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Di OE iy SEXTETTE OF AMERICAN ASTERS. 
: mS ee The six sorts offered under this head are of various types, all equally 
beautiful, and being of American origin, suit our cli- 
matic conditions, and are usually of stronger germination 
than many of the imported varieties. All are of strong, 
sturdy growth, free-flowering and first-class in every way. 
1311 Daybreak. Of symmetrical growth; attains a 
height of 18 inches, and produces during August per- 
fect globe-shaped flowers, of a delicate pink tint. 
1353 Lavender Gem. One of the most beautiful 
Asters. Of comet type, with large, artistic, loosely- 
arranged flowers of the most charming shade of lav- 
ender imaginable. 
“4 1395 Purity. Identical in every way to Daybreak, but 
. of pure glistening white. 
ay 1441 Snowdrift. A most yaluable variety, coming 
a 3 into flower in July, with superb plumy snow-white 
flowers of the Ostrich-feather type. 
1482 Violet King. A new and distinct sort of the 
Late Branching type, with perfectly double flowers 
of a pleasing, soft shade of violet. (See cut. ) 
1494 White Fleece. The largest and most perfect of 
the Comet type we have ever seen, bearing flowers 5 
inches and over across, formed into a plumy globe 
of glistening white. 
Price. Any of the above, 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25c. 
1449 Collection of a packet each of the 6 sorts, 60 c. 
IMPROVED VICTORIA. 
A magnificent class, either for bedding or for cutting. The plants form 
pyramidal bushes about 18 inches high, and bear during August and Septem- 
ImPpRoveD ber large, beautiful imbricated flowers of perfect form, which are well shown in 
VECTORS ASSES the illustration above; one of the best. (See cut. ) 
1471 Scarlet..... 10 | 1473 Light Blue..10 | 1475 White ...... ... 10] 1480 Finest Mixed. }oz., 60 cts. .... 10 
1472 Purple .....10 | 1474 Pink ....... 10 | 1477 Rose, tinted white, 10 | 1479 Imported Collection of 12 colors. 75 
1478 Collection of the 6 colors offered above. ............ 00. c eee ee eee ee 50 
WASHINGTON OR GIANT VICTORIA. 
A superb type with magnificent flowers, resembling the Victoria somewhat, but of larger size and more loosely arranged petals; 
plants grow 18 inches high, and their blooming period 
covers the largest part of August and September. 
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1484 Bright Crimson...... ................- 10 
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1486 Peach-blossom Pink .................-. 10 
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1490 Choicest Mixed. } 0z., 7icts. .......... 10 
1489 Collection, A packet each of the 5 colors... 40 
Miscellaneous Asters. 
PER PKT, 
1340 China Mixed. A general mixture of fine 
sorts and colors. } 0z., 25 cts. .... SRS 
1493 Waldersee. A perfectly distinct type, form- 
ing dense, globular plants from 8 to 9 inches 
high and literally smothered—over 200 Howers 
have been counted on a single plant—with 
small, double, flat flowers, each about an inch 
across, ina large variety ofcolors; of great 
value for edges of beds, pots, etc. 2 pkts., 25c. 15 
1446 Sunlight. This variety resembles in growth 
and form of flower the Peony Perfection type, 
the first really yellow variety introduced...... 15 
1350 Japanese, or Tassel, Entirely distinct and 
novel. Plants of pyramidal growth, about 18 
inches high, bearing on long stems from 40 to 
50 flowers, averaging 5 inches across, composed 
of wavy and twisted needle-shaped petals, mak- 
ing the flower free and graceful; mixed colors. 10 
1440 Single-flowering Asters, Very effective 
in beds or borders, and offer a pleasing change 
to the innumerable double sorts; mixed colors. 
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1400 Perennial Mixed Asters. (Sfarworts, or 
Michaelmas Daisies). Single-flowering, 
hardy herbaceous plants, thriving in any good 
garden soil. If sown early in the spring they 
will flower the first season. 4 0z., 50 cts...-. 10 Viotet Kino Aster. 
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Our “ Four Favorite’ American Asters, offered on page 55, are of exceptional merit. 
