ASPERULA 
Odorata. Bedstraw. A fragrant herb with 
x white flowers. Spreads rapidly. Excellent for 
rockeries. When dried, used in flavoring wines. 
6 to 8in. May, June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
HARDY ASTERS 
Perennial or hardy Asters are unrivaled for 
their varying forms and bright gay colors in the 
border during late summer and autumn. Their 
outstanding shades of color lend themselves well 
for cutting or decorative purposes. Perfectly 
hardy and of easy culture, they should be se- 
lected for their intended purpose, as their vary- 
ing heights offer much latitude in planting. 
All Hardy Asters, 3 of one variety for $1.35; 
10 of one variety for $4.00, except where noted 
Alpine Asters and Dwarf Species 
Alpinus, Blue Mountain Daisy. Dwarf, neat 
* habit, fine for rockeries. 5 to 10 in. May; 
June. 
Hybridus luteus. Clusters of small yellow 
flowers. 2 to 3 ft. July to Sept. 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.00. 
Mauve Cushion. A distinct species which forms 
%a circular, cushion-like plant rarely over 6 
inches high. The flowers are delicate mauve, 
with a silvery white sheen, and are 114 inches 
in diameter. Oct., Nov. 3 for $1.35; 10 for 
$4.00. 
Wartburg Star. Bright Iavender-blue; prom- 
x%inent yellow centers. Flowers measure more 
than 4 inches across, borne on stiff stems. 

A typical Buddleia bloom. These six varieties 1 to 114 ft. May, June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for 
provide the color-range from pure white to pink $4.00 i . ; a Sep ae 
to red to lavender-blue. Pictured is Buddleia, RA 
Charming. Page 27. ASTER Dumosus 
Dwarf Asters 
A new race of hardy Asters, growing 10 to 12 
inches high and forming a dense mass of bloom 
in late summer and autumn. Perfectly hardy, 
with large, rich-colored flowers. 
Blue Bouquet. Large, clear violet-blue flowers 
% with yellow center. 
Constance. * Clear shell-pink. Oct. 
Lady Henry Maddocks. Pale pink. Profuse 
* bloom. Late. 
Lilac-Time. Compact little plants covered 
* with pretty lilac-blue flowers, thus prolonging 
blue among the low plants. Sept. 
Nancy. * Pale lilac-pink flowers. 

Dwarf Aster Collection of 10 plants in 5 
named varieties, labeled true 
to name, of ourselection . . $ 3.75 
Typical Colors 
of the Tall Hardy Asters 
ASTER NOVAE ANGLIAE N ovi-Belgi 
Barr’s Pink. Masses of large, soft pink flowers. " - 
4to5 ft. Sept., Oct. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. and Novae-Angliae 
Harrington’s Pink. A really choice, outstand- Types 
ing, new pink Aster. Color is a soft clear rose. 
Blooms freely on a strong, bushy plant. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Red Cloud. Large, maroon-shaded flowers. 
Truly one of the finest of all Asters. 3 to 4 ft. 
Sept., Oct. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
ASTER Novi-Belgi Hybrids 
Tall Asters 
A beautiful type of hardy Aster usually grow- 
ing tall and bushy and smothered with profuse 
bloom. Sept., Oct. 
Beechwood Challenger. Very fine clear red 
with a prominent yellow disc. A bushy grower 
with healthy foliage. The deepest of the reds. 
Ont: 
Blue Lagoon. Very large flowers of lovely clear 
blue. 4 ft. 
Hilda Ballard. Much-branched panicles of 
enormous flowers; pale petunia-purple. 
Mount Everest. Large, pure white flowers 
cover the plant. With its long flowering period 
it ranks supreme. 
TALL ASTER COLLECTION 


/ / of 10 plants in 5 named varieties, labeled 
Be : ae mes 6=6=Ss true to name, $ 3 7 5 
CAMPANULA Blue Gardenia. P. 27 ome rai? 
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