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CURKIE BKOTHKRS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



ASTERS 



CURRIE'S COLLECTION Ol .SLPEKB A3IERICAN ASTERS. 



ASTtR, AUTT7MX GLOKY. 



American Beauty — A grand new Aster of vigorous habit, bear- 

 ing profusely, large flowers on long stems similar in color 

 to the American Beauty Rose. It comes in medium early, the 

 plant growing 2 feet high. The petals of the flowers are 

 unusually wide and heavy, lasting a long time 10 



Snowdrift — A valuable early Aster with large snow-white 

 feathery flowers of the Ostrich Plume type; comes into 

 bloom in July 10 



Cardinal — ^An exceedingly free blooming Aster, Its vivid cardi- 

 nal colored flowers presenting a striking appearance from 

 mid-summer until late in fall. It is an excellent variety 

 for massing 10 



Lavender Gem — This is an extra early variety of a delicate lavender blue 

 deepening with age. The flowers are very full and double, of the best Giant 

 Comet type, borne on long, stout stems 10 



The best results ac^ obtained from rich, well-prepared soil. 

 Sow indoors In February or SlartU for early flowering, trans- 

 phinting into shallow boxes or pots as soon as the .seedlings have 

 formed three leaves; plant outdoors when danger from freezing 

 N past. For late flowering they can be sown outdoors in May 

 I'V June. 



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.\.STEK "SENSATION" (1»1« Novelty) — A new, very double, 

 brilliant crimson or garnet Aster, measuring fully 3',^ 

 inches across and unequalled for all purposes. The striking 

 color shows up vividly when CAit and makes a brilliant 

 display in border or bed. The plant is 15 to 18 inches 

 high, branching freely, the stunning flowers on long, leafy 

 stems produced in abundance from early August to the 

 close of September. 2 pkts. 25c 15 



Autumn Glory — ^A wonderful late Branching Aster, similar 

 to the well-known Semples Pink, but a larger and stronger 

 type of plant, and a much more substantial flower. A 

 pure sea-shell pink. Comes into bloom when other late 

 varieties are past their prime, and before the early Chrys- 

 anthemums are ready, thus prolonging the Aster season 

 two weeks. The flowers are very double, and are borne 

 on stems of unusual length 15 



Vick's Pink Enchantress — A large loosely arranged flower of 

 a soft delicate pink similar to the Pink Enchantress Car- 

 nation. The plants are upright in habit and very vigorous, 

 the leaves large and broad. The stems are long, strong 

 and graceful 10 



Purple Kochester — A more Chrysanthemum-like flower than 

 those of the original Lavender Pink Rochester. A rich 

 shade of deep purple. The long, narrow petals fall over 

 one another in a charming cascade of color, forming a 

 wonderful shaggy mass that cannot be equalled for rich- 

 ness of effect 15 



Vick's White and Pink King — These two Asters are a great 

 acquisition. The plants are very tall and crowned with 

 massive flowers quite unlike any other type in cultivation. 

 The thick masses of long, narrow petals give the flowers 

 a beautiful soft, fluffy appearance. Each, per pkt 10 



Vick's Mikado — A beautiful Aster of the Comet type, flowers 

 often measuring from 4 to 4% inches, borne on long, stout 

 wiry stems, excellent for cut flower uses. Colors" White 

 and Shell-Pink, each 10 



Kochester — An unrivalled. 

 Aster of vigorous habit 



mid-season, lavender-pink, Giant Comet type of 



Crimson King: — This beautiful Aster is a rich blood crimson of the late branch- 

 ing type with extra large, very double flowers, easily 5 inches across, borne 

 on long, stiff stems fully 15 to 18 inches in length 



10 



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Violet King: — A distinct style of flower somewhat resembling the quilled sorts. 

 The petals, however,, are larger and broader near the center. The blooms 

 often measure 4 to 5 inches. The color is a soft violet 10 



Peerless Pink and Peerless White — Two truly magnificent Asters of the late 

 branching type. The flowers, as large as a fair-sized Chrysanthemum, are 

 borne in profusion on very long, stout stems, often IS inches in length. Offer- 

 ed only in two colors, one a glorious Pnre-White, the other a beautiful Shell- 

 Pink. Each 10 



Daybreak — A beautiful, compact, branching Aster, with large, globe-shaped 

 flowers, of a charming shell-pink color. It comes into bloom very early and 

 continues throughout the entire season 10 



Any 3 pkts. priced at* 10c for 26c; any 8 pkts. at 10c for 40c. 



NEW CRIMSON A3TEB, SENSATION. 



