The China Asters. 



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a very free and graceful habit for a dwarf. Height about eight or 

 ten inches. 



I. B. J^lat or Rejlexed Asters. 



Chrysanthemum-flowered (1 in Fig 48). — Plants of various habit 

 and of various merits. Usually characterized by a free and open 

 growth, although there are semi-dwarf forms, and symmetrical well- 

 formed flowers with the outer rays much reflexed. A very useful 

 class, in many colors. 



Washington. — An offshoot of the last, of medium height, with 

 large, rather flatfish flowers, full and symmetrical to the center. 

 Many colors, and little inclined to " run " or sport. 



Mignon. — A very fine aster, of medium height, close, pleasing 

 habit, the flower full to the center and rather flat, the lower rays 

 not much reflexed. A most interesting feature of one variety is its 

 singular habit of changing color. It opens a white flower with 

 only the faintest tinge of undeHuable azure or flesh color, but grad- 

 ually passes into a delicate light rose pink. Flowers small and more 

 regular in shape than the Victorias. 



44. — Crown A ster. 



Victoria. — A very popular class of asters, both tall and dwarf. 

 It is commended for its very free blooming, and for the habits of 



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