hin dy A sters- Nichaelmas Daisies 
Lovely autumn-flowering perennials, the value of which for border 
decoration or cut flowers is inestimable. There are scores of lovely varie- 
ties 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. 
Little Red Boy Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A compact globe-like plant not over 18 to 20 inches tall and about 
2 feet across, completely covered with small, star-like flowers of bright- 
est 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. 
Peace Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
This is the companion variety to Plenty, introduced by the same 
English originator. The color is pinkish lavender and the semi-double 
flowers are fully 2 inches across. They are produced in immense quan- 
tities and are perfect for cutting as well as a magnificent plant for 
the garden where it will make a lovely showing from early September 
until late October. Grows about 314 to 4 feet tall. 
Prosperity Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
Large, deep rosy pink flowers in great wavy masses on plants about 
3 to 4 feet high. It commences to bloom in early September and 
lasts well into October. It was sent to us from England last year. It 
has made a beautiful showing in our nursery and has been greatly ad- 
mired by visitors. 
Violetta Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
The deepest and richest blue Michaelmas Daisy. It grows into a plant 
about 3 feet high and about as wide. During September it is com- 
Campanula Carpatica, Blue Carpet 
CAMPANULA - Bellflower 
In their various sizes from the dwarfs up to those 3 feet high, some 
thriving in semi-shady places, others glorious in sunny spots, no 
garden can be quite complete without them. Some bloom continu- 
ously from June to October, a wealth of white and blue blooms. 
Culture. A rich well drained light soil will grow them to perfection. It 
is well to protect fall-transplanted plants with a little dry covering; 
remove covering early in March before new growth starts. Plants in 
early autumn or very early spring 8 to 10 inches apart in full sun. 
**Carpatica Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
(Carpathian Harebell.) A pretty species growing in compact tufts not 
exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue held erect on wiry stems. 
It begins blooming in June, continuing until October. As an edging for 
the hardy border or for the rockery it is unsurpassed. 
pletely covered with semi-double flowers from the top of the plant to *Carpatica alba Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
the base. It simply turns into a perfect mound of glittering deep A pure white form of the preceding. 
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. Carpatica, Blue Carpet are ae ; 
: 4 A beautiful compact grower and prolific blooming variety of recen 
Winston Churchill Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 introduction. It Hoe. over a long period from June until October. 
A very free flowering variety, producing rich ruby-crimson flowers. It Plants are completely covered with deep blue flowers. Its uniformity 
is freely claimed that this fine new English variety is by all means the of habit and its remarkable freedom of bloom unquestionably make 
reddest of the Hardy Asters. It is exceedingly popular abroad and this the finest of all the Carpatica type Campanulas. It makes a 
| greatly admired by those who saw it for the first time last year in charming low edging to a flower garden or along walks. Here’s an 
this country. exceptionally good iron-clad hardy perennial for the foreground of 
the border. 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
brilliant fuchsia-purple flowers completely cover the plant creating a i h i i i ; 
vivid spot of color which lights up the entire garden. There is nothing St ene a ie eee Mir ccc er CORUM EOP SRTOG Se tease als 
in bloom at this time of the year which equals it. It likes_a moist Miontina Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65. 100 $28.00 
Bao uae is perfectly hardy, neat in habit, and not over 214 to 3 (Perennial Gorntlower)s Grows2 feet high, heqnna. large Vie 
flowers from July to September. Showy and of easy culture. 
Habit of growth is similar to that of Survivor, but not as tall. It 
does not spread all out of bounds, but remains a neat orderl er- 
manent plant in the border, yee CIMICIFUGA - Snakeroot 
**Garganica Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
A gem for the rock garden. Forms a low spreading tuft, which in June 
Ms u nydh ew Nn leony sters is covered with starry light blue flowers having a white eye. Exquisite 
ip q hanging over a rock. 
