For other Giant Asters, see pages 129, 130, 131 and Znd cover page 



121 



I Maulers Flower Seed Specialties for 1 924 



Maulers Giant 

 American Asters 



Asters, on account of their many attractive forms, as well as their 

 dainty and distinct colors, are the most popular annual flowers for 

 cutting and garden decoration. 



On the second cover page of this book, we illustrate in colors, six 

 extra choice asters; on this page, we list five desirable varieties, each 

 a dlfl'erent color. On pages 120 to 131, we oMer a complete assortment, — 

 a type and color to please every flower lover. 



Maulers Brilliant Aster Collection 



The five Giant American Asters, offered on this page, 

 are magnificent in every respect and especially desir- 

 able for cutting. 



American Beauty (Rose Pink) Moreton Pink 



Giant Astermum, Lavender Heart of France (Ruby red) 



Improved Invincible, Purple 



One packet each of these 5 named distinct sorts 



Only 50 cents, postpaid. 



nil 



Heart of France 



Plants grow about 24 inches high, nicely branched, bearing from Sep- 

 tember until frost, large flowers of ruby-red, deepening with age, which 

 color is retained to the end. A striking color; the best pure red aster 

 "[' yet introduced. Plants are of robust habit, and produce their large, full, 

 """double flowers on long, strong stems. Very desirable for cut flowers and 

 iJ*; makes a brilliant bed or border plant. 



Hjj, Packet, 15 cents; % ounce, 50 cents; ^ ounce, 85 cents; 

 , jlj) ounce, $3.00. 



At 



984 Giant Astermum, Lavender 



A beautiful strain of the Giant Comet type, the petals being 

 . attractively curled and twisted, resembling choice crysanthe- 

 ;mums, hence the appropriate name of Astermums. The clear 



''■'•■lavender color is very handsome and largely used for cutting. 



1 iUhpqj. other colors of this type, see page 129. 



Packet, 15 cents; % ounce, 50 cents; !4 ounce, 85 cents; 

 ounce, $3.00. 



*| 1055 Improved Invincible, Purple 



' Large, peony-shaped purple flowers on long stems. Of ro- 

 bust, branching habit. Mid-season blooming and covered with 



1 , perfect flowers until the advent of frost; a great favorite for 



, cutting or bedding. For other colors of this type, see page 130. 



" Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 30 cents; ounce, 50 cents; 

 i~ " ounce, $1.50. 



1076 Moreton Pink 



; Of the Giant Crego type, very double, with long twisted pet- 

 "als. The_color is a deep cerise like the Paul Neyron Rose; the 

 jj 'finest bright pink aster of this type. An aristocratic flower 

 ' greatly admired. The gracefully curled, wide petals are of 

 ■'"iunusually attractive appearance; combined with the exquisite 

 coloring, it is needless to say, this is certain to be a very pop- 

 (i,lliisular variety. 



Packet, 15 cents; % ounce, 60 cents; ounce, $1.00; 

 ounce, $3,50. 



982 American Beauty 



One of the most popular asters of recent Introduction. A most 

 lovely shade of bright, carmine rose, almost identical in color to the 

 famous American Beauty rose. The flowers are large, fully double, 

 incurved and borne on long, strong stems, making them especially 

 desii-able for cutting. Make a grand display in the garden. 



Packet, 10 cents; % ounce, 40 cents; ^ ounce, 75 cents; 

 ounce, $3.50. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



Maule's Brilliant Aster Collection 



(5 very desirable varieties) 

 AND 



Maule's Giant American Aster Collection 



(6 of the newest and best Asters) 

 11 Packets in all, for only $1.00, postpaid. 



JCW Plant as many asters as you have space for; they are sure to 

 iellght you. Easily grown and always satisfactory. 



1076 Abtbr, MoHiTON Pink,-— Thb Finsst BmoHT Pink of the Chcqo Typt, 



