LIST OP CHOICE ASTER SEEDS FOR 1917. 



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GURRIE'S CHOICE ASTERS 



ASTEBMUM. 



A splendid new type of tile Holienzolleru 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^ Lavencle^ and Mixed. Each, per pkt... 15 



One pkt. each color for 35 



SEMPLE'S BRANCHING. 



A variety flowering late in the season, of strong, branching 

 habit and robust growth, bearing flowers with twisted or wavy 

 petals of remarkable size, exceedingly handsome and graceful. 



kt. 



10 



Shell Pink . . 





Pkt. 

 10 



10 



Pink 





10 



10 



Kose 





.... 10 



10 



10 



Slixed Colors, 



oz. $1.50 . 



% oz. 



40c; 

 5 



Crimson 



White 



Blue 



Lavender 



Purple 10 



Any 3 pkts. of the above named Semple's Branching: Asters for 35c; 



*! pkts. for 40c. 



GIANT COMET OB POODLE ASTEBS. 



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 Chrysanthemums, charming for cut flowers and 

 decorative work. 



Deep Rose, 

 Sulphur YeUow. 



Light Blue, 

 Pink, 



White, 

 Crimson, 



Violet, 

 Purple. 



Any of the above pkt. lOe; 3 pkts. 25c; 6 i>kts. 40c. 



Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; % oz. 85c; oz. $3.00. 



GREGG'S GIANT COMET. 



The lovely, graceful, fluffy flowers of this beautiful Aster, fre- 

 quently 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, Violet, Deep Rose, and Mixed, 



each 10c. 



GIANT COMET ASTEKS. 



ROYAL PURPLE. 



A distinct variety, the flower stems growing direct from the ground, and not on side shoots 

 like other branching soi'ts. The flowers are large and full to the center and slightly In- 

 curved, blooming freely until very late in fall. Color bright purple 10 



EARLY WONDER. 



The earliest White Aster in cultivation, coming in ahead of the well-known Queen of the 



Market, with pure white double flowers of great size, after the style of Giant Comet 10 



Early Wonder Pink — The pink prototype of the foregoing 10 



GIANT OSTRICH PLUME. 



As the name suggests, this class of Asters is different from other types. Inasmuch as the flow- 

 ers 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. f 



AVhite, Rose, Pink, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark Blue. 



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



Mixed Colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 30c; % oz. 75c. 



GIANT UPRIGHT BRANCHING. 



A grand Aster, growing about 30 inches tall, with strong, straight, upright stems, permitting 

 of close planting. The flowers are exceptionally large and very double. 

 Pure White, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Purple, Mixed. Each, per pkt 10 



CURRIE'S PAEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION ASTEBS. 



A handsome variety, with incurved petals. The flowers are very large and almost perfectly 

 round; grows about 20 inches high. This is a standard variety for florists' use. 



Black Blue, Light Blue, Delicate Rose, Scarlet, Peach Blossom, Pure White. 



Any of the above pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 2.'>c; 6 pkts. 40c. 



Mixed Colors, pkt. 10c; 4 pkts. 25c; % oz. 90c; oz. $3.00. 



sempi.es bkanching asters: 



ASTEB PLANTS. 



strong, well-grown, transplanted Plants in leading varieties ready in May at 2.'?c per 

 dozen, $1.50 per hnndred. 



