. New Hardy Aster. Queen Mary Hardy Asters have during recent years deservedly received great attention from European growers and many new varieties have been offered from which we have selected the following 6 sorts as of exceptional merit. Barr's Pink. This is of the Novae angliae type, a strong, vigorous grower forming shapely plants from four to five feet high and the finest bright pink flowers of any Aster yet introduced. Blue Gem. One of the most decorative free-flowering rich blue varieties, probably the nearest approach to a true blue. Heather Glow. Very free and vigorous grower, with
. New Hardy Aster. Queen Mary Hardy Asters have during recent years deservedly received great attention from European growers and many new varieties have been offered from which we have selected the following 6 sorts as of exceptional merit. Barr's Pink. This is of the Novae angliae type, a strong, vigorous grower forming shapely plants from four to five feet high and the finest bright pink flowers of any Aster yet introduced. Blue Gem. One of the most decorative free-flowering rich blue varieties, probably the nearest approach to a true blue. Heather Glow. Very free and vigorous grower, with large-sized flowers of a delightful shade of brilliant rose with conspicuous golden centre, 4 feet. Maggie Perry. Very large flowers loosely arranged in large trusses, of a pleasing tone of soft mauve. One of the most distinct and striking, of the aster family. Queen Mary. Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. This is unquestionablj- the best of the Novi belgii type yet introduced, with graceful flowers 2j inches in diameter arranged loosely in branching panicles of a particularly pleasing blue tinted lavender; a splendid variety for cutting. 3 J feet high. Royal Blue. A compact, strong grower with large flowers of a rich purplish blue. very early and free. Price. 50 cts. each; the set of 6 for $ GENERAL COLLECTION Fall-flowering Hardy Asters (Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts) These are among the showiest of our late-flowering hardj' plants, giving a wealth of bloom during September and October, a season when most other hardy flowers are past, and for the best effect should be planted in masses of one color. They grow freely in any soil. The collection offered below is made up of the choicest varieties only. Dwarf Alpine Asters Alpinus. Indispensable for the rockery or edge of hardy borders, grows 6 to 10 inches high, showy bluish-purple flowers in May and June. — Albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. Subcaeru
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