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Hardy As ters - 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 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 Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A bushy growing plant about 2'4 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 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; one of the best blues in cultivation. 
Blue Gown 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 4 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 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 is usually in full bloom the middle of September. 
Mt. Everest Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A wonderful white Aster, and by far the finest and best white. It forms 
very tall, well-shaped, pointed pyramids with an abundance of lateral 
growths, which flower right down to the ground. The flowers are large 
and dead white with a very small eye. Healthy foliage. 3 to 4 feet. 
Red Rover Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Deep rosy red flowers with golden center; buds bright red. Compact 
habit, very free blooming. Should be in every border. A real novelty. 
Three to four feet. September to frost. 
Royal Blue Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Rich deep blue. Good strong grower. Quite early. 3 feet. 
Sunset Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A glorious sunset-pink. Good habit and extremely free flowering. One 
of the best new pink sorts. Grows about 36 inches tall. 
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Violetta Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
The loveliest, deepest and richest blue Michaelmas Daisy. 
It grows into a rounded bush about 2 feet high and about as 
wide. During September it is completely covered with semi- 
double flowers from the top of the plant to the base, not a 
leaf is visible. It simply turns into a perfect mound of a 
glittering, deep, violet-blue. This is a ‘‘must’’ for every gar- 
den, big or small. Its medium height, neat habit of growth 
and extreme floriferousness place it in a class all by itself. 
Fits small places in small gardens very nicely. 

DWARE ASTERS (Dumosus Hybrids) 
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 the 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 anywhere in any good garden soil. 
*Constance Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A really pure shell-pink, a delightful color, of very grace- 
ful habit. October. 9 inches. 
*Countess of Dudley 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 Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Lavender-blue flowers, very free-flowering, commencing 
to bloom early. September. 6 inches. 
*Lilac Time Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Lovely soft lilac flowers, free-flowering, of bushy habit. 
September-October. 12 inches. 
*Niobe 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 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. 
One each of the six Dwarf Asters, $3.50. 
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NOVAE-ANGLIAE SECTION 
These are the very hardy and permanent fall Asters. Excellent for back- 
ground planting in flower borders. They do not spread unreasonably. 
The stems are stiff, bearing their handsome flowers in terminal clusters. 
Allow only 3 or 4 stems to develop on 1 plant. By so doing you will 
have more and better flowers. Height of plants can be regulated by 
“Dinching’’ the terminal growth about 6 inches in July. 
Dr. Eckener Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Bright salmon-tinted crimson flowers with yellow disc: cover plant in 
early agutumn. It blooms freely and does fine in wet ground. Very showy 
in the hardy border. 
Mt. Rainier Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Pure white flowers with yellow discs. A most satisfactory variety for 
separating’’ the other colors. It is an excellent plant to help create 
fine fall effects. 
Shakespeare Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A very fine Novae-Angliae Aster imported from England. The flowers 
are bright pink and have a fine bronze-tinted center, free flowering and 
permanent. Makes a fine show in the border. 
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HARDY ASTER, “SURVIVOR” (Novae-Angliae) 
(Plant Patent No. 584) Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
This beautiful pink hardy fall-blooming Aster received the Award of 
vee the ‘Harvest Show’ of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 
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We quote in part from_a letter to Massachusetts Nurseryman by the 
Agricultural Experiment Station at Waltham, Massachusetts: 
“Among the four hundred varieties of Asters in the testing gardens of 
the Waltham Field Station, the outstanding variety this year was Curtis 
Pink (now named Survivor because of its fine lasting qualities.) This 
Aster was sent to the Station by an amateur who declared it superior 
to the popular Harrington’s Pink. Unquestionably this Novae-Angliae 
proves to be a worthy rival of the older sort, and because of its un- 
usually late flowering period will at least supplement it, if not replace 
it entirely. 
Survivor extends the season two weeks longer, with larger flowers. of 
bright rose-pink color.’’ 











Most Beautiful Blue Aster, Violetta 

