Paul J. Howard’s 
PERENNIAL ASTERS 
MICHAELMAS DAISIES 
Fall flowering Hardy Asters or Michaelmas Daisies are among the showiest of 
our late flowering hardy plants, giving a wealth of bright bloom in late summer 
and fall, when most other perennials are past blooming. They grow strong and 
bushy, from two to five feet high, according to variety, covering the plants with 
their profuse and constant bloom. For best effect, Hardy Asters should be planted 
in masses, using at least three plants of one variety. 
They grow freely in any good garden soil, in a sunny position, often flowering 
in the summer, and when cut back, produce a continuous mass of bloom again 
in late summer and autumn. 
BEECHWOOD BEACON. A strong growing bushy plant, about 22 feet high, 
which in early autumn is covered with masses of deep crimson, rose-tinted flowers; 
one of the finest and most showy. 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER. This is the closest shade to red in Michaelmas 
Daisies, being a bright rosy crimson. Free flowering, of medium height, and very 
showy in the border. 
CLIMAX. Tall, showy plant, 5 feet high, with large, pyramidal spikes of large, 
light lavender-blue flowers. Blooms freely, fine for cutting. 
MOUNT EVEREST. A wonderful white Aster, best of all whites. Very tall, 
well-formed, pointed pyramids, with many lateral growths, which flower right 
down to the ground. Flowers are pure white with small yellow center. 3 to 4 feet. 
SURVIVOR. Wonderfully fine, hardy, fall-blooming aster, latest of all to flower. 
lt is the outstanding aster in any garden, bearing great masses of large, bright 
rose-pink blooms in fall. 
VIOLETTA. Large flowers of violet blue, covering the stalk from base to top; 
extremely free flowering and showy. 
DWARF PERENNIAL ASTER 
WARTBURG STAR. A beautiful spring and summer flowering Aster for the 
border. Large flowers 2 to 3 inches across, of deep lilac blue, with brilliant orange 
centers, are produced on strong 12-inch stems, splendid for cutting. A recent in- 
troduction that is worthy of a place in every garden. 
ASTER FRIKARTI—Wonder of Stafa 
We know of no finer hardy perennial than this lovely Aster. In California it is 
nearly everblooming, producing masses of showy sprays of large daisy-like flowers 
from spring until mid-winter. Flowers are large, of heavy texture, with stiff petals 
of bright lavender blue, yellow centered, and splendid for cutting. Plants are 
shapely and compact, about two feet high, with neat dark green foliage, and 
may be grown in pots for porch or patio decoration. They thrive in ordinary soil, 
in sun or half-shade. 
PRICE of All Asters listed above: 3 for $1.50; Dozen $5.00 

HARDY ASTER “SURVIVOR” 
BEGONIA 
EVERBLOOMING BEGONIAS are without an 
ANEMONE JAPONICA 
LOVELY WINDFLOWERS 
ANEMONE JAPONICA 
Charming Windflower for Shade 

Among our most valuable perennials, they 
bloom from August into winter, with their 
beautiful flowers raised high above the hand- 
some glossy-leaved plants. These Anemones 
should be freely planted for their great beauty, 
hardiness, and permanency. One of their great 
assets is the fact that they thrive in the shade 
where few other flowering plants will succeed. 
This year we offer Mixed Colors only, rang- 
ing from white and light pink to rose and rosy 
red. 3 for $1.50; dozen $4.80. 
AQUILEGIA 
CALIFORNIA FLOWERLAND LONG SPUR- 
RED HYBRIDS. A grand strain, producing very 
large flowers with long graceful spurs, in the 
most exquisite pastel colors imaginable. Pink 
Shades, Blue Shades, Red Shades, Yellow and 
Mixture of all colors. Price: 3 for $1.45; 
Dozen $4.50. 
ALL PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Listed in this catalog are large 
field grown plants, or pot grown, 
depending on the time they are 
planted. 

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equal for bedding, low borders and edging. The 
flowers are of the brightest colors and* are 
borne in great profusion continuously. Of great- 
est value in shady beds and borders, and as 
pot plants. 
CARMEN. Bright rose flowers in clusters well 
above the deep bronze purple leaves, which 
are so beautiful as to warrant growing for the 
foliage alone. Extremely free flowering, the 
blossoms contrasting beautifully with the fol- 
iage. An outstanding variety for pot plants or 
for group planting. 
CHRISTMAS CHEER. Very fine brilliant scarlet 
ILLUSION. One of the most beautiful of all. The 
large flowers almost like apple blossoms, have light rose 
pink edged petals, with white centers, set off by bright 
green, waxy foliage. 
LUMINOSA. This is the most popular red-flowering 
Begonia for borders. Bronze foliage. 
DWARF LUMINOSA. Compact form of above 
PRIMA DONNA. Brilliant clear pink, shading to rose 
Strong tall growing plants. 
SNOW. Pure glistening white blossoms and_ bright 
green foliage that does not darken when planted out- 
doors, nor do the flowers turn pinkish, as do other 
white varieties. 
Plant Band Pots: 3 for 35c; 25 for $1.75; 
$6.00 per 100. 
3-inch Pots: 3 for 70c; Dozen $2.50; 
$20.00 per 100. 
4-inch Pots: 3 for $1.45; Dozen $5.00. 