Persicifolia, Misty Morn Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Survivor The ea sp uee flower, stems: are covers wily pelt double 
lavender-blue bells. The soft, frosted shadings o e flowers give them 
(Plant Patent No. 584) Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 a lovely and most distinct appearance. This variety is far superior to 
This beautiful pink hardy fall-blooming Aster received the Award of any other double Campanula Persicifolia now in use. It is a magnifi- 
Merit at the ‘‘Harvest Show”’ of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society cent plant for the garden ard superb for cutting. To test it as a cut 
in 1940. flower we sent many flowers of it to the Boston Cut Flower Market 
We quote in part from a letter to Massachusetts Nurserymen by the where ene pecovee a high price, as well as hicnipiaise: 
Agricultural Experiment Station at Waltham, Massachusetts. Persicifolia grandiflora alba r ed 
“Among the four hundred varieties of Asters in the testing gardens of } Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
the Waltham Field Station, the outstanding variety this year was Curtis One of the finest Campanulas, with large, handsome, white, bell-shaped 
l Pink (now named Survivor because of its lasting qualities). This flowers. A great acquisition. Height 2 feet. 
Aster was sent to the Station by an amateur who declared it superior Persicifolia grandiflora coerulea 
to the popular Harrington’s Pink. Unquestionably this Novae-Angliae Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Bei a, ol fae ot aoe ppb dng: of is ane An excellent companion to the white variety, the large bright blue 
Hennirely, g9P Se Sie)? Hugs li sinew Uteetielcs flowers making an effective contrast. Height 2 feet. 
iE A eet Axtande th k : *Rotundifolia Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
urvivor extends the season two weeks longer, with larger flowers (Blue Bells of Scotland or Harebells.) 1 foot. June to August. In the 
| of bright rose-pink color. wild it is more slender and taller than in the garden; clear blue flowers. 
_ lh is particularly well suited for difficult wet or poorly drained loca- Especially suited for crevices in the rock garden or deep slopes, best 
tions is garden where it is not pessible to grow other flowers. Hardy planted so as to show pendent habit. Does well also in light shade. 
| as an Oak. 
CENTAUREA - Perennial Bachelor Button 
| Incomparabilis Hardy perennials of easy culture and attractive appearance. Are showy 
Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 pier a any borders, and useful for cut flowers. Flowers are more or 
F ‘ Hi aa reo tee : ae ess thistle-like. 
For an outstanding splash of color this Aster takes first place. The Culture. All will succeed in good, ordinary soil in sunny borders. Best 
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Handsome, herbaceous perennials. They have large, palmate leaves, 
| : and small flowers borne in feathery racemes. 
| Culture. Grow in ordinary moist soil in colonies of six or more, in par- 
1} tially shaded borders or in open woods. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 
12 inches apart, 
| f Gg; r i) Le One) S Racemosa vont, pehree $1.70, Doz, $5.50, 100 $25.00 
a Handsome shade-ioving plant, bearing in July and August spikes of 
5 er YL Cay. L oncer of laf fa pure white flowers, 4 to 6 feet high; weli suited for planting at the 
i back of border, or for naturaizing at the edge of the woods. 
Lavender-blue flowers from 2 to 214 inches across, produced from Simplex Each $1.15, Three $2.90, Doz. $8.50 
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N June Ist until the middle of November. The plant does exceedingly well in is i i i i i 
A ° 4{0 : I , This is one of the finest, if not the finest, of fall flowerin lants. It 
| i Aa ore and Couns to perfection in full sun. We consider it the finest flower stems are 21/ to 3 feet high, terminated with a dence pla neliee 
| g plant introduced during the past twenty years. There are no other spike of white flowers which, when cut, last in perfction a long time. 
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hardy plants which bloom so persistently over so long a period—a constant it j i i i 
: ee : 2 As a garden plant it is hard to beat but its greatest asset is that it 
eee cower: the entire summer and autumn until stopped by frost. Sau cnerely in shade. We know of no other Biarit quite as useful for 
ng: p that purpose. The flowers are at their best from September to middle 
mani Each 90c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.50 October, and it’s perfectly hardy anywhere. 
