Early Branching or 

 Royal Asters W. R. 



1101 Mixed Colors Early. These early, 

 large flowering Asters come into bloom 

 just after Maule's Earliest Blooming 

 have passed their prime. The fine 

 double flowers measure about 3J4 in. 

 across and are composed of broad, 

 medium long flower petals which curve 

 inward, except for those in the center 

 which usually form an attractive whorl. 

 Plants branch freely near the ground, 

 which insures long flower stems. Fine 

 for beds, borders or cutting. 2 to 2)^ ft. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 30c; Vi oz- SOc. 



SPECIAL OFFER- 



JOSS Giant Caliiornia Sunshine Aster 



California Giant Sunshine 



Anemone' Flowered Asters " 



1089 Mixed Colors Midseason to late. The large 

 blooms, 4 to 5 in. across, are of unusual form. The 

 long, graceful outer ray petals are rose, light and deep 

 blue, purple and other colors, in lovely contrast to the 

 center which is filled with smaller tubular petals 

 ending in a small four-pointed star. Quite striking. 

 2'A ft. tall. Pkt. 15c; Vg oz. SOc; Vi oz. 85c. 



King Asters 



4116 Collection 

 Maule's Giant 

 American Asters 



So that you may try out dif- 

 ferent types of Asters, we have 

 made up this collection which 

 contains one packet each of the 

 following 7 lovely varieties: 

 Giant Branching White, Mam- 

 moth Peony-flowered Silvery 

 Rose, King Mixed Colors, Peer- 

 less Pink, Astermum Lavender, 

 Heart of France and Crego 

 Purple. Purchased separately, 

 these 7 pkts. would cost SOc; 

 but we oft'er them at the BAm 

 special price of «#V1» 



1068 Mixed Colors Early midseason. Medium size 

 flowers of distinct formation; the long, narrow, quill- 

 like petals are rolled lengthwise, giving the entire 

 flower a kind of porcupine-like appearance. 1 J4 to 2 ft. 

 Many colors. Pkt 10c; Vs oz. 2Sc; Vi oz. 40c. 



980 Maule's Anniversary Mixture of the Best 

 Giant American Asters 



Maule's customers include this unexcelled mixture of American Asters in their gardens year after 

 year, because they know it will give them a sliowy bed or border with plenty of flowers for cutting. 

 In the mixture are the largest and finest Asters originated in America, and careful attention has 

 been given to see that the blend of colors is particularly pleasing. Pkt. 10c ; Vg oz. 35c ; Vi oz. 60c. 



Hardy Perennial Asters 



979 Novi-Belgii Hybrids These are the Improved Michaelmas Daisies which bloom during late 

 summer and early fall. The 4 to -S ft. plants are covered with Daisy-like blooms which come mostly 

 in shades of blue and purple. An extra-fine, carefully grown strain which is sure to please. 



Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 3Sc. 

 981 Alpinus Mixed Large, single Daisy-like flowers in blue and white with golden yellow centers; 

 lovely in any part of the garden or when cut. Especially fine for rockeries. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 40c. 



1061 Imbricated 



Pompon Asters 



Light Blue 



Imbricated Pompon Asters 



A 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 compact growth, about 15 in. 

 tall, and lend themselves admirably to borders, bedding 

 and cutting as well as pot culture. The flowers are produced 

 freely over a long period. 



1061 Light Blue 

 1063 Crimson 

 1060 Rose 



1062 Fiery Scarlet 



1064 Violet 



1065 White 



Any of the above separate colors: Pkt. 15c; Vg oz. 45c. 



1066 Mixed Colors Each of the above and other desirable 

 colors are blended in the proper proportion. 



Pkt. 10c ; Vg oz. 40c ; V4 oz. 70c. 



SPECIAL OFFER^-^^ 



The above 6 Colors of the Imbricated 

 Pompon Asters at a Special Price 



One packet each of the six named separate va- 

 rieties of this unusual and distinct Aster. CA^i 

 4124 6 pkts. in all (value 90c) for only WWW 



Baby's Breath 



Gypsophila 



Used extensively for mixing with other flowers in bouquets. The annual types 

 bloom quickly from seed, making plants about II4 ft. tall and covered with 

 small, open, bell-shaped blooms. Easily grown in any soil. To have the annual 

 types in bloom all season, several sowings should be made every two weeks. 



1369 Carmine Bright carmine; 

 showy with white. 



Pkt. 10c; Vz oz. 2Sc. 

 1368 Giant White An improved 

 large-flowered variety, pure white. 



Pkt. 5c; V2 oz. 15c; oz. 25c. 



1370 Rose Dainty bright rose; quite 

 refined. Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 20c. 



Perennial Baby's Breath 



Easily grown, most profuse blooming, 

 popular hardy plants, excellent for 

 borders and mixing with other cut 

 flowers. 



1384 Pacifica Quite erect growing 

 plants, 3 to 4 ft. tall, covered during 

 August with masses of small pink 

 blooms. Lovely and desirable. Very 

 showy. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 45c. 



1371 Paniculate Tiny white flowers 

 on slender stems in June and July. 

 2J^ ft. tall. Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 25c. 

 1383 Paniculata fl. pi. Small double 

 white flowers in great profusion. June 

 and July. 3 ft. 



Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 45c. 



1368 Baby's Breath, Giant White 



Balsam Apple 



1481 (Momordica balsamina) A 



smooth-foliaged annual climber with 

 creamy white flowers spotted brown, 

 followed by round, apple-shaped, 

 golden yellow, warted fruits filled 

 with attractive blood-red pulp which 

 IS often used to make salve. 10 ft. 

 Pkt. 5c; V* oz. 20c. 



Balsam Pear 



1482 (Momordica charantia) An 



annual climber with light foliage and 

 attractive, long, pear-shaped, golden 

 yellow fruits with black seeds sur- 

 rounded by a carmine pulp. This con- 

 trasts well with the light green 

 foliage. Fruits are also used medici- 

 nally. 10 ft. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 



1124 Balloon Vine 



(Love-in-a-puff) 



Hardy Annual Climber 



A rapid growing climber, attaining a 

 height of ,S to 10 feet. Bears small white 

 flowers, followed by inflated seed pods 

 resembling small balloons, hence the 

 name. Largely planted to cover fences, 

 arches, garden houses, etc., because of 

 its quick and free growth. 



Pkt. 5c; Vz oz. 15c. 



Maule's Seeds 

 Once Grown 

 Always Grown 



Begonias 



Begonias are in great demand for they 

 are ideal plants for beds, borders, pots 

 and window boxes. Bloom profusely 

 until frost in sun or half-shade. 10 in. 



1138 Semperflorens, Mixed A well- 

 balanced mixture which includes white, 

 salmon, and many shades of red and 

 pink, with both green and bronze 

 foliage. Fibrous-rooted. 



Pkt. 10c; 1/64 oz. 45o. 



1134 Tuberous-Rooted Begonias, 

 Double Mixed Large blooms, 4 in. or 

 more across, in a wide range of colors 

 including pink, rose, salmon, orange, 

 crimson, yellow and white. 



Pkt. 40c; 2 pkts. 70c. 



IJ38 Begonia Sempertlorens, Mixed 



PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4* Maule's Seeds are Tested for purity and vitality; they are Guaranteed 



61 



