LIST OF CHOICE ASTER SEEDS FOR 1918. 



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CURRIE'S CHOICE ASTERS 



ASTERMUM. 



A splendid new type of the HohenzoIIern Aster, of immense size, with 

 very full center. The plant reaches a height of from 18 to 24 inches, 

 growing very straight, with strong, sturdy stems, starting near the base. 

 We offer it in three colors, White, Pink, Lavender and Mixed. 

 Each, per pkt 15 



One pkt. each color for 35 



SEMPLE'S BRANCHING. 



A variety flowering late in the season, of strong, branching habit and 

 robust growth, bearing flowers with twisted or wavy petals of remarkable 

 size, exceedingly handsome and graceful. 



Crimson . 

 White... 



Blue 



Lavender. 



Pkt. 

 10 

 10 

 10 

 10 



Purple 10 



Pkt. 



Shell Pink 10 



Pink 10 



Rose 10 



Mixed Colors; J4 oz. 40c; 

 oz. $1.50 5 



Any 3 pkts. of the above named Semple's Branching Asters for 25c; 

 6 pkts. for 40c. 



GIANT COMET OR POODLE ASTERS. 



The flowers of this class are of immense size, often 6 inches across, com- 

 posed of long, wavy, twisted petals, gracefully formed into loose, yet densely 

 double half-globes, resembling some of the finer Japanese Chrysanthemums, 

 charming for cut flowers and decorative work. 



Deep Rose, Light Blue, White, Violet, 



Sulphur Yellow, Pink, Crimson, Purple. 



Any of the above pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 6 pkts. 40c. 

 Mixed colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 2Sc; K oz. 85c; oz. $3.00. 



GREGO'S GIANT COMET. 



The lovely, graceful, fluffy flowers of this beautiful Aster, frequently 

 over 5 inches across, are borne on long, strong stems, the plants themselves 

 being over 2 feet in height. The petals curl and twist across each other in a 

 charming manner. The flowers keep longer when cut than any others of 

 the same type. Begins to bloom in August. 



White, Shell Pink, Lavender, Violet, Deep Rose, and Mixed, 



each 10c. 



Giant Comet Asters. 



ROYAL PURPLE 



A distinct variety, the flower stems growing direct from the ground, and not on side shoots like other branching 

 sorts. The flowers are large and full to the center and slightly incurved, blooming freely until very late 

 in fall. Color bright purple 10 



EARLY WONDER. 



The earliest White Aster in cultivation, coming in ahead of the well-known Queen of the Market, with pure 

 white double flowers of great size, after the style of Giant Comet 10 



Early Wonder Pink — The pink prototype of the foregoing 10 



GIANT OSTRICH PLUME. 



As the name suggests, this class of Asters is different from other types, inasmuch as the flowers are free from 

 all stiffness, forming instead graceful, plume-like blossoms of large size, and beautiful colors, the flowers often 

 measuring over 6 inches across. The plants branch out freely, growing to a height of 18 inches, and bearing an 

 abundance of long stemmed double flowers with long, loosely curled petals. 



White, Rose, Pink, Crimson, Light Blue, Dark Blue, 



Any of the above, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 6 pkts. 40c. 



Mixed Colors, pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 20c; }4 oz. 75c. 



GIANT UPRIGHT BRANCHING. 



A grand Aster, growing about 30 inches tall, with strong, straight, upright stems, permitting of close planting. 

 The flowers are exceptionally large and very double. 

 Pure White, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Purple, Mixed. Each, per pkt 10 



CURRIE'S PAEON Y-FLOWERED PERFECTION ASTERS. 



A handsome variety, with incurved petals. The flowers are very large and almost perfectly round; grows 

 about 20 inches high. This is a standard variety for florists' use. 



Black Blue, Light Blue, Delicate Rose, Scarlet, Peach Blossom, Pure White. 



Any of the above pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 6 pkts. 40c. 



Mixed Colors, pkt. 10c; 4 pkts. 25c; Ji oz. 90c; oz. $3.00. 



Semple's Branching Asters. 



ASTER PLANTS. 

 Strong, well-grown, transplanted Plants in leading varieties ready in May at 25c per dozen, 

 $1.50 per hundred. 



