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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



ASTERS 



CURRIES COLLECTION OF SUPERB AMERICAN ASTERS 



Aster, Autumn Glory. 



American Beauty — A grand new Aster of vigorous habit, bearing 

 profusely, large flowers on long stems similar in color to the American 

 Beauty Rose. It comes in medium early, the plant growing 2 feet 

 high. The petals of the flowers are unusually wide and heav>', 

 lasting a long time 



10 



Snowdrift — A valuable early Aster with large snow-white feathery 

 flowers of the Ostrich Plume type; comes into bloom in July 10 



Cardinal — An exceedingly free blooming Aster, its vivid cardinal 

 colored flowers presenting a striking appearance from mid-summer 

 until late in fall. It is an excellent variety for massing 10 



Lavender Gem — This is an extra early variety of a delicate lavender blue deepening 

 with age. The flowers are very full and double, of the best Giant Comet type, borne 

 on long, stout stems 10 



Rochester — An unrivalled, mid-season, lavender-pink. Giant Comet type of Aster of 

 vigorous habit 10 



Crimson King — This beautiful Aster is a rich blood crimson of the late branching tjTJe 

 with extra large, very double flowers, easily 5 inches across, borne on long, stiff stems 

 fully 15 to 18 inches in length 10 



Violet King — A distinct style of flower somewhat resembling the quilled sorts. The 

 petals, however, are larger and broader near the center. The blooms often measure 

 4 to 5 inches. The color is a soft violet li» 



Peerless Pink and Peerless White — Two truly magnificient Asters of the late brahncing 

 type. The flowers, as large as a fair-sized Chrj'santhemum, are borne in profusion 

 on very long, stout stems, often 18 inches in length. Offered only in two colors, one a 

 glorious Pure-White, the other a beautiful Shell-Pink. Each 10 



Daybreak — A beautiful, compact, branching Aster, with large, globe-shaped flowers, 

 of a charming shell-pink color. It pomes into bloom very early and continues through- 

 out the entire season 10 



Any 3 pkts. priced at 10c for 25c; any 6 pkts. at 10c for 40c. 



The best results are obtained from rich, well-prepared soil. Sow in- 

 doors in February or March for early flowering, transplanting into shallow 

 boxes or pots as soon as the seedlings have formed three leaves; plant out- 

 doors when danger from freezing is past. For late flowering they can be 

 sown outdoors in May or June. 



Pkt. 

 ASTER "SENSATION" (1916 Novelty)— A new, very double, 



brilliant crimson or garnet Aster, measuring fully 3 H inches across 



and unequalled for all purposes. The striking color shows up \'i\'idly 



when cut and makes a brilliant display in border or bed. The plant 



is 15 to 18 inches high, branching freely, the stunning flowers on 



long, leafy stems produced in abundance from early August to the 



close of September. 2 pkts. 25c 15 



Autumn Glory — A wonderful late Branching Aster, similar to the 

 well-known Semple's Pink, but a largei and stronger type of plant, 

 and a much more substantial flower. A pure sea-shell pink. Comes 

 into bloom when other late varieties are past their prime, and before 

 the early Chrysanthemums are ready, thus prolonging the Aster 

 season two weeks. The flowers are very double, and are borne 

 on stems of unusual length 15 



Vick's Pink Enchantress — A large loosely arranged flower of a soft 

 delicate pink similar to the Pink Enchantress Carnation. The 

 plants are upright in habit and very \'igorous, the leaves large and 

 broad. The stems are long, strong and graceful 10 



Purple Rochester — A more Chrysanthemum-like flower than those 

 of the original Lavender Pink Rochester. A rich shade of deep 

 purple. The long, narrow petals fall over one another in a charming 

 cascade of color, forming a wonderful shaggy mass that cannot be 

 equalled for richness of effect 15 



Vick's White and Pink King — These two Asters are a great acquiai- 

 tion. The plants are very tall and crowned with massive flowers 

 quite unlike any other type in cultivation. The thick masses of 

 long, narrow petals give the flowers a beautiful soft, fluffy appearance. 

 Each, per pkt 10 



Vick's Mikado — A beautiful Aster of the Comet type, flowers often 

 measuring from 4 to 4 \i inches, borne on long, stout wiry stems, 

 excellent for cut flower uses. Colors White and Shell-Pink, each. . 10 



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New Crimson Aster, Sensation. 



