NURSERY LOCATED ON RUCKMAN ROAD, HILLSDALE, N. J. 2 

Asplenium trichomanes. (Maidenhair Spleenwort) A charming little rock fern that 
forms little tufts of long, narrow black ribbed fronds about 3 inches high. It likes 
to grow in shaded cracks of limestone ledges with a little leafmold for food. An- 
other native of our Eastern Mountains. (pH 7-8). 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
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 July it 
sends up 8 inch stems bearing large showy 
lavender-blue daisies. Very useful because of 

Aster alpinus its profusion of color when most other 
flowers have ceased blooming. It does well in full sun and ordinary garden soil 
that 1s not too limy. (pH*6-7). SoG ach sortor.v0c 12: toteds.00 
Aster dumosus Lilac Time. A very compact growing dwarf Aster that grows into 
solid mounds of dark green leaves from 12 to 15 inches high and completely covered 
with little single lilac-pink flowers in September and October. Lovely for Fall 
color in the rock garden. Easy to grow in any ordinary soil in full sun. (pH 6-7). 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50 
Aster dumosus Niobe. Very similar to the above in habit of growth, but it is covered 
with pure white flowers with yellow centers. A lovely companion to either Lilac 
Time or Victor. Same treatment as above. 50c*Hachs 3 tom shoo 12etort$5.00: 
Aster dumosus Victor. Another Fall blooming charming little Aster with tiny, single 
lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers. Easy to grow in full sun. (pH 6-7). 
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Aster linarifolius albus. The very rare and lovely white form of the wild Stiff Aster. 
Very narrow stiff leaves on thin wiry stems with a great profusion of *small white 
flowers in September. The buds are a delicate shade of pink but the flowers 
open pure white. Before it sets buds it should be cut back to make it bush out. 
Requires a sandy acid soil in full sun. (pH 4-6). 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 12 for $7.50 
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 soilunfullsun. (ph.4-6), 35c*Kach, 3 for 90c. 12:for:$3,50 
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). jocebachan 10tb).90) leetonss/.50 
Astilbe fanale. A neat clump of feathery, reddish-green foliage with long graceful, vivid 
carmine red spikes on 18 inch stems in July. Really an exceptional plant for a 
shaded place in a rich, slightly acid soil. (pH 5-7). One of the best; an up and 
coming “Best Seller.” (so Hachset stor Sl O02: tor$7-50 
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