All varieties listed, except where noted, 

 are annuals. They bloom and die in one 

 season. Perennials are the hardy, perma- 

 nent ones that live for years. 



With its many and varied forms, its wide range of color, and 

 its real beauty, the aster is deservedly one of the most popular 

 flowers we have. By planting early, midseason and late varie- 

 ties you may have asters from June to frost. W. R. means 

 Wilt-Resistant— resistant to the destructive wilt disease. We 

 offer all that have been bred so far, and will add more as they are developed. Asters bloom from 



Asters 



three to, five months after seed is sown, varying with the 

 variety and the climate. By starting the seed indoors 6 weeks 

 before outdoor planting time, earlier blooms may be had. 

 Give your asters rich, well-drained soil, plenty of moisture and 

 sunshine, and they will repay you. The location of the aster 

 bed should be changed every year for best results. 



Earliest Blooming 



The first of our large asters to bloom. The flowers 

 are fully double, about 3 in. across, and carried on 

 fairly long stems. Plants are of open, spreading 

 growth and branch freely near the base. 15 to 18 

 in. tall. Will bloom in June if started early. 

 1021 Crimson W. R. 1022 Pink W. R. 



1029 Deep Rose 1011 Purple W. R. 



1053 Mixed Colors W. R. 1054 White W. R. 

 Any of the above: Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 



4121 Earliest Blooming 

 Aster Co! lection 



5 Pkts. — One each of the above five -. , 

 separate colors (value 75p) for only DUp 



American Beauties 



Midseason to late. A true American type of aster, 

 noted for its vigorous growth, free blooming char- 

 acter, and the unusually long stems of the large 

 flowers. The plants are of branching habit and grow 

 2 to 2J< ft. tall. Flowers are globular, fully double, 

 with incurved petals, and usually about 4 in. across. 

 They are desirable for beds, borders and cutting. 

 1072 Carmine Rose W. R. 



1074 Azure Blue (Dark Lavender) W. R. 



1075 Crimson W. R. 

 1013 Deep Rose W. R. 



1076 Purple W. R. 



1077 Shell-Pink W. R. 



1078 White W. R. 



1079 Mixed Colors W. R. Fine range of beautiful 



colors, including many not listed above. Very showy. 



Any of the above American Beauty Asters: 



Pkt. 150; 1/8 oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 



4126 American Beauty 

 Wilt Resistant Aster Collection 



Every color offered above is so beautiful and so 

 outstanding that many gardeners will want to 

 have a display of all seven separate colors listed. 

 To encourage their use, we will send one packet 

 of each separate color, 7 Pkts. in all -».- , 

 (value §1.05), for only foUp 



1118 Maule's Choice 

 Varieties Mixed 



This mixture contains all the best types of big, 

 double asters in all colors. It is a supremely fine 

 assortment of early, midseason, and late flowering 

 varieties providing a long blooming period with 

 many blossom variations. 



Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 



1115 Heart of France w.r. 



Midseason. Deep, rich glowing red unlike any other 

 red aster. Flowers are of good size, fully double 

 and borne on long, strong stems. Fine for cutting; 

 15 to 18 in. tall. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 



983 Extra Early Navy Blue 



A new extra-early, giant flowered aster; rather 

 close in form to that of the Giant Crego type. The 

 flowers are large, about 4 in. in diameter, with 

 long, ribbon-like, beautifully curled, twisted, and 

 interlaced petals of a rich, luminous, deep velvety 

 purple-blue color. Plants grow about 20 in. tall. 



Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 



California Giants 



Midseason to late. The largest of the fluffy or 

 feathered type of asters. The immense chrysan- 

 themum-like blooms, 5 in. or more across, have 

 long, gracefully curled and twisted petals, giving 

 them a lovely fluffy appearance. They are carried 

 on strong stems, lyZ to 2 ft. long. Plants branch 

 freely and grow 2 to 3 ft. tall. Valuable for cutting. 



992 Crimson 994 Pink 996 Rose 



993 Blue 995 Purple 997 White 

 998 Mixed Colors The above and others. 



Any of the above California Giants: 

 Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 



4130 California Giant Aster 

 Collection 



6 Pkts. — One each of the above six cr\ 1 

 separate colors (value 900) for only OvFp 



Giant Branching 



Midseason to frost. Flowers are fully double, 3 l /£ to 

 4 in. across, with somewhat incurved petals. Plants 

 grow 2 to 3 ft. tall, branch freely, producing stems 

 often 2 ft. long. We are pleased to be able to offer 

 below wilt-resistant strains of six choice colors. 



1091 Azure Blue W. R. 1090 Scarlet W.R. 

 1094 Purple W.R. 1095 Shell-Pink W. R. 



1098 Light Rose W. R. 1096 White W. R. 

 Any of the above: Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400. 

 1097 Mixed Colors W. R. Most superb blend of 

 many fine colors. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 40p; Vi oz. 700. 



4128 Giant Branching W. R. 

 . Aster Collection 



6 Pkts. — One each of the above 6 f*(\l 

 separate colors (value 900) for only OUp 



Giant Crego 



Midseason. Large blooms, 4 to 5 in. across, with 

 long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and twisted 

 petals, giving them a chrysanthemum-like appear- 

 ance. Flowers are carried on long, strong stems 

 which make them ideal for cutting. The plants 

 flower for several weeks during midseason. 2 ft. 



1031 Blue W. R. 1036 Pink W. R. 



1034 Crimson W. R. 1047 Violet W. R. 



1035 Rose W. R. 1038 White W. R. 

 1039 Mixed Colors W. R. A careful blending of 

 the above and other colors; lovely for cutting. 



Any of the above Improved Giant Crego Asters: 

 Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400; Vi oz. 700. 



4127 Improved Giant Crego 

 Wilt Resistant Aster Collection 



6 Pkts. — One each of the above six Cf\l 

 separate colors (value 900) for only... OUp 



California Giant.Curled anil Interlaced 



Pompon or Button 



Charming, rather early blooming type of aster with 

 small, round, pompon flowers having a few rows of 

 short, broad outer petals and attractive quilled 

 center petals. Plants are of upright, somewhat com- 

 pact growth, about 15 in. tall, and lend themselves 

 admirably to borders, bedding and cutting. 



1066 Mixed Colors The most desirable colors are 

 blended in the proper proportion for a grand dis- 

 play. Pkt. 200; Vs oz. 500; Vi oz. 850. 



1058 VioSet Glory 



Extremely early blooming; first flowers appear in 

 about 14 weeks after the seed is sown. They are of a 

 rich shade of deep purple- violet, 3 to 3>< in. across, 

 fully double and so thick as to be almost globular. 

 Plants grow 1>< ft. tall and are of open, spreading 

 habit. Stems are straight, strong and range from 12 

 to 15 in. in length. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 500. 



1071 Peerless Yellow 



Midseason to late. Beautiful, clear light yellow. 

 Flowers are large, double, and perfectly round in 

 form. Plants are of the branching type and grow 

 2 to 3 ft. tall. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 400. 



