LIST OF CHOICE ASTER SEEDS FOR 1926. 47 
CURRIE’S CHOICE ASTERS 
ASTERMUM. 
A splendid new type of the Hohenzollern Aster, of immense 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, Lavender 
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CALIFORNIA GIANTS 
The flowers are very large and -Substantial, they measure 5 to 6 
inches in diameter. Their immense size and beauty, as well as 
their long, sturdy stems make them very attractive for floral work. 
Peach Blossom, Light Blue, Deep Rose, Dark Purple, Mixed. 
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AMERICAN BRANCHING. 
A variety flowering late in the season, of strong, branching habit and 
robust growth, bearing flowers with twisted or wavy petals of remark- 
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Any 3 Beek ete of the above named American Branching Asters for 25¢c; 
6 pits. for 45c. 
GIANT COMET OR POODLE ASTERS. 
| The flowers of this class are of immense size, often 6 inches across, 
composed of long, wavy, twisted petals, gracefully formed into loose, yet 
densely double half-globes, resembling some of the finer Japanese Chry- 
santhemums. Charming for cut flowers and decorative work. 
Deep Rose, Light Blue, White, Violet, 
Sulphur Yellow, Pink, Crimson, Purple, 
Any of the above, pkKts. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 6 pkKts. 45e. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c3; % 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 them- 
selves 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. 
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, pkts. 10c; 3 pkts. 25e; 6 pkts. 45c. 
EXTRA EARLY HOHENZOLLERN 
Extra early, ‘coming in ahead of 
Queen of the Market, and at least 2 
or 8 weeks in advance of the ordi- 
nary 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. Giant Comet Aster. 
The Bride—(White, changing to rose), 
Light Blue, Deep Searlet, White, 
Rose.......... Mixed, % oz. 60c. 
Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c. 
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 
ane slightly incurved, beginning to bloom early in the season and continuing until late in 
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Royal White, Royal Pink, Royal Lavender, Royal Purple, Mixed. Each per packet.... 10 
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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., 25c; 6 pkts. 45c. 
Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 20c; % oz. 25ce. 
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. 
Lavender, White, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Rose, Pink, Scarlet, Mixed. 
Each, per pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 50c. 
, CHINA ASTER. 
Semple’s Branching Asters. Fine Mixed, pkt. 10; 3 pkts. 20c; % oz. 30c; oz. Se, 
