BUCKBEE'S SUPERB ASTERS==G1^AND AND STATELY FLOWERS. 



This beautiful flower is being constantly improved, andis now- 

 one of the florist's most desirable and effective favorites, both fof 

 decorative and floral work. As a bedder it is beyond description,^ 

 and lar^e beds of these lovely flowers greet you at all of our lead- 

 ing parks throughout the countrj', and in thousands of home^ 

 ■where the thought of the good is expressed by flowers. As tlWr 

 shades combine our national colors, the red, white and blue; they 

 are suggestive of all that is truly American. 



Culturp ■^^^ among the easiest grown of all flowering 

 plants. Seeds may be sown at any time from February 

 till May ; sow in finely sifted soil, cover lightly with rich, light 

 dirt, and when seedlings are large enough transplant into boxes, 

 8x3 inches apart, and as soon as plants attain a desirable size, set 

 them out in beds fjfom 9 to 13 inches apart. 



Buckbee's'l^oiV Ball— 5— Magnificent and exceedingly dwarf , 

 compact growing Aster. Never exceeds 10 inches in height. It 

 is decidedly tfte handsomest pure white Aster ever introduced. 

 In habit it is very bushy, each plant bearing thirty or more 

 beautifuUy/Tormed and exceedingly large and perfectly double 

 flo^'ers, a/iipost completely hiding the foliage. For massing, 

 tiedding, bordering, and more particular for pot culture, this 

 , \ Aster is most admirably adapted. Be sure and try it. Pkt. 10c. 



B»iHiaat— A pleasing companion to " Buckbee's New Snoiv- 

 ^pall." Dwarf variet3'. The individual flowers are of large size<. 

 and of most faultless form. The color is distinctly rich and gi 

 geous, flowers when first opening being a pure scarlet; but T5fScn"< 

 fully expanded, changes to a handsome satiny deep scarlet', pre- 

 senting with the two colors a charming appearance. Pkt. 10c: 



New Branching Aster— A novelty of sterling merit, of lasU' 

 year's introduction. The flowers are borne on long stems arid 

 are of the most striking shades; of extra ordinary size. --'The 

 plant is a strong grower, and its tendency to form numerous 

 branches is very marked ; therefore it should have more rooni 

 than other varieties of Asters. Choicest mixture. Pkt. 8c. . 



New Comet — 2 — New Aster of great beauty. Flowers are fointied 

 of long twisted and curled petals, and look exactly like the most 

 refined forms of Japanese Chrysanthemums. They must take a 

 high rank for unique beaut^'. Choicest mixed. Pkt. 8c. 



Harlequin — Very odd and attractive new variety. A constant 

 bloomer, handsome double flowers, composed of pure white pet- 

 als quaintly interspersed in irregular manner, w^th deep blue 

 and bright red markings. Pkt. Sc. 



Shakespeare — A novel dwarf variety six inches in height. Fine 

 coloring, large globular flowers, very floriferous. Choicest 

 \, mixed colors. Pkt. 8c. 



^(■l^ew Diamond— 3 — New race of great merit. Doitble flowers ex- 

 ^ tremely beautiful and perfect ; particularly valuable for bou- 

 quets. Grow 18 to 20 in. high, and the entire plant is a perfect 

 mass of bloom. Choicest strains in splendid mixture. Pkt. Sc. 

 Truffaut's Paeony Flowered Pei lection — 1— One of the most 

 perfect and popular. Bears an enormous cjuantity of exira large 

 double flowers, beautifully incurved, and of every shade from 

 pure white to glowing ci-imson. Choicest mixture. Pkt. 7c. 

 Buckbee's Superb Mi.xed — The choicest and most varied 



mixed strain of Asters ever offered. Pkt. only 5c. 

 Fine Mi.\ed — A splendid collection of leading types of this won- 

 derful flower in choice mixture. Pkt. 3c. 



Buckbee's Improved Victoria. ^ 



Tlie Most ValuahU and Popular Florists' Aster. 

 A magnificent race of Asters, their grandeur is unsurpassed by 

 any other class. For uniform large size, richness of color, delicacy 

 of shading this beautiful selection stands at the head. The pro- 

 fusion of bloom is truly marvelous; the flowers are particularly 

 distinguished by the symmetrical overlapping of petals, produo- 

 irj^ an exceedingly rich effect. In growth the plant is somewhat 

 yramidical in shape, of free, easy habit, and will prove a con- 

 ■■stant delight to you. 



/White Queen — 4 — An exquisite variety, blossoms of the finest 

 \vliite and beautifully double to the center. A grand free 

 ^^oomer. Pkt. 8c. 



'fireball — A most gorgeous variety, of the richest and intense 

 scarlet crimson color, full and double. A grand sort. Pkt. 6c. 

 Rg^yal Prince— Beajitiful rich royal purple shade. Very desir- 

 ■ able for all purpo^. The plant in itself presents a magnifi- 

 cent appearance, being a regular bouquet. Pkt. 6c. 

 JPeach Blossom — Certainly a rare and exquisite beauty, a great 

 favorite with everyone. The flowers are large, fully double 

 and of a striking "peach blossom" hue. Pkt. 6c. 

 Buckbee's Victoria Mixed — The choicest mixture of all the 

 good members of "Victoria class." Pkt. 5c. 

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u— For only 75c will send one packet each 

 "^'w of the fifteen superb varieties quoted on 

 II 11 u liTu this page. Include them in your order. 



