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AGAPANTHUS. Blue Lily of the Nile 
AGAPANTHUS - Blue Lily of the Nile 
Umbellatus. Beautiful large plants with 
graceful and ornamental foliage. From the 
base rise straight stems topped with funnel- 
shaped, bright blue flowers, to 2 inches long. 
The blooms are carried in clusters of 12 to 30 
on a stem. Ideal for growing in pots and tubs 
and can be used for porch, terrace and pool 
decoration. Full sun and good soil with liquid 
manure as fertilizer suit Agapanthus. Must be 
stored indoors over winter in all but the mild- 
est climates, for it is not hardy. 6-in. pots, 
$1.00 each; 10 for $8.50. Sent by Railway 
Express collect. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS .- Bearberry 
Uva-ursi. This useful, low-growing, gray-green- 
xx foliaged ground-cover has not been as popular 
as it deserves to be. Excellent for covering 
sandy banks and rocky slopes; very few plants 
can equal it for effectiveness. Well-established 
plants, pot-grown. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50; 
25 for $10.50. 
ARMERIA . Thrift; Sea Pink 
Dwarf evergreen plants with grass-like foliage. 
Used extensively as edging plants and in rock- 
gardens. Thrives in sandy loam and full sun. 
Cephalotes rubra. Rich crimson flowers in 
% May and June and again in Sept., Oct. 
Glory of Holland. A large-flowering crimson 
wtype having 12 to 15-inch stems. Very at- 
tractive. Blooms from early spring through 
August. 
Laucheana. 
%* May, June. 
Vindictive. Fine crimson flowers; 6-inch stems. 
% May, June. 
All Armerias: 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50 
ARTEMISIA - Ghost-Plant 
Silver King. Grown for its fine silvery foliage. 
tVery useful for bouquets. 3 ft. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
Silver Queen. An improvement on the above, 
thaving broader and bolder foliage. Very use- 
ful for contrast in the border. Aug., Sept. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
ASCLEPIAS - Butterfly-Plant 
Tuberosa. One of our showiest native plants. 
tLong lived and thrives in a sandy loam and 
full sunlight. Bears large heads of brilliant 
orange-scarlet flowers. 2 to 3 ft. July, Aug. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Rosy red flowers; 6-inch stems. 
PRICES 
All Perennials are more attractive planted 
in groups of at least three or more of one 
variety. We suggest this be considered when 
ordering and planting. Our prices are made 
accordingly. Perennials are sold in units of 
three or more unless an each price is quoted. 
ASTILBE HYBRIDS . Spirea 
These hardy hybrid Astilbes will thrive in any 
good rich soil if given plenty of water during the 
growing season. Flowers in showy panicles, 
freely produced. June, July. 
Bonn. Deep carmine-pink. Erect stems; dark 
tgreen foliage. An outstanding variety. 18 in. 
May, June. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Bremen. New. Brilliant dark salmon-crimson. 
tDwarf. 1% to 2 ft. 
Fanal. Its rosy crimson flower-spikes are about 
715 inches tall and appear well above the 
foliage. Thrives in full sun or semi-shade, 
but prefers a shady, damp position. 11% ft. 
May, June. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Prof. Van Der Wielen. Unusually long stems 
tand side shoots, showmg fine, small, pure 
white flowers in profusion. 2 to 2% ft. 
Rhineland. Crimson flower-spikes shaded with 
fsalmon. 11% to 2 ft. 
Salland. Fine red fringed flower tinged with dark 
jblue. Tall growing. 5 ft. 
All Astilbes: 65 cts. each; 3 of one variety 
for $1.50, except where noted 
Special Offer 
ASTILBE HYBRIDS 
PLANTS, 1 h of 5 ieti 
5 (Our Hae ‘ FOR $2.85 
(Regular value $3.25) 
ASTERS 
MICHAELMAS DAISIES 
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 $1.50; 
10 of one variety for $4.50, except where noted 
DWARF ASTERS 
(Including all Dumosus types) 
Alpinus, Blue Mountain Daisy. Dwarf, neat 
xhabit, fine for rockeries. 5 to 10 im. May. 
Audrey. Very free flowering. Amethyst-violet. 
11% to 2 ft. Sept., Oct. 
Frikarti (Wonder of Staefa). Exquisite violet- 
tblue flowers, 3 inches in diameter, with deep 
golden centers, on plants 2 feet high. Flower 
stems are 10 to 12 inches long. Pinch to make 
plants branch out. July to frost. 
