Htardy CAs tors- 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 al- 
most 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 re- 
quire a lot of moisture. 
Eventide Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Here we have what may be considered the darkest and richest of deep 
violet-blue hardy Asters. The flowers are semi-double in heavy clusters 
which in early autumn completely hide all foliage. It is one of the very 
best of English introductions which perform beautifully here. One of 
the best of the dark blues. 
Ernest Ballard Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Distributed for the first time last season, this variety is likely to find its 
way into every garden where Michaelmas Daisies are grown. The color, 
a liquid rose-carmine or deep crimson-pink, is striking even on dull days 
and dazzling in the autumn sunlight. Robust and vigorous, the loose 
branching sprays carry a mass of enormous flowers up to 3 inches in 
diameter. Semi-double in the younger stages, the eye shows with age. 
Little Red Boy Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
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 brightest 
China-rose. Makes a brilliant spot of cclor 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 $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
The color is pinkish lavender and the semi-double flowers 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 September until late October. Grows 
about 314 to 4 feet tall. 
Violetta Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
The deepest and richest blue Michaelmas Daisy. It grows into a 
plant about 3 feet high and about as wide. During September it is 
completely covered with 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. 
Winston Churchill Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
A very free flowering variety, producing rich ruby-crimson flowers. It 
is freely claimed that this fine new English variety is by all means 
the reddest of the Hardy Asters. It is exceedingly popular abroad and 
greatly admired by those who saw it.for the first time last year in 
this country. 
Collection fers of the CNew Asters 
WMlustrated on Pages 20-21 
ASTER COLLECTION No. 1 ASTER COLLECTION No. 2 
One each of the three One each of the three 
varieties: varieties: 
Samaria Alaska Selma Winston Churchill Aquilla 
Erma 
Individually labeled for $2.50. Individually labeled for $2.50. 
ASTER COLLECTION No. 3 
One each of the three 
varieties: 
Yolanda Paloma Edwina 
Individually labeled for $2.50. 
ASTER COLLECTION No. 4 
One each of the three 
varieties: 
Ambrosia Amanda _ Atlanta 
Individually labeled for $2.50. 
Betonica Grandiflora 
BETONICA - Betony 
An attractive border perennial, yielding a profusion of flowers, which 
are most valuable for cutting. 
Culture. Will succeed in good, ordinary soil in a sunny border. Best 
grown in groups of three or more. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 10 
inches apart. 
Grandiflora Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Close tufty foliage with bright rose-purple flowers on long stems about 
2 to 3 feet tall, produced during June, July and August. A lovely plant 
for a hot, dry place in the border. 
BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra, page 41) 
BLETILLA - Hardy Orchid 
Terrestrial Orchid from China and Japan. Easily grown in ordinary gar- 
den soil with plenty of moisture. Prefers half shade. Blooms in spring. 
Hardy under all conditions. 
Hyacinthina Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
A beautiful small Orchid anyone can grow in the garden or in the house 
in a small pot filled with ordinary garden soil. Planted in November it 
will bloom for you early in March. The plant may be removed to the 
garden where it will arow freely. Six to eight dainty Cattleya colored 
flowers grow on a stem about 12 to 15 inches tall. These last from 6 to 
8 weeks. Grows as easily as any hardy perennial plant. 
CENTAUREA - Perennial Bachelor Button 
Hardy perennials of easy culture and attractive appearance. Are showy 
plants in sunny borders, and useful for cut flowers. Flowers are more or 
less thistle-like. 
Culture. All will succeed in good, ordinary soil in sunny borders. Best 
grown in groups of three. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 inches apart; 
divide and replant every third year. 
Montana Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
(Perennial Cornflower.) Grows 2 feet high, bearing large, violet-blue 
flowers from July to September. Showy and of easy culture. 
CERATOSTIGMA. (See Plumbago Larpentae.) 
Bletilla Hyacinthina 
