Hear dy Gi 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 $2.15, 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 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 $2.50, 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 when it will 
make a lovely showing from early September until late October. Grows 
about 31% to 4 feet tall. 
Prosperity Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
Large, deep rosy pink flowers in great wavy masses on plants about 
3 to 4 feet high. !t 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 $2.15, 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 com- 
pletely 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. 
MU Superb CNew England Asters 
urvivor 
(Plant Patent No. 584) Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
This beautiful pink hardy fall-blooming Aster received the Award of 
Merit at the ‘’Harvest Show” of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 
in 1940. 
We quote in part from a letter to Massachusetts Nurserymen by the 
Agricultural Experiment Station at Waltham, Massachusetts. 
“Among the four hundred varieties of Asters in the testing gardens of 
the Waltham Field Station, the outstanding variety this year was Curtis 
Pink (now named Survivor because of its lasting qualities). This 
Aster wos sent to the Station by an amateur who declared it superior 
to the popular Harrington’s Pink. Unquestionably this Novae-Angliae 
proves to be a worthy rival of the older sort, and because of its un- 
usually late flowering period will at least supplement it, if not replace 
it entirely. 
“Survivor extends the season two weeks longer, with larger flowers 
of bright rose-pink color.’’ 
It is particularly well suited for difficult wet or poorly drained loca- 
tions in the garden where it is not pessible to grow other flowers. Hardy 
as an Oak. 
Incomparabilis 
Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
For an outstanding splash of color this Aster takes first place. The 
brilliant fuchsia-purple flowers completely cover the plant creating a 
vivid spot of color which lights up the entire garden. There is nothing 
in bloom at this time of the year which equals it. It likes a moist 
sunny location, is perfectly hardy, neat in habit, and not over 214 to 3 
feet tall. 
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 orderly per- 
manent plant in the border. 
A ster Frikar ti- Wonder of Staffa 
Lavender-blue flowers fram 2 to 214 inches across, produced from 
June Ist until the middle of November. The plant does exceedingly well in 
light shade and comes to perfection in full sun. We consider it the finest 
garden plant introduced during the past twenty years. There are no other 
hardy plants which bloom so persistently over so long a period—a constant 
display of flowers the entire summer and autumn until stopped by frost. 
Excellent for cutting. 
Each 90c, Three $2.40, Doz. $7.50 
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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. Plant in 
early autumn or very early spring 8 to 10 inches apart in full sun. 
*Carpatica Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.00 
(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. 
*Carpatica alba Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.50 
A pure white form of the preceding. 
Carpatica, Blue Carpet 
A beautiful compact grower and prolific blooming variety of recent 
introduction. It flowers over a long period from June until October. 
Plants are completely covered with deep blue flowers. Its uniformity 
of habit and its remarkable freedom of bloom unquestionably make 
this the finest of all the Carpatica type Campanulas. It makes a 
charming low edging to a flower garden or along walks. Here’s an 
exceptionally good iron-clad hardy perennial for the foreground of 
the border. 
Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
**Garganica Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
A gem for the rock garden. Forms a low spreading tuft, which in June 
is covered with starry light blue flowers having a white eye. Exquisite 
hanging over a rock. 
Persicifolia, Misty Morn Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $7.50 
The 30-inch spire-like flower stems are covered with beautiful double 
lavender-blue bells. The soft, frosted shadings of the flowers give them 
a lovely and most distinct appearance. This variety is far superior to 
any other double Campanula Persicifolia now in use. It is a magnifi- 
cent plant for the garden and superb for cutting. To test it as a cut 
flower we sent many flowers of it to the Boston Cut Flower Market 
where they received a high price, as wel! as high praise. 
Persicifolia grandiflora alba 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
One of the finest Campanulas, with large, handsome, white, bell-shaped 
flowers. A great acquisition. Height 2 feet. 
Persicifolia grandiflora coerulea 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
An excellent companion to the white variety, the large bright blue 
flowers making an effective contrast. Height 2 feet. 
*Rotundifolia Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
(Blue Bells of Scotland or Harebells.) 1 foot. June to August. In the 
wild it is more slender and taller than in the garden; clear blue flowers. 
Especially suited for crevices in the rock garden or deep slopes, best 
planted so as to show pendent habit. Does well also in light shade. 
Wedgewood Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Here is a ‘‘gem”’ of a plant, one of our visitors exclaimed as she saw 
it growing in our nursery last summer. We heartily agree with her. 
We did produce a big quanity of them before we dared offer them 
in our catalog because we know they will be snapped up quickly. 
Dozens of brilliant violet-blue flowers on almost rigid stems look 
skyward from a cushion of deep green foliage not over 6 inches 
high. A neat subject for edgings, in front of other plants or the 
peck garden. We think it is one of the finest of dwarf Campanulas 
o date. 
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. 
