summer. Good for low borders and rock 
gardens, also valuable for cutting. 
ALPINUS BLUE. Fairly large light blue 
flowers. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
ALPINUS ALBUS. Fine dwarf white aster, 
bearing large, single white flowers on 
stems 6 to 8 inches high. May and June. 
Plant in full sun 6 to 8 inches apart. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $1.00; Per 100, $7.00 
SUBCOERULEUS BLUE. Large, light blue 
flowers, 15 to 18 inches. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
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<<STAR OF WARTBURG! 
i 
i The beautiful Aster that will never 
outgrow its newness. At its intro- 
: duction it was received with much 
i ado because it was so novel and dif- 
ferent. It has maintained this dis- 
i tinction and every qualification as- i 
i eribed to it has proven so valuable 
that it is assured of a permanent 
i popular position. As a garden plant 
it is practical and beautiful. For the 
i florist it forces easily and its stately 
i nature and attractive color make it 
ideal for cutting. The flowers are 
i large, lilac blue, with a striking 
orange center and are produced on 
i 12 to 14 inch stems, beginning 
i around the middle of June. For ’41 i 
plan to make Aster Star of Wart- 
i burg a permanent item in your i 
i Aster group. i 
2144” Pots, 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 { 
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ALPINUS GOLIATH. Indispensable for 
rockery or the edge of hardy borders, six 
to ten inches high and bears large showy 
bluish purple flowers in May and June. 
Plant in full sun. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
Japanese Hardy Aster 
MAUVE CUSHION. Distinct species which 
has attracted much attention by its unique 
habit of growth, its floriferousness and 
lateness in lowering. It forms a circular 
cushion-like plant 2% feet across up to 
9 inches high. The flowers, of delicate 
mauve, with silvery white reflection meas- 
ure over 1% inches in diameter. The 
blooms are at their best in late fall. 
Per 10, $1.00; Per 100, $7.00 

A SPECIAL SERVICE TO OUR FLORIST FRIENDS 
Each year we are given the pleasant privilege of arranging balanced lists of cut flower perennials for hundreds of our florist 
friends. 
This we have always done willingly and with a great deal of detailed attention. 
The fine commendation which we 
have received suggested that we bring a representative list to you through our spring catalog. Here is your opportunity te 
plant a list of select-quality summer cut flower perennials, with a nice balance of color and flowering period, that will repay 
your investment many times with generous crops of quality flowers when you really need them. Buy the collection and take 
advantage of the savings that we are able to offer. 
MAKE EVEN THE SMALLEST GROUND AREA PAY!!! 
PLANT THIS BALANCED LIST OF POPULAR PERENNIAL CUT FLOWERS!!! 
Anthemis Sancta Johannis 
Daisy Diener’s White 
Achillea Perry’s White ... 
Buddleia Hartwegi 
Centaurea Macrocephela 
ceth el oh 6 
Delphinium Blackmore & Langdon Hy 
Heuchera Brizoides ..... 
Liatris Pycnostachya ..... 
Penstemon Garnet ...... 
Statice Gmelinii ........ 
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(Color) 
oa ae areas Gente eske OANGE 
Eee PRES Fan oe koa White 
REESE TIER oR i ees .. White 
.eeeeeee.. bavender 
. BAe a De wat hes, ... Yellow 
brids ...... Various shades 
ie pea oe Pink 
.........Violet-blue 
(Flowering Time) 
June-July 
July-August 
June-July 
July to frost 
June-July 
June to October 
June on 
August-September 
July to frost 
August to frost 
(Full full descriptions, see alphabetical listing) 
SPECIAL OFFER — 10 each of the above varieties—total of 
100 Premium Quality Plants, wholesale value, $13.75 for $21.50 
SPECIAL OFFER—25 each of the above varieties—total of 
250 Premium Quality Plants, wholesale value, $23.63 for 
(Discounts do not apply) 
$2C.50 
The above recommendation is based on our experience in the type of material that our many florist customers over the 
country are now requesting. 
to write to us in detail. 
We shall be glad 
If your problem is of some different nature or will require a larger assortment, don’t hesitate 
to assist you in arranging proper material for your special needs, 
