ARMERIA—Thrift 
ARMERIA—A strange and fascinating group of plants which 
produce symmetrical, evergreen hummocks of hundreds 
of tightly compressed rosettes. Flowers are numerous and 
Open early in the Spring. Thrifts are always a center of 
attraction, either in or out of bloom. Easy in well-drained, 
light soil in sun, very long-lived. 
*funiperifolia (caespitosa) —-Diminutive tufts of dark green, 
spiny leaves studded with almost stemless heads of light 
pink flowers. The true species is rare. Pots, 75c. 
*juniperifolia seedlings—vVariations of the preceding, some- 
what more robust and having larger flower heads on longer 
stems, color varying from deep pink to light pink. 4 to 6 in. 
Mixed colors. 50c, 75c¢ and $1.00. 
*“juniperifolia white seedlings—Selected white forms of special 
merit. The closely-crowded, white heads are vividly con- 
trasted with the rich green foliage, giving a striking effect. 
Pots, 75c; field, $1.00 and $1.25. 
*yvulgaris nana—Cannot vouch for name of this Sea Thrift, but 
it is one of the most persistent-flowering plants in our gar- 
dens. Bright rosy-red blooms on 8 inch stems over close 
mats. Spring and early Summer and scattered thereafter. 
>OGand 5c. 
ARTEMISIA 
ARTEMISIA albula (Silver King) —Much-branched sprays of 
bright, frosted silver long used in bouquets. 32 ft. Sun 
and ordinary soil. 50c and 75c. 
*§chmidtiana nana-—A rare, dwarf variety with very finely cut, 
silvery-gray leaves, suggesting moss when it starts growth. 
A worthwhile foliage plant for ‘‘difficult’’ places in sun. 
Suit oOckandsooc 
ASTER—Dwarf Kinds 
ASTER *subcaeruleus Star of Eisenach—Bright lavender blue 
flowers, from 2 to 3 inches across, with golden centers, on 
15 inch stalks over low foliage. Late Spring and early Sum- 
mer. Sun, ordinary soil. 50c and 75c. 
*tibeticus—The many-petaled, lavender blue flowers are borne 
on 12 inch stems in late Spring. Makes large clumps or 
mats and very hardy and drought resistant. Well-drained, 
light soil and sun. A showy species. 60c and 85c. 
Please Note—A lovely Aster is listed in ‘Distinctive Hardy Plants 
for the Collector’s Garden’’. 
ASTER—Tall Kinds 
ASTER Amellus—tThe varieties below are charming but over- 
looked border perennials. They are pest-free, showy, and 
durable in any sunny, well-drained spot with moderately 
good soil. Most important, they make compact plants 
only about 2 feet high and bloom in late Summer. These 
and the Asters below are very effective as specimens or in 
groups with the plants set 12 to 2 ft apart. They move 
best in Winter and Spring. 
King Gzorge—Very large, violet blue flowers in great pro- 
fusion. An exceptional plant. 90c and $1.25. 
Sonia—A lovely pink, the only Amellus Aster of this shade. 
60c and 85c. 
Summertime—Large blooms, deep violet blue, and a more 
compact habit of growth. This is a rather new variety 
which blooms heavily. 60c and 85c. 
‘ampbells Pink—A narrow-leaved variety with showy lavender 
pink blooms in late Summer and Fall. The bushy plants, 
to 22 feet, create a misty cloud in the Autumn garden. 
Ordinary soil and sun. 60c and 85c. 
Frikartii Jungfrau—More upright and somewhat smaller 
blooms than the older Wonder of Stafa. The 3 foot stalks 
and quantities of violet blue flowers make this a good cut 
flower. Very hardy and easily grown in loamy soil and 
sun. A new, lovely, Summer-flowering variety. 90c and 
SileZor 
Frikartii Wonder of Stafa—Still one of the most popular Asters 
in our gardens. Of branching habit, it produces large lav- 
ender blue flowers on 12 to 18 inch stems, from early 
Summer to Fall. Fine cut flower. 2 ft. Each 75c, three 
$2.00, six $3.75; large size, each $1.00. 



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