ASTER — MICHAELMAS DAISY 
These are very showy plants, which bloom in September and October. 
Beechwood Challenger — This variety is the closest to red of any we know. Free 
flowering, of medium height. 3 feet. Each 50c 
Blue Gown — Strong growth, rather branching. Blooms from September 15 to frost. 
Flowers are larger than usual and a bright china-blue. 4 feet. Each 50c 
Harrington’s Pink — Clear soft-rose pink. This variety has attracted much atten- 
tion because of its lovely shade of pink. Very free blooming. 4 feet. Each 40c 
Little Red Boy — A compact globe-like plant not over 18 to 20 inches tall and about 
2 feet across completely covered with small, starlike flowers of brightest China- 
rose. A brilliant soft color that is hard to duplicate. Starts blooming in early 
September. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65 
Plenty — A magnificent new hardy Aster from England. Flowers are a lovely shade 
of light blue, semi-double, about 2 inches across. Commences to bloom in early 
September. Fine for cutting as well as for garden display. 3% to 4 ft. tall. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.06 
Violetta — A deep rich blue. During September it is completely covered with semi- 
double flowers of deep violet-blue. This is a “must have.” 4 feet. Each 75c 
ASTILBE 
The Astilbes are excellent for 
cutting, producing plumy spikes in 
various colors that make a grand 
display in any arrangement. They 
are also ideal garden subjects, bloom- 
ing over a long period beginning in 
early summer. Easily grown in sun- 
ny or partially shaded places. Re- 
quire a deep, rich soil and an abun- 
dance of moisture through summer. 
*Deutschland — A strong, free flow- 
ering variety producing lovely 
spikes of pure white flowers. 
Grows about 2 feet tall. Each 75c 
*Fanal — A very fine variety with 
attractive red plumes and cop- 
pery-red foliage. About 2 feet. 
One of the best red varities. 
Artemesia Silver King Each 75c 

Gladstone — Another fine pure white variety that blooms freely and is easily grown. 
This variety is also recommended for greenhouse forcing. Each 75¢c 
BAPTISIA — FALSE INDIGO 
*Australis — Large lupine-like flowers which bloom in June. Color a deep blue. 
Very hardy and satisfactory. 214 to 3 feet. Each 40c 
BETONICA — BETONY 
*Spicata — A fine border perennial about 2 feet tall. Blooms nearly all summer with 
spikes of deep, rose-purple flowers. Each 30c 
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