Aster seeds are also offered on pages 121, 130, 131, 132 and illustrated in colors on 2nd cover 



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Maulers Giant American Asters 



Hardy 

 Annual 



In recent years we have paid particular attention to American grown asters, for tbey have greatly Increased the popularity of this flower. 

 We know of no other flower so easily raised from seed, which combines so much beauty with grace and usefulness and are more satisfactory 

 than asters. They make a brilliant effect when grown In masses and furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. On our second cover page we illus« 

 trate six sorts in colors. Every garden, large or small, should contain asters. 



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GIANT ASTERMIIM. A beautiful strain of the comet type, in size 

 the peer of the grandest chrysanthemums; hence the appropriate 

 name of astermums. A conspicuous and valuable border, bedding or pot 

 plant, attaining a height of 18 to 24 Inches. The flowers are large, with 

 long, gracefully curled petals. Unrivaled for table decoration, and 

 particularly appreciated as cut flowers, coming in bloom a little earlier 

 than the Crego type. 

 983 DARK BLUE. Packet, 15 cents ; ^ ounce, 50 cents. 



liAVElXDER. Packet, 15 cents; y^ ounce, 50 cents. 



ROSE PINK. Packet, 15 cents; % ounce, 50 cents. 



SHEIiL. PINK. Packet, 15 cents; % ounce, 50 cents. 



PURE WHITE. Packet, 15 cents; 3^ ounce, 50 cents. 



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4117 One packet each of the above 5 Astermums for 65 cents. 



990 MIXED COLORS. All the above shades In mixture. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; ^ ounce, 10 cts.; % ounce, 75 cts.; ounce, $2.50. 



ASTERS 



are one of 



our leading 



specialties. 



Almost 



every 



customer 



orders Aster 



Seed; 



a 



convincing 



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the 

 popularity 



of this 



wonderful 



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KING ASTERS. Bear very large double flowers from August to 

 October. Of branching habit with vigorous growth, stems long and 

 stifl". In form the flower is distinct from any other variety, petals are 

 long, narrow and more or less quilled. 



1068 MIXED COLORS. Includes the four leading colors. 

 Packet, 15 cents; ^^ ounce, 50 cents; J^ ounce, 85 cts.; ounce, $3.00. 



MAULE'S GIANT BRANCHING. These admirable asters are usu- 

 ally at their best in .September. The tendency to form numerous 

 branches gives the class its name. The flowers are 4 Inches in diameter, 

 rich and showy and are borne on long stems. 



1101 LIGHT ROSE PINK. Packet, 10 cents; Yg ounce, 30 cents. 



1102 AZURE BLUE. Packet, 10 cents; Yg ounce, 30 cents. 



1103 CRIMSON. Packet, 10 cents; 3^ ounce, 30 cents.. 



1104 LAVENDER. Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 30 cents. 



1105 ROSE PINK. Packet, 10 cents; Ya ounce, 30 cents. 



1106 SHELL PINK. Packet, 10 cents; Yb ounce, 30 cents. 



1107 PURPLE. Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 30 cents. 



1108 DARK VIOLET. Packet, 10 cents; Ya o"»ce, 30 cents. 



1109 PURE IVHITE. Packet, 10 cents; Ya ounce, 30 cents. 



4121 One packet each of the above 9 colors for 75 cents. 



1110 ALL COLORS BIIXED. All colors In this mixture. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; '% ounce, 'i5 cts.; ^ ounce, 45 cts.; ounce, $1.50. 







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DAYBREAK. Sturdy upiighl plants growing 12 to 18 Inches high, 

 and producing a mass of bloom unequalled by any other variety, froni 

 August to October. Every plant Is a bouquet Itself. 



1023 MIXED COLORS. All colors iu a superfine mixture. 



Packet, 10 cents; J^ ounce, 35 cents; i^ ounce, 65 cents. 



