20 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Box 87, Hillsdale, N. J. 
Aster linariifolius rosinus. A new and extremely delightful clear rose pink variety. A 
very long blooming period from the first of September to the end of October. 
Same soil and exposure as A. linariifolius. 
Aster spectabilis. Another native of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. It forms quickly 
spreading mats of large leafy rosettes about 3 inches high and carries a profusion of 
large deep violet-blue daisies on 12 to 15 inch stems in August and September. It 
requires a sandy acid soil in sun or half shade. (pH 4-6) A truly useful plant for 
bright late summer color in the rock garden or wild garden. 
ASTILBE. Spiraea. (Saxifragaceae, Rockfoil Family) 
Astilbe chinensis pumila. A very dwarf Astilbe with a few ferny leaves almost flat on 
the ground and 8 inch spikes of colorful two-tone pink and mauve fuzzy flowers in 
July and August. This cheerful summer blooming plant comes from China and likes 
a rich garden loam that is neutral or slightly acid. (pH 6-7) ug 
Astilbe crispa Gnome. A very interesting little dwarf of unknown origin. Low leafy 
rosettes of wavy, deep green leaves about 3 inches high that are stiff and crisp to 
the touch. Short spikes, about 4 or 5 inches high, of small fuzzy pink flowers in 
July. This fine gem wants a rich slightly acid garden loam in half shade. (pH 6-7) 
Astilbe dryade. Clumps of attractive ferny green foliage about 8 inches high, super- 
imposed with large feathery plumes of pure white flowers 12 to 15 inches high in 
June and July. A “small” variety that is very useful in the rock garden. It likes a 
rich garden loam in shade or half shade. (pH 6-7) 
Astilbe Fanal. Lovely feathery, reddish-green foliage about 12 inches high and tall 18 
to 24 inch stems bearing large plumes of bright red flowers in July. An easy sub- 
ject in a rich garden loam in half shade or full sun if it does not get too dry. 
(pH 5-7) Especially useful for planting at the edge of pools and streams. 
Astilbe rosea. The same delightful foliage as the foregoing, only in a light green color. 
the large fluffy plumes are a pale rose color on 24 inch stems in July. Same soil 
and exposure as A. Fanal. 
Astilbe rosea Gloria Alba. A form of the one above that is much more robust, The 
ferny leaves reach a height of 15 inches and the pure white plumes are carried on 
24 to 30 inch stems in July and August, This variety and the two following are a bit 
large for the ordinary rock garden but they are fine for planting in the wild garden 
or in front of tall shrubs and very large rocks. Same treatment as A. Fanal. 
Astilbe rosea Peach Blossom. The same as Gloria Alba with bold plumes of a delightful 
peach blossom pink color in July and August. 
Astilbe rosea Rhinland. This tall variety has bright cherry red flowers in July and 
August. Same soil and exposure as A. Fanal. 
Astilbe simplicifolia salmonae. A dwarf species about 12 inches high with large deeply 
lobed leaves and arching spikes of pale salmon pink flowers in late June and July. 
An excellent kind for the shady rock garden in a rich neutral or acid loam. (pH 5-7) 
ATHYRIUM. Japanese Spleenwort. (Polypodiaceae, Fern Family) 
Athyrium goeringianum. A graceful Japanese fern that forms large 12 inch high clumps 
of long drooping fronds graduating from a dark emerald green to a lighter shade 
toward the edges. A quich and easy grower in an acid leafmold soil or a light rich 
loam in shade or half shade. (pH 5-7) 
Athyrium goeringianu pictum. This is the utterly delightful painted form of th 
Spleenwort. The long graceful fronds are painted with pink, gray ae eae 
on a dark green background, It makes a striking effect in a shaded nook in the 
rock garden. Probably the easiest of the desirable rock loving ferns to get 
established. Acid soil and shade or half shade. (pH 5-7) 3 
AUBRIETA. Purple Rockcress. (Cruciferae, Mustard Family) 
Aubrieta deltoidea. A spreading carpet of small, gray-green leaves that is completel 
covered with myriads of showy flowers from April to June. The color ‘of seedlin : 
varies from mauve to deep purple. An excellent wall plant and quite Site eae 
when it tumbles over rocks in the rock garden. It thrives in sun or part shade a 
a well drained garden soil. (pH 6-8) : | 
Aubrieta deltoidea Lavender. The same habit of growth as the foregoing and the same 
number of flowers, but they are a bit larger and colored a pleasing shade of lavendet 
A charming wall companion to the one above. Same soil and exposure. ek 
Aubrieta deltoidea Whitewell Gem. A daintily colored clear pink variety of this useful 
plant. All these Aubrietas are long lived in a well drained soil. 
