

Htardy Asters _ Hickaelmas Daisies 
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 varieties 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. 
Beechwood Beacon Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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 Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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 Gown Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This may be called an improved Climax. Of strong growth, rather 
branching and pyramidal. Total height 4 to 44 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 $1.50, 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. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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-foot 
plant and is usually in full bloom the middle of September. 
Mt. Everest Three $1.50, 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 $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Deep rosy red flowers with golden center; buds bright red. Compact 
habit, very free biooming. Should be in every border. A real novelty. 
Three to four feet. September to frost. 
Sunset Three $1.50, 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. 




Violetta Each 65c, Three $1.85, 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 garden, big or small. Its medium height, neat 
habit ot growth and extreme floriferousness place it in a class all by 
itself. Fits small places in small gardens very nicely. 




Aster Species are Listed on page 20. 
Dwarf 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. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A really pure shell-pink, a delightful color, of very grace- 
ful habit. October. 9 inches. 
*Countess of Dudley Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Charming clear pink flowers with yellow eye of bushy 
habit and free flowering. Late September. 9 inches. 
*Lavanda Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Lavender-blue flowers, very free flowering, commencing 
to bloom early. September. 6 inches. 
*Lilac Time Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Lovely soft lilac flowers, free flowering, of bushy habit. 
September-October. 12 inches. 
*Niobe Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The only white variety, of dwarf, compact habit with pure 
white flowers. September. 6 inches. 
*Ronald Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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. 

Alassachusetts Hacticultueal Society 
AWARD oe MERIA 
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whittled byz 
onelaler-Q, 1940 
claire 
Sec relary 
Fta roy As ter, Survivor 
(Plant Patent No. 584) Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
This beautiful pink hardy fall-blooming Aster received the Award of 
Merit at the “Harvest Show’’ of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 
in 1940. 
We quote in part from a letter to Massachusetts Nurserymen 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 cclor.”’ 

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Most Beautiful Blue Aster, Violetta 
