A. CURRIE & CO. 



FLOWER SEEDS^ 



American branching Aster 



Asters 



Sow in light, rich soil, covering the seed about % inch. 

 When the plants have three or four leaves, transplant early 

 varieties 9 to 12 inches apart and late sorts 15 to 18 inches 

 apart. 



NEW A]»IERICA]V BEAUTY ASTERS, see Page 3. 



NEW EARLY FLOWERING ASTERS, see Page 3. 



HEART OF FRANCE ASTERS, see Page 3. 



GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA — A new mammoth flowering class 

 of the Non-Lateral Branching type. They combine a 

 flower of extraordinary proportions with a long stem 

 practically free from laterals. Finest mixed colors. 

 Pkt., 15c. 

 For New Separate Colors, see Page 3. 



CHARMING BRIDE) — A magnificent Aster with long, grace- 

 fully reflexed petals curling across each other full to the 

 center. It is a vigorous grower, bearing very large flow- 

 ers profusely on long, stiff stems. Color a beautifv.-l shade 

 of lavender pink. Pkt., I5c; 2 pkts., 25'c; % oz., 75c. 



VICK'S PINK ENCHANTRESS — A vigorous grower of up- 

 right habit, bearing freely large flowers of a soft, delicate 

 pink color on long stems. The flowers are full to the 

 center with beautifully arranged broad petals. Pkt., 10c; 

 3 pkts., a5c; Va oz., 50c. 



MIKADO OR ROCHESTER — An exceedingly handsome Aster 

 of the Comet type with long, narrow gracefully reflexed 

 petals. It is a vigorous grower, bearing extra large 

 flowers in great abundance. 



Lavender-pink (Rochester) Lavender Rose 



Sh«ll.pink Violet WTilte Mixed 



Badi pkt.» lOet 3 pkta^ 25c; % •■•. S9e, 



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AMERICAN BRANCHING — A beautiful class of Asters 

 of strong and vigorous habit. The flowers are large 

 and double with twisted petals and borne on long, 

 strong stems, from midseason until late in fall. 



Crimson Deep Pink Rose Blue Lavender 

 Scarlet Purple Shell Pink WTiitc 



Each, per pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 25c; 6 pkts., 40c. 



Choice mixed colors, pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 25c; oz., ^.rS* 



GREGG'S GIANT COMET ASTER 



Our illustration can do but partial justice to this 

 grand flower. The twisted and curled petals give the 

 flower the appearance of a huge chrysanthemum. The 

 flowers are very large, often measuring 5 inches in 

 diameter. The strong, erect stems average 20 to 24 

 inches in length. Though the flowers are large they 

 are produced in abundance. 



GIANT COMET (Ostrich Plume) — A magnificent tyv^ 

 producing immense flowers with broad curved 

 petals on long, stout stems. 



Crimson 

 Deep Pink 

 Dark Blue 



Light Blue 

 Peach Blossom 

 Rose 



Lavender-pink 



Violet 



White 



Each, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 6 pkts., 40c. 



Finest mixed colors, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c., % oz., 

 40c; oz., $2.50. 

 CARLSON'S BRANCHING (Invincible) — A splendid 

 mid-season Aster, bearing large, incurved flowero on 

 strong stems. Very useful for cutting. 

 Crimson Lavender-pink Lavender Pink Rose 

 W^hite Purple 



Each, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 6 pkts., 40c. 



Choice Mixed Colors, pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c; oz., $2.90. 



Giant Comet Aster. 



