ARABIS - White Rock-Cress 
Useful plants, suitable for forming edgings to beds and borders, and 
fine for rockery or dry wall. 
Culture. Any good, ordinary soil that is not too damp will suit the 
Arabis. Plant 6 inches apart in autumn or spring. After the flowers have 
faded cut the straggling shoots back moderately to encourage a new 
tufted growth. Do well in either shade or full sun. 
*Alpina Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Pure white flowers produced in dense masses, splendid for border and 
rockery work, and last quite some time when cut. 
*Alpina flore-pleno Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Same as above but with double white flowers; very fine rock plant and 
fine for cutting. Really a lovely thing when combined with other small 
flowers. 
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Alpinus coccineus 
A novelty of merit. Its bright rose-crimson flowers form a fine con- 
trast for those of the white Arabis. Does quite well in shade, looks fine 
in the rock garden or on rock walls, of easy culture and as hardy as 
the others. 
ARMERIA .- Thrift or Sea-Pink 
Dwarf-growing perennials with grassy leaves and a tufted habit of 
growth. The flowers are borne in globular heads from May until the end 
of July, plants are suitable for edgings to borders and beds and form 
lovely clumps in the rock garden. 
Culture. Grow in dry, sandy soil and sunny position. Plant 6 to 8 inches 
apart in autumn or spring. 
*Cephalotes rubra Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
8 to 10 inches; deep pink flowers freely produced from a neat cushion- 
like plant. A good plant for edgings. 
**Laucheana Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Bright rosy red, 3 to 6 inches. May-June. Very free flowering. Evergreen 
foliage. Very good plant for edgings. 
**Wayside Gardens Tall Hybrids Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
18 to 24 inches. June to October. Large flowers of delightful white, 
rose and pink shades. Very useful in the hardy border and for cutting. 
ASCLEPIAS - Butterfly Weed 
To this genus belong many species, most of them not worth while for 
the flower garden. Some may be used in the wild garden, but there are 
more worth-while plants even for that. Tuberosa is the only one consid- 
ered. 
Culture. Tuberosa requires a sandy soil while all the rest do best in a 
moist, peaty soil. Requires sun. Plant in autumn or early spring, 6 to 8 
inches apart. 
*Tuberosa Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Attractive plants, flowering during July and August and growing about 
14 feet high. Produces umbels of varying orange-colored flowers which 
are lovely to cut and last a long time. 
ARTEMISIA - Southernwood; Sage Brush 
Shrubby, sagelike plants suitable for the hardy border. They have more 
or less hairy, finely cut leaves and yellow or white flowers, borne in 
panicles. Only about three are worth growing. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a dry, sunny border tor Silver King. Plant in 
autumn or spring, 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Silver King Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A striking white-leaved contrast plant. A beautiful ‘’mist’’ for setting 
off bouquets and floral combinations. The entire color effect bright 
frosted silver. Three feet high. Sprays may be cut to mix with winter 
bouquets. 
Armeria 

Arabis Agee Rio brene | 
ASPERULA - Woodruff 
Pretty dwarf, white-flowered perennials. They have long, creeping stems, 
whorled leaves, and four-lobed flowers. Excellent plants for shady posi- 
tions under shrubs, trees, or in shady place in rockery or woods. 
Culture. Will thrive in ordinary soil in shady positions. Plant in autumn 
or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. They soon spread into bold masses. 
*Odorata Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
6 to 8 inches high. Increases rapidly and is used for carpeting shady 
places and in the woods. Heads of small white flowers appear just above 
the foliage in May. A fine, scented herb reminding one of new mown 
hay. Very delightful if used in a wine punch or bowl. A grand plant 
for shady places in woods or rock garden. - 
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 
varieties in all shades of blue, white, pink, and crimson to select from. 
They range in height from about 2 to 4 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, in moist soil. Asters require a lot of moisture. 
NOVI-BELGI SECTION 
This group or section of Hardy Asters is known by its bushy growth and 
long branching sprays in great profusion. In order to obtain most effec- 
tive results and best flowers permit only two or three spikes to develop 
to each plant. Cut out all others and you will have more blossoms, finer 
flowers and better shaped plants. 
Amethyst Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 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. 
Beechwood Beacon Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A bushy growing plant about 21 feet high which in early autumn is 
smothered under a mass of deep crimson, rose-tinted flowers. Few. 
Asters are as brilliant and showy as Beechwood Beacon. It is a strong 
grower and has fine habits. Altogether a fine new English introduction. 
Beechwood Challenger Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
This variety is in our opinion the closest to red we have been able to 
come so far in Hardy Asters. It is free-flowering, of medium height, 
and brilliant crimson-red color. The flowers are freely produced. Planted 
together with Mount Everest, the contrast is striking. 
Blue Gem Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Double flowers of rich blue; the best blue in cultivation. 
Blue Gown Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
This may be called an improved Climax. Of strong growth, rather 
branching and pyramidal. Total height 4 to 414 feet covered with 
bloom from September 15th until frost. The flowers are larger than 
usual and a delightful China-blue. Makes a beautiful effect in com- 
bination with other autumn-flowering plants. 
Climax Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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. 
Gay Border Blue Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Clear intense blue flowers with yellow eye. The individual flowers are of 
good size and wide open. This variety is not only a fine garden plant, 
but is most attractive for cutting as well. It makes an impressive 5-ft. 
plant and usually in full bloom the middle of September. 
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