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Asters 



130 Wisconsin StMilwaukce, Wis. 



See New Varieties of Aster, Page 4. 



EXTRA EARLY HOHENZOLLERN (Early Wonder) 



— An early branching class similar to the Comet in 

 style, with long- stiff stems. Splendid for cutting. 



Pink Wliite Rose 



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

 Finest »Iixed Colors, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 



KING ASTERS — Of branching habit, bearing large 

 flowers resembling the quilled sorts, except that 

 the petals are larger and broader and beautifully 

 twisted in the center, completely covering the 

 crown. 



Lavender Pink King — Beautiful lavender-pink. 



Rose King — A pleasing shade of rose. 



Violet King — Color soft violet lilac. 



White King — Pure white. 



Mixed Colors. 



Any of the above King Asters, per pkt., 10c; one 



pkt. each of the 4 King Asters, 30c. 



aUEEN OF THE MARKET — An 



extra early class, coming in 

 three or four weeks ahead of 

 any other. The flowers are 

 very double and are borne on 

 long stems. 



Light Blue Pink White 



Peach Blossom Purple 



Choice Mixed 



Each, per pkt., 10c; '% oz., 

 40c. 



LAVENDER GEM — Improved. 

 An early variety with large, 

 double flowers of the Giant 

 Comet type. The color is a 

 delicate lavender when flrst 

 open, deepening with age. 

 The flowers are borne pro- 

 fusely on long, slender stems, 

 the finely cut, feathery petals 

 giving them the effect of a 

 ragged Chrysanthemum. Pkt., 

 10c; 1^ oz., 50c. 



PEERLESS — A grand Aster of 

 the late branching type, 

 bearing freely very large, 

 perfect shaped flowers on 

 long stiff stems. 



Pure W^hite, Shell Pink. Each, per pkt., 10c; Va oa., 5Cc. 



ROYAL PURPLE — An early Aster of the branching type, 

 producing large, handsome purple flowers freely all 

 through the season, on long stems. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 



SENSATION — A new large red Aster, the color being a rich 

 garnet, glistening like live coal in the sunlight. The 

 flowers are very large, measuring ZVz inches across, and 

 are borne freely on long stiff stems. Pkt., ICc; % oz., JSOc. 



SNOWDRIFT — The earliest white Aster. The flowers are 

 very large and 'feathery and borne on long, slender 

 stems. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 5«c. 



SINGLE MARGUERITE ASTER. 



Very effective for bedding, bearing large single daisy- 

 like flowers on long slender stems, fine for cutting. 

 Fine Mixed Colors. % oz., 40c. Pkt., 10c. 



NEW ASTER EVERLASTING FLESH. 



This curious Aster resembles a large Helichrysum. When 

 cut and dried it retains its color and shape as an everlast- 

 ing flower. Pkt., 10c. 



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Hohenzollern Aster. 



ASTERMUM 



A Glorified Aster. 



A magnificent class of Asters of the Comet type, bearing 

 immense flowers of perfect form on strong, straight stems 

 18 to 24 inches tall. Each plant yields from ten to fifteen 

 mammoth flowers of surpassing beauty. 



AVhite, Pink, Lavender. 

 Choice Mixed Colors. 



Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; Va oz., 50c. 



MIXTURE OF GIANT FLOWERING ASTERS. 



To enable those of our customers who want a mixture of 

 the best Asters for cutting, we have prepared this mixture 

 of the flnest flowering varieties, blended so as to make the 

 best assortment of colors, coming into flower at different 

 times, from early summer until late in fall. Pkt., lOc; 

 ^A oz., 50c; oz., $1.75. 



HARDY PERENNIAL ASTERS (Michaelmas Dalaies). 



Fall blooming hardy plants bearing a profusion cf single 

 flowers. Will flower the first year from seed sown early. 

 14 oz., 50c; pkt., 10c. 



ASTER PLANTS. 

 The leading sorts ready in May at 30c per doz., $2.00 per 100. 



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