Lady Henry Maddocks. Pale pink. Profuse 
% bloom. Late. 
Mauve Cushion. A distinct species which forms 
yea 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. 
Nancy.»% Pale lilac-pink flowers. 
Peter Pan. This petite Aster fashions a charm- 
ting bouquet of glowing orchid-pink. 1 ft. 
Aug., Sept. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Wartburg Star. Bright lavender-blue; prom- 
yxinent yellow centers. Flowers measure more 
than 4 inches across, borne on stiff stems. 
1 to 1% ft. May, June. 
Yunnanensis, Napsbury. Bright heliotrope 
twith golden eye. Grand flowers on good stems, 
excellent for cutting in June. Neat plant habit 
growing to about 18 inches. This novelty 
from abroad is of exceptional merit. 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
Varieties daggered (+) are suitable for cut- 
flowers. 
Varieties starred (%) are suitable for rock- 
gardens. 
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TALL ASTERS 
(Including Novi-Belgi and Novae-Angliae 
types) 
Beechwood Challenger. Very fine clear red 
twith a prominent yellow disc. A bushy grower 
a healthy foliage. The deepest of the reds. 
suis 
Beechwood Rival. Growing habits similar to 
above variety, but flowers are a deep cyclamen- 
purple. 2 ft. 
Gay Border Blue. Semi-double, rich violet- 
blue. 31% to 4 ft. 
Harrington’s Pink. A really choice, outstand- 
ting, new pink Aster. Color is a soft clear rose. 
Blooms freely on a strong, bushy plant. 
Hilda Ballard. Large, quite double flowers of 
tsilvery mauve. 
Hybridus luteus. Clusters of small yellow 
tflowers. 2 to 3 ft. July to Sept. 
Mount Everest. Large, pure white flowers 
teover the plant. With its long flowering period 
it ranks supreme. 
Olga Keith. Excellent in every way. Medium 
tall growing, with mauve-pink flowers. 2 ft. 
Plenty. A lovely soft blue Michaelmas Daisy. 
The single flowers are almost as large as those 
of an annual Aster. 3% to 4 ft. 75 cts. each; 
3 for $2.00 
Prosperity. New. Large, rich rosy carmine 
tflowers. One of the best m this class. 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
Queen Mary. A very fine cutting variety, 
having large, sky-blue flowers. 2 ft. 
Royal Blue. One of the best of the deep blue 
tNovi-Belgi type. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Violette. A very floriferous deep violet-blue. 
Neat of habit and growth. 2 ft. Sept. 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
White Ladies. New. Considered the finest of 
all the white varieties. Has cream-colored 
buds and exceptionally large flowers. 1% ft. 
75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Special Offer 
DWARF OR TALL ASTERS 
Specify preference, Dwarf or Tall 
PLANTS, 2 each of 3 varieties 
6 (Our selection) FOR $2 45 
(Regular value $3.00) 
PLANTS, 4 each of 3 va- 
12 rieties (Our selection) FOR $4. 50 
(Regular value $6.00) 
BAPTISIA 
Australis. False indigo. Long spikes of 
lovely blue, pea-like flowers. A native plant 
with good foliage, doing well in any soil. 3 to 
4 ft. May, June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
BETONICA - Betony 
Grandiflora. Bright rose-purple flowers on 
flong stems. A good plant for hot dry places. 
2to3ft. June to Aug. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
BUDDLEIA .- Butterfly-Bush 
(For delivery in spring only) 
Semi-shrubs which freeze down in hard win- 
ters and come up with renewed vigor the follow- 
ing spring. All the Buddleias are excellent as 
cut-flowers as well as for their decorative value 
in the garden during August and September. 
{Charming. Large, full spikes of lavender-pink. 
Dubonnet. True Dubonnet in color, in sun- 
tshine nearly red. 
Ile de France. Handsome spikes of rose-purple 
tsuffused violet. A lovely color and a fine 
branching plant. 
Royal Red. Pat. 556. Lovely spikes of the 
tfmest red. Fragrant and excellent for cutting. 
4 ft. July to frost. 
White Cloud. A magnificent new white Butter- 
tfly-Bush. Compact, producing well-formed 
blooms with small yellow eyes. 4 to 5 ft. 
July to frost. 
All Buddleias: 75 cts. each; 
3 of one variety for $2.00 
Bobbink & Atkins 
