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See list of varieties on pages 27, 28, 30. 
The varieties illustrated above are included in Packet No. 1420, price, 15 cents. 
improved Pzony-Flowered Perfection Aster. (See Improved Victoria Aster. (See Nos. 1285 to 1365). One 
os. 1070 to 1130). Our strain of this magnificent variety of the finest and most popular races. We catalogue 
has received Highest Awards wherever exhibited. the complete list of colors. 
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WHAT SPECIALISTS SAY OF OUR ASTERS. 
The gardener for F. W. Vanderbilt, Esq., Newport, R.I., writes: 
I send herewith, specimen blooms of my Asters which are greatly admired here. Please show thent at the exhibition (Massachusetts 
Horticultural). I thought you would be pleased to see such fine flowers from your strain of seed. 
From “ The Aster Prince” of Rhode Island: 
Dear Sirs,—I write to say that I received First Premium oz Asters at all fairs where I have exhibited, including the Rhode 
Tsland-State Fair. I staged two thousand blooms. The premiums include the following: First Prize for twenty-five Blooms ; First Prize 
for fifty Blooms; First Prize for Best Display. I love flowers and send you many thanks for your kind dealings with me. I shall want 
more of same kind in Spring. Here they call me the “Aster Prince,” and during this summer I had a thousand visitors looking at the 
Asters on my farm. Yours truly, Ww— T— 
From Mr. J. M. Hodgson, the famous Fifth Avenue Florist, New York City: 
The Asters did splendidly. Next Spring, will place our order with you earlier. 
From a noted Philadelphia grower: 
(Signed ) Rk. HUNNICKE. 
Dear Sirs,—Please send me the following eighteen packages of seeds as soon as possible. ..... The Aster seeds you sent me were very 
satisfactory. They were the best Asters I have ever had, axzd were admired by all my neighbors and friends. 
New Street, Frankford, Philadelphia. Cong 
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