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 
ees 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 
1\% feet high. Produces umbels of varying orange-colored flowers which 
are lovely to cut and last a long time. 
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 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 $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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. 
Frikarti, Wonder of Stafta 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. 
*Star of Wartburg Three $1.50, Doz: $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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 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. 
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. 
Double Shasta Daisy, Mount Shasta 

BEGONIA (Hardy) (See bulbs,-page 101) 
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). 
Chrysanthemum NHaximum 
Shasta Daisy 
Hardy perennials of easy culture, and especially noteworthy for their 
freedom in flowering. There are two distinct types of this genus. One 
is the Shasta Daisy, which bears large, white flowers on long stems, and 
is, therefore, invaluable for cutting, and the other is the Leucanthemum, 
the Daisy of our meadows. 
Culture. The Shasta Daisies require a deep, rich soil. They must have a 
sunny position. They should be planted 1 foot apart. It is advisable to 
lift and divide the root stocks every alternate year, then the plants will 
be more compact in growth and also yield much finer flowers than if 
left undisturbed. 
Alaska Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Handsome plant, with large, glistening white blossoms in June and July. 
Edgebrook Giant Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
This new Shasta Daisy, we believe, has qualities not possessed by any 
other variety. It is a giant in size—probably the largest we have ever 
flowered. Immense 6- to 7-inch blooms in great profusion. On 26-inch, 
straight stems. Overlapping, closely set petals. Flat and form holding. 
In a variety test, some years ago, with very unfavorable soil conditions, 
many varieties died out completely while Edgebrook Giant came through 
without the loss of a single plant. While the blooms of Edgebrook Giant 
are wonderful in size and appearance, one of its greatest qualities is its 
everblooming habit. In 1934 there were scattering blooms all over the 
field when an early freeze stopped them. This freeze was followed by 
some weeks of pleasant weather which brought Edgebrook Giant out in 
a wonderful show again, blooming medium early. 
Fringed Beauty Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
This Shasta will appeal to many people for its good size and fringy, 
fluffy petals. It is almost double—much like a China Aster. This is so 
different from the common, straight-petaled varieties that it will be 
preferred by many flower lovers. Has a long season of bloom and is 
wonderful for display and flower arrangement. Its hardiness and vigor 
are noteworthy, and it fills a prominent place among Shastas. Flowers 
are 4 inches across, stems 23 inches, and blooms medium early. 
Majestic Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
We are more than pleased by the many words of praise from our many 
customers who have grown it. It is a hardy resistant grower, withstand- 
ing unfavorable conditions. Its immense white flowers are real beauties, 
5 to 6 inches in diameter with a small yellow center. Has a double row 
of straight and overlapping petals making the flowers full and compact, 
giving it great value in floral designs and bouquets. The petals are very 
stiff with no drooping. Has 28- to 30-inch straight stems. We believe 
it is one of the best cut-flower varieties introduced. To sum up its good 
points: It has wonderful large flowers; straight, long stems for cutting; 
is a healthy, strong, vigorous grower; is very hardy; blooms medium early. 
Mayfield Giant Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
A lovely, strong growing and free-flowering Shasta Daisy of recent in- 
troduction. If old flowers are removed when faded this variety will bloom 
throughout the summer. True form grown from cuttings. 
Pearl Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Not the largest in size, but most attractive with its snow-white, extremely 
wide petals. Has stiff and wiry stems, 27 inches tall. This is a very 
perfectly formed Daisy—preferred by many people. Fine for garden 
show as well as cut flowers. Very hardy and resistant. You will like 
its sculptured appearance. 
Phyllis Elliott Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A large daintily frilled Shasta Daisy which grows about 2 feet tall. The 
flowers are formed by a triple row of narrow frilled petals, flared and 
laciniated at the tip, and are about 314 inches across. Excellent for the 
hardy border and makes a dainty cut flower. 
Double Shasta Daisy 
Mount Shasta Each. 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
The pure white, fully double flowers have a high crested center and 
average four inches across or more. A double row of overlapping guard 
petals enhance the beauty of this fine double Daisy. The flowers come 
singly on stiff, 24-inch stems from spring until frost. Especially fine for 
cutting. Mount Shasta in our opinion is a top notch plant, a healthy, 
vigorous grower and a great improvement over Esther Reed, which we 
have discontinued. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM LEUCANTHEMUM 
These are the cultivated forms of the very hardy small field Daisies. 
Noted particularly for their early as well as profuse flowering. 
White Swan (Double Daisy) Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
This Daisy is also known as the Double White Memorial Day Daisy. The 
two most popular types of Shasta Daisy for garden use are the Max- 
imum, large flowered, and Leucanthemum, the small flowered form. 
White Swan is a very fine small flowered double variety. Its blooms are 
somewhat larger than Pyrethrums; pure white and fully double, excel- 
lent for cutting and most attractive in the garden. Twenty to thirty 
flowers on 24- to 30-inch stems in bloom Memorial Day. 
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