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Daybreak Asters. Follow 

 closely after the Royals. The 

 flowers are smaller but ver>' 

 beautifully formed. They 

 make splendid beds. 



765 Azure-Blue. 



766 Lavender. 



767 Deep Rose. 



768 Salmon. 



769 Pure White. 



770 Mixed. 



Each: Pkt. 10 cts., 3^ oz. 

 75 cts., oz. S2.50. 

 AsTERMUMS. A giant class, com- 

 ing in early August and no- 

 table for its very long stems 

 and flowers formed like chrys- 

 anthemums. 



850 Lavender. 



851 Pink. 



852 Pure White. 



853 All Colors Mixed. 



Late Branching Asters Each: Pkt. 10 CtS., }^ OZ. 



60 cts.,oz. S2.00. 



Ostrich Feather Asters. Mid-season bloomers with large, shagg>^ 

 flowers; petals twisted and curled. General favorites for cutting. 



810 Crimson. 812 Light Blue. 814 Shell-Pink. 



811 Dark Blue. 913 Rose-Pink. 815 Pure White. 

 816 All Colors Mixed. Each: Pkt. 10 cts., H oz. 75 cts., oz. S2.50. 



Gregg's Giant Comets. Of the beautiful Ostrich Feather type, but 

 larger and a little later than the preceding. 



800 Crimson. 802 Light Blue. 804 Deep Rose. 



801 Dark Blue. 803 Light Pink. 805 Pure White. 

 806 All Colors Mixed. Each: Pkt. 10 cts., 3^ oz. 60 cts., oz. S2.00. 



The King or Needle Type Asters. Quite distinct in form, with 

 narrow quilled petals, like a fine Cactus Dahlia. Flowers large, on 

 long stiff stems. 



840 Crimson. 842 Pink. 844 White. 



841 Lavender. 843 Violet. 845 Mixed. 



Each: Pkt. 10 cts., H oz. 50 cts., oz. SI. 50. 

 American Late Branching Asters. Most popular with many gar- 

 deners for they come during September when flowers are welcome, 

 and bloom profusely for a long period. The flowers are large and full- 

 centered, borne on long strong stems, making them ideal for cutting. 



825 Crimson. 827 Light Blue. 829 Rose-Pmk. 



826 Dark Blue. 828 Lilac. 830 Pure White. 

 831 All Colors Mixed. Each: Pkt. 10 cts., 3^ oz. 50 cts., oz. S1.50. 



Special Varieties of Asters. Extra-select strains and colors which 

 do not belong in any of the preceding classes. 



855 Crimson Giant. Bright crimson; large flowers; blooms late; 

 extra for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., }4. oz. 65 cts. 



856 Heart of France. Rosy red; free-blooming; ver\- sho^^y in 

 solid beds. Pkt. 15 cts., yi oz. 75 cts. 



857 Lavender Gem. A very attractive shade of silvery lavender; 

 Ostrich Feather form. Pkt. 15 cts., 3^ oz. 65 cts. 



858 Peerless Pink. Lovely light rose-pink. Large, late, and one of 

 the best cut-flowers. Pkt. i5 cts., 3^ oz. 65 cts. 



859 Sensation. The brightest red, almost pure scarlet. Exceed- 

 ingly eff^ective. Pkt. 15 cts., ^ oz. 65 cts. 



860 American Beauty. Largest of all Asters. Stems often 23^ feet 

 long. Flowers 5 inches across, clear carmine; late. Pkt. 20 cts., 34 

 oz. SI. 00. 



