Hardy (Astes- Michaelmas Daisies 
Lovely autumn-flowering perennials, the value of which for border decoration, or cut flowers, is 
inestimable. There are scores of lovely varieties in all shades of blue, white, pink, and crimson to 
select from. They range in height from about 2 to 4 feet. Both the species and varieties may be 
grown in the hardy borders. 
CULTURE: Michaelmas Daisies will thrive in any soil and almost under any rough treatment. 
They may be grown with other perennials in the mixed border, or in a 
border in conjunction with 
Lilies and Tritomas, where they form a gay autumnal display. Plant in fall or spring, 2 feet apart, 
in full sun, in moist soil. Asters require a lot of moisture. 
Beechwood Challenger Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
This variety is in our opinion the closest to red we have been able to 
come so far in Hardy Asters. It is free flowering, about 24 inches high, 
and brilliant crimson-red color. The flowers are produced in immense 
quantities throughout September and October. 
Blue Gown Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Of strong growth, rather branching and pyramidal. Total height 31 to 
4 feet, covered with bloom from September 15th until frost. The flowers 
are a delightful china-blue. Makes a beautiful effect in combination 
with other autumn-flowering plants. 
Gay Border Blue Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Clear intense blue flowers with yellow eye. The individual flowers are 
of good size and wide open. This variety is not only a fine garden plant 
but is most attractive for cutting as well. It makes an impressive 
5-foot plant and is usually in full bloom in the middle of September. 
Little Red Boy Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A compact globelike plant not over 18 to 20 inches tall and about 2 
feet across, completely covered with small, starlike flowers of brightest 
china-rose. Makes a brilliant spot of color that is hard to duplicate. 
Because of its fine, compact and low growth, it is a perfect plant for 
the foreground in the border. Starts blooming in early September and 
lasts until early October. 
Mt. Everest Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A wonderful white Aster and one of the best whites. It forms tall, well 
shaped, pointed pyramids with an abundance of lateral growth, which 
flower right down to the ground. The flowers are large and dead white, 
with a very small eye. Grows 3 to 4 feet in height. 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100, $25.00 
dal in growth, not over 20 to 24 inches in height. This 
what spreading plant is completely covered in 
dainty flowers in clusters. The color is 
which gives a bright and sparkling 
rowing Aster of great 
Princess Margaret 
Somewhat pyram! 
low growing and some 
September with thousands of 
soft mauve with bright pink glow 
effect to this handsome color. A superb low g 
charm. 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
s Daisy. It grows into a plant 
q September it is com- 
th semi-double flowers from the top of the plant to 
the base. It simply turns into a perfect mound of glittering deep 
violet-blue. This is a ‘‘must’’ for every garden, big or small. Its 
neat habit of growth and extreme floriferousness place it in a class 
all by itself. : 
CNew Giant Flowering Asters 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
ficent new hardy Aster from England, which, as soon as 
quantity, will, without doubt, replace all 
The flowers are semi-double and 2 inches 
antities. Color is a lovely soft 
Violetta 
The deepest and richest blue Michaelma 1 
about 3 feet high and about as wide. Durin 
pletely covered wi 
Plenty 
A magni 
known and available in 
varieties of similar color. 
in diameter, produced in immense qu 
blue. Here is cne of the finest fall flowers. It commences to bloom 
in early September and lasts well into October. Exceptionally fine 
for cutting as well as a superb plant for the garden. Grows about 
315 to 4 feet tall. 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Peace ‘ : 
This is the companion variety to Plenty, introduced by the same 
arieties of similar color now 
English originater. It also will replace v ) 
in general use. The color is pinkish lavender and the semi-double 
tlowers are fully 2 inches across. They are produced in immense 
quantities and are perfect for cutting as well as a magnificent plant 
for the garden where it will make a lovely showing from early Sep- 
tember until late October. Grows about 3 to 4 feet tall. 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
owers in great wavy masses On plants about 
mmences to bloom in early September and 
the finest of the pink Novi-Belgi 
It was sent to us from 
wing in our nursery and 
$2.00. 
Prosperity 
Large, deep rosy pink fl 
31% to 4 feet high. It co 
lasts well into October. This is one of 
types and replaces all pinks in this group. 
