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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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. 
Alpellus, Triumph Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This lovely new English hybrid Aster is the result of a cross between 
Aster Alpinus and Aster Amellus. It grows about 8 inches high. In June 
and July the plants are covered with sparkling blue, Daisy-like flowers 
which reflect a delightful shade of lilac-pink. It does exceedingly well, 
flowers freely, grows easily, not requiring any particular care; altogether 
a fine and worth-while plant for the hardy border. 
Frikarti, Wonder of Staffa Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 2 inches across, produced from June 
Ist 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. 
Mauve Cushion Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 106 $20.06 
It forms a circular cushion-like plant 11% feet across, rarely exceeding 
9 inches in height; the flowers, of delicate, soft mauve, with silvery 
white reflections, measure over 11/4 inches in diameter, and are pro- 
duced 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. 
Star of Wartburg Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful spring-flowering Aster. Dark lilac-blue flowers with orange 
centers rise on one-foot stems in great numbers. The flowers are usually 
2 to 3 inches in diameter, making a fine display in the border. 
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 
Shak much used for carpeting the surface of beds planted with spring 
ulbs. 
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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Rosy lilac; good grower, and especially fine in clumps in combination 
with bulbs; does well in light shade. 
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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 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 (Plants in Pots) Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
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 22 feet. Growing 
plants from small pots. 
BELLIS PERENNIS - English Daisy 
The double-flowered Daisies have descended from the Wild Daisy of 
lawns. They are favorites for edgings and extensively used in Europe. 
They are most attractive plants for spring bloom, and not difficult to 
grow. 
Culture. Succeed best in a medium, moist soil. They do not thrive in 
dry soils or hot positions. They can be grown as edgings to beds or 
borders, grouped in colonies on the margins of borders, or used for 
carpeting beds of bulbs. Plant in fall or spring, 4 to 6 inches apart, 
cover lightly during winter. 
Perennis, Snowball Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
Mammoth white, may also be used for cutting. 
Perennis, Longfellow Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
Mammoth pink, good for cut flowers also. 
BOCCONIA - Tree-Celandine or Plume Poppy 
Hailing from China, of handsome, stately growth, have glaucous or 
greyish, lobed leaves, and buff or cream-colored flowers borne in feath- 
ery plumes or panicles between June and September. Very effective and 
ornamental plants to grow on the lawn or in the background of borders. 
Culture. A rich, loamy soil is essential for growing these plants really 
well. Plant in autumn or spring, 12 to 18 inches apart. 
Cordata Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, and adapted 
for planting in the shrubbery borders, and in bold groups in any position 
atoning 6 to 8 feet in height. Flowers creamy white in terminal 
panicles. 

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