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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



CURRIE'S CHOICE ASTERS 



ASTERMUM. 



Pkt. 

 A splendid new type of the Hohenzollern Aster, of im- 

 mense size, with very full center. The plant reaches 

 a height of from IS 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 10 



SEMPLE'S BRANCHING. 



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 

 graceful. 



Crimson 



Wliite 



Ulue 



Lavender 



Purple 10 



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Pkt. 



Shell Pink 10 



Pink 10 



Rose 10 



Mixed Colors, Vi oz. 50c; 



oz. $1.75 5 



Any 3 pkts. of the above named Semple's Branching Asters 

 for 25e; 6 nkts. for 40e. 



GIANT COMET OR POODLE ASTERS. 



The flowers of this class are of immense size, often <j 

 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, 



Sulphur Yellow, Pink, 



White, Violet, 



Crimson, Purple, 



Giant Comet Aster. 



ROYAL ASTERS. 



Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 6 pkts. 40c. 

 Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; '/i oz. 50c. 



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. 



A distinct Early Brandling 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 

 fall. 



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 Bine, Dark Bine. 



Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 6 pkts. 40c. 



Mixed Colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 20c; % oz. 50c. 



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 10 



NEW ASTERS 



CURRIE'S MAMMOTH NON-LATERAL BRANCHING. 



This is quite a distinct class. The plants grow about two feet high with a low 

 branching habit. The flowers, which are borne on non-lateral stems, are full and of 

 immense size. The petals are curled and incurved, giving the appearance of a cross between 

 an Ostrich Feather and Plain Branching, which makes them very attractive. 



Pkt. 



White 10 Dark Blue 



Light Blue 10 



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