England last year. It has made a beautiful sho 
has been greatly admired by visitors. Pes 
One each of the above 3 varieties, 
Wonder of Staffa 
2\y inches across, produced from June 
The plant does exceedingly well in 
tion in full sun. We consider it the finest 
past twenty years. There are no 
y over so long a period— 
r and autumn until 
ASTER FRIKARTI - 
Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 
Tst until the middle of November. 
light shade and comes to perfec 
garden plant introduced during the pa 
other hardy plants which bloom so persistent! 
a constant display ote ie entire summe 
stopped by frost. Excellent tor cutting. 
Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
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Cushion Cype Shandy Asters 
Perfect for Edging 
They do not exceed one foot in height and during the blooming period in 
September the plants are completely covered with blossoms. They are 
exceptionally valuable for edging or for grouping in the front of borders; 
also charming for the rock garden, coming at a time when the rock garden 
is void of flowers. Perfectly hardy and grow most anywhere in any good 
garden soil. 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
color, of very graceful habit. 
nothing else can be seen but 
*Constance 
A really pure shell-pink, a delightful 
October flowering and 9 inches high; 
just a solid mound of bloom. 
*Countess of Dudley Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Charming clear pink flowers with yellow eye, of bushy habit and flow- 
ering in late September; the plants are a complete mass of bloom. 
Height 9 inches. 
*Lilac Time Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Lovely soft lilac flowers, of bushy habit, 12 inches high. Masses of 
flowers in September and October. 
*Niobe Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100, $25.00 
The only white variety, of dwarf, compact habit with pure white flowers 
in September, only 6 inches high. Looks like a mound of white. 
*Ronald Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Forms a dwarf bush completely covered with flowers of a pleasing bright 
shade of lilac-pink with rose-pink buds; very showy. Only one foot high 
and blooms in mid-September. 
One each of the 5 Cushion Asters, $3.00. 
CNew Dwarf Oregon (Asters 
These four new Asters originated in Oregon. They are the result of 
crossing the tall garden Asters with a dwarf Oregon species. This work was 
done by Professor LeRoy Breithaupt, of Corvallis, Oregon, and well may he 
be proud of his accomplishment, for here we have as a result of his work, 
four beautiful garden flowers. They bloom from the middle of August until 
the end of October and do not grow too tall for the small garden. They are 
hardy os Oaks and will grow anywhere; insects do not bother them. They 
are fine to use in combination with Chrysanthemums or as follow-ups for 
Bearded Iris and Oriental Poppies, which at this time of the year leave 
colorless spots in the garden. 
Pacific Amaranth Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Compact plant about 12 inches tall. Begins flowering in August and 
remains in bloom until early October. The Amaranth colored flowers are 
prolifically produced on sturdy stems which have a tendency to grow 
somewhat horizontally, making a fine plant for the front of the border. 
Pacific Horizon Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Delicate blue flowers in great numbers completely cover this dwarf, 
cushion-like Aster. Pacific Horizon was developed on the West Coast 
by Professor Breithaupt. We have tested it for several years and find 
it is a fine addition because it is a low growing variety, early flowering 
ens pioens over a long period. Perfect for an edging or foreground 
planting. 
*Purple Feather Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A compact plant about 15 inches high, commencing to flower in late 
August. The plant forms a low mound. The purplish violet, raylike 
flowers are gracefully arranged and give a feathery effect. A fine low 
growing, long blooming plant for foreground planting. 
One each of the above New Oregon Asters, $2.00. 
| Hardy Aster Survivor 
(Plant Patent No. 584) Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
s This beautiful pink hardy fall-blooming Aster received the Award of 
paar) the ‘Harvest Show’’ of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 
in : 
We quote in part from a letter to Massachuetts Nurserymen by the 
Agricultural Experiment Station at Waltham, Massachusetts. 
“Among the_four hundred varieties of Asters in the testing gardens of 
the Waltham Field Station, the outstanding variety this year was Curtis 
Pink (now named Survivor because of its lasting qualities). This Aster 
was sent to the Station by an amateur who declared it superior to the 
popular Harrington’s Pink. Unquestionably this Novae-Angliae proves to 
be a worthy rival of the older sorts, and’ because of its unusually late 
flowering period witl at least supplement it, if not replace it entirely. { 
“Survivor extends the season two weeks lo i 
of bright rose-pink color.” neon WitO loo nee 
It is particuarly well suited for difficult wet or poorly drained loca- 
tions in the garden where it is not possible to grow other flowers. Hardy 
sas an Oak. 
