LIST OF CHOICE ASTER SEEDS FOR 1922. 49 
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ASTERMUM. | 
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; A splendid new type of the Hohenzollern Aster, of im- 
| mense size, with very full center. The plant reaches 
a height of from 18 to 24 inches, growing very 
| straight, with strong, sturdy stems, starting near the 
: base. We offer it in three colors, White, Pink, Laven- 
der and Mixed. Each, per pkt...............-e+eeeeee 10 
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SEMPLE’S BRANCHING. 
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ie A variety flowering late in the season, of strong, branch- 
| ing habit and robust growth, bearing flowers with twisted or 
wavy petals of remarkable size, exceedingly handsome and 
i graceful. 
Pkt. Pkt 
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7 Lavender ............ ... 10 #£=Mixed Colors, % oz. 25c; 
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5 Any 3 pkts. of the above named Semple’s Branching Asters 
| for 25¢c; 6 pkts. for 40c. 
GIANT COMET OR POODLE ASTERS, 
The flowers of this class are of immense size, often 6 
inches across, composed of long, wavy, twisted petals, grace- 
fully formed into loose, yet densely double half-globes, re- 
sembling some of the finer Japanese Chrysanthemums, 
charming for cut flowers and decorative work. 
Deep Rose, Light Blue, White, Violet, 
Sulphur Yellow, Pink, Crimson, Purple, 
Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkKts. 25c; 6 pkts. 40c. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 4 oz. 40c. 
CREGO’S GIANT COMET. 
The lovely, graceful, fluffy flowers of this beautiful Aster, 
frequently over 5 inches across, are borne on long, strong 
stems, the plants themselves being over 2 feet in height. 
The petals curl and twist across each other in a charming 
manner. The flowers keep longer when cut than any others 
of the same type. Begins to bloom in August. 
White, Shell Pink, Lavender, Purple, Deep Rose, and Mixed, 
each 10c. Giant Comet Aster. 
CARLSON’S BRANCHING. (Invincible.) 
An improvement on the well-known and justly popular ““Paeony-flowered Type.’ The 
flowers are large, firm and very double, on long, stout stems, making it an ideal Aster for 
cut flower work. The plant grows to a height of 20 to 24 inches and flowers at mid-season. 
White, Lavender, Pink, Crimson, Purple, Mixed. 
Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25e; 6 pkts. 40ce, 
EXTRA EARLY HOHENZOLLERN. 
Extra early, coming in ahead of Queen of the Market, and at least 2 or 3 weeks in ad- 
vance of the ordinary Asters. The flowers are similar in form and size to a good Ostrich 
Plume or Comet Aster; very durable and do not show their centers so readily as the Comet 
sorts do; stems stout and long. ; 
The Bride—(White, changing to rose), Light Blue, Deep Searlet, 
White, Rose.........:...... Mixed, 1% oz. 60c. 
Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts, 25e. 
ROYAL ASTERS, 
A distinct Early Branching type, the flower stems growing direct from the ground, and 
not on side shoots like other branching sorts. The flowers are large and full to the center 
and slightly incurved, beginning to bloom early in the season and continuing until late in 
Royal White, Royal Pink, Royal Lavender, Royal Purple, Mixed. Each per packet.... .10 
GIANT OSTRICH PLUME. 
As the name suggests, this class of Asters is different from other types, inasmuch as 
the flowers are free from all stiffness, forming instead graceful, plume-like blossoms of 
large size, and beautiful colors, the flowers often measuring over 6 inches across. The 
plants branch out freely, growing to a height of 18 inches, and bearing an abundance of 
long stemmed double flowers with long, loosely curled petals. 
White, Rose, Pink, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark Blue. 
Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25ce3.6 pkts. 40c. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts, 20e; % oz. 25e. 
GIANT UPRIGHT BRANCHING. 
A grand Aster, growing about 30 inches tall, with strong, straight, upright stems, per- 
mitting of close planting. The flowers are exceptionally large and very double. 
Pure White, Shell-Pink, Rose, Crimson, Purple, Mixed. Each, per pkt......... MU siretcus one 10 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. 
One of the earliest Asters, coming to flower early in July. Flowers of good size, borne 
on long stems, excellent for cut flower work. 4 
Lavender, White, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Rose, Pink, Scarlet, Mixed. 
Each, per pkt. 5c; 4 oz. 40c. 
CHINA ASTER. 
Fine Mixed, pkt. 5c; 3 pkts. 10c; %4 oz. 25e; oz. 75e. 
ASTER PLANTS. 
Strong, well-grown, transplanted Plants in leading varieties ready in May at 30c 
per dozen, $2.00 per hundred. 
Semple’s Branching Asters. O_O es  ese_— re — 
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