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TAD New Comet Crown Aster. RA, 
Bee ae This beautiful aster grows to a height of y anf a 
‘GZ about ]oinches. The fiowers are very large gs SE At 

(8 to 6 inches across), and of the true Giant 
Comet type, composed of long, graceful 
petals and resembling the most exquisite 
Japanese chrysanthemums. The centre of 
each flower is pure white and the outer por- 
tion a charming rosy pink. See illustra- 
tion. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
New Hohenzollern Aster. 
The largest flowered of the Comet asters; 
nearly 8 inches in diameter; quite similar 
in form to a Japanese chrysanthemum, and 
a truly magnificent aster in all respects. It 
has long stems and is admirable for cutting. 
Three colors: white and two shades of red. 
In mixture. Packet, 10 cts.;3 packets, 25 cts. 
Sun Goto (Yettow LEAF) SNAPDRAGON. 
ANTIRRHINUM. SNAPDRAGONS. 
THREE CHARMING NEW SORTS. 
SUN GOLD. A new dwarf snapdragon, with 
foliage of an intense canary yellow color. Height 
of plant, 5 inches; height of flower stalk, 7 inches. 
Color of flowers, resy white, marked witb car- 
mine of delicate tint. Suited to borders, carpet 
beds, ete. A decided noveity among snapdrag- 
ons. .Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
QUEEN VICTORIA. A newsort originat- 
ing from that famous variety, “The Bride.” It 
has finely cut foliage, ana flowers of unusually 
large size and splendid quality, of purest white 
Color. The fiower stalks are of more than average 
fength, and the bloom is profuse. An especially good 
antirrhinum for bouquets. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. 
PINK PRINCESS. This new pink snapdragon 
is one of the best and prettiest, and I list it on 
account of its exceeding high merit. Itis of medium 
height, and forms a pretty. compact plant, with nu- 
merous flower stalks or spikes. The bloom is prolific 
and continuous, but its main charm is the exquisite 
beauty of its clear pink color. It is one of the best for 
bouquet making, and will certainly make many 
friends. Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. 
New Comet QuiLltep Aster. 
New Comet Quilled Aster. 
A decided novelty, as shown by the illustration. A 
very beautiful Comet aster, growing about 14 feet 
high. The centre of the bloom consists of white 
quilled florets, artistically arranged and highly effec- 
ttve in appearance, in contrast with the exquisite, 
rose-colored outer petals. This is one of the most 
* charming of the new asters, and will attract wide 
and enthusiastic admiration. PkKt., 10c.; 3 pkKts., 25c. 
New Invincible Aster. 
A superior race in every way. The plants are of very healthy, 
robust, branching growth, about 2 feet high, producing, on long 
stems, massive pzeony-shaped flowers of perfect form and fault- 
less outline, and exceedingly double to the very centre. PKt., 0c. 




BY \ & $1 0 buys $1.30 worth, $2.00 buys $2.75 worth of packets 
One packet of each New Comet Crown ASTER. e and ounces of either vegetable or flower seeds. 
of the seven asters on 
this page for 50cents. MAULE’S EARLIEST 
BLOOMING ASTER. 
Two weeks earlier than the tall growing 
types. Of open, spreading habit, produc- 
ing large flowers on Jong stems. The col- 
ors include blue, white and pink. Distinct 
and valuable. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. 
SUNLIGHT ASTER. 
The first really good yellow aster. The 
plant is of medium height, and in form 
resembles the tall Chrysanthemum aster. 
The abundant flowers are about 3 inches 
in diameter, and are of the so-called Jewel 
vuype or shape. Admirable for bedding or 
bouquets. Pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 
CHRISTMAS TREE ASTER. 
The Christmas Tree aster gets its nume 
from its sturdy habit of growth. It is an 
attractive novelty, and certainly the most 
profuse bloomer of all the asters. Among 
mny trials it is the earliest to bloom. The 
flowers are about 2 to 2% inches in diame- 
ter. The plant attains a height of 15 
inches, but covers an area 20 inches to 2 = == : 
feet in diameter. All colors mixed. 4 eS 
Packet, 10 cents; 3 packets, 25 cents. New BEGONIA, QUEEN ANNA. 
New Begonia. 
QUEEN ANNA. 
A fibrous-rooted begonia, noted for 
freedom of bloom. Adapted to open 
air culture or to the winter window 
garden. The habit of growth is 
bushy and strong, yet very com- 
pact; and every branch produces 
flowers in a most lavish and satis- 
factory manner. The pink flowers 
are an inch or more across, with 
; bright yellow stamens in the centre 



CHRISTMAS TREE ASTER. 
ARCTOTIS GRANDIS. 
A charming new daisy-like plant 
from southwestern Africa, attain- 
e ing a height of 2to8 feet, and the 
Same breadth. It is to be treated as 
= an annual. The foliage is soft and 
downy, and of a whitish color. The 
flowers are 244 to 8 inches in diame- 
ter, borne on long stems, and freely 
produced from early summer until 
autumn. The ray flowers or petals 
are pure white on the upper sur- 
face, with a narrow zone of yellow 
at the base. The reverse or lower 
side of the petal is a pale lilac blue. 
The dise or centre of the flower is 



light blue, with slightly projecting 
white stamens, producing a charm- 
ing and unique effect. The plant is 
of easy culture and flourishes well 
in its new home. It is a good cut 
flower and will last in water for 
several days, and I commend it to 
those of my friends who wish to 
keep up with tbe latest and most 
valuable of the floral novelties. 
The fully expanded flat flowers 
make a grand showing in bright 
Sunlight, and the plant is very 
handsome. Pkt., 10¢.;3 pkts., 25e. 

EARS AV Res, URMERIOLMS LOK LUD OT. 


ArcToTis GRANDIS. 


ee *" important fact to be considered by all flower lovers is that each and every individual packet of Maule’s Flower Seeds has full cul- 
fural hints and directions printed on them in plain English that can be readily understood by the amateur and professional gardener. 
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of each, and nothing could excel 
the soft, pleasing effect. The stems 
and green leaves are smooth and 
waxy, contrasting beautifully with 
the ever present flowers. The leaf 
edges and the stems carry pink or 
reddish shades, and there is a pleas- 
ing color harmony throughout the 
entire plant. My notes taken in 
Europe, on the originater’s prem- 
ises, speak very highly of the new 
variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pKts., 25 cts. 
