116— Flower Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



Maule's 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, 

 being easily raised fron seed, making a brilliant effect when grown in masses and furnishing a constant supply of cut flowers. On our second 

 cover page we Illustrate seven sorts in colors and ofl'er the collection at a low figure. No garden, large or small, should be without asters. 



Aster, Crego. 



CREGO. The plant is strong and well branched, grows about two 

 feet high, and produces many long flower stems, which makes this 

 sort a very profitable one for the gardener or florist. The flowers are as 

 fine as chrysanthemums, seldom measuring less than 6 inches across; 

 of beautiful form, double, with long, fluffy, gracefully curled petals. 

 This variety has become very popular either for cutting or bedding. 



1002 AZURE BLUE. A most desirable shade. Handsome. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ],-g ounce, 30 cents; onuce, $1.50. 



i004 LAVENDER. A delicate shade. Very desirable. 



Packet, 10 cents; \^ ounce, 30 cents; ounce, $1.50. 



1005 ROSE. A pretty and attractive shade. 



Packet, 10 cents; ^^ ounce, 30 cents; ounce, Sl.50. 



1006 SHEI.Ii PINK. Beautiful shade, in demand for cutting. 



Packet, 10 cents; ^.g ounce, 30 cents; ounce, S1.50. 



1007 PURPLE. A deep, rich, dark self color. 



Packet, 10 cents; ^^ ounce, 30 cents; ounce, $1.50. 



1009 WHITE. Large, pure white. Excellent for cutting. 



Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 30 cents; ounce, $1.50. 



1010 MIXED COLORS. Composed of all the colors of the Cregos. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; 3^ ounce, Ho cts.; ^ ounce, 40 cts,; ounce, $1.25. 



One packet each of the above 7 Crego Asters for 50 cts. 



Aster, King. 



KING ASTERS. In size the peer of the grandest chrysanthenuims, 

 of branching habit with vigorous growth, stems long and stilT. In foi 211 

 the flower is distinct from any other variety, petals longer and broader, 

 while the centre is curled and incurved, covering the crown. 



1063 PINK. Packet, 10 cts.; 1^ ounce, 30 cts.; ounce, $1.50. 



1065 ROSE. Packet, 10 cts.; % ounce, 30 cts.; ounce, $1.50. 



1066 VIOLET. Packet, 10 cts.; 1 J ounce, 30 cts.; ounce, $1.50. 



1067 WHITE. Packet, 10 cts.; >g ounce, 30 cts.; ounce, $1.50. 



1068 MIXED COLORS. Includes the above colors. 



Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 25 cents; ^ ounce, 40 cts.; ounce, $1.25. 



J090 LADY ROOSE- 

 VELT. A splendid gi- 

 ant flowering aster of 

 recent introduction. 

 The flowers resemble 

 huge incurved chrysan- 

 themums. The color is 

 a deep rose pink, of mar- 

 velous beauty. The ro- 

 bust plants produce ex- 

 tra long stifl' stems in- 

 variably 40 inches long, 

 20 to 30 inches long is 

 very ordinary for this 

 new aster. Every stem 

 is cro^yned with gigantic 

 flowers. One of the best 

 American asters ever 

 offered. Valuable sort 

 for cutting for bouquets. 

 Packet, 10c.;3^ ounce, 

 25c.; 14 ounce, 40c.; 

 ounce, $1.25. 



Aster, Lady Roosevelt. 



Maule's Asters are Prize Winners Everywhere 



On behalf of the Beecroft Amateur Horticultural Society, 

 we convey our appreciation for the supply of Aster seeds, 

 which w^ere unsurpassed and absolutely the finest yet grow^n 

 in this state. Several members staged and wron prizes w^ith 

 blooms 6 to 7 inches in diameter. 



A. Wachsmann, Hon. Secretary, Beecroft, Australia. 



7084 PEERLESS PINK. The plants are of robust, branching habit 

 24 to 30 Inches high, bearing magnificent blooms on strong stems, 

 averaging 18 inches in length, the globular-shaped flowers measuring 

 4 to 6 inches In diameter and of great depth and densely petaied. 

 The centre petals are prettily Incurved, while the wide, outer petals 

 reflex, making a most artistic flower. The color is a very pleasing shade 

 of rich shell pink. It blooms about the middle of August, being at its 

 best during the early part of September, making it an elegant sort either 

 for cutting or for bedding. Packet, 10 cts.; Js ounce, 40 cts. 



"From your 50c collection ol aster seeds last year we cat 250 dozen magnificent 

 flowers, some measuring 5}^ inches across". 



Mrs. Horace E. Chamberlin, East Palestine, Ohio. 



Aster, Daybreak. 



DAYBREAK. This beautiful aster is one of those rare gems that 

 have come to stay. Grows about 2 feet high, strong and compact. The 

 flowers are as round as a ball. An excellent variety for cutting. 



I0I4 BLUE. Packet, 10 cents; '; ounce, 50 cents. 



J076 LAVENDER. Packet, 10 cents; '^ ounce, 50 cents. 



iOJ7 ROSE PINK. Packet, 10 cents; \^ ounce, 50 cents. 



2018 SHELL PINK. Packet, 10 cents; y„ ounce, 50 cents. 



1020 SALMON. Packet, 10 cents; 14 ounce, 50 cents. 



1023 MIXED COLORS. All the above colors. 



Packet, 10 cts.; % ounce, 40 cts.; I4 ounce, 75 cts.; ounce, $2.25. 



