FLOWER SEED DEPARTMENT 
This department is entirely distinct from our Rose and Plant business. It is presided over by those who for years have devoted 
themselves exclusively to the study and handling of the best Flower Seeds and Bulbs to be had. Whether in Europe, Japan, 
California, or at home, wherever the different varieties reach their greatest perfection—there is our supply obtained. We endeavor, 
not in a premium, but in the stock furnished, to give full value. Please note that following pages contain also recent introductions. 
For complete index to Flower Seeds and further information of these signs, see page 81. 
© Annuals; © Biennials; 
.> Greenhouse Plants; 2 Perennials; <> Stove Plants; § Climbing Plants. 
The New “‘Astermum.” Flower 51/2 inches across 
FIVE SPLENDID “KING” ASTERS © 
A magnificent class, distinct from all others in the character of the 
flower. The long, narrow petals are folded lengthwise, appearing 
almost as if quilled. The flowers are of great size and substance and 
last longer than almost any other varieties. 
200 Rose King. Pkt. 15 cts. 201 Violet King. Pkt. 15 cts. 
202 Pink King. Pkt. 15 cts. 203 White King. Pkt. 15 cts. 
213 Lavender King. Pkt. 15 cts. 
SOFFER> 62a Bay Z DEté. of eine Asters for 25 cts., or the set 
JAPANESE OR TASSEL ASTERS © 
Large flowers with petals curiously twisted and curled. 
177 Deep Rose. Pkt. I0 cts. 178 Bright Pink. Pkt. 10 cts. 
179 Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
151 BLUEBIRD ASTER. An ideal medium blue color. Pkt. 20c. 
193 QUEEN OF THE MARKET. 
colors, mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 
187 CRIMSON GIANT. Center petals incurve, while outer petals 
reflex. Pkt. 10 cts. 
189 PEERLESS PINK. Same class as Crimson Giant. Color beau- 
tiful pink. Pkt. Io cts. 
One pkt. each, Sensation, Astermum, Mixed Mikado, 
OFFER 62b Mixed Cregos, Mixed Semple’s Branching, and 
Mixed Japanese or Tassel Asters, for 75 cts. 
206 GOOD-QUALITY MIXED ASTERS © 
Contains some of the finest kinds. Pkt. 5c., Woz. 25c., oz. 75c. 
Very early flowering. 4 
SELECTED ASTERS 
These flowers are unrivaled for table and indoor decoration, 
for they will last a week or more when cut. Their ease of 
culture and beautiful blooms place Asters among the most 
popular flower seeds. The colors range from rich garnet and 
crimson to lightest pink and white, also blue and lavender 
shades. By planting our C. & J. Finest Mixed Asters you can 
have flowers in bloom for six weeks, as they include early, mid- 
season, and late varieties, also all the colors above mentioned. 
212 NEW RED ASTER, “SENSATION” © 
This is the reddest of all red Asters, the color being a rich 
garnet, or ox-blood-red, which glistens in the sunshine like 
a live coal. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts. 
NEW MIKADO ASTERS © 
The finest Asters introduced in recent years. The petals 
are narrow, very long and gracefully reflexed. ~ 
181 Purple. Pkt. 15 cts. 182 Pink. Pkt. 15 cts. 
183 Rose. Pkt. 15 cts. 184 White. Pkt. 15 cts. 
OFFER 62. One pkt. each of above 4 colors, 50 cts. 
150 “ASTERMUM” or GLORIFIED ASTER © 
ee cut) 
An entirely new creation in Asters, with flowers so large 
and like a chrysanthemum that the originator of this strain 
has well-named it “Astermum.’ Each plant yields from 
10 to 15 magnificent blooms on sturdy stems 18 to 24 inches 
long. Colors white, light pink, and lavender. In mixed pkts. 
only, including the three colors, 20 cts., or 2 pkts. 35 cts. 
CREGO’S GIANT COMET ASTERS © 
These make fine, regular pyramids, completely covered with 
superb, large, double flowers having curved and twisted petals 
resembling the finest Japan chrysanthemums. We consider 
these the finest and largest of all Comet Asters, and when cut 
they keep in good condition longer than any other of this type. 
166 Rose. Pkt. roc. 167 White. Pkt. toc. 
168 Azure-Blue. Pkt. roc. 169 Purple. Pkt. 1oc. 
170 Shell-Pink. Pkt. toc. 171 5 colors Mixed. Pkt. roc. 
~OFFER> 6@2C One pkt. each of 5 named colors, 45c. 
SEMPLE’S BRANCHING ASTERS © 
These splendid Asters are enormous bloomers and in their 
season are covered all over with splendid, large, perfectly 
double flowers of exquisite beauty. 
195 White. Pkt. 10 cts. 198 Crimson. Pkt. 10 cts. 
196 Purple. Pkt. 10 cts. 210 Azure-Blue. Pkt. 10 cts. 
197 Shell-Pink. Pkt. rocts. 211 Peach-Pink. Pkt. 10 cts. 
199 The above 6 colors mixed. Pkt. 5c., 40z. 25c., 0z. 90c. 
=OFFER> 62d one pkt. each of 6 named colors, 50c. 
204 C. & J. FINEST MIXED ASTERS © 
This is a fine mixture of the best and most beautiful Asters 
for general planting. It is made by ourselves and includes a 
great variety of the best kinds and choicest colors. They are 
no trouble to grow and can be planted in masses by sowing 
broadcast, but it is best to start the seeds early, in a hotbed 
or in the house, and transplant outside about May 10 in this 
latitude. Pkt. 10 cts., 40z. 40 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Flower Seeds Y = THE CONARD & JONES CoO. 
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