PERKINS’ PERENNIALS 
HARDY 
HARDY FALL ASTER 
9 Choice New Fall-Blooming 
Hardy Asters 
Alaska. 24 to 30 in. Large, pure white flowers in great 
profusion. Clumps, each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Alcida. 20 to 24in. Brilliant, non-fading garnet-purple 
flowers completely cover the plant. A very showy 
plant. Clumps, each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Aquila. 24 to 30 in. Soft pale blue tlowers, nearly 214 
inches in diameter, practically hide the foliage. 
Clumps, each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Edwina. 2 to 3 ft. Pyramidal clusters of light violet- 
blue flowers cover the plant. Clumps, each 75c. 
Small plants, each 40c. 
Eventide. 2 to 3 ft. You will love this variety. Large, 
deep violet-blue flowers in abundance. Very striking. 
Clumps, each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Paloma. 24 to 30 in. Blue flowers in abundance. 
Shows up best when planted next to the white variety 
Alaska. Clumps, each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Selma. 15 to 18in. Pinkish flowers about 2% inches in 
diameter. almost hide all the foliage. Clumps, each 
75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Winston Churchill. 30 in. A small-flowered, ruby- 
crimson. Aster that attracts attention. Very showy. 
Clumps, each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Yolanda. 24 to 30 in. Pink flowers in profusion. 
Clumps, each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
Spring and Summer-flowering Asters 
Alpinus, Goliath. 6 to 10 in. An early-blooming 
Aster suitable for the edge of the border or the rock 
garden. Large, showy blue flowers with yellow cen- 
ters. Prefers sunny locations. Each 60c. 
Wartburg Star. 12 to 18 in. Large, lavender-blue 
flowers with a yellow center, borne on stiff stems in 
June. Each 60c. 
Yunnanensis, Napsbury. 24 to 30 in. A fine rich 
blue, large-flowered, summer-blooming Aster simi- 
lar to Aster Frikarti. Fragrant and good for cutting. 
Each 75c. Small plants, each 40c. 
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ASTERS 
Popular Fall Asters 
Michaelmas Daisies 
Masses of Michaelmas Daisies are the glory of the 
autumn garden. They are hardier than chrysanthe- 
mums, and the taller varieties will form a charming 
background of bright color for your border. They are 
easily grown in full sun and any good garden soil. 
Adorable. 4 to 5 ft. Sept—Oct. One of our finest 
hardy pink Asters. The charming flowers are of 
medium size and delicate salmon-pink color. Each 
50c. 
Beechwood Charm. 2 to 2!%4 ft. A semi-dwarf va- 
riety with small, brilliant crimson flowers which 
completely cover the plant. Very showy. Each 50c. 
Blue Plume. 3 ft. Rich deep purple, nearly double 
flowers. Each 50c. 
Ciimax. 5 ft. One of the best, with pyramidal spikes 
of light blue flowers. Good for cutting. Each 50c. 
Janet McMullen. 30 in. Large, soft pink blooms, 
good for cutting. Small plants, each 40c. 
Lavender Giant. 4 ft. Early Sept. Large lavender- 
blue flowers. Each 50c. 
Little Red Boy. 18 in. Compact plants completely 
covered with brilliant crimson-red flowers in Sep- 
tember. Suitable for use near the front edge of the 
border. Each 50c. 
Mt. Everest. 3 to 4 ft. Beautiful sprays of large clear 
white flowers with a small yellow center. Each 50c. 
Pacific Amaranth. 1 ft. A compact plant beginning 
to bloom in August. The amaranth-colored flowers 
are borne on sturdy stems. Each 50c. 
Peace. 314 to 4 ft. The semi-double, pinkish lavender 
flowers are 2 inches across and are produced freely. 
An outstanding Aster. Each 60c. 
Plenty. 31% to 4 ft. A fine new hardy Aster, bearing 
large quantities of soft blue, semi-double flowers 
2 inches in diameter. Each 60c. 
Prosperity. 3 ft. Large rose-pink flowers in September 
and October. Each 60c. 
The Dean. 3 ft. Many airy sprays of carmine-pink 
blooms in September. Small plants, each 40c. 
Violetta. 2 ft. During September the plant is com- 
pletely covered with semi-double, deep rich blue 
flowers. Each 50c. 
Arabis (Rock-Cress) 
Alpina, Snowcap. 6 in. A low-growing plant espe- 
cially suited for edging or the rock garden. Foliage is 
gray-green. In early spring the plant is covered with 
masses of white flowers. Can be used for cutting. 
Each 50c. 
Rosea. Similar to above. Flowers pink. Each 50c. 
Flore Pleno. A double-flowering variety with growth 
habits the same as the other varieties, but bearing 
double white flowers suitable for cutting. Each 60c. 
Armeria (Sea-Pink) 
Armerias prefer dry sandy soil in a sunny location. 
Laucheana. A dwarf, tufted plant with grass-like 
leaves and bright rosy flowers all summer. We have 
found this variety to be quite hardy. Each 50c. 
You will find flower gardening a delightful recreation. 
SAINT PAUL 6, MINN. 
