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Dwarf Aster, Lavanda 
DWARF ASTERS (Dumosus Hybrids) 
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 anywhére in any good garden soil. 
Constance Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A really pure shell-pink, a delightful color, of very graceful habit. 
October. 9 inches. 
Countess of Dudley Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Charming clear pink flowers with yellow eye, of bushy habit and free- 
flowering. Late September. 9 inches. 
Lavanda Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Lavender-blue flowers, very free-flowering, commencing to bloom early. 
September. 6 inches. 
Lilac Time Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Lovely soft lilac flowers, free-flowering, of bushy habit. September- 
October. 12 inches. 
Niobe Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The only white variety, of dwarf compact habit with pure white flowers. 
September. 6 inches. 
Ronald Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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 Goliath Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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. 
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. 
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 
22 to 3 inches in diameter, making a fine display in the border and 
are most valuable for cutting. This variety may also be forced for late 
winter blooming in the greenhouse. It is a fine pot plant when in bloom. 
Wonder of Staffa Each 80c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
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— 
a constant display of flowers the entire summer. Excellent for cutting. 
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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 
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 $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Rosy lilac; good grower, and especially fine in clumps in combination 
with bulbs; does well in light shade. It is the hardiest of the group. 
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 $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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) (See bulbs, page 113) 
BETONICA - Betony 
An attractive border perennial, yielding a profusion of flowers, which 
are most valuable for cutting. 
Culture. Will succeed in good, ordinary soil in a sunny border. Best 
grown in groups of three or more. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 10 
inches apart. 
Grandiflora Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Close tufty foliage with bright rose-purple flowers on long stems about 
2 to 3 feet tall, produced during June, July and August. A lovely plant 
for a hot, dry place in the border. 
BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra). 
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 $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, and adapted 
for planting in the shrubbery borders, and in bold groups in any position, 
see 6 to 8 feet in height. Flowers creamy white in terminal 
panicles. 
CALYSTEGIA 
A member of the Convolvulus or Morning Glory family which came to us 
from Asia. Exceptionally useful for covering bare ground or stumps, or 
for rock garden decoration. 
Culture. Best grown in soil not too rich. Impartial to sandy or heavy 
loam. Perfectly hardy and easily grown anywhere. Plant in fall or spring 
twelve inches apart. Divide and replant every third year. 
Pubescens fl. pl. Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Double Pink Morning Glory. A very valuable prostrate growing plant of 
neat habit. All summer long it produces double funnel-shaped lilac-pink 
flowers about two inches across, resembling double Morning Glories. It 
will do splendidly in dry and sunny places such as exposed banks or as 
edgings to dry walks, where it is difficult for other plants to survive. 
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