Dumosus Dwarf Asters 
From many varieties tested, we have selected three of 
the dwarf dumosus asters and list them below. Plant these 
useful little perennials for edgings, in rockeries and low 
flower beds. They bloom profusely in September and may 
be increased rapidly by division in the fall or spring. 
NIOBE 
Clear white flowers on very dwarf plants only 6 to 8 
inches high, through most of September. Each 350¢ 3 for $1.25 
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Lilac-tinted lavender-blue flowers on nicely formed plants 
about 9 inches high, during most of Septembher—our own 
production. Fach 50¢ 3 for $1.25 
ROSA* 
Attractive rosy-pink flowers late in September into 
October on 12 inch plants. They may be pinched back in June, 
if more compact plants are desired. Fach 30¢> 3. for $1.25 
Our “Summertime Asters” 
PACIFIC HORIZON* 
Large wisteria-blue flowers open in July on this unusual 
dwarf aster and appear in great numbers for several weeks in 
mid-summer. Short procument leafy stems form a_ plant 
wider than tall. We discovered this aster growing in beach 
sand on the Pacific Coast and often wonder what its origin 
mav have been, as it is unlike any aster we have seen, either 
wild or domestic. We collected and named it, thinking that 
it may have arrived in some way from beyond the Pacific 
horizon. We have been growing it since 1939 in our garden 
and now offer plants for the first time. Each 75¢; 3 for $2.00 
PACIFIC AMARANTH#* 
Our own production—a new everhlooming type tor the 
mid-summer border, having unusual vigor—especially useful 
where seasons are short. Rich amaranth (reddish-purple) 
flowers from July to September in great numbers on excep- 
tionally strong stems about two feet high; dense with 
branches and foliage. Each 75¢; 3 for $2.00 
OREGON SNOWBANK* 
The earliest, sturdiest and most productive white hardy 
aster; our own production. The plants grow about 3 feet 
high; are shrub-like and practically self-supporting. They 
hear a great number of large clear» white flowers with golden 
centers from August far into Septemher—a fine vigorous 
companion for other early varieties. Each 75¢;.3 for $2.00 
Other Specialty Asters 
WONDER OF STAFFA 
This is an everblooming type that is really a “wonder,” 
frequently called FRJKARTI after Karl Frikarti of Staffa, 
Switzerland, the originator. Extra large wisteria-blue flowers 
open in July on well formed plants about 2 to 2% feet 
high, and keep right on blooming until October or November. 
It 1s tine -srown alone or “in tront .of Oregon Snowbank 
and Barr’s Pink. Always leave 6 to 8 inches of stem above 
ground over winter for this variety, and where climate is 
severe, give added protection. We have a limited number of 
plants. Each $1.00—one only 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER 
Popular red hardy aster, about 2% feet high, making 
shrubby plants that bloom profusely from earlv in Sentember 
for weeks. Each 60¢; 3 for $1.50 
ASTER ERICOIDES CHASTITY 
Tiny white flowers with golden centers on slender open- 
‘branched stems about 2% feet high; a dainty aster, adding 
interest to borders and arrangements in September. 
Fach 60¢; 3 for $1.50 
