16 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 

ASTER. Michaelmas Daisy. 
(Compositae, Composite Family) 
Aster alpinus. (Rock Aster) This good Summer 
bloomer from the European Alps, forms 
neat clumps of hairy light green leaves about 
four inches high and in June and Jaily it 
sends up 8 inch stems bearing large showy 
lavender-blue daisies. Very useful because 
of its profusion of color when most other 
flowers have ceased blooming. It does well 
in full sun and ordinary garden soil that is 
not .teo limy., CPh. 6-7) 
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Aster alpinus 
Aster alpinus albus. The same neat grower as above, but this one has beautiful pure 
white flowers with a yellow center. Very striking when two or three of these are 
planted with a mass of the blue variety. Same soil as above. 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 
Aster alpinus “Goliath”. A giant compared to the foregoing, but still a very desirable 
neat grower for the rock garden. Larger leaves and tall stems about 14 inches high 
wih huge lavender-blue flowers about 3 inches in diameter. Same treatment as A. 
alpinus. 50c Each. 3 for $1.25)" 12etoreeoe 
Aster linariifolius. (Stiff Aster) Very narrow stiff leaves on thin wiry stems with a great 
profusion of small violet-blue daisies in September and October. Before it sets buds, 
cut it back once or twice to make it bush out. This colorful Fall flower is a native 
to New Jersey and requires a very sandy, acid soil in full sun. (Ph. 4-6) 
35c°Each.. 3: for) 90c i Zgetomere ol. 
Aster linariifolius albus. A very rare white flowered form of the above. Our entire stock 
was grown from one little plant found growing in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. 
The buds are a delicate shade of pink, but the flowers open pure white. It requires 
the same soil and exposure as above. $1.00 Each. 
Aster spectabilis. Another native of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, but this one forms 
attractive large leafy rosettes about 3 inches high and carries several large clear 
light blue flowers on 12 inch stems in August and September. A very good ground 
cover for a sandy, acid soil in full sun. (Ph. 4-6) 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
Aster X Snowsprite. A good dwarf, compact growing hybrid with semi-double snow 
white flowers in September. It looks like a ball of fluffy snow about 8 inches high. 
Easy to grow and pleasing to look at. Ordinary garden soil that is not too limy, 
and full sun. (Ph. 6-7) 50c Each.© Sarores tea 
Aster X Victor. Another very dwarf and compact growing hybrid, but this one is a 
showy mound of clear lavender flowers in September. Both of these deserve a spot 
in your garden because of their excellent blooming season. Same soil as above. 
35c Each. 3 for, 90c! | 12akemen eae 
ASTILBE. Spiraea. (Saxifragaceae, Saxifrage Family) 
Astilbe chinensis pumila. A very dwarf Astilbe with only a few leaves, almost flat on 
the ground with 8 inch spikes of colorful rosy mauve fuzzy flowers in July and 
August. This cheerful Summer blooming plant comes from China, and succeeds in 
an ordinary garden soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8)  35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
Astilbe crispa Gnome. A very interesting little dwarf of unknown origin. Low leafy 
rosettes of wavy, deep green leaves that are stiff and crisp to the touch. Short 
spikes, about four or five inches high, of small fuzzy pink flowers in July and August. 
This one likes a rich garden soil that is not too limy, in a sunny place with a good 
deal of moisture. (Ph. 6-7) 75c Each, 3°téersanew 
All Our Plants Are Pot Grown. 
