NZ 28 WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS NB 
ASTERS 
The Aster’s vigor and ease of culture are import- 
ant factors of its popularity. Plants from seed sown 
Le in the open ground in May bloom finely in Septem- 















a _their best. For ‘July and August flowers sow 
“* ‘in March or April, in coldframes , spent hot- 
bed, or pots or boxes in the house. Cover 
the seed about half an inch deep with 
rich, light soil, and when the plants have 
inches apart each way into well-prepared 
with the soil. 
ASTERS 
ing habit; excellent for cutting, and very free 
Bure\Whites-eeeee eee S010) Lisht Bluew-eeeee $0.10 
ROse.2 Shoes ae are 0) sDarki Blue eee 10 
Crimson? ee eee 10) 3Mirxed'i@olorsse54-c ee 10 
COMET ASTERS 
The flowers of this attractive variety, with their well-twisted and curled petals, 
resemble somewhat those of a Japanese Chrysanthemum. 11% feet. Pkt. 
\ Pure White... 2... ; Pkt. $010 Pink, Bordered White... .$0.10 
Peach Blossom ...... “ lO ei sh@Bluictaseae ere 10 
Dark Roseyce) sete oh 0) Dark Blue: eee eee 10 
GCarmine::..°355.-0- iy 10 Mixed Colors............. 10 
; > PERFECTION ASTERS 
, 2 
| (Truffaut’s Improved Paeony-Flowered) 
Blossoms very large, well shaped, almost perfectly 
round, with flat, beautifully incurved petals. 11% feet. 


“ LATE FLOWERING BRANCH- 
y ING ASTERS 
These are, without a doubt, the finest of late- 
flowering varieties. The flowers are large, very 
double, and borne on long stems; fine for cutting. 
2 feet. Pkt. Pkt. 
OF create ne Rutetae one $0.10 Crimson.... .........$0.10 
Mavendery-e sea 10,-. Purpleys2 Bee 10 
Shell-Pink........... 10) (Mixed) 25> ee 10 
VICTORIA ASTERS 
Taking into consideration size, color and 'profusion of bloom, these are probably 
the handsomest of all the Asters, and cannot fail to give satisfaction, whether 
grown in beds, pots or for cutting. 11% feet. 

Aster, Queen of the Market White, Tinted Rose...... ss .10 Mixed Colors............. 10 | 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET > 
ber and October, when the flowers are seen at 
three or four leaves transplant about 18 | 
beds. Manures too fresh or used in too 
large quantities sometimes induce dis- — 
ease in Asters. When used they should © 
be thoroughly well decayed and mixed © 
The earliest Aster of all to bloom; branch- — 
flowering One foot. Pkt. Pkt. | 
Pure White.2225..222 008 On eee eee $0.10 
Glowing Crimson..................... 10 
Bo Light:.Blue:...3 eso oe ee 10 
= Light Blue, Edged White.............. 10 
s ROSC@ os lelsgidcs = si tron ree oe a 10 
Purple ij. fecicscae cin dene sa Oe 10 
Carmine, Edged White................ 10 | 
Mixed! Colors? 3003 ces eee 10 
Wihiters ote scree Pkt. SOLO) (Crimsone.. 42a Pkt. $0.10 © 
Scarletivixncta cece .10 Peach Blossom Pink..... < 10 
PUT PLO ee ese ccsntetee conte ee sf 10 Light Blue............... se 10 
