GRAND AND POPULAR STATELY FAVORITES. 



THIS beautiful flower is being constantly improved and is now one of the florist's most desirable and effective favorites, both for 

 floral and decorative work. Indispensable for the flower garden, fine as a show plant for fairs and exhibitions, and charming' 

 pot plants. As a bedder it is beyond description and large beds of these lovely flowers greet you at all our leading parks through- 

 out the country, and in thousands of homes where the thought of the good is expressed by flowers. As their shades combine our 

 national colors, the red, white and blue, they are suggestive of all that is truly American. 



Pllltlirf 1 Asters are among the -easiest grown of all flowering plants. Seeds may be sown at any time from February till May. 

 VU11UI C. it is a good plan to make two or more successive sowings, two weeks apart, to prolong the season of bloom. Sow in 

 finely sifted soil, cover lightly with rich, light earth, and when seedlings are large enough transplant into boxes 3x3 inches apart, 

 and as soon as plants attain a fair size, set them out in beds 9 to 12 inches apart, or if desired for pot culture set directly in jars. 

 In hot dry weather, mulch liberally with old manure, or coarse litter, and do not let them suffer for water. Our list of varieties is & 

 prize one. There is not a poor sort among the lot. 



BUCKBEE S SNOW BALI 4— Magnificent and exceedingly dwarf, 



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

 is decidedly the handsomest pure white Aster ever introduced. 

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

 beautifullv formed and exceedingly large and perfectly double 

 flowers, almost completely hiding the foliage. For massing, bed- 

 ding, bordering and more particular for pot culture, this Aster is 

 most admirably adapted. Be sure and try it. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c. 



BRILLIANT — A pleasing companion to " Buckbee's New Snow- 

 ball." Dwarf variety. The individual flowers are of large size 

 and of most faultless form. The color is distinctly rich and gor- 

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

 fully expanded, change to a handsome satiny deep scarlet, pre- 

 senting with the two colors a charming appearance. Pkt. 50 

 seeds 10c. 



NEW BRANCHING ASTER— A novelty of sterling merit, of last 

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

 are of the most striking shades ; of extraordinary size. The plant 

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

 is very marked; therefore it should have more room than other 

 varieties of Asters. Choicest mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 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, with deep blue 

 and brio-lit red markings. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c. 



SHAKESPEARE— A novel dwarf variety 6 inches in height. Fine 

 coloring, large globular flowers, very floriferous. Choicest 

 mixed colors. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c. 



NEW DIAMOND — New race of great merit. Double flowers ex- 

 tremely beautiful and perfect; particularly valuable for bou- 

 quets. Grow 18 to 20 inches high, and the entire plant is a per- 

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

 oO seeds 8c 



TRUFFAUT'S PAEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION— 2 -Over thirty 

 distinct colors in splendid mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c. 



BUCKBEE'S SUPERB MIXED — The choicest and most vaiied mixed 

 strain of Asters ever offered. Pkt. 50 seeds, 5c. 



FINE MIXED— A splendid Collection of leading types of this won- 

 derful flower in choice mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 3c. 



Buckbee's Improved Victoria Asters — 1. 

 The Most Valuable and Popular Florist's 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 the petals, pro- 

 ducing an exceedingly rich effect. In growth the plant is some- 

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

 stant delight to you. 



WHITE QUEEN — An exquisite variety, blossoms of the finest white 

 and beautifully double in the center. A grand free bloomer. 

 Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c. 



FIREBALL— A gorgeous variety, of the richest and most intense 

 scarlet crimson color, full and double. A grand sort. Pkt. 50 



seeds, 6c. 



ROYAL PRINCE— Beautiful rich royal purple shade. "Very desir- 

 able for all purposes. The plant in itself presents a magnificent 

 appearance, being a regular bouquet. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c. 



PEACH 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. 50 seeds, 6c. 



BUCKBEE'S VICTORIA MIXED— The choicest mixture of all the 

 good members of the " Victoria class." Pkt. 50 seeds, 5c. 



New Comet Asters — 3. 



As now developed this magnificent new tribe of Asters conies 

 perfectly true in character ; the plants, 12 to 15 inches high, form 

 regular pyramids completely covered with superb, large, double 

 flowers of an intense artistic beauty. The illustration of the New 

 Giant White Comet Aster correctly shows how closely the beauti- 

 ful flowers, with their artistically curved and twisted petals, 

 resemble the finest Chinese Chrysanthemums. Of unusual and 

 really unique beauty. We take much pleasure in offering sev- 

 eral new colors, as described below: 



NEW GIANT COMET ASTER— The illustration above in no way ex- 

 aggerates the size or wonderful perfection of the flowers of this 

 grand novelty. Clear, purest white. Pkt. 50 seeds, 10c. 



CLEAR CARMINE— A showv color. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c. 



LILAC BORDERED WITH WHITE— Lovely. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c. 



PURE LILAC— Delightful tone of fine lilac. Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c. 



BRIGHT LIGHT BLUE BORDERED WHITE— Pkt. 50 seeds, 8c. 



FINEST MIXED COMET ASTERS-A11 of the above and many other 

 colors of Comet Asters in unequaled mixture. Pkt. 50 seeds, 6c. 



SPECIAL OFFER— For only $1.2 5 we will send one packet each of 

 the 20 superb varieties quoted on this page. Order them. 



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